The NADO Research Foundation is seeking a graduate student interested in rural and small city transportation and mobility issues and economic development. NADO is a nonprofit membership association; we provide advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation's multi-jurisdictional councils of governments, economic development districts, and regional planning commissions and councils, with an emphasis on rural and small metro regions. Visit NADO.org for more information about our organization and programs.

The Transportation Research and Communications Fellow will work closely with NADO’s staff to assist with education, training, and information through our regional transportation and economic development program. The Fellow’s tasks will include assisting with organizing a national training event, developing written informational materials such as tip sheets and web-based content, and researching and writing case studies on effective transportation planning practices. Graduate fellows at NADO typically work on a range of diverse projects, and have the opportunity to interact with planners and policymakers working across the country in a variety of settings.

This position is open to current or recent graduate students with a background in communications, city and regional planning, public policy, economic development, the social sciences, or related fields. Requirements include:

• Interest in basic principles and current trends in regional planning, transportation, and economic development
• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years work experience
• Excellent communications skills, including research, analysis, and writing skills
• Familiarity with updating website content and social media
• Ability to conduct short interviews (phone or in-person)
• Ability to collect and analyze qualitative information
• Strong organizational skills and intense attention to detail
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of GIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

This is a paid position on an hourly basis. We are seeking a graduate fellow who can work 20-32 hours/week through summer 2013, with potential to extend longer.

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and skills along with a résumé and two short writing samples (fewer than five pages each) by email to ckissel@nado.org (ckissel null@null nado NULL.org) by February 8, 2013.