What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDOT MyTrips Intern position at City of Seattle?
Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews-bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone-together!
Position Overview:
The MyTrips program provides commuting options to 14,000 City of Seattle employees with a focus on reducing our environmental footprint by promoting non-driving options. It's located within the Transportation Options group which manages the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. We provide programs and policies that help reduce congestion and make progress towards City climate goals.
As an intern with us you will help develop and implement innovative processes and programs that support sustainable transportation options and help the city achieve climate goals for the MyTrips employee commute programs; support broader Transportation Options Group programs and other projects as needed. This intern will be supported by the MyTrips Program Manager and the Transportation Options group. Training will be available as needed. This internship is an opportunity to learn about many different groups and departments within the city and their functions/processes to support transportation options!
Position Overview:
The MyTrips program provides commuting options to 14,000 City of Seattle employees with a focus on reducing our environmental footprint by promoting non-driving options. It's located within the Transportation Options group which manages the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. We provide programs and policies that help reduce congestion and make progress towards City climate goals.
As an intern with us you will help develop and implement innovative processes and programs that support sustainable transportation options and help the city achieve climate goals for the MyTrips employee commute programs; support broader Transportation Options Group programs and other projects as needed. This intern will be supported by the MyTrips Program Manager and the Transportation Options group. Training will be available as needed. This internship is an opportunity to learn about many different groups and departments within the city and their functions/processes to support transportation options!
Educational Benefits:
The intern will develop skills and experience in project and program management including how to administer a commute focused benefit program at a large employer. They will manage projects from start to finish and learn and implement practical and transferable skills in business processes, behavior change, and communications. They will also learn about Transportation Demand Management (TDM), sustainability strategy, and transportation planning more broadly and have an opportunity to link thesis / practicum work to this position depending on interest.
Other Benefits:
Qualifications
Education:
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program.
Preferred Areas of Study:
Urban Planning, Public Policy/Public Administration, Communications/Marketing, Business, Human Resources, Sustainability programs, or any other that provides the requisite combination of skills and experience.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Internship dates: Start date: Mid- June, 2025. End Date: June 23, 2026.
Schedule:
Intern will work up-to 20 hours/week while school is in session, up to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday. May work weekends, may work evenings.
Salary:
Undergraduate students will be paid $21.78-$21.78 per hour.
Graduate students will be paid $26.71-$26.71 per hour.
Your application will not be reviewed if these items
are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications
are reviewed after the posting closes. Your application will not be reviewed if
any of these items are missing or incomplete.
transitioning from an undergraduate to graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to
confirm intention of fall enrollment
Job
offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information
required by the employment process including the completion of a background
check which includes a criminal history review.
Hybrid Work: Interns are expected to report to work onsite in Seattle consistent with departmental in-office minimums and as operational needs require for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle. Therefore, interns are expected to have a Washington State address and reside in Washington State at the start and for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle.
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews-bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone-together!
Position Overview:
The MyTrips program provides commuting options to 14,000 City of Seattle employees with a focus on reducing our environmental footprint by promoting non-driving options. It's located within the Transportation Options group which manages the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. We provide programs and policies that help reduce congestion and make progress towards City climate goals.
As an intern with us you will help develop and implement innovative processes and programs that support sustainable transportation options and help the city achieve climate goals for the MyTrips employee commute programs; support broader Transportation Options Group programs and other projects as needed. This intern will be supported by the MyTrips Program Manager and the Transportation Options group. Training will be available as needed. This internship is an opportunity to learn about many different groups and departments within the city and their functions/processes to support transportation options!
Position Overview:
The MyTrips program provides commuting options to 14,000 City of Seattle employees with a focus on reducing our environmental footprint by promoting non-driving options. It's located within the Transportation Options group which manages the City's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. We provide programs and policies that help reduce congestion and make progress towards City climate goals.
As an intern with us you will help develop and implement innovative processes and programs that support sustainable transportation options and help the city achieve climate goals for the MyTrips employee commute programs; support broader Transportation Options Group programs and other projects as needed. This intern will be supported by the MyTrips Program Manager and the Transportation Options group. Training will be available as needed. This internship is an opportunity to learn about many different groups and departments within the city and their functions/processes to support transportation options!
Educational Benefits:
The intern will develop skills and experience in project and program management including how to administer a commute focused benefit program at a large employer. They will manage projects from start to finish and learn and implement practical and transferable skills in business processes, behavior change, and communications. They will also learn about Transportation Demand Management (TDM), sustainability strategy, and transportation planning more broadly and have an opportunity to link thesis / practicum work to this position depending on interest.
Other Benefits:
- Engage in meaningful and educational opportunities that align seamlessly with your academic program, enhancing both your knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to your community while building a rewarding and impactful career by working with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).
- Develop valuable networking connections with experienced professional staff, fostering relationships that can support your future career growth.
- Take advantage of City-sponsored training sessions and professional development modules to expand your expertise and competencie.
- Experience a diverse range of responsibilities and projects that contribute to making Seattle an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
- Paid sick and safe leave after 90 days of employment.
- Enjoy commuting benefits including ORCA transit passes, bike programs and benefits, guaranteed ride home program, carpool matching, and more. Participate in the City's Flash Mentorship program, offering quick and impactful guidance from experienced professionals to support your growth.
- Providing customized employee trip plans.
- Carpool and vanpool matching assistance.
- Assisting with surveys to learn more about employee needs and perspectives around commuting.
- Creating and maintaining program dashboards with multiple data sets.
- Supporting commute options projects, promotions, and events at worksites including outside downtown.
- Assistance administering our Rewards program, Parking Garage Discount Benefit program, as well as other program optimization projects and enhancements.
- Supporting other TDM program needs upon request.
Qualifications
Education:
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year educational program.
Preferred Areas of Study:
Urban Planning, Public Policy/Public Administration, Communications/Marketing, Business, Human Resources, Sustainability programs, or any other that provides the requisite combination of skills and experience.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service, communications, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to perform basic quantitative analysis (Excel), and basic mapping skills (ArcGIS, Tableau, Google Maps and others).
- Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Passion and enthusiasm for sustainable, active modes of transportation.
- Ability to work graciously and effectively with the public.
- Ability to effectively self-manage time and workloads in a hybrid work environment.
- ArcGIS / intermediate mapping, project management/admin; web skills/ basic CMS.
- Experience with web development and presentation software as well as graphic design skills (e.g. Adobe Suite).
Internship dates: Start date: Mid- June, 2025. End Date: June 23, 2026.
Schedule:
Intern will work up-to 20 hours/week while school is in session, up to 40 hours/week during school breaks. Work hours can be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday - Friday. May work weekends, may work evenings.
Salary:
Undergraduate students will be paid $21.78-$21.78 per hour.
Graduate students will be paid $26.71-$26.71 per hour.
Your application will not be reviewed if these items
are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications
are reviewed after the posting closes. Your application will not be reviewed if
any of these items are missing or incomplete.
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Cover letter.
- Resume.
- Unofficial transcript including current classes and GPA.
transitioning from an undergraduate to graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to
confirm intention of fall enrollment
Job
offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information
required by the employment process including the completion of a background
check which includes a criminal history review.
Hybrid Work: Interns are expected to report to work onsite in Seattle consistent with departmental in-office minimums and as operational needs require for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle. Therefore, interns are expected to have a Washington State address and reside in Washington State at the start and for the duration of their internships with the City of Seattle.
Salary : $22 - $27
