College – External Affairs Internship Job Description - M

M-1 RAIL Internship
Program:
College Intern External Affairs
Education
Currently enrolled college students, recent college graduates
Level
Job
Closing
Date
Monday, May 11, 2015
Employer: M-1 RAIL
Address: 1426 Woodward Avenue
Contact Person: Nicole Brown
Phone: 313.483.8077
Posting Date: April 24, 2015
Nature of Business: Transportation Non-Profit
City/State: Detroit, MI Zip: 48226
Title: Community Relations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: May 11, 2015
Overview:
The M-1 RAIL External Affairs Intern will provide overall support to the Director of External Affairs and Community Relations
Manager while providing assistance in implementing the community engagement strategy for the M-1 RAIL Woodward
Avenue Streetcar Project. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, organizational and communications skills.
He/She must have excellent writing skills and possess a basic understanding of the Detroit transportation landscape. This
candidate should thrive in a fast paced environment while being attentive to details.
He/She must be comfortable working in a diverse community interacting with stakeholders from a variety of racial, ethnic,
religious and social-economic backgrounds. Candidates must also have experience performing community outreach and
service projects. Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe CS5 is also highly desired, but not required. They
should have completed significant course work in the major/minor of Communications, Marketing, Community Development
Economic Development, Social Work or Urban Planning. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students enrolled in an
accredited college or university. Applicants must provide proof that the City of Detroit is their primary residence.
Duties/Responsibilities:
o Assist in the coordination of M-1 RAIL Stakeholder Meetings
o Assist in the facilitation of community based outreach activities
o Coordinate July and August Community Advisory Council and Business Advisory Council Meetings
o Interface with local businesses, residents and other stakeholders as needed in providing Maintenance of
Traffic updates
o Conduct transit ridership survey
o Staff M-1 RAIL Pop-Up Salons
o Assist in sponsorship fulfillment activities
o Coordinate third quarter volunteer project
o Serve as social media reporter during meetings and other events
o Participate in M-1 RAIL Virtual Town Halls
o Contribute copy for M-1 RAIL Blog, “On the Line”, and other external communications pieces
o Participate in meetings to help in strategy evaluation and refinement
o Assist with general office duties
1426 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
1.800.511.3931
[email protected]
m-1rail.com
facebook.com/m1rail
@M1RAIL
M-1 RAIL Internship
Program:
College Intern External Affairs
Qualifications:
Required:
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Hootsuite
o Majors or minor declared in one of the following:
 Communications
 Community Development
 Economic Development
 Marketing
 Public Relations
 Social Work
 Urban Planning
o Previous experience in managing community outreach events or service projects
o Strong attention to detail
o A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
o Detroit Residency
o Schedule flexibility
o Reliable transportation
o A familiarity with the Greater Downtown District of Detroit (Downtown, Midtown, New Center and North End
neighborhoods)
Anticipated Work Schedule and Other Job Specifications:
No. of Hours per Week: 30
Days/Times Preferred: Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Flexibility to work
some evenings and weekends are expected
Start Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Expected End Date: Friday, August 14, 2015
*To participate in internship you must be available to attend a three part mandatory program orientation on
beginning Tuesday, June 16th.
Compensation: Paid
Application deadline: Please submit your cover letter, resume and two references by 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 by email,
mail or hand delivery to:
M-1 RAIL
1426 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: [email protected]
Interview and Section Process:
Candidates selected to participate in the interview stage will be notified by Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Interviews will take place
May 13th – 20th. Offers of employment will be made by May 22, 2015.
1426 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
1.800.511.3931
[email protected]
m-1rail.com
facebook.com/m1rail
@M1RAIL
M-1 RAIL Internship
Program:
College Intern External Affairs
About:
M-1 RAIL is a non-profit organization formed in 2007 to lead the design, construction and future operation of a 3.3-mile
circulating streetcar along Woodward Avenue between Larned Street and West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan.
Mission:
The mission of M-1 RAIL is to create a catalyst for investment, economic development and urban renewal that positively
impacts the entire region through the construction of a streetcar circulator system running along and connecting Woodward
Avenue from the Riverfront to the New Center and North End neighborhoods.
Vision:
The M-1 RAIL Woodward Avenue Streetcar project is envisioned to be one element of a future modern, world-class regional
transit system where all forms of transportation, including rail, bus, vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian, are considered and
utilized to build a vibrant, walkable region that includes a thriving Downtown Detroit. This city center is envisioned by
supporters of M-1 RAIL to become a foundation for growth and prosperity throughout the surrounding neighborhoods
adjacent to the Central Business District, Midtown, New Center and North End.
We affirm that we are an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race,
color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited
1426 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
1.800.511.3931
[email protected]
m-1rail.com
facebook.com/m1rail
@M1RAIL