College Intern - Graphic Designer for Employee Programs

Orange County Transportation Authority • Orange, CA

258d • $19 - $22

About The Position

OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, organizing, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling. As a 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, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12 month period. Eligibility list may be established up to 6 months from the posting date. The application deadline for this position is Friday, May 23, 2025.

Requirements

• Currently a full-time college student enrolled in a two-year or four-year college program and following a course of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree, with emphasis in Graphic Design, Communications or Marketing.
• Must be a full-time student maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
• Intern must conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• High level of proficiency in computer skills including Adobe Suite products: Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and PhotoShop.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Display exceptional communication skills, including writing and proofreading.
• Design flyers, digital signage and other communication pieces.
• Provide excellent customer service to our internal clients.
• Be independent and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications and edit designed flyers, brochures, posters and digital signage.
• Promote and participate in employee events, activities, and fundraising initiatives.
• Send out and/or publish internal communications via flyers, email, intranet, and digital signage.
• Organize communication timelines for the production and distribution of marketing materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree