Communications and Marketing Intern

About the Role

Yolo Transportation District (YoloTD) seeks an intern to assist with all aspects of marketing and communications. This is a hands-on internship that involves a mix of fieldwork and desk work.

• Compensation: $16.90-$22.15 per hour, depending on experience.
• Position Type: Part-time during the academic year, with the option of full-time work during the summer months or for up to one full year following graduation.
• Supervision: Under direct supervision of the Communications and Marketing Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day needs of the Communications department.
• Create and edit content for YoloTD social media, video, email, website, print materials, and other communications channels.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Specialist on social media strategy.
• Assist in the maintenance of YoloTD’s website.
• Represent YoloTD at outreach events.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative research support for marketing efforts.
• Assist with media relations including media outreach and press releases.
• Support marketing and communications, transportation planning, and operations projects.
• Assist with data visualization.
• Assist in the development of brochures.
• Actively monitor social media sites, update posts and ongoing social media content on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
• Assist staff in the preparation of documents, slides, and staff reports for meetings.
• Take detailed notes/minutes at meetings.
• Deliver and pick up items on behalf of YoloTD.
• Interact positively and collaboratively with YoloTD staff and stakeholders.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by Executive Director or designee.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer and database knowledge is preferred, including experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar, and ArcGIS or similar.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited higher educational institution (except during the summer and up to 12 months after graduation).
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.
• Coursework in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, video production, visual arts/design, graphic art/design, web design and development, transportation planning, governmental affairs, business, GIS (or similar), or related fields is desired.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is desired, though not required.