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About the Role

The Planning Level 1 Internship is within the SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program. Interns will participate in seminars, field trips, and PechaKucha presentations. Attendance at seminars and field trips is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Support project community outreach and engagement by attending stakeholder meetings, public meetings, and open houses.
Table at public events like Sunday Streets.
Solicit and document community feedback through surveys, door-to-door outreach, phone calls, emails, and surveys.
Conduct data collection and analysis, which may involve fieldwork.
Assist with policy development and/or report creation.
Conduct geospatial analyses and generate maps using ArcGIS.
Support long-range transportation plans.
Prepare presentations and/or project visuals.
Evaluate different transit, bike, and pedestrian plans for impacts on accessibility.
Research and develop best practices related to shared mobility accessibility.
Assist in the development of programs serving seniors and people with disabilities.
Track data for shuttle, scooter share, and bike share permittees.
Assist with stop planning for commuter shuttles.
Design improved taxi stands and signage.
Build or update public dashboards.
Combine data from multiple data sources.
Write memos.
Evaluate the impact of program rule changes.
Gather stakeholder input.
Determine potential impacts to underserved or disadvantaged communities.
Improve the range of transportation options available.
Assist with service planning and capital planning projects.
Analyze data.
Develop maps and graphics and perform spatial analysis.
Support grant and funding applications and advocacy by evaluating funding opportunities.
Solicit project proposals from implementing teams across the agency.
Conduct policy research.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or community college pursuing a degree in City Planning, Environmental Policy, Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Transportation Management, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, any engineering degree, or a related field.
Must be currently enrolled and continuing in an associate, undergraduate or graduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2027.
Students enrolled in their second-to-last or last semester who will soon graduate are encouraged to apply as they may still be selected for the program within six months of graduation.
No previous experience is necessary.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Must attach proof of community college, undergraduate or graduate school education (Master’s or PhD program).
Must attach resume (PDF only, limited to 2 pages).
Must attach cover letter (PDF only, limited to 2 pages) that briefly addresses interest in urban planning, transportation, city government, community engagement, and career goals, and includes examples that show how desirable qualifications are met.
Applications without required attachments will be considered incomplete.
Applicants will be contacted by email about this recruitment; ensure the email address on the application is accurate and accessible.
Set up email to accept mail from @smartrecruiters.com and @sfmta.com to prevent blocking.
Retain confirmation email after successfully submitting the application.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Falsifying education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification.

Skills

Interest in public-sector careers in transportation, especially public transit, walking, and bicycling.
Understanding of the impact of transportation decisions on marginalized communities, including people of color, people with low-incomes, and people with disabilities.
Experience working with marginalized communities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to adapt to new situations, changing priorities, or unexpected challenges to meet project goals.
Ability to analyze evidence, critically consider options, and draw conclusions from data.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of transportation planning.
Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other software.

Location

Bay Area

Work Type

Temporary Exempt
Full Time
Hybrid
Onsite

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Associate Degree
Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Degree
Master's Degree
PhD Program

Salary/Compensations

$37.95 Per Hour

Benefits

Seminars
Field trips

About the Company

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city.
As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network.
The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city.
The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.
Visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.