JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The intern supports NMCOG's transportation planning staff, who serve the Northern Middlesex Metropolitan Planning Organization (NMMPO). The work combines field data collection with office-based data analysis, research, and public outreach for regional and local transportation plans, studies, and projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with research and drafting sections of transportation studies, plans, and reports
• Assists with public outreach and engagement, including surveys, pop-up events, public meetings, and outreach materials
• Performs field audits of sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, bus stops, and bicycle facilities, documenting conditions with photos and field data collection tools
• Processes, cleans, and summarizes field data and other transportation data, such as crash data, and prepares tables, charts, and short written summaries of findings
• Conducts bicycle and pedestrian counts on trails, sidewalks, and roadways throughout the region, using manual counts and/or automated counters
• Conducts parking utilization counts in downtowns, village centers, and other activity areas
• For candidates with GIS experience, creates maps and maintains transportation datasets in Esri ArcGIS Pro or QGIS
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Interest in transportation planning, including transportation planning policies and programs, such as bicycle and pedestrian planning, Vision Zero principles, Complete Streets, transit, and roadway safety
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in collecting and recording data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel (Google Suite will be considered as a transferrable skillset)
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, including standing and walking, in varying weather conditions
• Professionalism and courtesy when interacting with members of the public
• Experience with GIS (Esri ArcGIS Pro or QGIS) preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The position is open to current undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and others with an interest in transportation planning. Coursework or experience in planning, urban studies, geography, civil engineering, public policy, environmental studies, or a closely related field is preferred. The hourly rate depends on the candidate's level of education and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EQUIPMENT

• A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for fieldwork
• NMCOG reimburses work-related mileage at the federal (IRS) rate

This is an in-office position. The position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to nmcogjobs@nmcog.org. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US. NMCOG participates in E-Verify, which is a federal program that helps us to determine work eligibility in the United States.

NMCOG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer