Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

The Engagement Intern will maintain and build relationships with community stakeholders, RTD customers, and partner organizations by participating in community engagement events, presenting RTD information to schools or community partners, and supporting RTD’s employee engagement efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:         

                                          

Essential:

• Plans and executes outreach programming to promote RTD initiatives and educational campaigns under minimal supervision.


• Establishes relationships with internal departments, including Transit Police, Service Development, Civil Rights, Planning, Government Relations and the Board Office to facilitate various community outreach programs.


• Develops and delivers educational information about RTD services at neighborhood and public meetings and community events.


• Evaluates the effectiveness of activities and provides feedback to the Manager, Community Engagement for continuous improvement.


• Develops collaborative relationships with stakeholders to develop and disseminate information on RTD initiatives, campaigns, promotional materials, opportunities for public comment and other agency deliverables.


• Writes and compiles summary reports of engagement events, assisting with data entry of department metrics and outcomes.

Other:

• All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current student in good standing pursuing a college degree in Communications, Public Administration, Public Relations, Human Resources, Public Affairs or a closely related field.
• Basic writing and editing skills.
• Basic public speaking and presentation skills.
• Project management experience, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, exercising good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, up to 20 hours per week, including attending events and meetings that may occur during evening hours or weekends.
OR
• An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics consistent with required qualifications as determined in the job analysis.

Pay for this position is $19.00/hr. Maximum work hours per week is 20.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of December 2nd, 2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

 

RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Range:

$15.32 - $19.38 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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