Public Engagement Intern - Summer 2027

HNTB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an intern to provide basic and routine administrative support across designated departments or projects. Under supervision, you will assist with reports, data tracking, communications, and document editing in a collaborative team environment.

Candidates should be enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program and preferably pursuing a degree in communications, policy, government relations, planning, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED or equivalent and enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program.
• Preferred: 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 manage multiple tasks.
• Interest in graphic design, layout and formatting.
• Experience with writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks such as preparing reports, tracking results, coordinating program developments, answering the phone, receiving messages, transmitting information, making copies, editing documents, handling routine inquiries and scheduling appointments.
• Participates in meetings and interfaces with various teams.
• Assists management in analyzing data.
• Works on special projects and provides research as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Graphic design

Writing and editing

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate program

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

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

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

Job Type: Intern

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Administration Group

ReqID: R-31454 #college

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Any applicant with limited English proficiency or a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us at [e-mail] or call 816-527-2600 for assistance. HNTB will make determinations on requests for accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

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Thank you for considering HNTB for your career opportunities.

Affirmative Action Policy Statement

HNTB has implemented the following policy as part of its longstanding commitment to compliance with all applicable affirmative action requirements. HNTB agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, this Affirmative Action Policy.

HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (“Section 4212”) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (“Section 503”). Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal veterans, or active‑duties wartime or campaign badge veterans) and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment, including the executive level. HNTB also will provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of HNTB. In order to request a reasonable accommodation, employees should contact the HR Solutions Center at General Policy Inquiry – Employee Center and applicants should contact [e-mail].

HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities: (1) filing a complaint; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; (3) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Section 4212, Section 503, their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State, or local law requiring equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities; or (4) exercising any other right protected by Section 4212, Section 503, or their implementing regulations.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. These plans are available for review upon request during normal business hours. Any questions or requests to review should be directed to your Human Resources Partner.

As Chief Executive Officer, I fully support our affirmative action program and am committed to the implementation of the company’s affirmative action policy. I have delegated overall responsibility for this policy to the Business Integrity Director. The Manager of HR Compliance & Immigration is responsible for the implementation, auditing, and reporting of this policy and program, assisted by the office’s Human Resources Partner.

HNTB employees must comply with this policy and report any violations of illegal discrimination, as specified in the Integrity Reporting policy.

For Questions or Additional Information

For more information on this policy, please contact the HR Solutions Center, General Policy Inquiry – Employee Center, 888-400-4682.

Robert J. Slimp, CEO