San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Student Intern Program, Summer 2026 5381 Planning Intern (Level 2)

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Sfmta)•San Francisco, CA

36d•$39 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city's transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis. Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at sfmta/about-sfmta to learn more about the department's core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more. The Planning Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program. There are 4 total internship postings: 2 for Planning and 2 for Engineering, each posting with a unique set of multiple positions. Applicants will only be considered for the positions associated with the internship posting(s) they apply for. Therefore, if you meet the minimum qualifications for multiple internship postings and would like to be considered for multiple sets of positions, you must apply to each posting separately. Read this job ad in its entirety before applying. This job ad contains important information on timeline and terms of applying, including transcript, resume and cover letter requirements. If after reading you have additional questions about the application process, please contact internshipssfmta. The internship program offers seminars and field trips for interns to learn about various parts of the Agency. Attendance is mandatory at these events. Interns will also participate in PechaKucha presentations at the end of the summer. We work in a hybrid and traditional environment, and you may be expected to work onsite in the office up to 5 days per week. In-office workdays are determined by the nature of the work and scheduled by your supervisor. Per the City's Telecommuting Policy, interns must be based in the Bay Area for the extent of their internship. The internship follows a 40-hour work-week, generally between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required for fieldwork, outreach events, etc. Interns may be eligible for a flexible work schedule, subject to supervisor and division approval. Interns may work up to 1,040 hours in a fiscal year. Most intern positions will terminate at the end of summer; depending on the nature of the work, some positions may be eligible to continue into the school year, subject to supervisor and division approval. Planning interns within the Street Division are responsible for 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; and preparing presentations and/or project visuals. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team. Planning interns within the Transit Division are responsible for assisting with service planning and capital planning projects; supporting project community outreach and engagement; analyzing data; developing maps and graphics and performing spatial analysis. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team. Planning interns within the Finance Division are responsible for supporting funding applications and advocacy by evaluating funding opportunities, soliciting project proposals from implementing teams across the agency; conducting policy research, data collection and analysis (may involve fieldwork); assisting with policy development and/or report creation; conducting geospatial analyses and generating maps using ArcGIS; and preparing presentations and/or project visuals. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team. Planning interns within the TAMS Sub Division are responsible for evaluating different transit, bike, and pedestrian plans for impacts on accessibility; researching and developing best practices related to shared mobility accessibility; assisting in development of programs serving seniors and people with disabilities; tracking data for shuttle, scooter share, and bike share permittees; assisting with stop planning for commuter shuttles; and designing improved taxi stands and signage. Duties can include building or updating public dashboards, combining data from multiple data sources, writing memos, evaluating impact of program rule changes, conducting surveys and gathering stakeholder input, determining potential impacts to underserved or disadvantaged communities, and improving the range of transportation options available. This Division is also involved in helping standardize or set industry standards on emerging mobility trip and telemetry data, best practices for shared device permittees, and informing legislated changes. Responsibilities will vary depending on the team.

Requirements

Education: 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.
Experience: No previous experience is necessary for individuals pursuing a master's degree or higher in a qualifying field. For undergraduate candidates, prior planning or relevant internship experience is required to compete for positions at the 5381 level.

Nice To Haves

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.

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, soliciting project proposals from implementing teams across the agency
evaluating different transit, bike, and pedestrian plans for impacts on accessibility
researching and developing best practices related to shared mobility accessibility
assisting in development of programs serving seniors and people with disabilities
tracking data for shuttle, scooter share, and bike share permittees
assisting with stop planning for commuter shuttles
designing improved taxi stands and signage
building or updating public dashboards
combining data from multiple data sources
writing memos
evaluating impact of program rule changes
gathering stakeholder input
determining potential impacts to underserved or disadvantaged communities
improving the range of transportation options available