Public Engagement Intern - Summer 2027

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a detail-oriented administrative intern to support multiple departments on a full-time, co-op-like basis. Under supervision, you will perform basic tasks, assist with data analysis, prepare reports, and help with meetings and research.

Candidates should be enrolled in an undergrad/grad program, pursuing communications, planning or related fields, and proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Policy, Government Relations, Planning, or related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Interest in graphic design, layout, and formatting.
• Experience with writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine administrative support work and other related tasks.
• Participates in meetings and interfaces with various teams.
• Assists management in analyzing various data.
• Works on special projects and provides research as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritize & multi-task

Graphic design interest

Writing and editing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Enrolled in related undergraduate/graduate program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails, while under close supervision, assist assigned department(s) and/or project(s) by performing basic and routine administrative support work and other related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary business curriculum, usually on a part-time, temporary, or co-op basis.

Relocation and housing are not provided for this position.

What You'll Do:

• Performs a variety of tasks which may be specific to a particular functional area of activity such as preparing reports, tracking and evaluating results, coordinating program developments, answering the phone, receiving messages, transmitting information, making copies, editing documents, handling routine inquires and making appointments.

• Participates in meetings and interfaces with various teams.

• Assists management in analyzing various data.

• Works on special projects and provides research as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program

What We Prefer:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Policy, Government Relations, Planning, or related field

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task

• Interest in graphic design, layout, and formatting

• Experience with writing and editing

Additional Information

HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Administration Group

ReqID: R-31454 #college