Intern, Internal Communications
About The Position
Join OCTA as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience creating communications and experiences that inform, engage, and connect employees across the agency. As part of the Internal Communications team, you’ll help bring OCTA’s values, priorities, and programs to life through impactful communications, creative content, information sharing, and employee events. Under direct supervision, you will support the development and delivery of internal communications in both digital and print formats, with a focus on human resources, operations, safety and security, wellness, belonging, and learning and development. You’ll have the opportunity to use your writing, photography, graphic design, presentation, and event planning skills while bringing fresh ideas to help enhance the employee experience across OCTA, including employees working at our bus bases. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced professionals while developing your communication, problem-solving, creative, and organizational skills. You will also benefit from mentorship, career development, and opportunities to build your professional network.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity and an interest in developing communications that inform, inspire, and engage employees.
- Experience or interest in photography, graphic design, presentations, or visual storytelling.
- Experience or interest in event planning and coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, professional communications.
- Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable bringing forward new ideas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing engaging internal communications for employees across OCTA.
- Create and edit written and visual content for digital and print communications.
- Support communications related to employee engagement, human resources, operations, safety and security, wellness, belonging, and learning and development.
- Assist with photography, graphics, presentations, and other creative content that helps communicate agency programs and initiatives.
- Help develop communications that effectively reach employees working in a variety of environments, including OCTA’s bus bases.
- Support the planning, coordination, promotion, and execution of employee events and engagement activities.
- Assist with preparing event materials, presentations, communications, and other supporting resources.
- Gather information and collaborate with departments throughout the agency to develop timely and relevant employee communications.
- Contribute fresh ideas and creative approaches to improve internal communications and employee engagement.
- Provide administrative and project support to the Internal Communications team as needed.
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for employee benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
