The Lab at MassDOT Innovation Co-op Spring 2027
About The Position
The Lab at MassDOT is a small start-up team in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. It experiments with and prototypes new approaches to mobility challenges affecting Massachusetts residents. Prototypes are designed to scale if successful and to create learning opportunities if they fail. The Lab works across MassDOT divisions and with the MBTA, RTAs, and collaborators in academia, industry, local government, advocacy, and resident groups. Its evolving portfolio has included driver education campaigns, immersive research experiences, economic impact analysis, autonomous-vehicle stakeholder convenings, and outreach programs for residents. The co-op will support one to three workstreams across up to two active or exploratory prototypes. The position is in person at 10 Park Plaza Monday through Thursday, with an option to work remotely on Fridays. The candidate must commit to a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Airtable, Asana, and Slack.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with people of all cultures and backgrounds.
- Curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to commit to a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Native or fluent communication in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole.
- Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Suite.
Responsibilities
- Support one to three workstreams on up to two active or exploratory prototypes.
- Conduct field research.
- Conduct comparative analysis.
- Create visual artifacts that support the Lab's efforts.
- Engage with community stakeholders.
- Write or present about the work to internal and external audiences.
- Learn functional tasks required to move work forward, such as purchasing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
