Marketing Communications Fellow

As a Marketing Communications Fellow, you'll contribute to impactful sustainability initiatives with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. You'll work alongside the marketing and communications team, as well as cross-functional staff, to develop skills in marketing, communications, customer experience, and service planning. This is a fully in-person position with the expectation of on-site work 5 days a week.

What You Will Do

You will provide graphic design support, develop content for news articles and social media, update the digital media library, conduct customer experience assessments, and collaborate on sustainability-focused initiatives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to Capitol Corridor's sustainability goals. You'll have the chance to work on real-world projects, gain hands-on experience in the transportation sector, and develop skills in marketing, communications, and customer experience.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Interest in transportation
• Interest in marketing, communications (media relations, public relations, community affairs, graphic design, social media, website design, etc.)
• Ability to work onsite on a full-time basis
• Commitment to a fair workplace that honors the experiences, voices, viewpoints, and values of all individuals
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI is unable to sponsor visas)
• Must be 18 years or older to apply

Benefits

• Fixed, monthly stipend of $4,165
• $1,000 end-of-program financial award
• Health care coverage with 100% of health care insurance premiums covered by SEI
• 10 Personal Days (for a standard 10-month Fellowship), in addition to all holidays off that are observed as closure days by the partner placement site
• Comprehensive career-readiness training, including interview prep, salary negotiation, and resume building
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience industry professionals
• Professional networking and learning opportunities, including participation in rail industry conferences, community outreach events, and training on marketing communications software
• The University of California Climate Stewards Certification equips you to lead community and ecosystem resilience initiatives