Job Description
DVRPC's Office of Communications and Engagement is engaged in a wide variety of activities across the Commission, broadly grouped into four overlapping categories: Communications, Engagement, Equity, and Special Initiatives. The Equity Policy intern will be responsible for researching equity planning practices; evaluating DVRPC's existing equity practices; completing research memos; collecting data; organizing and facilitating outreach activities; and analyzing data sources. The intern may also be responsible for research that informs internal policies, which may include stakeholder interviews, writing case studies, quantitative analysis, facilitating interactive exercises, report writing, and public speaking, depending on project needs and candidate's interests and abilities.
The student intern will assist professional staff with research, data collection, data analysis, report preparation, and meeting facilitation. The intern will be an integral member of interdisciplinary project teams and will participate and assist in meetings with stakeholders, study advisory committees, and other government agencies.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with a research project focused on identifying the benefits and burdens associated with transportation projects on Title VI and environmental justice communities.
- Assisting with Public Participation Task Force (meetings and member communication).
- Writing and researching for Title VI and environmental justice policy projects.
- Assisting with equity elements of staff projects, specifically the FY25 Supporting Communities project.
- Assisting with Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) projects.
Qualifications
- Interest in regional planning and transportation planning.
- Interest in engagement, community, outreach, civil rights, environmental justice, and/or public health.
- Ability to perform in-depth research independently.
- Ability to read, interpret and relate geographic data and statistical data.
- Ability to establish effective relationships with coworkers and stakeholder groups.
- Excellent writing skills and initiative are essential.
- Proficiency in MS Office XP Software Suite and Google Suite are required.
- Experience in GIS is preferred, but not required.
Availability
This is a hybrid position which requires a commitment of up to 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Students with Work-Study funding are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and Training
Must have completed at least three years of a college/university program or be enrolled in a master's program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, plus meaningful experience, interest, or involvement in transportation planning and/or civil rights work.
Apply
Forward a cover letter and resume to resumes@dvrpc.org
DVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full consideration will be given to all eligible, qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, domestic or sexual violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation; or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Minority, female, and disabled applicants are encouraged to apply