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Student Professional Worker
Student Professional Worker
There are various divisions/bureaus hiring Student Professional Workers. Please carefully read the positions descriptions below and the location. As a reminder, candidates must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for the position.
Minimum Requirements: Completion of the sophomore year, and continuing work toward a degree from a recognized four-year college or university.
#1. Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control (PETC)
Location:
Hollywood Office - 888 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Description of position(s):
The Student Professional Worker (SPW) will support the department’s Special Events Unit by assisting uniformed staff with a variety of analytical, administrative, and communication tasks. Key duties include:
Research & Analysis: Assist staff by collecting, tabulating, and analyzing statistics or conducting special studies to support event planning and operations.
Administrative & Clerical Support: Assist with Workday entries, process files, and handle special event labor cost reports.
Reports & Communications: Will create reports to track Traffic Officer attendance at all Special Events
#2. Signal Lab LADOT
Location:
Piper Tech - 555 Ramirez St, Los Angeles CA 90012
Description of position(s):
The Student Professional Worker is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the office. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks while maintaining accurate and timely records. The Student Professional Worker will serve as a key point of communication between the office, contractors, traffic control personnel, field personnel, and other business contacts. The candidate should be dependable, organized, and professional.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate professionally with contractors, vendors, employees, and the public.
Proficiency with computers, email, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and general office equipment.'
Ability to learn company procedures, systems, and industry-specific terminology.
Schedule: Approximately 3-4 hours a day Monday-Thursday between the hours of 0600 and 1000.
#3. Paint & Signs/Field Operations:
Location:
Mateo Yard: 1201 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Description of position(s):
Answer of phone calls and take messages, compose and reply to emails, process Temporary Sign Work Orders, process and forward invoices to Requestors, enter completion date and times on completed work orders
#4. Office of Planning & Innovation:
Location:
100 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Preferred qualifications: Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Planning & Policy, etc.
Position #1 - Bureau of Project Development: Vision Zero & Safety Programs - Description of position(s):
This position will work with engineers and planners in the Bureau of Project Development on transportation safety efforts. This project planning role includes data analytics, engagement, grant applications, alternatives analyses, concept designs, and interdepartmental coordination. Position will be exposed to safety design programs including school safety treatments, vision zero, automated speed enforcement, etc.
Position #2 - Bureau of Project Development: Vision Zero & Safety Programs - Description of position(s):
This position will support LADOT in its preparation for the 2028 Games, specifically work on the 5 Open Street events planned during the Games and on developing a venue wayfinding plan. This includes working with LADOT planners and engineers that lead the venue planning and operation efforts of the Games.
The Student Professional Worker will provide planning, administrative, and project support for LADOT’s preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The position will assist with Streets of Gold – Open Streets 2028, the City’s Games wayfinding efforts, GIS mapping and data management, procurement activities, project management, and other Games-related City support and coordination.
The position will support research, data collection and analysis, preparation of maps and project materials, procurement documentation, project tracking, schedule and milestone monitoring, and coordination with City departments and external partners. The Student Professional Worker may also assist with meeting preparation, written reports, presentations, and other project deliverables necessary to advance Games-related transportation initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have experience or coursework in project management, urban planning, transportation planning, geography/GIS, public administration, or a related field. Strong writing, research, organizational, and communication skills are required. Experience with GIS, Microsoft Office applications, and Google Workspace is preferred. The candidate should be detail-oriented, adaptable, able to manage multiple assignments, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
#5. Office of External Affairs:
Location:
100 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 & off-site visits
Position #1 - Strategic Engagement Bureau - Description of position(s):
LADOT seeks to hire a Student Professional Worker focused on supporting engagement efforts as part of the Department’s Community-First Engagement strategy. This person will support project engagement across the department via developing culturally relevant engagement strategies, facilitating direct community outreach, supporting the creation and review of engagement collateral, and other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, producing and leading community engagement efforts directly to City residents
Developing localized strategies for reaching community members
Developing messaging, media, and collateral materials that make planning terms and content more accessible
Outreach to community residents about transportation safety projects and LADOT via canvassing neighborhoods, phonebanking, flyering homes and businesses, and attending events to speak directly to residents
Other duties as assigned or required
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with community engagement in the Los Angeles area, or in similar communities
Excellent research, writing, quantitative, spatial, and relationship building skills.
Working knowledge of Adobe Create Cloud especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
Bilingual
Position #2 - Legislative Affairs - Description of position(s):
The Bureau of Legislative Affairs leads LADOT’s political engagement to secure state and local legislation that supports LADOT’s strategic plan goals and core services.
An Student Professional Worker (SPW) would assist the Director of Legislative Affairs in the collaboration with the Commercial Rideshare & Mobility Division in preparing legislative proposals and advocacy plans related to autonomous vehicles (AV).
The SPW would be expected to research, attend departmental meetings, create/manage an AV Google Drive and generally support all things AV legislation and policy ahead of the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
The SPW will also have the opportunity to participate in City Council and State Legislation work of their interest, but the majority of their time will be dedicated work around AV.
Student Engineer II
Student Engineer II
Please carefully read the Student Engineer II position description below and review the location. As a reminder, candidates must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for the position.
Minimum Requirements: Student Engineer who has completed two academic years of training in a school of engineering.
Design Division:
Location:
Design Division: 100 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Description of position(s):
A part-time student engineer is an entry-level, flexible-position for enrolled engineering students, involving technical support, data work, computer-aided drafting, basic engineering designs, and project coordination for special programs. it is a paid, part-time position for current full-time students in civil and/or electrical engineering with at least one year of completed college coursework.
Student Engineer III
Student Engineer III
Please carefully read the Student Engineer III position description below and review the location. As a reminder, candidates must meet the minimum requirements to be considered for the position.
Minimum Requirements: Student Engineer who has completed three academic years of training in a school of engineering.
District Operations Bureau:
Location:
East Valley District Office: 6262 Van Nuys Bl, Ste. 320, Van Nuys, CA 91401
and
Central District Office: 100 S. Main Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Description of position(s):
They will gain hands-on experience by conducting field investigations, collaborating with city stakeholders, analyzing traffic related studies, and researching on state and City standard and guidelines on traffic control device under the direct mentorship of licensed Transportation Engineers.
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