The goal of Village of Schaumburg’s Internship Program is to provide a professional learning opportunity to apply classroom skills by planning, organizing, leading and evaluating various transportation programs. Interns will experience real working situations that will prepare them for a future in the transportation industry.

For this internship program, the Transportation Department recruits students in the process of obtaining an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degree in Urban Planning, Political Science, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field. These temporary positions are facilitated in the summer months and are a great way to gain experience while giving back to the community.

Internship goals:

• Provide a hands-on learning opportunity in the area of transportation with a main concentration in bicycle facilities and traffic studies.
• Provide insight into working in the public sector.

Internship Duties Include:

• Assist residents with registering their bicycles with the Schaumburg Police Department.
• Educate the public on bicycle safety.
• Inspect and evaluate maintenance of Schaumburg’s 90+ miles of bike paths and lanes.
• Deliver bicycle safety presentations to youth within the community.
• Promote Schaumburg’s bikeways and provide information regarding bicycling and public transit.
• Verify signs are in good condition.
• Collect traffic data to improve transportation.
• Perform quality control inspections on Pace buses, Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), and the Woodfield Trolley.
• Research transportation matters related to the village.
• Distribute safety materials, bike maps, Bike to Metra guides, and Woodfield Trolley brochures.
• Set a great example of bicycle safety to other cyclists.
• Participate in bike events and community events such as National Night Out and the Schaumburg Farmers Market.

For more information on the Transportation & Bicycle Safety Interns, please call (847) 923-3856.

Thank you to our 2024 interns, Olivia and Austin, for a wonderful season!