Intern with TRU

TRU is seeking smart, enthusiastic students and others to get actively involved in improving public transit throughout greater Detroit. 

Positions include the following (download details):   

  • Business Engagement Intern, who will help involve the business community in advocating for improved transit  
  • Senior Mobility Outreach Intern, who will coordinate events, conduct senior surveys, and advocate for improved senior mobility 
  • Fundraising Event Intern, who will learn marketable skills by helping arrange a pair of unique and exciting fundraising events.
  • Design & Marketing Intern to design attractive marketing materials to build broad public support
  • Community Outreach Intern, who will build transit support by managing community engagement events and TRU outreach at community festivals.
  • Faces of Transit Intern, who will improve support for transit by telling the personal stories of transit riders and supporters through videos, pictures, and more.
  • Social Media / Web Intern who will utilize Facebook, YouTube, Google AdWorks, and other social media to better educate and engage people in improving Detroit transit


These are generally unpaid part-time positions.  Class credit may be available.

To apply, send me a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested and what you can bring to the position.