Intern - Community Outreach

City of Maypearl; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites you to apply for an internship to support its business engagement program and communications outreach for transportation projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a local college and can commit to at least 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities include content creation for the department’s website and LinkedIn, assisting with marketing campaigns, and assisting with data-driven evaluation of outreach

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment.
• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to work at least 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Drafting business engagement goals, strategies and tactics for supervisor review
• Drafting website and social media content for the department’s business engagement webpage and LinkedIn account for supervisor review
• Working with supervisor to implement marketing and public relations strategies for educational campaigns whose main target audiences are members of the Dallas-Fort Worth business community
• Assisting with database maintenance for a variety of projects and programs, including the department’s online engagement platform, PublicInput.com
• Working with supervisor to evaluate communications and outreach strategies through data tracking and analysis
• Participating in business outreach efforts, including site visits and stakeholder meetings
• Representing the Transportation Department at public meetings and community events

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Publisher

Outlook

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university during employment

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking an intern to provide support for its business engagement program and contribute to communications and outreach efforts for transportation projects and programs.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region, provides data to decisionmakers, and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drafting business engagement goals, strategies and tactics for supervisor review
• Drafting website and social media content for the department’s business engagement webpage and LinkedIn account for supervisor review
• Working with supervisor to implement marketing and public relations strategies for educational campaigns whose main target audiences are members of the Dallas-Fort Worth business community
• Assisting with database maintenance for a variety of projects and programs, including the department’s online engagement platform, PublicInput.com
• Working with supervisor to evaluate communications and outreach strategies through data tracking and analysis
• Participating in business outreach efforts, including site visits and stakeholder meetings
• Representing the Transportation Department at public meetings and community events

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, follow instructions, coordinate with team members and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized and creative with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Starting Salary

• Minimum of $17.54 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with challenging opportunities and encourages individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.