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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The HR Communications Intern plays a key role in supporting Amtrak’s Human Resources team in its overall mission to enhance the employee experience and improve employee engagement. Specifically, this position support of content creation, revision, maintenance, and management of Human Resources content on various platforms.
This position will support the Human Resources team with the development, coordination and execution of proactive communications plans and activities related to internal and external HR programs, services and initiatives.
This individual is expected to partner and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels and locations at Amtrak. The position produces a range of written content and the individual must live by Amtrak’s Core Values and business behaviors, as well as write and plan effectively, exhibit keen attention to detail, think and act proactively, and drive continual improvement in Amtrak’s Human Resources communications effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Creates and curates engaging content
• Creates graphics and infographics
• Identifies opportunities for internal and external engagement
• Supports other duties as assigned
• Attends meetings and takes notes
Please be advised that the Fall 2023 internship program will run from September 18th – April 26th (full academic year).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, graphic design or a related field at an accredited educational institution
• Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Strong grammar and detail oriented
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and social media tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of effective communication best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and collaboration proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with AP style
• Ability to work and manage multiple projects, simultaneously and provide ongoing metrics on activities
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
The hourly range is $17.50 per hour – $35.00 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
Please be advised that the Fall 2023 internship program will run from September 18th – April 26th (full academic year).
Requisition ID:159066
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia
Job Family/Function:Communications; Government Affairs; Human Capital
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak’s pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.