What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Oriented Development Intern position at CapMetro?
Job Description
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
WHAT YOU BRING
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status
As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. CapMetro reserves the right to modify work status based on business needs.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
- 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
WHAT YOU BRING
- 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
- Knowledge of real estate, affordable housing, public-private partnerships preferred
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status
As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. CapMetro reserves the right to modify work status based on business needs.