Current Opening(s)

 

Internship – PLANNER (Spring 2026)

Semester Opportunity:                     Apply by:                                Approximate Start Date:
Spring 2026                                         November 15, 2025                January 4, 2026

Hours: 19 hours per week, Monday – Friday (flexible based on availability and business needs)

Wages: $12.00/hour (undergrad student); $15.00/hour (grad student)

The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (aka the MIC) division of ARDC is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Twin Ports. MPOs conduct transportation planning, with the overall purpose of improving the movement of people and goods to their destinations – helping to get them where they need to go, safely and efficiently. We conduct plans and studies, model the transportation system to forecast travel patterns, and set priorities for how federal funds are spent on transportation projects in Duluth and Superior. For the MIC, a key goal is to focus the area’s limited transportation funding on projects that yield the greatest benefit for all users (people who drive, bicycle, walk or roll and take the bus). Interns will assist the MIC’s planning and communications staff with a variety of transportation planning work.  Specific projects could include Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Duluth-Superior Safety Action Plan, bike and pedestrian planning, and various project-specific tasks as assigned.

Qualified internship candidates must:

  • Be enrolled at a college or university registered for intern credits–preferably in a Planning, Geography, or related program (Note: If a specific registration period is closed or not yet open, candidates must sign a letter of intent to register for internship credits at the next available registration period.)
  • Be able to conduct field work outdoors, sometimes in less-than-ideal weather and outside regular office hours
  • Be able to work in person at the ARDC Duluth office (majority of the time)
  • Be able to work remotely via internet connection and Microsoft Teams (at times)
  • Be competent with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point & Teams)
  • Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (to drive agency vehicle to events and field work locations)
  • Be able to lift up-to 30 pounds

For a complete description, click here:  Planning Intern

Applicants must follow the “Application Instructions” listed below to be considered. 

ARDC Application Instructions

To be considered for a position, interested candidates must submit a resume AND download and complete the following forms:

  • Application for Employment (LINK)
  • Certification and Authorization Statement (LINK)
  • Data Practices Advisory (LINK)
  • Applicant Data Record (voluntary) (LINK)

Completed application materials may be submitted:

  • By email to kmattila@ardc.org
  • By mail to ARDC, Human Resource Manager, 221 W. First Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Applications must be received by the position closing date. If selected for an interview, we will contact you. Applicants should update the ARDC with any changes to their contact information. Any questions may be directed to Krista Mattila at 218-529-7543 or kmattila@ardc.org.

Reception of Applications: ARDC only accepts applications in response to a job posting. A completed application packet with original signatures is required when applying with ARDC, and resumes in lieu of the completed application packet are not accepted. All sections of the application must be completed for consideration. Resumes may be attached to the completed application. Applications will remain on file for one year.

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