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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) · 1 day ago

Planning Intern Level 1

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$36.65/hr - $36.65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is offering a Planning Intern Level 1 position as part of their Student Intern Program for Summer 2026. This internship involves supporting various planning functions, community outreach, data analysis, and assisting with project development in different divisions of the agency.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supporting project community outreach and engagement by attending stakeholder meetings, public meetings, and open houses, tabling at public events like Sunday Streets, soliciting and documenting community feedback through surveys, door-to-door outreach, phone calls, emails, surveys, and more

Data collection and analysis (may involve fieldwork)

Assisting with policy development and/or report creation

Conducting geospatial analyses and generating maps using ArcGIS

Conducting surveys

Support long-range transportation plans

Preparing presentations and/or project visuals

Assisting with service planning and capital planning projects

Analyzing data

Developing maps and graphics and performing spatial analysis

Supporting funding applications and advocacy by evaluating funding opportunities

Conducting policy research

Writing memos

Evaluating impact of program rule changes

Conducting surveys and gathering stakeholder input

Designing improved taxi stands and signage

Qualification

Transportation PlanningArcGISData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteCommunity EngagementCollaborationCommunicationAdaptability

Required

At the time of submitting application, you must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college pursuing a degree in City Planning, Environmental Policy, Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Transportation Management, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, any engineering degree, or a related field

You must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2026

Students enrolled in second-to-last or last semester and will soon graduate are also encouraged to apply as you may still be selected for the program within six months of graduation

No previous experience is necessary

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted

Proof of your community college, undergraduate or graduate school education (Master's or PhD program). This can be official or unofficial transcript, diploma, class schedule, or other document that shows your current enrollment or student status with your school

Submission date for college transcripts may be extended if it is impossible to obtain by January 16, 2026. Applicants must submit a signed statement explaining why transcripts cannot be obtained by the filing date. Extension requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis. It is the applicant's sole responsibility that all application materials and support documentation be received in a complete and legible form

Resume (PDF only, limited to 2 pages)

Cover letter (PDF only, limited to 2 pages) that briefly addresses your interest in urban planning, transportation, city government, community engagement, and career goals and includes examples that show how you meet desirable qualifications listed on this job ad

Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move on in the hiring process

Preferred

Interest in public-sector careers in transportation, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling

Understanding of the impact of transportation decisions on marginalized communities, including people of color, people with low-incomes, and people with disabilities

Experience working with marginalized communities

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, including, but not limited to, examples drawn from: school, work, community activities, extracurricular activities, team sports and/or volunteering experiences

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to adapt to new situations, changing priorities, or unexpected challenges to meet project goals

Ability to analyze evidence, critically consider options, and draw conclusions from data

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of transportation planning as demonstrated in the classroom or job/internship

Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software

Company

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (‘SFMTA’), a department of the City and County of San Francisco is responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the City.

Founded in 1999