Transportation Policy & Communications Intern

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team in various offices, with preferred locations in Austin, Chicago, or Bellevue. You will help deliver strategic communications products for transportation clients, including content for websites, emails, social media, and presentations.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, deadline awareness, and strong writing. Enrolled in a planning-related degree, with interest in transportation and public communications, is

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning or a related field.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Interest in transportation is preferred.
• Interest in public communications and writing is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator) and/or Canva is a plus.
• Interest in general business marketing is NOT required.

Responsibilities

• Support content creation for transportation clients, including websites, emails, social media, videos, and presentations.
• Assist with meeting management such as task forces and client events.
• Craft collateral explaining technical content for clients, stakeholders, and lay audiences.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver integrated strategic communications products and services.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Organization

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Business writing

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an intern to join our Transportation Advisory Services Team in various offices, with preferred locations in Austin, Chicago, or Bellevue. You will help deliver strategic communications products for transportation clients, including content for websites, emails, social media, and presentations.

The role emphasizes enthusiasm, initiative, deadline awareness, and strong writing. Enrolled in a planning-related degree, with interest in transportation and public communications, is