Internship Opportunity: Corporate Communications Intern

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.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Open to learning and living the MxV Rail values (Momentum, Insight, Teamwork, Rigor, Purpose) in all facets of the organization's work.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Event Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• MxV Rail policy requires all prospective employees to complete and pass a criminal background check (Disclosure for Consumer Reports Consent Form) and a pre-employment substance abuse screening (Applicant Consent for Drug Testing Form) as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Interested in marketing, communications, events, and community engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new tools and technologies.
• Positive, dependable, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
• Able to work 10-20 hours per week on-site at MxV Rail.

Working Environment and Level of Physical Activity:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Environment: Office and field environments. Must be able to walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment, including uneven surfaces such as ballast.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Travel: Local travel will be required to support industry events and outreach, and it is estimated to be 15%.

Benefits Overview:

• Railroad Retirement
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Fortnight Schedule
• Paid Holidays

Hourly Rate: $20

About MxV Rail:

MxV Rail exists to create momentum for the rail industry.

Located at the foot of Colorado's Rocky Mountain Front Range, MxV Rail is a global leader in rail research, testing, training, and advisory services. We help industry stakeholders solve critical challenges and unlock new opportunities through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

From advancing breakthrough technologies and improving safety to increasing operational efficiency and sustainability, our work transforms ideas into real-world solutions. We bring together expertise, experimentation, and execution to help our clients navigate change, set new standards, and shape the future of rail.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.