Student Intern
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Job Description
About Company
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is a transportation authority based in Buffalo, New York. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages all people with disabilities to apply. The internship is with their strategic communications team, located at NFTA Headquarters, Metropolitan Transportation Center, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo.
Job Description, Detailed
This is for a Student Intern position within the NFTA’s strategic communications team, assisting with various projects to support the organization’s public relations strategy.
Work Objective & Responsibilities:
The intern will be involved in:
• Planning and executing special events, promotions, and community outreach initiatives.
• Creating communication plans, media plans, and press releases.
• Conducting market research.
• Performing other content development and communications projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: Actively pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Skills: Requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of MS Office is required. Familiarity with photo revision software is helpful.
• Physical Requirements: The internship may require some set-up/lifting or off-site work.
Logistics & Compensation:
• Term: Summer of 2025.
• Duration: Runs from the middle of May through the middle of August.
• Compensation: Academic credit hours. This is not a paid position in terms of salary.
• Hours: The chosen candidate(s) must be available to work in-office 16-24 hours per week on workdays (specific days/times TBD).
• Required Availability for Application: When applying, candidates must include their work availability Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; some weekend days may also be required.
• Office Location: NFTA Headquarters, Metropolitan Transportation Center, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo.
Application Process:
To apply for this internship, candidates must submit the following:
1. Resume & Cover Letter: The cover letter should specifically include the candidate’s work availability Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., noting that some weekend days may also be required.
2. Completed Employment Application: Available for download at nfta.com.
These documents should be emailed to Lisa.Piecki@nfta.com (Mgr., Community Relations & Internal Communications), with a copy (cc) sent to application.intake@nfta.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a screening/interview.
