Intern - Marketing

Community Transit • Everett, WA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internship opportunity. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a place of higher learning (university, community college, vocational school).
As a Marketing Intern, you will work to equally support the Marketing Programs and the Integrated Marketing teams. Interns will perform various administrative and outreach event duties and help develop content to support marketing goals. This part time internship requires working on site in our South Everett office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Interns will work 15-20 hours per week. There is opportunity to work additional hours by supporting evening and weekend field marketing events. Interns must be available to work at Community Transit’s 50th Anniversary event on Sunday, August 16, 2026. This is an ideal internship for students interested in marketing, content creation, community engagement, and importantly, a career in public transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a place of higher learning (university, community college, vocational school).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.
• Schedule Requirements:
• 15-20 hours per week from June through August/September. Duration may vary based on intern school schedule and Community Transit needs.
• Must be available to work in office, located in South Everett, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from approximately 8 am to 4 pm.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed, per advance notification.
• General computer knowledge (including a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to operate general office equipment.
• Effective communication knowledge, both verbally and in writing, typically associated with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• An interest in marketing, content creation, and community engagement.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to interact with members of the public and Community Transit customers with diplomacy and a strong customer service orientation.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Able to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions effectively and retain information.
• Respect for details; ability to accurately complete assigned duties.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Conversational Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support and attend field marketing events and projects, including presentations to community-based organizations and larger community events. This includes occasional evening and weekend shifts which will be scheduled in advance and agreed upon. This also includes event preparation, developing summaries of outreach events, ORCA card reporting, highlighting customer feedback for stakeholders, etc.
• Support the Integrated Marketing team’s organic social channel, with a primary focus on content creation for TikTok.
• Pitch content ideas with proposed storyboards and scripts for approval.
• Create high-quality and engaging content, ready for platform publishing (all-inclusive of asset deliverables – video, photo, on-screen graphics, captioning, alt-tags, and post text).
• Monitor post metrics and provide reporting.
• Professional development: Attend meetings across departments. Shadow different roles. Spend time learning about careers in public transit.
• Support the Communications, Marketing, and Engagement Department with various tasks, working across divisions to support department goals and needs as priorities emerge.
• Intern Project: Work independently on a project of your choosing. Create a deliverable for this project that will be presented to the department at the end of the of the internship. This project will be approved of and vetted by managers prior to department presentations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees