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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 17 hours ago

Bus Service Planning, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $21/hr

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Emerging Talent Intern for their Bus Service Planning unit. The intern will support full-time staff with bus network changes, data analysis, mapping, and public outreach efforts.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance for improving bus service in New York City

Perform in-depth data collection and analysis to evaluate current and future bus service

Make or evaluate proposals to adjust bus stops for better service or to better accommodate adjoining land use

Develop maps and graphics to synthesize complex data and concepts for a non-technical audience

Review and respond to public and stakeholder feedback on Bus Network Redesign plans

Participate in public outreach efforts, including on-street engagement, presenting at public meetings, and implementing route changes and/or bus priority projects

Collaborate with other MTA departments, other public agencies or outside organizations, and elected officials and other stakeholders

Perform various fieldwork assignments as needed

Correct and update bus stop database records for Queens and Brooklyn Redesign

Develop public outreach materials for Queens Redesign

Develop maps, graphics, and presentations for Brooklyn Redesign

Support Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island planners with data analysis, stop and routing review, and mapping as needed

Qualification

Data analysisMappingMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must

The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills

The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively

The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player

Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application

Students' transcript must be submitted

Preferred

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Science, Geography, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834