Planning Intern

Golden Route Operations, LLC; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART's Planning Department is seeking a student intern to support the micro-transit shuttle program (SMART Connect) and other Planning Department projects. This opportunity provides exposure to both office and field work.

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is a voter-approved transit project; interns engage in transportation planning support, liaising with local jurisdictions and agencies. The role emphasizes data, research, and field activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed degree in Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Planning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the SMART Connect micro-transit shuttle program, including service planning and scheduling, data analysis, customer service, community outreach, and transit operations.
• Assist with planning projects, including research and information gathering, data preparation/input and data management.
• Perform field work in support of micro-transit shuttle program.
• Assist with Planning Department file and document organization.
• May support other Agency departments as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Planning

Job description

• Location 5401 Old Redwood Highway,Petaluma, CA, 94954,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Planning Intern, Student Intern
• Industry Planning, Public Transit, Urban Planning
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

SMART's Planning Department is seeking a student intern to support our micro-transit shuttle program (SMART Connect) as well as other Planning Department projects and programs. This opportunity will provide exposure to both office and field work experiences.

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is a voter-approved passenger rail and bicycle-pedestrian pathway project located in Marin and Sonoma counties.SMART’s Planning department is responsible for transportation planning support for the District in addition to coordinating with planners at local jurisdictions and transit agencies. This work includes programs, policies, station area planning, ridership, way-finding and technical studies, in addition to providing support to a wide range of agency projects.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by, and minimum requirements required of, employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. SMART reserves the right to determine and amend job responsibilities.

• Assist with the SMART Connect micro-transit shuttle program. This includes service planning and scheduling, data analysis, customer service, community outreach, and transit operations.
• Assist with planning projects, including research and information gathering, data preparation/input and data management.
• Perform field work in support of micro-transit shuttle program.
• Assist with Planning Department file and document organization.
• May support other Agency departments as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SMART is seeking a qualified college student or recent graduate to intern for the duration of the new fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a degree in Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field.

Summary

Hours per week: hours negotiable. 999 hrs maximum per year.

Pay Rate: $20 per hour.

Status

• This position is not eligible for benefits except as required by state and federal law.
• SMART is a drug-free workplace. All employees will be expected to behave in accordance with this policy.
• If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a SMART program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling SMART Human Resources at 707-794-3039 (Voice), Dial 711 for CA Relay, or by email [e-mail] at least five business days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests received with less than five business days’ notice. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats upon request.

Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit is an equal opportunity employer.