CREDIT BEARING COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIP

Title Description: CREDIT BEARING COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS INTERNSHIP

Date Posted: 7/26/2023

Deadline: PER SEMESTER

Job Number: COMM-INTEN

Branch: PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Salary: COLLEGE CREDIT

Union Status: NONE

WORK OBJECTIVE: Student intern(s) will join our strategic communications team and assist with a variety of projects in support of the NFTA’s public relations strategy. Associated tasks will include planning and executing special events, promotions, and community outreach; creating communication and media plans and releases; market research; and other content development and communications projects. Knowledge of MS Office required. Familiarity with photo revision software is helpful.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and actively pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field. A high level of organization, attention to detail and self-motivation is necessary. This internship may require some set-up/lifting or off-site work.

NOTE: This is for the Summer of 2024. • The internship runs from the middle of May through middle of August. • Compensation: academic credit hours. The chosen candidate(s) must be available to work in-office 16-24 hours on workdays: TBD (no weekends) • Office Location: NFTA Headquarters, Metropolitan Transportation Center, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo

OTHER: To apply for this internship please submit the following as indicated: • Resume & cover letter; include work availability Mon-Fri betw. 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; some weekend days may be required • Completed employment application available at nfta.com. • Email to: Lisa.Piecki@nfta.com Mgr., Community Relations & Internal Communications. cc: application.intake@nfta.com If qualified, you will be contacted for a screening/interview.