Community Development Intern

Pierce Transit's Community Development Department is recruiting for our next Community Development Assistant – Intern!

This is an opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate students who want to participate in real-world application of their field of study. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in community engagement under our Community Development department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build skills and gain experience in community development, public engagement and community outreach, as well as provide them with an introduction to the transit industry.

The student will work alongside experienced professionals and will assist in planning for and staffing a variety of community engagement events to share information about Pierce Transit services and projects, with the goal of increasing community awareness and use of Pierce Transit services. The student will interact with diverse community members and internal staff, representing the Community Development Department.
 
This is trainee-level work of limited duration in which the student provides technical assistance in the administration of a program while enrolled in a vocational school, college or university.

BENEFITS: 
At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health is important to us too! That’s why we offer four on-site gyms.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.

PAID LEAVE: 
Under the Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL) law, you will be eligible for one (1) hour of WPSL for every forty (40) hours worked, prorated for each pay period you work.  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED, 
• Actively enrolled in an institute of higher learning pursuing degree in community development, marketing, communications, business or other closely related area of study. 

Desired: 

• Experience in community engagement and delivering presentations.
• Ability to drive agency vehicle.

Licensing, certifications, and other legal requirements:
 

• Individuals must pass a background check. 
• Valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire.

Other Requirements: 

• Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the selection process.
• This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours per week while college is in session and up to 30 hours when college is not in session. 
• Must be available to work on-site at Pierce Transit and at various locations in Pierce County. 
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.