What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Intern – Executive Director’s Office position at North Central Texas Council of Governments?
Summer Internship: May 18, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Weekly Hours: Working approximately 20-29 hours per week.
We are looking for a motivated and organized project management intern to the Executive Director’s Office and assist with various tasks related to planning, executing, and monitoring projects. This internship is designed to offer real-world insights and exposure to actual projects, providing a solid foundation in managing projects from conception to completion. You will work closely with our project managers and other team members to learn about project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects by performing research, analysis, documentation, and communication tasks.
Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work up to 20-29 hours per week while attending school.
Responsibilities:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:
Weekly Hours: Working approximately 20-29 hours per week.
We are looking for a motivated and organized project management intern to the Executive Director’s Office and assist with various tasks related to planning, executing, and monitoring projects. This internship is designed to offer real-world insights and exposure to actual projects, providing a solid foundation in managing projects from conception to completion. You will work closely with our project managers and other team members to learn about project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects by performing research, analysis, documentation, and communication tasks.
Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work up to 20-29 hours per week while attending school.
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, etc.
- 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.
- 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
- Gain extensive exposure to real-life project management scenarios.
- Work closely with experienced project managers and other professionals.
- Develop practical skills in project coordination, client communication, and problem-solving.
- Enhance your understanding of project management tools and software.
- $17.09 - $18.09 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:
- NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.
- Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.
Salary : $17 - $18