Student Intern – Strategic Planning, Technical Writing & Performance Management
About the role
Are you passionate about clear communication, organized project management, and transforming data into meaningful insights? Are you excited about bringing strategic planning and operational excellence to transportation initiatives? If so, this student internship opportunity with the Nebraska Department of Transportation's Strategic Planning team is for you! As an intern with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), you will help facilitate the achievement of the Strategic Planning Division's goals through a balanced mix of technical writing, project management support, and performance management practices. This role has been specifically structured to draw on multiple academic disciplines, including Technical Writing, Business/Public Administration, and Business Analytics/Graphic Communication.
Responsibilities
- Technical Documentation: Draft and edit technical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and strategic planning documents.
- Executive & Stakeholder Memos: Prepare written briefs, executive summaries, and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Content Review: Review division documentation for consistency, clarity, and compliance with department style guidelines.
- Research Summaries: Conduct literature reviews of transportation industry best practices and draft white papers and briefing materials.
- Project Tracking: Assist project managers in tracking Strategic Planning Division project timelines,