Public Engagement Intern

Buffalo - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Avid Core is looking for a part-time outreach intern to support a local transportation project. This is a paid internship that runs from October 2025 to June 2026.

The Avid Core Public Engagement intern must be based in the Buffalo New York Metro Area. The intern will support a hybrid work model and will be asked to attend and support in-person community engagement events.

Duties

Support pop-up and stakeholder engagement events in Chippewa Medical Corridor and Canalside
Assist with the development and implementation of communications strategies
Support in-person and virtual meetings with research detailed notetaking and action item tracking
Review parking locations take photos and transcribe feedback
Provide quality control and analysis of data
Promoting use of technology and payment systems

Requirements

Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams and SharePoint) required
Ability to conduct interviews outdoors and present in front of groups
Comfortable using mobile device and apps to collect information

Were looking for someone who is:

Self-driven organized and able to prioritize

Fun and energetic

Able to work independently and as a team
Detail-oriented and able to analyze data
Interested in learning about career options in the communications and/or transportation field(s)
Interested in event management and community engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Either currently enrolled in a degree program or a recent graduate preferably in journalism communications government or similar field of study

Compensation: $20/hour

Location: This is a remote position but candidates must be based in the Downtown Buffalo New York area.

Candidates must have access to a computer steady internet connection and a phone.

Accommodations: Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia. We provide effective professional services and strategic communications to public and private sector clients. Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Avid Core is looking for a part-time outreach intern to support a local transportation project. This is a paid internship that runs from October 2025 to June 2026.The Avid Core Public Engagement intern must be based in the Buffalo New York Metro Area. The intern will support a hybrid work model and ...