Communications and Strategic Initiatives Internship

Communications and Strategic Initiatives Internship

Salary

$18.67 Hourly

Location

Valley Metro Administrative Offices: 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

E11005-17

Division

Communications and Strategic Initiatives

Department

Office of CSI

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Valley Metro Communications Internship is designed to provide an introduction into communications at a public transportation agency. Typical duties include but are not limited to assisting with development of press releases, public relations campaign support, creating communications for social media channels, assisting with agency events and community outreach, video production including staff and rider interviews, and other duties as assigned. In addition, he or she may perform entry-level professional communications.

This internship will be part-time temporary (commitment to work up to 19.5 hours per week during the school year as schedules are flexible to accommodate full-time course load). May include some evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Graduate Degree program in Communications or a related field.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Position requires valid Drivers License.

REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume - Include all experience in your resume related to this position. Include dates of employment and hours worked per week, in addition to the duties of the position. Include a list of all relevant extracurricular activities including community services/volunteer, professional organizations, school activities and honors.
• References - Name, email address and telephone number of one (1) graduate advisor or instructor.
• Copy of Transcript - Undergraduate and graduate transcript to date (unofficial transcripts will be accepted). Priority will be given to Applicants with GPAs of 3.0 or better.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical Demands:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, driving, grasping, talking, hearing and seeing.

Work Environment:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits are not applicable with this position.

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Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student?

• Yes
• No

02

When is your anticipated graduation date?

03

I have included a Cover Letter, Resume, Advisor or Instructor (reference) contact information and Copy of Transcript as required to complete this application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Valley Metro

Address 101 N 1st Avenue

Suite 1400

Phoenix, Arizona, 85003

Phone 602.262.7433

Website http://www.valleymetro.org