Summer Intern- Highway Safety Roanoke Office

Bristol, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Summer Intern- Highway Safety Roanoke Office

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:Roanoke VA

Coverage areas: Roanoke Bristol and Staunton Areas

Dates: June 1- August 7 2026

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Help Save Lives on Virginia Roads This Summer

Create Programs That Reduce Highway Fatalities

Heressomething youdonthear every day: your summer internship could directly contribute to saving lives on Virginia highways. We need someone to develop a strategic engagement plan that gets early-career law enforcement officers invested in highway safetyand that work has real consequences for crash reduction and traffic safety.

The Challenge

Getting new law enforcement personnels buy-in on highway safety initiatives andtrafficsafety do we engage them early How do we make highway safety a priority from day oneThatswhatyoullhelp figure out.

The Project: Highway Safety Law Enforcement

Develop a strategic plan to engage new police officers in highway safety initiatives.

Youllwork directly with Highway Safety Office Law Enforcement Program Managers across three regions (Roanoke Bristol Staunton) to create an engagement framework that works for real law enforcement agencies.

What Youll Do:

Research & Collaboration:

Work with law enforcement agencies across three regions

Interview early-career officers and program managers

Identifywhat motivates new officers to prioritize traffic safety

Learn what strategiesactually workon the ground

Strategic Planning:

Develop a practical how-to engagement guide for law enforcement agencies

Create frameworks for introducing highway safety to new officers

Design outreach and community collaboration approaches

Build strategies that create long-term buy-in not just short-term compliance

Impact Assessment:

Help measure increased participation in highway safety activities

Track engagement in enforcement and educational initiatives

Document community outreach efforts

YourDeliverable:

A comprehensive engagement plan and implementation guide that law enforcement agencies canactually useto onboard new officers into highway safety programswith theultimate goalof reducing crashes injuries and fatalities on Virginia roads.

Why This Matters:

Highway crashes are preventable. Traffic fatalities are preventable. But prevention requires buy-in from the officers on the front lines. Your work will help shape how the next generation of Virginia law enforcement approaches traffic safetyand that has direct measurable impact on lives saved.

What Youll Learn:

Professional Skills:

Strategic planning and program development

Stakeholder engagement with law enforcement

Creative problem-solving for organizational change

Communication and presentation skills

Community collaboration and outreach strategy

Field Experience:

How highway safety programsoperatein practice

The intersection of law enforcement public safety and community relations

What motivates behavioral change in professional settings

Howstateagencies partner with local law enforcement

Career Insight:

Direct exposure to criminal justice and public safety careers

Understanding of behavioral science in law enforcement contexts

Network connections with law enforcement professionals across Virginia

Portfolio piece showing strategic planning and community impact work

The Real Benefit:

Beyond the resume lineyoullbe a highway safety ambassador who deeply understands why safe driving behaviors matterbecauseyoullhave helped build the programs that promote them.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 18 years of age at the start of employment/internship
As of May 2026 must have completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university
Recent graduates (May 2026 or December 2025) are also eligible to apply
Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (exceptions can apply in extenuating circumstances)
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams)
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the summer internship program
Must be able to work on-site

Additional Considerations

Recently graduated with an associates or bachelors degree in December 2025 or May 2026 OR as of May 2026 completed at least 4 semesters (48 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university inCriminal Justice/Science or Behavioral Science (Psychology)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Required Experience:

Intern

Title: Summer Intern- Highway Safety Roanoke OfficeState Role Title:Admin and Office Spec IIIHiring Range: $21.00 per hourPay Band: 3Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesLocation:Roanoke VACoverage areas: Roanoke Bristol and Staunton AreasDates: June 1- August 7 2026Agency Website:Recruitment Type: G...