Community Outreach Intern - Summer 2026

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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for a Community Outreach Intern to support the work of the Hudson Tunnel Project Community Engagement Centers (CECs) by helping connect community members with project information, resources, and engagement opportunities. This role is ideal for students who enjoy working with people, including schoolchildren, communicating creatively, and making a positive impact on their community. Interns will report directly to the Manager of Community Engagement Centers and will gain hands-on experience in community engagement, public communication, event planning, and stakeholder relations, skills valuable across public policy, communications, transportation, education, and nonprofit sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support daily operations at both the New York and New Jersey CECs, greeting community members who visit, helping answer questions and addressing concerns related to the project.
• Assist in planning and facilitating community meetings and events (which may require some traveling beyond the CECs). 
• Help gather community feedback and track questions, concerns, and suggestions using tracking mechanisms specific to the project. 
• Collaborate with local organizations, schools, clubs, and community groups to support outreach efforts and drive traffic to the CECs. 
• Create and distribute communication materials such as flyers, newsletters, social media content, and project updates in coordination with the Communications Department. 
• Help coordinate educational workshops, site tours, and youth engagement activities that support the project. 
• Serve as a friendly, approachable point of contact between the project team and community members.
• Contribute ideas for new engagement initiatives or campaigns to improve community participation.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in community outreach and public engagement.
• Professional development in communication, event coordination, and stakeholder relations.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Mentorship from experienced outreach and project professionals.
• A meaningful role supporting community voices and public involvement

Applicants should be enrolled in one of the following majors:

• Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
• Psychology, Sociology, Education
• Public Policy, Urban Studies, Political Science
• Transportation, Engineering, Environmental Studies
• STEAM majors interested in public engagement

Other Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled as a college junior or senior for Fall 2026.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and comfort interacting with diverse community members.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities are important. The Hiring Team will request a writing sample.
• Interest in community engagement, public service, or public facing work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• Creativity and willingness to try new outreach approaches.
• Attention to detail and comfort collecting, organizing, and reporting data to support program evaluation and outreach efforts.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $19.86 - $34.76

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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