Parking Reform Summer Research Intern

Compensation: $25 per hour

The Parking Reform Network is a nonprofit organization with the mission to educate the public about the impact of parking policy on climate change, equity, housing, and transportation. In partnership with allied organizations, we accelerate the adoption of critical parking reforms through research, coalition-building, and direct advocacy. With over 700 members in the United States and across the globe, we are leading the way. Cities and states are implementing parking policy reforms at an increasingly rapid pace.

We are hiring a research intern for the summer of 2025 to help us expand PRN’s resources and body of knowledge about the cutting edge of parking policy.

An internship with the Parking Reform Network will provide interns with an opportunity to learn about parking policy from, and interact with, planning, transportation, and parking industry leaders and experts. Your work will make an impact on housing affordability, climate action, and sustainable transportation.

Specific duties of this internship may include:

  • Research and develop case studies of example parking policies and curb management best practices from throughout the United States.
  • Conduct research interviews with policy experts, local government staff, and elected officials.
  • Contribute to PRN reports and research products that will be made available to the public and/or to our international network of advocates and policy practitioners.
  • Help us identify, contact, and build our database of existing advocacy organizations with efforts aimed at passing parking policy reforms.
  • Other, yet-to-be-determined research tasks as may be identified in collaboration with PRN’s president and policy director.

Working under the direction of the Parking Reform Network’s Policy Director, this position will be highly collaborative. This position is expected to work remotely, helping PRN effectively communicate our cause and passion. New ideas, insights, or expansion of existing materials are always welcome and encouraged.

Skills:

  • Applicant should be proficient in online research, Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Strong writing and note-taking ability is a must.
  • Should have a general familiarity with local government structures and processes in a U.S. context, including the ability to read and interpret municipal regulations.
  • Applicant should have excellent time management skills and be able to work in a self-directed fashion while proactively seeking help when needed.
  • A broader interest in and knowledge of transportation and/or parking policy is helpful, but not required.

Requirements: This position is fully remote. Applicant must be based in and eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must have access to their own computer with a reliable internet connection. Communication with supervisors is done over video chat and Slack.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week, for 10 weeks. Exact working hours are somewhat flexible, but the intern should expect to be generally available / responsive during core business hours, to keep and submit a timesheet of hours worked, and to communicate clearly with their supervisor about anticipated time off.

Exact start and end date are flexible, but we hope to have someone in this position by mid-June. (In this case, the internship would conclude by the end of August.)

Compensation: $25 per hour

How to apply: Email a CV or Resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]

Applicants are encouraged to include links to their LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, or other platforms they think relevant to this position in their email or resume.

Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications no later than Monday, June 2, 2025.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: PRN is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and adhere to fair hiring practices. We encourage applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with non-traditional and under-represented backgrounds. See https://parkingreform.org/diversity-equity-inclusion/ for our organizational statement of social justice and equity.