Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.

Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we’re always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live, work, and visit Seattle. We’re passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.
We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city’s transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We’re a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle’s public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.

Position Description:
The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) Transit and Mobility Division is seeking an undergraduate or graduate-level intern to support the New Mobility Team. This position will focus support on the Shared Mobility programs (Bike, Scooter, and Car Share) as well as other initiatives as they arise. The New Mobility Team’s objectives include:  Addressing the climate emergency by advancing transportation electrification and low-carbon travel options towards aggressive emissions reduction. Expanding new and improving existing mobility options for historically and currently disinvested communities and individuals. Implementing proactive strategy, policy, and pilots for emerging mobility services and innovative technology and data solutions to prepare the department for the future of transportation.

Educational Benefit to Student:
You will have opportunities to gain skills in program management, program outreach, and in-depth, behind-the-scenes knowledge about micro mobility (bike and scooter share) and car share policy.
 
Interns receive in-depth training on work duties, including but not limited to: 

• How to conduct equitable outreach supporting Black and Brown and low-income communities; 
• Cutting edge, shared micro mobility management and auditing strategies; and
• Designing policies for emerging mobility services and technologies.
  
  

• Professional and educational development.
• Meaningful and educational opportunities that complement your academic program.
• Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
• Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
• Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
• Working for the city builds your career and your community.
• Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
• Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).

• Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
• Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
• Access to the City’s Flash Mentorship program.

• 40% – Micromobility Operations Support, including field audits gathering data on bike and scooter parking and maintenance performance.
  
  
• 30% – Outreach and Education efforts supporting shared micromobility (tabling at community events).
  
  
• 30% – Other Associated Duties (research, policy support, website editing, data analysis) supporting the New Mobility Team.

Education:
Open to all undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited educational program. 

Preferred Areas of Study: 
Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Business, Marketing, Public Administration or related areas of study.

Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship. 
Graduate students will need to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above throughout the internship. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research, organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse communities (low-income, communities of color, and people with disabilities)
• Ability to conduct audit work in all weather conditions
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Experience designing and performing innovative, equity focused outreach work, especially with diverse communities (low-income, communities of color, and people with disabilities).
• Experience or education in transportation planning and/or emerging mobility policy.
• Multi-language proficiency.

Additional Information Section 

Start/End Dates: Late June-Early July 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Schedule: Intern will work up-to 20 hours/weeks while school is in session. Up-to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.  May work weekends. May work evenings.

Salary: 
Undergraduate students will be paid $19.97 – $19.97/hour.
Graduate students will be paid $23.40 – $23.40/hour.

How to Apply: complete an online application and include the following:
 

• Unofficial transcript including current classes and GPA. 
• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• If applicable – for students transitioning from an undergraduate to a graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to confirm the intention of fall enrollment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.