Masters - Transportation Communications & Policy Intern; Summer

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

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

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

• 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.

No Travel is required

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…