The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Summer Internship 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab at MassDOT Innovation seeks a Summer Internship 2027 to support 1-3 workstreams on prototypes addressing mobility challenges. You will conduct field research, perform analysis, create visuals, and engage with community stakeholders.

You’ll write or present findings to internal and external audiences, and learn practical tasks to move a task forward (e.g., purchasing). This full-time 37.5‑hour-per-week internship is based in Boston, with in-person work Monday–Thursday and optional remote

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (including Sharepoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaborator, with an ability to work with people of all cultures and backgrounds
• Curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• Preferred: design software (Adobe Suite)

Responsibilities

• Doing field research.
• Doing comparative analysis.
• Creating visual artifacts that support the efforts of the Lab.
• Engaging with community stakeholders.
• Writing or presenting about the work to internal and external audiences.
• Learning the functional tasks required to move a task forward (e.g., purchasing).

Job description

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Job Description - The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Summer Internship 2027 (260006KH)

Job Description

The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Summer Internship 2027 - ( 260006KH )

Description

About our Team

We are a small start-up team of two people in the office of the Secretary of Transportation, focused on experimentation and prototyping new approaches to addressing mobility challenges for the people of Massachusetts. Those prototypes are designed to be able to scale if successful and create learning opportunities for all parties if they fail. The team works across the divisions of MassDOT, with the MBTA, RTAs, and collaborators in academia, industry, local government, advocacy, and resident groups. Our project portfolio is constantly evolving. Past fellows have developed driver education campaigns, facilitated immersive experiences that bring research to life, conducted economic impact analysis, convened stakeholders around autonomous vehicles, and planned, launched, and implemented new outreach programs for residents – among many other activities.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting 1-3 workstreams on up to two active or exploratory prototypes.

This may include

• Doing field research.
• Doing comparative analysis.
• Creating visual artifacts that support the efforts of the Lab.
• Engaging with community stakeholders.
• Writing or presenting about the work to internal and external audiences.
• Learning the functional tasks required to move a task forward (e.g., purchasing).

Preferred Qualifications

Required

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (including Sharepoint), Airtable, Asana, Slack
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaborator, with an ability to work with people of all cultures and backgrounds
• Curiosity and ability to learn quickly

Preferred

• Native or fluent communicator in: Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole
• Proficient with design software (e.g. Adobe Suite)

You will be in person at 10 Park Plaza M-Th, with an option to be remote on Fridays.

The candidate must be able to commit to a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

An Equal Opportunity / Affiantive Action Employer

Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

2

Salary

20.00 - 22.00 Hourly

If you have Diversity, Affroriative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : Non

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes