Seamless Bay Area is hiring a Transportation Policy & Advocacy Intern!
Seamless Bay Area is growing and we’re hiring an intern! See below for more information about the job and how to apply:
Position Title: Transportation Policy & Advocacy Intern (Part-Time)
Employer: Seamless Bay Area
Hours/Duration: Up to 20 hours/week for 30 weeks, approximately March 6 - Sept 29, 2023, with possible extension for additional 12 weeks until December 22, 2023.
Compensation: $25/hour, no benefits
Deadline to apply: February 15, 2023 at 5:00pm PT.
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The Opportunity
Seamless Bay Area, a non-profit public transportation advocacy and research organization, is seeking a dynamic part-time intern to support its core policy development, education, and advocacy work activities. This intern will assist with various advocacy and policy initiatives related to promoting integrated transit fares, an improved transit customer experience, public transit governance reforms, and increased funding for transit.
This intern can work up to 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship, subject to discussion with the successful candidate based on availability and skills.
This position has funding identified for 30 weeks through approximately September 2023; there may be the opportunity to extend the duration of the position.
Anticipated Responsibilities
Assist in planning and execution of virtual and in-person events, including a planned summit on emerging mobility governance and Transit Month 2023, and advocacy education events
Research, draft and publish blog posts on Seamless Bay Area updates, transportation policy, and additional topics
Prepare agendas, presentations, meeting notes as needed
Attend one or more regular Seamless Bay Area committee meetings (1-2 hrs/week)
Contribute to Seamless Bay Area policy development activities
Attend and oversee technology needs (Zoom) for events
Qualifications
The following are required qualifications of candidates:
Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
Authorization to work in the United States
Familiarity with the Bay Area’s public transportation policy and funding landscape
Undergraduate degree (in progress or completed)
Ability to take direction and multi-task
Fluency in use of Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms)
The following other attributes, while not required, are also of interest and may be considered in the evaluation of candidates
Relevant work experience in transportation, advocacy, policy analysis, or other fields
Graphic design and experience with compelling visuals for reports; experience with Adobe Illustrator & Indesign
Experience creating and/or maintaining websites, particularly using Squarespace
Interest in Seamless Bay Area’s advocacy and policy work to promote an integrated public transit system
Candidates may be current undergraduate or graduate students. Seamless Bay Area is open to discussing opportunities to connect this internship with ongoing academic studies.
About Seamless Bay Area
Seamless Bay Area is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create an integrated, world-class public transportation system that empowers people to get where they need to go quickly, easily, comfortably and cost-effectively. While its advocacy focus is the Bay Area, Seamless Bay Area collaborates with statewide and national groups to develop education and research programs that support improved transit practices and innovation.
How to Apply
Please email JQ Ramos (jq@seamlessbayarea.org) with the subject “Application for Transportation Policy & Advocacy Intern” with up to 300 words expressing your interest in this position by the deadline of Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at 5:00pm. Attach your resume and a short writing sample (up to 500 words). Select applicants may be invited for a short interview on Feb 24, 2023.