Transit Oriented Development Intern

Responsibilities

• Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
• Cook with TOD and Service Planning teams to align planning documents, standards, and project needs
• Use ArcGIS and other analytical tools to create maps, conduct geospatial analysis, and support planning efforts
• Support internal engagement, including meeting coordination, agenda setting, and detailed notetaking across departments
• Conduct research and assist with drafting, writing, and editing planning documents, technical memos, presentations, reports, and grant (and other funding opportunities) applications
• Support the TOD team across all major projects including preparing and procuring studies, materials, documentation, and technical assistance needed to advance a site(s) through the development process
• Aid in peer reviews of standards and best practices across agencies
• Aid in community engagement activities and represent CapMetro in neighborhood, local, and regional planning forums
• Participate in field reviews related to bus stop improvements, route changes, or TOD site evaluations
• Submit and manage creative requests with the marketing team to update graphics and materials
• Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) by following all safety and security policies and reporting safety concerns
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with a major in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Business, Real Estate, or related field.
• Experience in transit and/or urban and regional planning
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Knowledge of community and land use planning and transportation/transit planning
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including data analysis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to make persuasive and clear presentations to both internal and external audiences
• Strong organizational skills
• Must have adept people skills and professional courteous behavior
• Knowledge of real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships preferred