What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Intern - Internal Communications position at Regional Transportation District?
At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
RTD Represented Employee Benefits : Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
The Communications Intern, a member of the Public Relations and Engagement staff, will work with the Internal Communications team to execute employee-focused communication activities for RTD. These can include, but are not limited to, researching, writing and editing internal-facing content such as employee profiles and informational updates; creating videos and taking photos for storytelling purposes; assisting with agency wide information sessions; and helping maintain internal public information displays and RTD’s employee intranet.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL :
- Assists in the development of informational materials for RTD employees and, potentially, the agency’s customers and the public.
- Researches, writes and edits internal-facing material.
- Assists with the development, coordination and implementation of various internal communications strategies and activities.
- Manages, coordinates and implements projects for the Public Relations and Community Engagement teams, as assigned.
- Assists with organizing information for RTD’s internal publications, Inside Connections and the Hot Sheet, and may also contribute material to the agency’s online newsroom, the News Stop, and social media sites.
- May meet with colleagues at times that may fall outside a traditional daytime work schedule for this position, given the agency’s 24 / 7 operational nature.
- Collaborates with colleagues across the agency to obtain information.
- May assist with occasional evening and weekend events, as assigned.
OTHER :
All other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Current student in good standing seeking a college degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Pay for this position is $
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 2 / 17 / 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below
Pay Range : Hourly
RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ ]
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.
