{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b62c35e2b99f578fc7e60d6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b62c35e2b99f578fc7e60d6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b62c35e2b99f578fc7e60d6","title":"Transit Oriented Development Intern","description":"Job DescriptionWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Planning & TOD Intern will support CapMetro’s Transit-Oriented Development and Service Planning teams by assisting with research, analysis, community engagement, and project coordination for transit and redevelopment initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in urban planning, transit operations, GIS, and cross-departmental collaboration to help advance key agency projects.ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGNote: 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.  Coordinate with TOD and Service Planning teams to align planning documents, standards, and project needsUse ArcGIS and other analytical tools to create maps, conduct geospatial analysis, and support planning effortsSupport internal engagement, including meeting coordination, agenda setting, and detailed notetaking across departmentsConduct research and assist with drafting, writing, and editing planning documents, technical memos, presentations, reports, and grant (and other funding opportunities) applicationsSupport 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 processAssist with peer reviews of standards and best practices across agenciesAssist with community engagement activities and represent CapMetro in neighborhood, local, and regional planning forumsParticipate in field reviews related to bus stop improvements, route changes, or TOD site evaluationsSubmit and manage creative requests with the marketing team to update graphics and materialsDevelop responses to public inquiries, including customer call reports (CCRs)Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) by following all safety and security policies and reporting safety concernsPerform other duties as required and/or assignedQualificationsWHAT YOU BRING 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 planningKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of community and land use planning and transportation/transit planningExcellent research and analytical skills, including data analysisExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to make persuasive and clear presentations to both internal and external audiencesStrong organizational skillsMust have adept people skills and professional courteous behaviorKnowledge of real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for performing work of a complex nature.Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.Mobility StatusAs a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. 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This role provides hands-on experience in urban planning, transit operations, GIS, and cross-departmental collaboration to help advance key agency projects.ResponsibilitiesWHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGNote: 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.  Coordinate with TOD and Service Planning teams to align planning documents, standards, and project needsUse ArcGIS and other analytical tools to create maps, conduct geospatial analysis, and support planning effortsSupport internal engagement, including meeting coordination, agenda setting, and detailed notetaking across departmentsConduct research and assist with drafting, writing, and editing planning documents, technical memos, presentations, reports, and grant (and other funding opportunities) applicationsSupport 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 processAssist with peer reviews of standards and best practices across agenciesAssist with community engagement activities and represent CapMetro in neighborhood, local, and regional planning forumsParticipate in field reviews related to bus stop improvements, route changes, or TOD site evaluationsSubmit and manage creative requests with the marketing team to update graphics and materialsDevelop responses to public inquiries, including customer call reports (CCRs)Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) by following all safety and security policies and reporting safety concernsPerform other duties as required and/or assignedQualificationsWHAT YOU BRING 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. 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