Metro COG Transportation Planning Intern Position

Metro COG is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Transportation Planning Intern. The position is temporary and part-time, but will range from 10-20 hours per week, depending upon availability. Further information is provided below.
Position duties will include working with our full-time staff on some or all of the following:
- Verification of new bikeways and shared use paths (locations and characteristics) in Dilworth, Fargo, Horace, Moorhead, and West Fargo, by gathering data that will be used to update bikeway information in GIS.
- Study of the Heartland Trail through Clay County and organization of Heartland Trail Task Force meetings.
- Research for and preparation of local plans and/or zoning ordinances for communities in the vicinity of the metro area.
- Collection, analysis, and maintenance of data and other information used for roadway studies, transit studies, comprehensive plans, metro-wide reports, and/or any other special projects.
- Traffic counting and bicycle/pedestrian counting activities. This could include field observations & counts, counts via recorded video, and/or setup of various counting equipment.
- Provide support to Metro COG’s various committees. This could include meeting notes, agenda packet preparation, and/or any other meeting and committee assistance.
- Public engagement events and agency outreach. This could include public meeting assistance, workshop/conference assistance, pop-up booths, and/or assistance with other Metro COG-related events.
- Organization of records, physical and electrical filing, and other similar activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate level; experience or course work in planning, engineering, geography, landscape architecture or related field. Experience with and capabilities in Adobe programs such as Photoshop and InDesign as well as social media postings are desirable. Basic knowledge of ArcGIS is desirable.
Time: 10 – 20 hours per week . Hours are flexible, particularly during the school year, and will be arranged in collaboration with supervisory staff.
Interested individuals should send a resume describing education and past work experience with a cover letter. Please describe availability both during the school year and during the summer months in the cover letter.
Send to Ben Griffith, Executive Director, FM Metro COG,
1 2nd Street N, Suite 232, Fargo, ND 58102; or email to griffith@fmmetrocog.org.
Applications accepted until position is filled