Capital Delivery Communications Intern-Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a paid internship range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
- Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses trains water taxis in the Puget Sound region along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
- In addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:
- Semester students: May 18th to July 24th
- Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Chief of Staff Office supports the Capital Delivery Department by overseeing day-to-day operations coordinating strategic planning efforts and ensuring alignment across teams and leadership. The office works closely with executive leadership to support departmental priorities manage cross-functional initiatives and improve internal addition the Chief of Staff Office plays a key role in communications coordination and special projects that advance organizational goals support effective decision-making and enhance collaboration across the department.
The Capital Delivery Department supports major transit investments across the Puget Sound region including Link Sounder ST Express and Tacoma Link. The Chief of Staff Office helps guide this work by overseeing operations supporting strategic planning and coordinating efforts across teams. The intern will have the opportunity to support the Chief of Staff Office and gain exposure to how executive coordination and planning contribute to the delivery of a large regional transit system.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assist with drafting and formatting communications materials and presentations.
- Conduct basic research and summarize findings for special projects.
- Support planning and coordination for departmental initiatives and events.
- Organize information track action items and support project documentation.
- Provide general administrative and project support to the Chief of Staff office.
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- Development of standardized presentation materials.
- Development of tools approval mechanics and tracking mechanisms for rhythm of business operations.
- Research past Board actions.
- Develop a communications resource guide that includes recommended talking points on key topics. This will require researching existing communications materials board materials and presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited associate bachelors or graduate degree program in Communication Public Administration Business Administration or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Strong organizational research and communication skills.
- Ability to conduct basic research and summarize information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools.
- Ability to multi-task.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework or academic projects in communication public administration public policy or planning.
- Experience with research writing or presentations through coursework or internships.
- Interest in public service infrastructure or transportation-related work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Sound Transit is transforming how the Greater Seattle area moves by planning, building and operating regional transit systems that give millions of riders an alternative to sitting in traffic. Thanks to voter approval of the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s ...
