Job Posting: 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
10-20 hours/week for 20 Weeks, approximately Dec 5, 2021 - April 15, 2022
Compensation
$25/hour, no benefits
Reports To
Director of Policy, Seamless Bay Area
Deadline
November 22, 2021 at 12:00pm.
This 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. The primary project of the intern will be in supporting a virtual conference Seamless Bay Area is hosting in early 2022 with approximately 80 California public transit policymakers and professionals on governance structures and best practices.
This intern will also assist with various other advocacy and policy initiatives related to promoting integrated transit fares, an improved transit customer experience, public transit governance reforms, and increased funding for transit.
A minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week is expected for the duration of the internship, subject to discussion with the successful candidate based on availability and skills.
This position has funding identified for 20 weeks through approximately mid-April 2022; there may be the opportunity to extend the duration of the position should additional funding be identified.
Anticipated Responsibilities
Assist in planning and execution for a virtual conference in early 2022 in coordination with four primary external partners
Assist in preparation of conference final report and blog posts
Track and manage correspondence with conference attendees and presenters
Attend regular internal and external virtual conference planning meetings
Attend and oversee technology needs (Zoom) for conference sessions
Develop and maintain conference website
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
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
The 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 (www.seamlessbayarea.org) 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 Ian Griffiths (ian@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 November 22, 2021 at 12:00pm. Attach your resume and, optionally, a short writing sample. Successful applicants may be invited for a short interview on November 24, 2021.