Active Modes Intern

Sacramento Area Council of Governments•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is looking for a motivated student intern to support projects focused on all things active transportation (walking, bicycling, and non-motorized rolling). This internship is a unique opportunity to support regional active transportation efforts that make streets safer and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. You’ll be working under SACOG’s Active Modes Program, which is part of the broader Transportation Team, and will be focused on continuing and reimagining the region’s Counter Loan Program as well as other active transportation initiatives. This position will involve field work, data analysis, working with bicycle and pedestrian counter equipment, report writing, and more. This is a part-time internship, approximately 20 hours per week, for one year.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program field of study relating to urban studies and planning, public policy, sociology, transportation, data analytics, or related fields at a college or university.
Excel proficiency
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
No experience required.

Nice To Haves

Detail oriented and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment
Passionate and excited about active transportation planning and initiatives
Curious and willing to learn from planners and public agency professionals
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in the work environment
Experienced with Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

Have the opportunity to learn about and work with bicycle and pedestrian counting equipment
Work in the field to tour and document the region’s permanent counters as well as work with agencies to deploy equipment
Collect and analyze data
Write reports and give oral presentations
Support regional planning efforts related to active transportation
Learn about funding, regional planning, and how active transportation and safety planning fits into broader regional transportation
Review and analyze bicycle and pedestrian counts
Review efficacy of Counter Loan Program and provide a report with recommendations for improvement
Support agencies in deploying bicycle and pedestrian counters
Attend meetings and learn about regional planning and transportation more broadly
Support other SACOG active transportation efforts, as directed