Press Office Intern - PennDOT District 8 (College)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's District 8-0 Office looking for an enthusiastic college student to serve as a summer intern in the District Press Office for 2026. In this role, you will play a key part in planning, developing, and executing media strategies that showcase our engineering advancements as well as address non-engineering safety concerns and initiatives. This internship is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional skills, apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects, and work alongside committed teams dedicated to improving transportation in Pennsylvania. If you are eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully, we encourage you to apply today!

The District Press Office plays a crucial role in initiating, coordinating, and executing non-engineering safety initiatives within the district. As a Press Office Intern, you will contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of media strategies that showcase PennDOT's engineering advancements as well as non-engineering safety concerns and activities. This internship will enhance your academic experience and equip you for future career paths by deepening your understanding of public service and the intricacies of government operations. Internship opportunities associated with this posting will be for Engineering District 8 which consists of Adams, Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship that will run from May 2026 through August 2026
• Work hours will vary based on position
• Travel may be required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or intending to enroll full-time or part-time in a two-year degree, bachelor's degree, or advanced degree program.
  • Acceptable majors: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, and English/Literature, but Marketing, Political Science
• Must be a Pennsylvania resident or currently enrolled at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must attach a current unofficial transcript or proof of enrollment to on-line application.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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