You need to be a full-time college student pursuing a degree in Communication, Political Science, or Marketing. Maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students is required. Must submit most recent college transcript.

You will support public outreach initiatives, plan events, educate the community on OCTA services, provide logistical support, and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Marketing

United States

Orange

Large

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is Orange County’s primary transportation agency. OCTA was formed in 1991 through the consolidation of seven separate transportation agencies. A 17-member Board of Directors governs OCTA with the Caltrans District Director serving as the 18th member in an ex-officio capacity.

OCTA Services Include:
• Bus transit service
• Metrolink rail service
• 91 Express Lanes toll facility
• Freeway improvements funding
• Street and road improvements grants
• Vanpool subsidies
• Rideshare options

Transportation

Orange County Transportation Authority

Transport

<ul><li>OCTA's Summer College Intern Program is a ten-week paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience.</li><li>As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.</li><li>Under direct supervision, students will perform a variety of professional, entry-level duties to obtain practical experience related to their major field of study and interest, and the sponsoring department's current business operations within OCTA and the Transportation Industry. Employment will be full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the ten-week program.</li><li>This opportunity will provide valuable support to the Public Outreach department in the variousinitiatives towards enhancing the public’s understanding of OCTA services, projects and programs.During this program, the intern will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the departmentstaff to attend and assist with community meetings and other public events.</li></ul>

OCTA's Summer College Intern Program is a ten-week paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience.As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.Under direct supervision, students will perform a variety of professional, entry-level duties to obtain practical experience related to their major field of study and interest, and the sponsoring department's current business operations within OCTA and the Transportation Industry. Employment will be full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, for the duration of the ten-week program.This opportunity will provide valuable support to the Public Outreach department in the variousinitiatives towards enhancing the public’s understanding of OCTA services, projects and programs.During this program, the intern will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the departmentstaff to attend and assist with community meetings and other public events.

Summer College Intern - Public Outreach

Requirements

Responsibilities

Orange County Transportation Authority

Mission & Purpose