Communications Intern - Public Relations (Marketing)

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 Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

The Public Relations and Engagement Division Intern works with the Public Relations and Engagement staff in the daily public relations and community engagement activities for RTD, which can include, but not limited to, content development, researching, drafting and writing general public information pieces such as news releases, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, articles, social media posts and other items as needed; creating videos, taking photos and assisting in the implementation of public programs and events. This person will also manage and participate in outreach and engagement events with the Community Engagement team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Assists in the development of collateral materials, articles, fact sheets and other informational materials.
• Researches material for news releases: assists in writing, formatting, editing and proofing.
• Manages and responds to email requests and questions that are received in the public relations inbox.
• Assists with daily news clips.
• Assists with the development, coordination and implementation of various public relations/media relations/engagement campaigns to address transit-related issues.
• Manages, coordinates and implements assigned RTD engagement/outreach projects.
• Assists with organizing information for the RTD online newsroom, the News Stop, and social media sites.
• Assists with maintenance of the metro-area and national contact information, government agency, and neighborhood group lists.
• Assists with organizing and maintaining the public relations/ government relations shared drive, and different contact lists.
• Assists with occasional evening and weekend events.

OTHER:

All other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:    

• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in a college degree granting academic program in good standing
• Colorado residency
• Valid CO driver's license
• Ability to meet RTD hiring standards (criminal history, drug use, driving record).

Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. 
• Position may work up to 20 hours per week, not RTD benefit eligible.
• Position will align with fall, spring, or summer academic semesters.
• Employment is temporary and will be evaluated at the completion of each academic semester for continuation based on business need and work performance.

Pay for this position is $19.00/hr.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 2/7/2025. 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:

$15.32 - $19.38 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

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.