Intern - Marketing and Partnerships

METROLINK
Los Angeles, California United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 19, 2024
  • Salary: $17.28 Hourly USD
  • Intern
  • Community Relations or PR and Marketing
  • Internship
  • Job Description

    SUMMARY

    The Metrolink Internship program is a unique opportunity for current college students to gain real-world experience, work with industry leaders, and exercise practical application of academic studies within our agency. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual with an interest in content creation, video media production, graphic design, and social media editing to join our Marketing and Partnerships department. The Intern - Marketing and Partnerships will support our social media and corporate partnerships team by:

    • Contributing ideas and executing social media content for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
    • Formulating social media copy according to best practices for various platforms.
    • Capturing and editing video content for marketing campaigns.
    • Creating visual assets using software like Adobe Premiere, Hootsuite, Canva, and other editing programs.
    • Conducting outreach to current and prospective corporate partners.
    Our interns work closely with our team members to develop innovative solutions that help us deliver a better service to our customers. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, hard-working, and creative. They will demonstrate a professional demeanor, work well with others, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

    PROGRAM TERM:
    This position will be limited to working no more than 19 hours each workweek. Hours may increase for short periods of time but may not exceed 40 hours in a work week and any hours that exceed the 19 hours must be approved in advance. The internship may continue as long as the student is enrolled in school, and total hours worked each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) does not exceed 999 hours.

    TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment, with the first review of applications beginning November 1 , 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities:
    • May perform a variety of administrative support duties such as conducting research, gathering data, preparing spreadsheets, copywriting, and other similar functions.
    • Business development support, including sales pipeline updates, profiling, meeting prep, prospecting and follow up on leads for sales team.
    • Help coordinate customer engagement events and activities.
    • Use a computer or mobile device to perform job-related tasks, input and maintain records, and/or conduct research as needed.
    • Prepare written communications.
    • Evaluate programs and processes to recommend improvements.
    • Provide assistance on special projects.
    • Perform other duties as required.


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Education and Experience
    • Metrolink internship candidates must be currently enrolled in a college, university, educational institution, vocational school, or program with a degree in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Film and Media Studies, or a related field.
    • Must be at least 16 years of age.
    • Valid Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to public service and our shared values.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to adapt and learn department policies, procedures, and new technologies.
    • Prior successful work experience in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with successful outcomes.
    • Demonstrate strong and effective organizational and time management skills.
    • Ability to work independent of supervisor and be motivated to complete work with speed and accuracy.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    Physical Requirements
    • Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations.
    • Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery.
    • Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs.
    • Exchange ideas by means of communication.
    • Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks.
    • Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks.
    • Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations.
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.)

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    Selection Process:

    Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA.

    Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

    The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA

    TRANSPORTATION PASSES:
    SCRRA provides a no cost Metrolink ticket or a subsidy up to the cost of the highest cost Metro monthly pass (currently $352) for the purchase of another public transportation pass.

    EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP):
    SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Metrolink
    • Metrolink

    Metrolink is proud to serve as the LINK between six Southern California counties with safe, seamless and reliable transportation and connectivity. By reducing 9.2 million car trips annually, Metrolink has proven to be an effective solution, taking pressure off freeways and reducing gridlock.

    JOIN OUR TEAM

    With a shared purpose and commitment to excellence, we strive to motivate and challenge our employees to explore the limits of their potential. We promote a culture of innovation, safety, team-work, collaboration, and respect. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds,skills and experiences and actively eliminate disparities through inclusive hiring practices, that acknowledge the contributions and potential of all candidates.

    Advancing the well-being of our riders, our communities, and our planet, one ride at a time.

    Metrolink is Southern California’s regional passenger rail service. As a leader in sustainable transportation and a force for equity and economic prosperity, we work hard every day to make our region more accessible by train. We improve the quality of life for all of our communities by empowering riders to choose how they travel and connecting people to greater opportunity and new experiences. As a result, our riders get where they need to go without worrying about access to transportation or sitting in traffic. Metrolink counts nearly 12 million annual boardings, removes an estimated 9.3 million vehicles from the road and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 130,000 metric tons with our fleet of Tier 4 clean technology locomotives each year.

    WHAT'S IT LIKE WORKING AT METROLINK?

    Our employees stand at the very heart of our success – they devote their ideas, creativity, knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to ensuring a great customer experience. We support and develop our employees through targeted, customized, professional development and a healthy work-life balance, a culture focused on innovation and connecting people to opportunity.

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