THE POSITIONS

PSRC is seeking two interns to join its Planning Department to perform a variety of tasks in support of VISION 2050, the Regional Transportation Plan and the Regional Economic Strategy. PSRC’s Planning Department includes Growth Management Planning, Regional Planning, and Transportation Planning Divisions. The interns will likely work with staff from all of these divisions, as well as staff in PSRC’s Communications and Data Departments. The internship positions are excellent opportunities to gain technical proficiencies, contribute to the development and implementation of regional plans, engage with diverse community members and stakeholders across the region, and help address key regional issues such as social equity, land use and transportation planning, and shared economic prosperity.

The positions will assist in various transportation planning, housing analysis, and outreach and engagement activities. In addition, interns may contribute to a range of other planning efforts across the agency related to growth planning, climate, safety, equity and other topics.  

Qualified candidates will have excellent analytic and communication skills, as well as a keen interest in advancing a variety of regional planning projects. Responsibilities may include performing quantitative and qualitative research using a variety of demographic, economic, land use, housing, and transportation datasets; preparing written and graphic materials; supporting inclusive engagement activities; and assisting with meetings.