2027 Summer Intern, Sustainable Mobility (New York)

ICF • Albany, NY

3d • $37,855 - $64,354 • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF's Transportation Portfolio specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF offers solutions that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, policy analysis, training, and program evaluation for Federal, State, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), State transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).

Our line of business is growing, and our client base is expanding quickly. We are seeking a 2027 Summer Intern, Sustainable Mobility with the skills and interest to learn and assist with targeted employer and community engagement on various projects. You will support projects for New York State but may have opportunities to support projects in other states or at the Federal level, depending on the needs. You should have a background or interest in sustainable transportation and improving air quality. You must be comfortable speaking one-on-one with people via phone and video calls, at community engagement events and presenting to large groups either in person or virtually. ICF encourages independent thinkers and workers, and we are looking for individuals who bring new points of view to every project.

Requirements

• By start date at least 30 credit hours in Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Economics, or related subjects
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest or background in transportation and environmental issues.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using digital technology and possess a willingness to learn how to use new software and digital applications.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; outgoing and personable, comfortable speaking in groups or one-on-one settings.
• Experience conducting independent research and producing high-quality documents.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Community engagement or sales experience.
• Consulting experience, specifically working with clients in the public sector.
• General understanding of public transportation systems.
• Working with the business community, municipal officials, local / regional organizations, transportation information programs, transit providers, and other transportation demand management service providers.
• Capable of organizing own schedule to balance time needed for prospecting, relationship-building, meetings, and events to achieve target goals.
• Punctual to meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fostering relationships with individuals at various employers or organizations.
• Attend meetings and public events to help promote programs and strategies focusing on the use of emerging sustainable transportation modes.
• Engage in conversation with attendees at public community events and promote the program and strategies.
• Achieve internship goals that will be established during your first week.
• Work with a team to support client initiatives and promote sustainable mobility options.
• Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
• Prospect potential promotional opportunities and build relationships with new stakeholders.
• Meet key deliverables through engagement to stakeholders, including employers, universities, colleges, municipalities, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations using a variety of contemporary and traditional tools.
• Help facilitate virtual and on-site meetings and engagement events with stakeholders.
• Travel to stakeholder worksites to support client initiatives on an ad hoc basis (0-2 times per week).

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed