Masters - Transportation Communications & Policy Intern (Summer 2027!)

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Job Description:

Are you a student specializing in communications, political science, public policy, or a related field? Are you interested in transportation, the environment, and infrastructure? This exciting intern opportunity may be right for you! CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team in any of our transportation offices, with preferred locations in Austin, Chicago, or Bellevue. 

This position will work with our project teams to help deliver integrated strategic communications products and services to our transportation clients including departments of transportation, transportation commissions, toll authorities, and transportation planning agencies. The successful candidate will support content creation including websites, videos, emails, social media content, presentations, and meeting management such as task forces and client events. The candidate will help craft collateral explaining technical content for clients, stakeholders, and lay audiences.

Enthusiasm, initiative, the ability to meet deadlines and writing skills are essential. Other skills and abilities/key qualifications include:
•Self-starter interested in contributing to various assignments across our transportation team
•Teamwork-first approach, willing to learn and take on challenging tasks.
•Strong organization and time management skills.
•Fully versed in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•Solid business writing and communication abilities

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors or Master's degree in Planning or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Master's Degree Preferred
Interest in transportation is preferred
•Interest in public communications and writing is preferred.
•Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator) and/or Canva a plus.
•Interest in general business "marketing" is NOT required.

Amount of Travel Required: No Travel is required EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $21.64 Pay Range Max: USD $38.01 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position