Active Transportation Intern

Job Summary: 

• The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is seeking an intern to contribute to our active transportation program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with provision of technical assistance for municipalities developing active transportation plans and/or advancing Safe Routes to Schools programs.
• Assist with compilation and sharing of knowledge-based resources to support trail organizations with capacity and trail development needs.
• Update website content for the Active Transportation Resource Center.
• Assist with collection of bicycle and pedestrian counts and managing count data.

Qualifications:  

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in planning, geography, GIS, public policy, transportation, or a related field. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Interest in active transportation, Safe Routes to School, trails, or multimodal transportation planning. 
• Ability to learn data collection techniques and use automated counting equipment. (training provided) 
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online preferred. 
• Completion of at least one college-level GIS course preferred.
• Experience with data collection, fieldwork, community engagement, or policy research preferred.

Learning Objectives:

• Build a solid foundation in active transportation planning and implementation. 
• Gain firsthand experience in a professional planning environment.
• Learn how regional plans, local projects, and policy initiatives work together. 
• Develop skills in data collection, GIS applications, analysis, and technical assistance.
• Contribute to real-world projects that support municipalities and communities. 

Physical Requirements:

75% Sitting, 10% Walking, 15% Standing, 80% Use of hands, 5% Reaching 90% Talking / Hearing; Lifting < 10 lbs.; Near vision, Color vision

Work Environment:

Ability to perform field work in environmental conditions that include exposure to outdoor elements (sun, wind, precipitation).

A personal vehicle will be required for use in travelling to counties throughout the Pittsburgh 10-county region.

 SPC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our applicants, staff, and commission, and invite applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status. 

SPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when necessary throughout our interview process. Please address these accommodations to our HR Director. 

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic atmosphere is core to SPC’s mission. Service, Resiliency, Innovation, and Accountability are the core values that unite the SPC team, inspiring one another to support others as they seek to reach new levels of excellence.