Communications Intern (Inactive)

Responsibilities

1. Provide general support to the Customer Experience and Communication Department

   Example of Duties:

   • Participate in direct outreach specific to multiple projects in 2023,  including:
     • Mill Plain bus rapid transit construction
     • Highway 99 bus rapid transit planning and design
     • Local bus service changes
   • Develop and post social media content to Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram
   • Assist with basic graphic design as needed
   • Work with staff to create innovative,  successful marketing concepts
   • Assist in presentation preparation

   • Deliver marketing materials for promotions and events

      

2. Assist with event coordination

Example of Duties:

• Help staff C-TRAN’s presence at the 2023 Clark County Fair and other community events
• Event promotion and outreach
• Coordinate event preparation with C-TRAN Maintenance staff and others
• Event setup,  staffing and tear-down

SELECTION FACTORS

• Ability to quickly learn the operations,  services and activities required of an intern in a comprehensive public relations and marketing program
• Ability to speak comfortably and authoritatively with a range of audiences
• Computer proficiency,  particularly in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of methods,  techniques and equipment used in graphic arts design;  experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Photography skills
• Ability to create,  develop,  edit and produce a variety of promotional,  informational,  motivational and educational materials;  strong writing skills are a must
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous and tactful public employee relations
• Ability to attend scheduled evening and weekend meetings as required
• Ability to provide excellent service to all customers both internally and externally
• Knowledge of/interest in public transportation is a plus