Intern – Active Transportation (Geographic Information Systems) (Summer)

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

1d • $17

About The Position

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a summer Intern to provide support with technical assistance on regional active transportation planning data. The student in this position will assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to help develop insights and create maps, reports, and presentations. This internship will provide valuable experience in planning for livability and multimodal transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers . All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume. Ideal candidates should live within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region and be able to work at least 20 - 25 hours a week from approximately mid-May to mid-August 2026. Continuing employment opportunities may be available for Interns who are successful in this position and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Basic knowledge of GIS principles and the ESRI ArcGIS Pro platform
• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal and analytical skills, with ability to listen to instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Responsibilities

• Working with supervisor to create and edit maps and spatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Working with supervisor to update the regional network of existing, funded, and planned trails and on-street bikeways
• Assisting with the research of regional network trail names, digitizing bike facility alignments, and updating network topology
• Working with supervisor to compile and summarize studies and drafting reports for supervisor review
• Drafting and preparing documents such as presentations, public outreach content, and education materials for supervisor review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed