Active Modes Intern in Sacramento, California at Sacramento Area Council of Governments
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Job Description
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments is looking for a motivated student intern to support projects focused on all things active transportation (walking, bicycling, and non-motorized rolling). This internship is a unique opportunity to support regional active transportation efforts that make streets safer and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
You’ll be working under SACOG’s Active Modes Program, which is part of the broader Transportation Team, and will be focused on revitalizing the region’s Counter Loan Program as well as other active transportation initiatives. This position will involve field work, data analysis, working with bicycle and pedestrian counter equipment, report writing, and more. This is a part-time internship, approximately 20 hours per week, for one year.
The Position:
As an intern, you will:
Have the opportunity to learn about and work with bicycle and pedestrian counting equipment
Work in the field to tour and document the region’s permanent counters as well as work with agencies to deploy equipment
Collect and analyze data
Write reports and give oral presentations
Support regional planning efforts related to active transportation
Learn about funding, regional planning, and how active transportation and safety planning fits into broader regional transportation
The Organization
SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six-county Sacramento region. Formed as a Joint Powers Authority, SACOG is governed by a board of 31 elected officials that directly represent all six counties and 22 cities in the region, and one ex-officio member (Caltrans). While transportation is core to SACOG’s role as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, SACOG has over two decades of experience approaching regional issues from an integrated perspective that examines the linkages between transportation, housing, economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and air quality. Under the leadership of its executive director, SACOG has a vision of a vibrant and thriving Sacramento region for all. Its mission is: SACOG convenes and connects the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Join our Team?
SACOG values diversity and believes that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that contribute to an innovative and collaborative environment in which talents are fully utilized, uniqueness is valued, and SACOG’s objectives are met. SACOG is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.
In addition to being an organizational value, we also uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. SACOG provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.?
SACOG employs a dedicated and professional staff of 60 who work together to advance solutions to some of the region’s shared challenges of transportation, housing, air quality, climate change and the protection of the region’s agricultural and natural resources. SACOG fosters an inclusive, mission driven, and fun employee culture and offers flexible schedules.
SACOG will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of an otherwise qualified individual who is an applicant or employee.
Why Intern with SACOG?
Make a Difference: Support planning work that improves mobility and equity in local communities
Grow Your Skills: Gain real-world experience in data analysis, field methods, and transportation policy.
Work Flexibly: Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar.
Be Part of a Mission: Help SACOG plan for a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected future.
Hybrid Position
As an integral part of our organization, employees will provide support in a flexible work environment. This position will have the ability to telework with one day per week in office.
Employees are required to live within 200 miles of Sacramento.
We support telework because it:
· Enhances employee productivity, satisfaction, and ability to collaborate.
· Improves recruitment and retention
· Reduces greenhouse gas emission, vehicle miles travels (VMT), traffic and parking congestion, and air pollution
Search Schedule
Filing Deadline: September 19
First Round Interviews: Week of September 29
Second Round Interviews: Week of October 6
Desired Start Date: October 20
Review and analyze bicycle and pedestrian counts
Review efficacy of Counter Loan Program and provide a report with recommendations for improvement
Support agencies in deploying bicycle and pedestrian counters
Attend meetings and learn about regional planning and transportation more broadly
Support other SACOG active transportation efforts, as directed
Minimum Qualifications:
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level program field of study relating to urbanplanning, public policy, sociology, transportation, data analytics, or related fields at a college or university.
Excel proficiency
Desired Skills:
Detail oriented and adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment
Passionate and excited about active transportation planning and initiatives
Curious and willing to learn from planners and public agency professionals
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in the work environment
Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
No experience required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with staff, management, other agency representatives, member jurisdictions, government officials, business representatives, and the general public in explaining SACOG policies and requesting and providing information.