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MBTA · 2 weeks ago

Policy & Strategic Planning (PSP) Intern (Graduate Students)

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

MBTA is a transit authority that aims to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. The Policy & Strategic Planning (PSP) Intern will assist in developing new policies and planning for the organization’s future needs, working closely with a team across various planning divisions.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis to inform strategic planning and transit planning initiatives

Develop reports and presentations for decision makers and the public related to planning initiatives

Determine appropriate data inputs, clean and prepare data sets, and use data to create models that will support policy and operational decision making

Assist staff to effectively communicate insights and questions raised as result of policy and data analysis to both internal and external stakeholders

Participate in team / staff meetings, organization events, fieldwork, project teams, or other duties as needed

Additional responsibilities may include focusing on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum or hiring manager for department or location specific functions

Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned

Qualification

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Adobe SuiteData analysis toolsUrban PlanningResearchCommunicationsAttention to detail

Required

Enrolled, for entire duration of employment, in the Masters / graduate degree program of an accredited college / university in Urban Planning or related fields

Applicants must already possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Above average skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Adobe Suite, and other design and analysis tools

At least one year of practical experience with urban planning, public policy, transportation, environmental planning, or data analysis

Above average skills in research, data analysis, communications, and GIS

Ability to work at least two days in-office (40 hours per week) for four months

Above average ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral forms

Highly organized, motivated, and have great attention-to-detail

Ability to independently commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role

Authorized to work in the United States (international students in CPT, STEM, or OPT programs through a university are eligible to apply). The MBTA does not provide visa sponsorship, such as H1-B status

Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program

Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role

Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences

Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required)

Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers

Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies

Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)

Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings

Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program

Benefits

Accrued paid sick leave

Monthly transportation pass, based on the city from which the intern / co-op commutes to work, at no cost

Company

MBTA

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.

Founded in 1964

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees