Transportation Planning Intern

The Position

The Maricopa Association of Governments is seeking a qualified, team-oriented student in urban planning, Geography, Transportation Engineering, or related fields for a paid internship. Undergraduate students in their fourth year, graduate students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. All applicants with relevant experience or coursework will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates looking to build experience in the transportation sector while making an impact on regional mobility.

We are seeking a Transportation Intern to assist with regional transportation planning studies and gain real-world exposure to transportation planning, public engagement, and contract management. The primary duties of the internship will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the management and coordination of regional transportation studies.
• Assist with contract management, ensuring project deliverables are met.
• Engage with the public and key stakeholders, gathering input and feedback.
• Conduct professional presentations to community groups, city and town councils.
• Work alongside industry professionals in all aspects of transportation planning.
• Support research, data collection, and analysis related to transportation studies.
• Help draft reports, presentations, and public outreach materials. MAG firmly believes that all internships should contribute to an individual’s professional development and expects a commensurate degree of dedication to the position. The position will provide exposure to transportation planning and policy, intergovernmental relations, and transportation finance. It will also provide the opportunity to help shape the future of the region’s transportation network.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, detail oriented, able to work independently, and able to handle multiple tasks. The candidate must have a firm grasp of Microsoft’s Office Suite, a desire to learn about other technologies required, excellent written and oral communication skills as well as organizational skills. Critical thinking and a keen interest in finding ways to do better are a necessity for the position.

Even though the position assumes flexible hours, applicants will be expected to work at least 20 hours per week on average. The length of internship will be determined based on candidate’s preferences, qualifications and performance.

Location

This job is located at the MAG office in downtown Phoenix, Arizona (302 N 1st. Ave, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85003).

About MAG

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, air quality, economic development, and programs that meet the human needs of the region.

MAG serves a thriving region of more than 4 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native American communities, Maricopa County and Pinal County. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is a council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning.

MAG conducts extensive applied research to help frame public policy and further our core mission of strengthening the Greater Phoenix region. Through innovative tools such as our interactive online maps, we make data accessible to the public for a broad range of uses.

Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more. MAG is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide an excellent benefits package.

For more information about our region and all it offers, please visit www.azmag.gov.