PROGRAM ASSSITANT INTERN

The Eno Center for Transportation (Eno) is an independent, non-partisan think-tank that promotes policy innovation and leads professional development in the transportation industry.

Our mission is to shape public debate on critical multimodal transportation issues and build an innovative network of transportation professionals. The leader in its field for a century, Eno provides government and industry leaders with timely research and an independent voice on policy issues and, through our learning programs, partner with transportation professionals to help them grow and advance their careers.

Our core values are: objectivity, integrity, independence, quality, and relevance. Eno publishes rigorous, objective analyses on the problems facing transportation and provides ideas for and a clear path toward possible solutions. Through its professional development programs, Eno cultivates creative and visionary leadership by giving public and private transportation leaders the tools and training they need to succeed. Eno can look back on a long and proud history as a thought-leader in national transportation policy with legacy leadership development programs. We enjoy a truly unique position as the hub of a network of transportation industry leaders with a smart and dedicated staff and a solid reputation for credible, independent, and impactful work.

Program Assistant Intern – Position Overview

Eno is seeking a Program Assistant Intern to join its team. The Program Assistant Intern will report to the director of professional development programs.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Professional Development Program Support

· Produce materials for professional development programs

· Manage pre-course assessment process

· Format and assemble materials

· Collaborate with team in thought leadership on marketing/messaging projects

· Assist with webinar prep and administration

· Provide event management support

· Update participant/alumni information in CRM database

· Collect program applications, maintain participant database, and manage calendar invites

· Manage student intake and assessment process

· Conduct research, proofread, and edit publications and documents as assigned

Administrative Support

· Take notes and coordinate follow-up action items among team at internal meetings

· Attend (virtual) meetings for program planning, engagement and execution

· Data entry related to adding and maintaining accurate participant/alumni information

· Organizing, tracking and planning assistance with meetings, programs and special events

· Prepare briefing memos for use by leadership and external audiences

· Assist with reviewing/updating program pages on the Eno website

· Assist with budget tracking and related data entry

· Assist with managing social media outreach and member engagement

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Experience and/or education in communication, training, social media or other relevant fields

· Outgoing, passionate individual driven to helping others achieve their highest potential

· Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong written, verbal, and time management skills

· Excellent customer service skills

· Possesses a “can do” and teachable attitude

· Dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office essentials; database software experience desirable

· Must be organized and possess excellent follow-through skills

· Collaborative team player, powerful individual contributor, and able to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

Position Commitment

The Program Assistant position:

· Requires 100% virtual/remote work indefinitely, until otherwise determined

· Access to a computer, internet service and Microsoft Office required

· Runs for a period of three continuous (3) months

· Requires a 20-hour work week with flexible work scheduling (office hours 9a-5p EST)

· Pays current minimum wage for the District of Columbia

Eno Interns Gain:

· Experience working on creative, engaging, and challenging tasks and projects

· On-the-job (OJT) training and mentoring on multiple leadership levels by working with Eno’s staff and its membership network

· A broad perspective on the transportation industry and its impact

· Relevant real-world professional work experience aligned with academic and career goals

· Opportunity to cultivate relationships and expand professional network

· Opportunity to customize a professional work plan with specific learning objectives

· Experience in a nonprofit think-tank environment situated in the heart of our nation’s capitol

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate, how the internship will help you reach your academic and/or career goals, and a resume to PDPsupport@enotrans.org with the subject line “Program Assistant Intern, 2021.”