Intern - Public Outreach

Job Description College Intern – Public Outreach Join OCTA’s Public Outreach team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the development, building and expanding of OCTA’s diverse community program. In this role, you will assist with research, communications planning, content development, and public outreach efforts designed to inform and connect communities with OCTA’s services and projects. Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. You will have the opportunity to use problem solving, communication and decision-making skills as you gain valuable work experience. You will also work with a mentor and benefit from career counseling. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours a week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period. This posting will remain open until filled. What You’ll Do Understand the diverse community outreach program and support program development and growth Conduct informal and formal data research Assist in planning and implementing outreach efforts Utilize strong writing and presentation skills to effectively engage with hard-to-reach and underserved audiences Apply effective organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines What We’re Looking For Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Sociology, or a related field Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher Strong writing skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to create engaging visuals and presentations tailored to diverse audiences Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Comfortable presenting and interfacing with diverse and underserved communities Professional demeanor with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Why You’ll Love It Here Contribute to meaningful outreach efforts that support equity and community connection Work alongside experienced transportation professionals Build real-world writing, presentation, and project coordination skills Expand your professional network through mentorship and cross-department collaboration Help improve mobility and access to transportation services for communities across Orange County Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued. Apply now to gain meaningful experience and help shape the future of transportation funding and capital programming at OCTA. OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs. We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Salary : $19 - $22