Intern – Transit Project Support at North Central… · Arlington

Summary: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. They are seeking an intern to support transit projects and contribute to small transit provider efforts for transportation projects and programs.

Responsibilities:
- Working with supervisor, to coordinate, implement, and manage short-term transit-related projects
- Assisting with ongoing development of document-sharing system and websites to facilitate efforts as well as provide technical assistance to transit providers outside of the metroplex
- Working with supervisor to maintain documentation and records, and support file management systems
- Assisting with asset management efforts, including inventory reconciliation, site visits, documentation, and working with supervisor to provide technical assistance
- Working with supervisor to review and implement best practices in transit workforce development
- Working with supervisor to manage partnerships to support small transit provider efforts, including project management, implementation and documentation of oversight efforts
- Working with supervisor, and partner agencies to streamline project invoices and other project-specific documents to ensure project commitments are met
- Assisting with research and identification of eligible funding sources to support transit project expenses

Required Qualifications:
- Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program during employment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
- Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- No work experience required

Required Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Transit project support, Transit workforce development, Asset management, Technical assistance, Project management

Benefits: The agency offers generous benefits, NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans, Background check & drug testing required for selected candidates, E-Verify participation to verify authorization to work in the United States, Military-friendly employer