Responsibilities

• Provide graphic design support by creating digital and print marketing materials.
• Develop content for news articles, blogs, and newsletters featuring destination highlights, service updates, promotional offers, and more.
• Update the digital media library.
• Conduct onboard and station site visits to assess customer experience and gather feedback.
• Provide partnership activation support through the creation and execution of promotional materials and activities.
• Collaborate on sustainability-focused initiatives, such as projects aimed at reducing the organization’s carbon footprint or improving eco-friendly travel options.
• Support operations in implementing rail safety initiatives in collaboration with California Operation Lifesaver, Union Pacific Railroad, and other local and regional partners.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in transportation.
• Interest in marketing, communications (media relations, public relations, community affairs, graphic design, social media, website design, etc.).
• The ability to work onsite on a full-time basis. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.
• 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).
• May require occasional moving about to accomplish tasks, moving from one worksite to another, or adjusting or moving objects under 25-50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Preferred

• Degrees in any of these fields - Marketing (graphic design, advertising), Communications (Journalism, Online/Print).
• Experience or familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, social media posting platforms, and email marketing platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Internships with other marketing and communication firms.

Benefits

• A 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.