Planning Department Internships (NJTransit)

The summer intern will have the opportunity to learn how a transit agency can provide planning recommendations to connect land uses to transit. It is a unique opportunity to work with other local, county and regional agencies and be involved in a multitude of planning projects.

The Planning Dept. seeks two summer interns to work in the Transit Friendly Planning Program.

Representative tasks include:

Transit Friendly Planning Tasks

  1. Assist with technical planning assistance through the TFP program.
  2. Assist with website development and maintenance for Transit Friendly Planning Program.
  3. Conduct research focused on transit-oriented development best practices.
  4. Review weekly news briefs and edit long-form articles for NJTOD.org.
  5. Provide support for project meetings including minutes, materials, etc.
  6. Attend internal and external meetings for the Transit Friendly Program and prepare summary meeting notes.
  7. Attend Transit Friendly Planning events, like future TOD forums, conferences, and workshops.
  8. Continue to collect TOD development data for our TOD database.
  9. Assist with maintaining the transitfriendlydata.org tool.

Skills and Qualifications:
Full-time graduate student, preferably rising 2nd year student. Interest or background in transportation planning, urban planning, land-use/environmental planning, real estate/redevelopment, or urban design desired.

Strong Writing and Communication Skills

Driver’s license is required

  • Basic knowledge of planning process and development regulations
  • Microsoft Excel or other database management software
  • ArcGIS/QGIS
  • Website development (CMS)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft 365 (including Teams)

Work Environment:
Hybrid–in office, field work, and virtual (if permitted).

Learn more and apply at: https://www.njtransit.com/intern