Transit Oriented Development Intern

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Austin, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning & TOD Intern will support CapMetro’s Transit-Oriented Development and Service Planning teams by assisting with research, analysis, community engagement, and project coordination for transit and redevelopment initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in urban planning, transit operations, GIS, and cross-departmental collaboration to help advance key agency projects.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university with a major in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Business, Real Estate, or related field.
Experience in transit and/or urban and regional planning
Knowledge of community and land use planning and transportation/transit planning
Excellent research and analytical skills, including data analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to make persuasive and clear presentations to both internal and external audiences
Strong organizational skills
Must have adept people skills and professional courteous behavior

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with TOD and Service Planning teams to align planning documents, standards, and project needs
Use ArcGIS and other analytical tools to create maps, conduct geospatial analysis, and support planning efforts
Support internal engagement, including meeting coordination, agenda setting, and detailed notetaking across departments
Conduct research and assist with drafting, writing, and editing planning documents, technical memos, presentations, reports, and grant (and other funding opportunities) applications
Support the TOD team across all major projects including preparing and procuring studies, materials, documentation, and technical assistance needed to advance a site(s) through the development process
Assist with peer reviews of standards and best practices across agencies
Assist with community engagement activities and represent CapMetro in neighborhood, local, and regional planning forums
Participate in field reviews related to bus stop improvements, route changes, or TOD site evaluations
Submit and manage creative requests with the marketing team to update graphics and materials
Develop responses to public inquiries, including customer call reports (CCRs)
Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) by following all safety and security policies and reporting safety concerns
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned