Transportation Planning Intern

MARC is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Transportation Planning intern.  

Position status: Accepting applications

Date posted: Dec. 1, 2023

About Us

MARC, the association of local governments and metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region, promotes and supports cooperation on regional issues, including transportation, the environment, our workforce and economy, aging services, community development, quality early learning, public safety communications and emergency services. MARC has a collaborative work environment with a culture based on integrity, innovation, diversity and inclusion, excellence in performance and service leadership. 

The Transportation and Environment Department provides support to committees charged with establishing transportation goals and policies and planning and programming federal funds for the metropolitan area.   

About this position

The Transportation Intern may work full-time during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year.  Daytime scheduling will be flexible. Occasional weekend or evening event work may be required. This internship will span from fall 2023 through the end of summer 2024 with the potential for extension. The Transportation Intern position is a combination of in-person and remote work.

What you’ll do 

  • Research  
  • Data collection and processing  
  • Work with a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze, interpret, and display spatial data 
  • Create reports and presentation materials
  • Assist with committee and training support

About you

Skills you’ll need 

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, and outside organizations 
  • Analytical abilities required to integrate and interpret data from various sources 
  • Effective writing skills to summarize data accurately and concisely  
  • Knowledge of the principles of research, standard statistical procedures, sources of planning information, and techniques used in the preparation of materials for presentation. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office  

Basic requirements 

  • Current student enrolled in a degree seeking program.
  • Educational and/or past work experience in urban planning, engineering, geography, public administration or a closely related field.   

Additional qualifications 

  • Preference given for experience in transportation planning, statistical analysis, database management, and geographic information systems.

Salary

Starting salary for this position is $16 per hour. MARC offers an attractive team-oriented work environment. 

How to apply

To apply, complete our online application form and attach your cover letter and resume.

MARC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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