Position Title: Research and Communications Intern
Date Opened: November 26, 2023
Date Closing: As soon as possible - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close December 31st, 2023
Position Details:
Part-time temporary position (20-30 hours/week)
Six-month term, subject to negotiation
Compensation at $18.00 / hour
Position will be based in our Los Angeles office. SUMC follows a hybrid remote/in-person model, allowing staff to work remotely most days and requiring office visits weekly or bi-weekly.
Full description and application available here.
General Overview:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multi-modal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, research, capacity-building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.
SUMC is growing its LA office to serve a growing set of programs that support practitioners and stakeholders in pursuing transportation equity and innovation. In particular, the California Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot program (CMO) disseminates knowledge and resources throughout a rapidly growing mobility ecosystem of public agencies, community-based organizations, Native American tribes, and private sector mobility providers.
SUMC is looking for a Spring Intern to support the Research and Communications efforts that include storytelling, content development and data visualization within the Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program.
Position Overview:
This internship is a temporary position to support the pursuit of long-term development and planning efforts for Clean Mobility Options and SUMC communications and storytelling efforts. SUMC interns are responsible for various duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast-paced atmosphere. The position requires basic knowledge of Google Suite and Zoom, strong research and planning, analytical thinking, summarizing skills, and Canva and Adobe Suite knowledge and strong organizational and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities may include tasks around research and planning, resource development, communications, and event coordination and planning, such as:
Content Development: Produce and post content CMO pilot projects and their advancement on different media types, including social media. Collaborate with the team, designing and developing materials/content highlighting the successes of CMEA.
Research & Planning: Review and adapt case studies and learning modules integrating the Clean Mobility Options awardees and the Learning Center.
Communication of SUMC projects: Support the project communications in coordination with Partnerships & Engagement by listening to the needs of emerging leaders (via research and communication opportunities) and identifying key SUMC stories and research to foster engagement. Support with design brainstorming, production, and video materials preparation.
In all these areas, the intern will gain applicable experience and expertise they can add to their portfolio of work, as well as experience working with teams in a digital/virtual environment.
Qualifications:
Graduate students in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or Science, or related programs. Undergraduate juniors or seniors, current college students working toward an associate degree, and recent college graduates may also apply.
The intern should be a flexible team player, adept at research, planning and writing and knowledgeable about transportation, environmental justice and social equity.
Diversity Policy:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and older adult candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based on one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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