Job Description

Utah Transit Authority

Are you passionate about helping others and managing programs that benefit your community? The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) wants you to apply to be ourCommunity Engagement Intern.We participate in a variety of community engagements and outreach that encourage public participation and build community partnerships for our agency.

As aCommunity Engagement Intern, you will:

• Collaborate with the Engagement team to plan and implement meaningful UTA participation in events and outreach opportunities.
• Provide support and UTA representation at events throughout the service area, to include facilitating event supplies, set-up, and take-down.
• Support internal and external volunteer recruitment for events and outreach opportunities.
• Maintain inventory of event supplies.
• Identify transportation issues and needs of the community and works to represent those needs internally at UTA.
• Promote and support community use of transit and system stewardship and ownership through outreach, education, and engagement.
• This will be a part-time internship, with a schedule of 20 hours/week. Evening and weekend hours are required. It is expected to last roughly 6-8 months.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSES

• Junior or senior level student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, seeking an undergraduate degree inCommunications, Sociology, Community Health, or a related field.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. (Must submit a transcript of grades and two letters of recommendation.)
• Previous experience with community outreach and event planning and implementation is a plus. The ideal candidate is one who is fluent in English and Spanish languages (or other language).
• Drivers License preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience/skills in public relations and customer service.
• Understanding of community engagement, public involvement, planning principles or related expertise
• Professional drive and enthusiasm for new challenges
• Interest in how transportation and transit can enhance peoples quality of life.
• Community-minded and interest in working with/talking with diverse communities.
• Reliable and self-directing
• Strong organizational skills
• Enjoys meeting and interacting with people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Outlook and Word preferred.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

UTAs Total Rewards package for interns and temporary employees include:

Defined Contribution 457 Plan with company match option.

Comprehensive wellness program.

Employee assistance program.

Transit Passes

Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

Other discounts and memberships with various community partners.
Pay Rate:$18.209
Close Date: July 7th, 2023 @ 5:59 PM

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