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Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) · 1 month ago

Transportation Planning Intern

Phoenix, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $23/hr

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a regional planning agency that develops solutions in transportation and other areas for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. They are seeking a Transportation Planning Intern to assist with regional transportation planning studies and gain exposure to transportation planning, public engagement, and contract management.

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Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in project management, research, data collection, writing, presentations and communications associated with transportation planning studies

Support the assessment, analysis and evaluation of transportation infrastructure design, functionality, cost, schedule and project risk

Assist with the management and coordination of transportation studies, ensuring project deliverables are met

Engage with public and partner agencies, including local governments, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Valley Metro and the Arizona Department of Transportation

Coordinating with the Arizona Department of Transportation in delivery of the freeway projects in the program

Participate in professional presentations to community groups, city and town councils

Work alongside industry professionals in all aspects of transportation planning

Qualification

Transportation PlanningProject ManagementData CollectionStakeholder CoordinationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCritical Thinking

Required

Qualified, team-oriented student in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related fields

Undergraduate students in their fourth year, graduate students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Excellent communication and writing skills

Time management skills

Note taking skills

Highly organized

Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders or staff and respond timely

Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive

Self-motivated with a desire to learn and contribute while being detail oriented

Ability to adapt to performing a wide range of duties, frequently shifting tasks of varying nature or complexity

Ability to work independently

Ability to analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and problem solve

Ability to develop productive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders or staff

Ability to manage multiple assignments with competing timelines effectively

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and webinar tools

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Company

Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a Council of Governments (COG) that serves as the regional planning and policy agency for the metropolitan Phoenix area.

Founded in 1967

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees

https://azmag.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

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