TDM Outreach and Marketing Intern

Trilon Group • Seattle, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Alta Planning + Design is seeking a TDM Programs and Marketing Intern to join our team for Summer 2026 in Seattle, WA. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to start their career in sustainable transportation. If you are looking for an innovative organization that is an industry leader in active transportation, sustainability and climate resiliency, want to work with talented and passionate professionals, apply with us today!

Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

Requirements

• Background or interest in any field of study related to sustainable transportation, including students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s (junior year or above), master’s programs, or recent graduates. This may include transportation, public policy, urban planning, marketing, communications, sustainability, public health, engineering, environmental studies, public relations, journalism, media, and social psychology.
• Strong initiative, curiosity, and a can-do mindset
• Ability to work in an environment of competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn new technical skills and problem solve
• General understanding of MS Excel, Word, Adobe, Creative Suite, G-Suite

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of transportation planning, marketing, or community engagement

Responsibilities

• Support sustainable transportation campaigns (promotion, fulfillment, communications, tracking, troubleshooting)
• Assist with the development of new marketing assets: draft creative briefs, submit requests, coordinate with graphic design team, consolidate feedback, track schedules.
• Create written content for a variety of communications platforms (blog, newsletter, web, socials, email) and coordinate with design team for graphic content needs
• Maintain project and campaign performance tracking tools (editorial calendar, materials, metrics)
• Support staffing in-person outreach events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree