Summary: The Western
Transportation Institute (WTI) is seeking five MSU students for part-time,
paid positions to support the development and implementation of a project
to rebrand a local, online commuter platform.
Seeking students in marketing, graphic design, engineering, public
health and sustainability. Apply by
November 13th, 2020.
Background
Many
people who work in Bozeman live far away due to high housing costs, resulting
in long and expensive commutes. BozemanCommute.org is an online platform hosted
by RideAmigos launched in 2018 in part to help people find more affordable
commute options. However, the Bozeman Commute platform receives relatively
limited use. The Bozeman Commute
Rebrand, social marketing and programs/outreach project will engage MSU students
and partners from different sectors in the community including transit,
economic development, sustainability, business, and transportation. The project objectives include:
- Rebrand the Bozeman Commute program to appeal to a broader audience
- Development of a comprehensive social marketing campaign
- Develop programs and outreach events to engage more people in understanding their transportation options.
Position Description
The Western Transportation Institute (WTI) is seeking five MSU students who will be responsible for supporting WTI in the development and implementation of the rebrand project. The plan is to create a multi-disciplinary student team consisting of one student from each of the following disciplines: marketing, graphic design, engineering, public health and sustainability. It is anticipated that this team approach will foster a culture of collaboration among people who likely have differing backgrounds and viewpoints. Roles may include the creation of marketing and outreach materials, website development, event coordination and implementation, data collection and analysis, survey design and analysis, literature reviews, preparing project reports, and making presentations to various community groups.
The
work is anticipated to start in mid-November and be complete by early June or
when the project is complete. Students
will report to the Bozeman Commuter Project Manager- Matt Madsen. Students will be paid $14 per hour up
to 80 hours total per student over the next 6 months. It is anticipated students will work
approximately 10-15 hours per month on average, though that time may vary
depending on class and other commitments.
Work will be remote, virtual, and possibly in-person.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Junior or Senior Level Undergrad or master’s
Level Student in Engineering, Marketing, Graphic Design, Art, Community Health,
or Sustainability.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a
collaborative environment
- Experience with Webex and other internet-based
meeting software
- Ability and willingness to work during the
Snowmester
- Demonstrated oral and written communication
skills
- Demonstrated experience with programs like
MailChimp, SurveyMonkey, and others
For More Information/To Apply
Contact Matthew Madsen, MPH, Research Associate at the Western Transportation Institute. Matthew.madsen@montana.edu Please submit a resume and cover letter to the email address listed above. Please indicate your area of specialty in your cover letter.