Strategy and Technology Policy Internship

Photo by SFMTA Photography Department Photo by SFMTA Photography Department Transportation Authority Internship Program The Transportation Authority has paid internship positions for students who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excited about making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system. Due to the small size of our agency and our dedication to learning from each other, interns will have the opportunity to interact with professionals at all levels within the Transportation Authority, from your peers to the senior managers. Our staff will work with each intern to develop a program that is tailored to individual strengths and interests, as well as the current needs of our teams. Internships can be combined with general research opportunities or research towards a thesis. Strategy and Technology Policy Internship Overview The Strategy and Technology Policy team leads a range of initiatives, including in the areas of innovative mobility, transportation strategy, organizational development, and agency partnerships. The team is currently working on several initiatives, including autonomous vehicle (AV) policy development, planning for new mobility, agency strategic planning, and major infrastructure funding and governance. Our work program also includes strategy support to other major initiatives and policy, planning, and funding efforts. Employee Type: Intern/Temporary Employee Availability: Interns should be available to work at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours, for at least a 12-week period of time. Preference will be given to applicants who are available for at least 6 months. Please note availability in cover letter. Compensation Range: $25 – $32 per hour (depending on experience) Minimum Qualifications Strong interest in urban transportation planning is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Proficiency with ArcGIS, database management, graphic design software, and/or statistical analysis is desired. Skills And Abilities Standard transportation planning principles, methods, and processes Basic research methods, survey design, and database management techniques Ability to interpret data using appropriate planning methods and statistical techniques Familiarity with land use planning methods Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to prepare and present written reports and recommendations Additional relevant skills and abilities are also encouraged. These include experience with travel demand modeling, traffic modeling, project funding, and/or civil engineering. Training and Experience Prospective interns should have at least completed a bachelor’s degree. Preferred candidates will have completed at least one semester in a relevant master’s degree program (e.g. transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering). Candidates with only a bachelor’s degree will be considered if they have transportation planning experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of modern office work and include moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic), and are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel may be required on occasion. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr SFCTA