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ITDP is a global organization at the forefront of innovation, using technical expertise, direct advocacy, and policy guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. We have worked with over 100 cities in more than 40 nations to design and implement transport and urban development systems and policy solutions that make cities more viable, fair, and livable. Today, ITDP works in all types of cities on five continents, with offices in China, Brazil, India, Indonesia, East Africa, Mexico and the United States. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org. 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

ITDP is seeking an intern to work with the Global Communications team. The intern will report to the Communications Director and work closely with all members of the team. The internship is available from September 2024 – December 2024 with a possibility for extension based on academic eligibility. ITDP strives to integrate interns into our daily operations with the expectation that the intern will provide meaningful support to our ongoing projects while gaining valuable experience and education in the field. 

Approximately 70% of the intern’s time will be focused on communications and marketing projects, based on the intern’s strengths and interests, and 30% will be focused on supporting the impact tracking system. This internship is based in our New York City office in a hybrid work model for 20 hours per week. A stipend is available of $400 per week. A computer will be provided during the internship, if needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Communications Director and other team members to develop a calendar-based communications system; identify critical dates in the international calendar and help schedule communications strategies around them. 
• Identifying news and publications that are timely and related to ITDP work to serve as references and resources to improve messaging and content. 
• Support the tracking system to monitor the impact of our publications and work: downloads, media mentions and social media activity. 
• Assist with social media monitoring and analytics. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student interested in media and journalism, urban studies, sustainable transport, urban anthropology, climate change, social equity, environmental sustainability, climate justice, or nonprofits. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills; since this internship is remote, the successful candidate will be very responsive with calls and emails, proactive with projects and timelines, organized and detail-oriented, and have a solid ability to process instructions and move quickly to execute tasks. 
• Strong internet research skills. 
• Basic understanding of data analytics, click-through rates, visits, etc. 
• Professional and positive attitude. 
• Team-oriented with the ability to work well independently. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask. 
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 
• Must be able to work 20 hours a week from September 2024 – December 2024. Hours are flexible between 9 am and 6 pm, Monday-Friday.  
• Ability to work in our New York office in a hybrid work model. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Examples of marketing and communications are a plus (classwork materials count). 
• Strong writing and communications skills a plus. 
• Knowledge of Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media platforms is a plus. 
• HTML, CMS Platform experience a plus. 

HOW TO APPLY

The intern will receive a stipend of $400 per week and work 20 hours per week.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to alphonse.tam@itdp.org with “Communications Intern” in the subject line. 

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States, that promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, transport policy, shared mobility, and urban development.  More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org. 

The Research and Impact Group under ITDP’s Global Program is seeking a Research Intern. ITDP’s Global Program is responsible for scaling up the implementation of sustainable transport measures around the world by collecting and spreading information. The Research and Impact Group supports that mission by monitoring progress on sustainable transportation and translating research into practical guidance for decision makers. The intern will support these efforts through tasks such as contributing to written and visual research materials, conducting literature reviews and analysis, and collecting and cleaning data. ITDP’s US-based staff work in a hybrid environment, and the intern should either be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office or be based in the United States and work fully remote. 

The Research Intern will report to the Senior Research Manager, but will have the chance to work with staff across all ITDP offices. ITDP strives to integrate interns into our daily operations, with the expectation that the Research Intern will provide meaningful support to ongoing projects while gaining valuable experience and education in the field. We are looking for an intern who is available to work 20 hours per week during the fall academic term. The internship will begin in September 2024, or earlier depending on the intern’s availability, and run through December 2024. The internship may be extended depending on mutual interest and academic eligibility. ITDP’s US-based team works in a hybrid environment, and the intern should either be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office or be based in the United States and work fully remote. The Intern will receive a stipend of $400 per week for 20 hours worked, and pro-rated for fewer hours. A computer will be provided during the internship, if needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform literature reviews, extract findings, and draft original content for use in ITDP research products and communications pieces 
• Synthesize and effectively communicate qualitative and quantitative research to support ITDP’s programs and projects 
• Assist research staff in identifying key data sources, making data requests, and obtaining, cleaning, and organizing quantitative data 
• Create visual materials (maps, graphs, other graphics) based on analysis of data 
• Participate in internal and external meetings, presentations, webinars, etc. to grow our research capacity and body of knowledge 
• Occasional administrative duties as needed 
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program in urban planning, engineering, geography, or related field 
• Interest in cities, sustainable transportation, urban planning, climate mitigation, or related area 
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive internet research and identifying findings, developing recommendations, or extracting other key information 
• Strong communicator with advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills 
• Ability to manage time efficiently, especially to discern and prioritize urgent requests 
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week starting September 2024; hours are flexible between 9am and 6pm Eastern time 
• Must be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid work model or work fully remote in the United States 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in GIS 
• Proficiency in Excel 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple projects of varying scales  
• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or other spatial data visualization platforms 
• Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese a plus 
• Experience living or working outside of the US a plus 
• Ability to work in ITDP’s Washington, DC office 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to interns@itdp.org with “Research Intern” in the subject line. 

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide.  ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, transport policy, shared mobility, and urban development.  More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org. 

ITDP’s Global Program is seeking an Outreach Intern. The Global Program is currently managing a global campaign, Cycling Cities, to elevate and improve conditions for cycling in cities around the world. The intern will support the campaign by communicating and coordinating with campaign cities and partner organizations and assisting with planning and carrying out capacity building and knowledge exchange events. ITDP’s US-based staff work in a hybrid environment, and the intern should either be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office or be based in the United States and work fully remote. 

The Outreach and Partnerships Intern will report to the Senior Research Manager but will work closely with the Global Communications and Research and Impact teams. ITDP strives to integrate interns into our daily operations, with the expectation that the Outreach and Partnerships Intern will provide meaningful support to our coordination and outreach efforts while gaining valuable experience and education in the field. We are looking for an intern who is available to work 20 hours per week during the Fall semester. The internship will begin in September 2024, or earlier depending on the intern’s availability, and run through December 2024. The internship may be extended depending on mutual interest and academic eligibility. A stipend is available of $400 per week for 20 hours worked, and pro-rated for fewer hours. A computer will be provided during the internship, if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain effective and timely communication with campaign partners, including government/agency decision makers and practitioners, regarding campaign and capacity building activities 
• Schedule meetings and coordinate campaign-related events involving participants from around the world 
• Participate in internal and external meetings, presentations, etc.; identify and follow-up on action items as needed 
• Collaborate with communications staff to elevate the presence of the campaign on social media, in mainstream media, and at partner conferences and events 
• Develop tools such as surveys, to help ITDP improve our activities. 
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program 
• Demonstrated experience facilitating events or campaigns, especially global in scope 
• Good communicator with strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Ability to manage time efficiently, especially to discern and prioritize urgent requests 
• Proactive work style, especially related to following up on action items 
• Ability to work 20 hours per week starting September 2024 (hours are flexible between 9am and 6pm Eastern time)  
• Based in the United States 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in cities, cycling, sustainable transportation, urban planning, or related areas 
• Familiarity with generating engaging content for newsletters, social media, listserv emails, etc. 
• Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese a plus 
• Ability to work in ITDP’s Washington, D.C. office 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to interns@itdp.org with “Outreach and Partnerships Intern” in the subject line. 

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide.  ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, transport policy, shared mobility, and urban development.  More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org. 

ITDP’s Global Program is seeking a Public Transport Intern, preferably based in the Washington, D.C. office. The Global Program aims to scale up the implementation of sustainable transport measures around the world by collecting and spreading information. The Research and Impact Group supports that mission by monitoring progress on sustainable transportation and translating research into practical guidance for decision makers. The intern will support these efforts through data collection and cleaning, conducting literature reviews and analysis, and contributing to written and visual materials. The intern will collaborate with ITDP staff in offices around the world. 

The Public Transport Intern will report to the Public Transport and Electrification Manager and will work with staff across all ITDP offices. ITDP strives to integrate interns into our daily operations, with the expectation that the Public Transport Intern will provide meaningful support to our ongoing projects while gaining valuable experience and education in the field. We are looking for an intern who is available to work 20-40 hours per week during the summer. This position will last from September 2024 through December 2024, and may be extended into the next academic year depending on performance and academic eligibility. ITDP’s US-based team works in a hybrid environment, and the intern should either be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office or be based in the United States and work fully remote. 

The Intern will receive a stipend of $800 per week for 40 hours worked and pro-rated for fewer hours. A computer will be provided during the internship, if needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform literature reviews, synthesize findings, and draft original content for use in ITDP research products and communications pieces 
• Assist research staff in identifying key data sources and making data requests 
• Obtain, clean, and organize quantitative data 
• Perform statistical analyses 
• Create visual materials (maps, graphs, other graphics) based on analysis of data 
• Participate in internal and external meetings, presentations, webinars, etc., to grow our research capacity and body of knowledge 
• Occasional administrative duties as needed 
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in cities, sustainable transportation (especially public transport), urban planning, or related areas 
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in urban planning, engineering, geography, or related field 
• Good communicator with strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills 
• Capable of conducting fast-paced, comprehensive internet research  
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills 
• Ability to manage time efficiently, especially to discern and prioritize urgent requests 
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week; hours are flexible between 9 am and 6 pm Eastern time 
• Must be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid work model or work fully remote in the United States 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or other data visualization platforms 
• Experience with public transport 
• Proficiency in GIS 
• Strong proficiency in Excel 
• Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese a plus 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to interns@itdp.org with “Public Transport Intern” in the subject line.