Transit Infrastructure Co-Op

The Transit Infrastructure Co-Op position at SORTA/Metro is an excellent learning experience that involves exposure to the Metro Transit Infrastructure Grant Program (MTIF), transit planning, and other innovative mobility-related projects that are underway in the Strategic Planning, Development and Innovation Department (SPDI). This internship will focus on the support of Metro Transit Infrastructure Grant program, ridership data collection, transit service quality assurance and other related service planning tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Assist in the field project reviews, data collection, and progress reporting for MTIF projects. * Field work to gather testimonials, photos, videos, and other data elements of the Transit Infrastructure Projects. * Engage MTIF jurisdictions and the public to collect testimonials related to the project improvements and impact to the community. * Curate and edit stories as supportive data points to exemplify MTIF project impacts. * Create GIS - StoryMap that allows online users to explore the content and access detailed information for specific grant projects. * Analyze data and provide supporting information related to MTIF for reporting and presentations. * Provide administrative MTIF support which includes reviewing ridership data for grant applications. * Review and record MTIF pay applications to insure accurate grant records. * Review and record MTIF project performance reports. * Assist Metro in the evaluation and utilization of all Metro park and ride locations. * Other projects and tasks as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) * Communications - Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Clear, concise, and persuasive. Excellent grammar and punctuation * Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations * Employee Development -- Accurately identifies and measures own skills and knows when to ask for help in completion of tasks and projects. * Leadership - Energetic, takes initiative on projects, committed to continuous improvement. * Professional Integrity - Accountable, honest, fiscally responsible, with the ability to maximize resources. Education * Full-time student pursuing a degree in Geography, Planning, Communications, Urban Affairs, or related field. Experience * Two or more years of undergraduate studies * Demonstrated success in academics. SKILLS & ABILITIES Computer Skills * Excellent MS Excel Skills and understanding of database programs * Excellent ArcGIS Skills and understanding of software tools to create interactive maps. Other Skills * Self-Starter; ability to take the lead on assignments and work with limited supervision. Resourceful, energetic, goal-oriented. WORK ENVIRONMENT * Office * Some outside field work The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.