Centre Area Transportation Authority is hiring: Public Relations Intern in State

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Public Relations? As a Public Relations Intern at Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), you'll gain hands-on experience in the areas of customer communications, social media content creation, event planning, and public relations.

This paid internship offers an hourly wage of $15-$17, providing you with the chance to earn while you learn. The Public Relations Intern reports to the Public Relations Specialist and is a member of the Business Development & Community Engagement Department.

Seize this opportunity to make your mark in the transportation industry while contributing to your community and enhancing your resume!

Schedule

Internship begins on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and ends on Friday, March 28, 2025. Work four days a week (Monday - Thursday) with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends hours are needed for community events and outreach programs.

Primary work location for this role: 2081 W. Whitehall Rd., State College, PA 16801

What does a Public Relations Intern do?

As a Public Relations Intern at CATA, you will assist with various advertisement initiatives of CATA's services to the Centre County community. Your daily tasks will include assisting in the creation and distribution of press releases and promotional materials that highlight our services and community initiatives. You'll write copy for CATA's monthly newsletter. You'll create

social media content for Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and learn WordPress website management to engage our audience and promote positive interactions. Additionally, you'll help organize community events and outreach programs.

Expect to collaborate with various departments to gather information for projects and assist in crafting compelling narratives about our transportation services. Regular meetings will provide insights into strategic communications planning, and you'll have opportunities to contribute your ideas and creativity. This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of public relations within the transportation sector, all while building your portfolio!

Qualifications

Preferred Major(s): Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Marketing

Preferred Level of Education: College first-year and above

Required enrollment status: Enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university

Candidates must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Be proficient with Office365; content creation tools such as Canva; video editing tools like CapCut, iMovie, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Be eager to learn and able to work independently.
• Be able to adapt to changing environments and work well as part of a team.

About CATA

CATA is a joint municipal authority established in 1974, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. CATA serves portions of Centre County, Pennsylvania, including Penn State's 60,000 students and employees at the University Park Campus. CATA provides a critical transportation network that facilitates more than 5 million annual rides through fixed-route, microtransit, paratransit, and commuter services programs. Renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable transportation, CATA was the first public transportation agency operating an entirely compressed natural gas (CNG) fixed-route fleet on the East Coast. The authority also boasts the highest farebox recovery ratio in Pennsylvania, recovering nearly 40% of its fixed-route operating expenses in 2023.

Get started with CATA

Want to get your career on the move? Apply by going to the Careers at CATA website: https://catabus.com/careers/

CATA participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 888-897-7787 or dhs.gov/e-verify.

CATA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.