What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship Opportunity: Corporate Communications Intern position at ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS?
Overview:
The Corporate Communications Intern provides on-site support to MxV Rail's Marketing & Communications Department, assisting with marketing, communications, community outreach, events, and administrative activities that help advance the organization's brand visibility and stakeholder engagement efforts. Working under the guidance of department leadership and team members, the intern contributes to day-to-day projects while gaining hands-on experience in corporate communications, marketing, event coordination, social media, and community relations.
This position is designed for a student or emerging professional seeking practical experience in marketing, communications, public relations, event planning, or a related field. This is a 16-week internship assignment, offering hands-on exposure to corporate communications, marketing, community engagement, and event support within a professional rail industry environment. The intern serves as a flexible support resource for the department, assisting with a variety of projects and operational needs as they arise.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of marketing, communications, community outreach, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Provide support for corporate events, facility tours, trade shows, meetings, and special projects, including event setup, registration assistance, attendee support, and post-event activities.
- Assist with maintaining and organizing marketing materials, promotional items, branded merchandise, signage, and other department resources.
- Support social media efforts by gathering photos and videos, drafting content, scheduling posts, and monitoring engagement metrics.
- Assist with proofreading and formatting marketing and communications materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
- Help maintain photo libraries, digital assets, marketing inventories, and project documentation.
- Conduct research on industry trends, community organizations, events, and stakeholder engagement opportunities.
- Support administrative functions, including filing, data entry, calendar updates, purchasing documentation, and invoice tracking.
- Assist with internal communications and employee engagement activities as needed.
- Provide general project and administrative support to all members of the Marketing & Communications Department.
- Ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.