Communications and Strategic Initiatives Internship

Valley Metro•Valley Metro Administrative Offices: 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

About The Position

The Valley Metro Communications Internship introduces students to communications work at a public transportation agency. The intern may assist with press releases, public relations campaigns, social media communications, agency events, community outreach, and video production, including staff and rider interviews. Other duties may be assigned, and the intern may perform entry-level professional communications work. This is a part-time, temporary internship of up to 19.5 hours per week during the school year, with flexible scheduling to accommodate a full-time course load. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Employment is contingent upon a background check, and the position requires a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program in Communications or a related field.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Complete a background check as a condition of employment.
Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to date. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
Provide one graduate advisor or instructor as a reference, including name, email address, and telephone number.
Include relevant work experience, employment dates, hours worked per week, and job duties in the resume, along with relevant extracurricular activities, community service or volunteer work, professional organizations, school activities, and honors.