Transit Policy & Communications Intern

CDM Smith; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith invites students in communications, political science, public policy, or related fields to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern. You will contribute to planning and delivering transportation communications projects in our offices.

This internship focuses on content creation for websites, emails, social media, videos, and presentations, plus assisting with meetings and client events. Strong writing, initiative, and time management are essential skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors or Master's degree in Planning or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential for producing clear, compelling content.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator) and/or Canva is a plus for visual materials.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver integrated strategic communications products and services to transportation clients.
• Support content creation including websites, emails, social media content, presentations, and meeting management.
• Craft collateral that explains technical content for clients, stakeholders, and lay audiences.

Skills

Writing skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Self-starter

Teamwork-first

Organization

Meeting management

Presentation

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Planning or related field

Currently enrolled in degree program

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith invites students in communications, political science, public policy, or related fields to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team as an intern. You will contribute to planning and delivering transportation communications projects in our offices.

This internship focuses on content creation for websites, emails, social media, videos, and presentations, plus assisting with meetings and client events. Strong writing, initiative, and time management are essential skills.