City of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Internship - Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems
Philadelphia, PA, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $21/hrThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant employer dedicated to building a better future for its residents. The internship role within the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) involves supporting various transportation programs and projects, focusing on policy, technical, and community engagement activities.
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Responsibilities
Support a variety of transportation programs and teams
Work on projects to support policy, technical, administrative, and engagement activities in the public sector
Report to a single supervisor within a particular program on a regular basis and may support various OTIS staff members, depending on project needs and intern skills and interests
Indicate preference for assignment as part of a complete application, but may be reviewed and considered for all placements
Work with the Office of Multimodal Planning on transportation projects throughout the city within core program areas
Focus on implementing the high-quality bike network, slow zone and pedestrian enhancement projects, transit priority projects, and multimodal coordination in street concepts
Work on multiple projects and programs designed to make Philadelphia’s streets safer and more accessible for all
Tasks may include transportation data analysis, development of marketing or educational materials, community outreach support, street corridor design, researching and writing policy memos, mapping and data collection
Help with bike share planning, stakeholder engagement, and the system expansion process
Assist with identifying grant opportunities, preparing proposals, developing maps and budgets, improving the grant strategy and revising grant applications
Support grant administration by centralizing grant agreements, creating and maintaining grant profiles, reviewing progress reports, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations
Work with OTIS’s Infrastructure Solutions Team on piloting strategies to grow workforce and business opportunity with infrastructure investments for Philadelphians
Assist with tasks pertaining to the implementation of major infrastructure projects (complete street improvements, bridges and structures, airport improvements, water and utility systems upgrades, resiliency and flood mitigation)
Support the team through developing internal and external communications materials, research and analysis of current federal, state, and City policies, project review, data compilation, and technical writing
Create and implement communication strategies for OTIS, highlighting the important work and projects of OTIS and its partner agencies
Draft press releases, blogs, and talking points; develop social media content and toolkits; draft and update website content; analyze and create reports based on social media and ad campaign metrics; support press conferences, ribbon cuttings, and other public-facing events
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate program with coursework in city planning, engineering, transportation, data analysis, urban studies, geography, public policy, communications or other related fields
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working collaboratively in a dynamic team
Preferred
Proficiency in data analysis and mapping (e.g., Excel, ArcGIS, R)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator)
Knowledge of multimodal transportation
Knowledge of Philadelphia
Experience in community engagement
Public sector and/or policy work experience
Proficiency in R and ArcGIS
Familiarity with policies to close racial wealth gap highly valued
Proficiency in Canva and social media platforms
Benefits
Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
Founded in 1682
10001+ employees
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