Project Management Intern – Executive Director’s Office

NCTCOG•Arlington, TX

13d

About The Position

This is a summer internship position within the Executive Director's Office, designed to provide interns with real-world insights and exposure to actual projects. The internship focuses on offering a solid foundation in managing projects from conception to completion. Interns will work closely with project managers and team members to learn project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. They will contribute to project success through research, analysis, documentation, and communication tasks. Ideal candidates should be attending school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work approximately 20-29 hours per week.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong interest and passion for project management and learning new skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with project management software, such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Trello, etc.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment, such as political science, urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field.
No work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in initiating, planning, organizing and closing projects.
Assist with creating and updating project documents, such as project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, etc.
Conduct research and analysis on project-related topics, such as trends.
Communicate with internal and external project stakeholders, such as clients, vendors, team members, etc.
Participate in project meetings and workshops and take notes and action items.
Perform other administrative and operational tasks as assigned by project managers.