Transportation Planning Intern - Hybrid/Remote, $20/hr

Central Pines Regional Council; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Pines Regional Council is offering a Transportation Planning Intern position in Durham, NC. The role provides exposure to regional planning, GIS mapping, data analysis, and public engagement, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The internship requires about 20 hours per week (up to 37.5) across the academic year and offers compensation of $20 per hour. Open to undergraduate or graduate students in planning, geography, or GIS fields.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, GIS, Political Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and GIS basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and review of transportation planning documents and studies.
• Conduct GIS analysis and create maps to support planning projects.
• Support public engagement activities, including preparing materials and summarizing feedback.
• Research transportation-related topics, policies, and best practices.
• Draft technical memos, meeting notes, and project summaries.
• Assist with project data collection such as traffic and pedestrian counts.
• Collaborate with staff to track and report on project progress.

Skills

GIS

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Urban and Regional Planning

Geography

GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Central Pines Regional Council is offering a Transportation Planning Intern position in Durham, NC. The role provides exposure to regional planning, GIS mapping, data analysis, and public engagement, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

The internship requires about 20 hours per week (up to 37.5) across the academic year and offers compensation of $20 per hour. Open to undergraduate or graduate students in planning, geography, or GIS fields.