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Summer Interns, Village of Schaumburg
Requisition ID: 14069 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Transportation | ||
Requisition ID: 14071 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Public Works | ||
Requisition ID: 14070 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Engineering | ||
Requisition ID: 14066 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Fire & EMS / Publ... | ||
Requisition ID: 14076 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Accounting & Finance | ||
Requisition ID: 14068 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Code Enforcement | ||
Summer Intern in the Transportation Department at BNSF Railway
Monthly Salary: $5,000
A paid Summer Intern in the Transportation Department at BNSF Railway provides students with a hands-on immersion into the operational core of rail transportation, covering areas like logistics, scheduling, and safety management. Throughout the internship, participants will gain practical experience and deepen their understanding of BNSF's dedication to efficient and sustainable transportation services. By working closely with experienced professionals on real-world projects, interns will enhance their skills and knowledge, setting a solid foundation for a potential career in the transportation industry. Successful Interns may be hired as full-time Management Trainees upon graduation.
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking Transportation Planning Interns to join our team during the summer of 2025. We’re looking for students who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the transportation planning field. This is an outstanding opportunity to be involved in the firm’s nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities.
Our summer intern program is designed to give current students an opportunity to gain experience with planning work that helps shape our communities. You will work on and produce deliverables for some of our most exciting projects, supporting junior and senior planners with writing and research, data analysis and mapping, and client and community engagement activities.
Apply on our website here. To ensure their application is considered, candidates MUST submit the following items:
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2024
Start Date: June 2204
The 2023 Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program provides paid opportunities to advance the transportation workforce by attracting our next generation of public stewards to the field of transportation— through unique opportunities for career development and public service on key visitor transportation issues. Fellows work closely under the coaching and mentoring of staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs), such as the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, to facilitate transportation planning or implementation projects for transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. Through service at a unit or region/field office, fellows are invited to incite innovative change in our transportation systems and environmental lands management through significant contributions that advance cost-effective sustainability.
Full description and instructions for applying are available here.
The 2023 Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program provides paid opportunities to advance the transportation workforce by attracting our next generation of public stewards to the field of transportation— through unique opportunities for career development and public service on key visitor transportation issues. Fellows work closely under the coaching and mentoring of staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs), such as the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, to facilitate transportation planning or implementation projects for transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. Through service at a unit or region/field office, fellows are invited to incite innovative change in our transportation systems and environmental lands management through significant contributions that advance cost-effective sustainability.
Find out more and apply here.
CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The citizens of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.
For more information please visit: Shared-Use Mobility Center
Position Title: Partnerships & Engagement Intern – Fall 2022
Date Opened: September 8, 2022
Date Closing: As soon as possible ‐ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Position Details: Full‐time, hourly position
12-week term, subject to negotiation
Compensation at $18.00 / hour
Position will be based in our Chicago office. SUMC follows a hybrid remote/in‐person model, allowing staff to work remotely 3‐4 days/week and requiring office visits 1‐2 days/week.
General Overview:
The Shared‐Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non‐profit public interest organization promoting multi‐modal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, research, capacity‐building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.
SUMC is looking for a Partnerships & Engagement Intern. SUMC is expanding to serve a growing ecosystem of public agencies, mobility companies, community organizations, and tribes interested in collaborating towards mobility equity and climate goals. The Partnerships & Engagement team is responsible for SUMC’s communications, partnerships, and convening activities, including the annual National Shared Mobility Summit, as well as execution of the Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda, a network of practitioners taking collective action on an ambitious 8‐year plan for transformation of the transportation sector.
Position Overview:
The Partnerships & Engagement (P&E) Intern is a temporary position supporting our communications and event planning efforts. SUMC interns are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast‐paced atmosphere. The position requires basic knowledge of design platforms; social media applications; event administration and event logistics; and strong organizational and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities may include tasks around events, communications, external relations, and partnerships, such as:
Events: Planning and logistics for SUMC events such as the 2023 National Shared Mobility Summit and smaller open houses, webinars, and other gatherings.
Communications: Preparing internal and external communications about shared mobility, sustainability and equity. These may include but are not limited to: articles and blog posts, news gathering, assisting with communication design, production and other visual needs, and social media writing;
External Relations: Writing press releases and assisting with public relations research and outreach;
Partnership Programs: Developing research on the needs and interests of leaders in the shared mobility industry.
In all of these areas, the students will gain applicable experience and expertise they can add to their portfolio, as well experience working with teams in a digital/virtual environment and on a national level.
Qualifications:
Graduate students or B.A. in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Urban Planning, English, Business, or related programs.
The intern should be a flexible team player who is adept at research and writing and knowledgeable about transportation.
Diversity Policy:
The Shared‐Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and older adult candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.
The Shared‐Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample that highlights your relevant skills for the Partnerships and Engagement Internship opening at https://sharedusemobilityctr.bamboohr.com/jobs/
We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letters. No phone calls, please.
For more information please visit: Shared-Use Mobility Center
Subject: SFMTA Summer Internship Program is Now Accepting Applications for Planner and Engineers
Calling aspiring transportation planners and engineers!
We are currently accepting applications for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) summer internship program through Monday, January 9, 2023. Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in transportation planning and engineering activities including:
For more information about our planning and engineering internship programs, see the attached flyers or visit our website at https://www.sfmta.com/
How to apply:
If you have any question about the program or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at StreetsInternship@sfmta.com.
