Hbcu Rail Fellow

NC Department of Transportation

Raleigh, NC, United States
$28.08ph. - $29.36ph.
Passenger rail communications
Freight rail research
Economic development agencies
Fellow will work in the NCDOT Rail Division and assist with projects related to economic development, passenger rail planning, passenger rail special events, and passenger rail communications

Job Summary

  • Fellow will work in the NCDOT Rail Division and assist with projects related to economic development, passenger rail planning, passenger rail special events, and passenger rail communications.
  • Example work projects for the intern and fellow include researching companies that use freight rail services, scheduling meetings with economic development agencies, engaging Convention and Visitor Bureaus to research large tourism events, planning and executing special passenger rail events, and working on communications and marketing projects to promote passenger rail services.
  • On the job training, professional development, site visits.

Matching Summary

Fellow will work in the NCDOT Rail Division and assist with projects related to economic development, passenger rail planning, passenger rail special events, and passenger rail communications.

Salary

$28.08/hr. - $29.36/hr.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Passenger rail communications
  • Freight rail research
  • Economic development agencies
  • Tourism events research
  • Passenger rail special events

Nice-to-have

  • Community outreach
  • Event planning experience
  • Research skills
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from NC HBCU/MSI
  • Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Planning, or Communications degree
  • Previous internship experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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