Intern – Transit Project Support

NCTCOG•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an intern to support transit projects and contribute to small transit provider efforts for transportation projects and programs. Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, be in an undergraduate or graduate program, and be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, be in an undergraduate or graduate program, and be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities

Working with supervisor, to coordinate, implement, and manage short-term transit-related projects
Assisting with ongoing development of document-sharing system and websites to facilitate efforts as well as provide technical assistance to transit providers outside of the metroplex
Working with supervisor to maintain documentation and records, and support file management systems
Assisting with asset management efforts, including inventory reconciliation, site visits, documentation, and working with supervisor to provide technical assistance
Working with supervisor to review and implement best practices in transit workforce development
Working with supervisor to manage partnerships to support small transit provider efforts, including project management, implementation and documentation of oversight efforts
Working with supervisor, and partner agencies to streamline project invoices and other project-specific documents to ensure project commitments are met
Assisting with research and identification of eligible funding sources to support transit project expenses