Summer Intern, Public Outreach
Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten-week professional development program designed to provide hands-on, entry-level experience aligned with the student’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s business operations. Interns gain real-world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.
As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.
This is a temporary, full-time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level.
This posting will remain open until filled.
What You’ll Do
- Develop awareness of transportation operations through OCTA orientation, projects, and cross-department collaboration
- Perform entry-level professional duties aligned with your major and the sponsoring department’s initiatives
- Support multicultural public relations and communications strategies
- Conduct informal and formal research to support outreach campaigns and departmental projects
- Assist in planning and coordinating communications strategies to effectively reach target audiences
- Help implement communication program plans and measure performance against goals and objectives
- Compile data, visuals, and presentation materials for reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Present findings and interface with diverse internal and external audiences
What We’re Looking For
- Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Students that graduated with their bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Interest in public engagement, multicultural communications, and transportation-related outreach
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Creative thinker with strong research and analytical skills
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Gain real-world experience in public agency communications and outreach
- Work on meaningful projects that impact communities across Orange County
- Develop skills in research, strategic planning, and public engagement
- Collaborate with experienced communications professionals
- Build a strong foundation for a career in public relations, marketing, or public service
Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to gain meaningful experience and help tell OCTA’s story.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.