Transportation Policy & Communications Intern

CDM Smith; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is offering an internship within the Transportation Advisory Services Team. You will assist with content creation including websites, emails, social media, presentations, and meeting materials for transportation clients.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and strong writing skills. You will collaborate with project teams, develop collateral that explains technical content to diverse audiences, and support delivering integrated communications across projects.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and initiative; ability to meet deadlines and write clearly.
• Self-starter who can contribute across the transportation team.
• Strong organization and time-management; teamwork-focused.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Solid business writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with content creation for websites, emails, social media, presentations and client events.
• Help craft collateral explaining technical content for diverse audiences.
• Support delivery of integrated communications for transportation clients.

Skills

Content creation

Writing

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Planning or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Job description

CDM Smith is offering an internship within the Transportation Advisory Services Team. You will assist with content creation including websites, emails, social media, presentations, and meeting materials for transportation clients.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, and strong writing skills. You will collaborate with project teams, develop collateral that explains technical content to diverse audiences, and support delivering integrated communications across projects.