What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Marketing Intern position at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority?
BASIC PURPOSE
· Looking to immerse yourself in the world of public transit with a focus in marketing, outreach, and public relations? PSTA’s award-winning marketing department is developing a once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunity for university students seeking professional experience. From educating Pinellas County on the impactful services PSTA provides to designing emotionally driven collateral for marketing campaigns, there’s a world of knowledge waiting for you to learn! This is a paid internship with a part-time (20 hours/week) time commitment.
- This is an on-site position at PSTA’s Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Occasional weekends and evenings for outreach events may be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Rotate and collaborate within the three facets of the department: communications, marketing, and public engagement
- Participate in team brainstorms and team meetings
- Co-develop social strategies for PSTA marketing campaigns
- Educate Pinellas County with hands-on experience in the field
- Assist in implementing marketing plans
- Support team with administrative tasks
- Aid in developing emotionally-driven collateral and messaging to support PSTA’s mission
- Prepare for stakeholder meetings and outreach events
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
· Build a foundation for a career in communications, public relations, community engagement, or public-sector marketing.
- Learn about market research, branding and deploy marketing tactics
- Learn about internal agency operations and intra-department collaboration
- Hands-on experience in creative strategy, marketing, outreach and public relations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: Current student or recent graduate majoring in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Business, Government/Community Affairs, or similar.
● Experience:
○ Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and design software
○ Strong written and oral skills
○ Comfortable writing both long- and short-form content
○ Come with an open mind to learn
○ Be ready to flex your creativity, bring new ideas, and try new things
