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Transportation Planning Internship at City of Arvada in Arvada, CO
Job Description
Apply to join our team today as a volunteer!
Position Purpose
The main project for the internship will include assisting the Transportation Planning Team in a bus stop assessment to understand the conditions of the shelters and other amenities. We will also work to create a project that the intern leads, based on their interests in the field of transportation planning. The intern will work alongside the Bike/Pedestrian Coordinator to develop study methodologies, conduct site visits, attend meetings, do some community outreach, and work on resume and professional skills.
A selection of opportunities will be available to the intern such as:
- Attending a Denver Regional Council of Governments mobility working group meeting.
- Meeting with and joining a ride with local bike advocate groups.
- Assisting the Bike Ped Coordinator with Bike to Work Day (June internship only).
- Job shadowing other members of the Infrastructure Department, per the interests of the intern (engineering, roadway design, community planning etc.).
- A college resume consultation specific to the planning/transportation planning field.
- Visiting and observing Arvada’s G Line Stations for mobility counts."
Internship 1 Schedule: Jun 1 - Jun 26
Internship 2 Schedule: Jul 6 - Jul 31
Required Qualifications -
Applicants must be currently participating in the Jeffco Public Schools Internship program to be considered.
Submit your application today!
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