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Details
What is the Organization's purpose/product/service?
state government
Describe the interns responsibilities.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Internship Program is designed to introduce Maryland’s most promising college students to the rewards and challenges of working within Maryland’s integrated transportation system. Interns can gain experience in policy development, marketing, international relations, computer networking, engineering, planning and financing, public relations, and neighborhood conservation. Placement opportunities are available at the MD Aviation Administration, MD Port Administration, MD Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, MD State Highway Administration, MD Transportation Authority, or The Secretary’s Office. Participating student earn $3,500 during 8 weeks this summer (June 7th to July 30th) and $10.00 per hour in a part-time internship during the fall, winter or spring semester.
Describe the skill sets a successful candidate will have for this position.
The program is open to all students entering their senior year or who have completed 90 credits by fall 2010 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Additional Comments
Web Address:
Additional information can be found on the web at shrivercenter.umbc.edu/mdot
Organization
MD Department of Transportation
www.shrivercenter.org/mdot
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Category: Government - State
Organization Fields: Accounting/finance/economics, Advertising/marketing/media, Agriculture/natural resources/animal health, Business management, Communications/ public relations, Computer/information systems, Engineering and related technologies, Environment, Financial services/investment banking, Government, Graphic arts/commercial arts/photography, High tech, Human resources, Journalism/publishing, Law/politics/judiciary, Media production/programming (TV, radio, film), Natural sciences/environment, Public affairs/social sciences, Writing/editing/research
Contact
Christine Routzahn
Director
Phone: 410-455-3671
Fax: 410-455-1074
Email: routzahn@umbc.edu
Internship Details
Department:
Internship Position: MDOT Fellows Internship Program
Semester: Summer (June - August)
Year: 2010
Preferred Areas of Study/Major(s): all majors
Workdays Required: full-time
Hours Per Week: full-time
Pay: Yes
Salary:
Stipend: $3,500 stipend for 8 weeks
College Credit: No
Authorization Requirements:
Application Deadline: 2010-03-12
Required: Resume, Other
Preferred Application Method:
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Interested students are asked to submit their:
• Resume
• Transcript
• Essay (300 words or less) on “What do you see as MD’s biggest transportation issue and how would you solve it?”
Materials should be sent to:
Christine B. Routzahn, Coordinator
The Shriver Center, UMBC
Attention: MDOT Fellows Internship Program
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
routzahn@umbc.edu
