What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Planning position at Rhode Island Public Transit Authority?
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting ***externally*** for one (1) or more temporary positions of ***Intern*** within RIPTAs Planning Division. This is a Non-Represented position.
Position: Intern - Planning Division (Temporary)
Posting Period
April 9, 2026 through Successful Recruitment
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Reports To
Deputy Chief of Planning
Union Affiliation
Non-Represented
Summary Of Position
This summer opportunity will introduce an intern to various aspects of transit planning including completion of planning studies, inventories, data analyses, research tasks, capital plans, service plans, public engagement efforts, and more. The intern will also be introduced to various departments and projects across the Authority dependent upon interest. Hours can be up to thirty-two hours per week or based on selected candidates availability. The internship is expected to begin in May or June and last through August.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
:
Assist members of the Planning department with daily activities with the goal of learning and understanding how transit planning is done;
Gain practical experience by taking on special projects as assigned including bus stop inventory, public outreach, data analysis, and human services transportation coordination;
Get an opportunity to work alongside senior leaders of the Authority;
Present accomplishments to the Planning department and senior staff at end of internship;
Other duties as assigned.
The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities
of any particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to
assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Qualification Requirements
:
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. If at the college or graduate level, the candidate should be pursuing studies in planning, urban studies, public policy, engineering, geography, or a related field;
General knowledge of transit planning practices, or willingness to learn;
Good interpersonal skills including the ability to remain flexible when encountering tight time schedules and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts;
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated problem solving, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to research, analyze and reconcile data;
Experience with or demonstrated interest in bus stop design and accessibility, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applicability to transit projects, environmental review processes, and research in the transit planning field;
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Position: Intern - Planning Division (Temporary)
Posting Period
April 9, 2026 through Successful Recruitment
Salary
$20.00 Hourly
Reports To
Deputy Chief of Planning
Union Affiliation
Non-Represented
Summary Of Position
This summer opportunity will introduce an intern to various aspects of transit planning including completion of planning studies, inventories, data analyses, research tasks, capital plans, service plans, public engagement efforts, and more. The intern will also be introduced to various departments and projects across the Authority dependent upon interest. Hours can be up to thirty-two hours per week or based on selected candidates availability. The internship is expected to begin in May or June and last through August.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
:
Assist members of the Planning department with daily activities with the goal of learning and understanding how transit planning is done;
Gain practical experience by taking on special projects as assigned including bus stop inventory, public outreach, data analysis, and human services transportation coordination;
Get an opportunity to work alongside senior leaders of the Authority;
Present accomplishments to the Planning department and senior staff at end of internship;
Other duties as assigned.
The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities
of any particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to
assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Qualification Requirements
:
Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. If at the college or graduate level, the candidate should be pursuing studies in planning, urban studies, public policy, engineering, geography, or a related field;
General knowledge of transit planning practices, or willingness to learn;
Good interpersonal skills including the ability to remain flexible when encountering tight time schedules and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts;
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Demonstrated problem solving, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to research, analyze and reconcile data;
Experience with or demonstrated interest in bus stop design and accessibility, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applicability to transit projects, environmental review processes, and research in the transit planning field;
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