We want you to join our team! The DVRPC’s Office of Safe Streets is focused on achieving Regional Vision Zero 2050, and works with regional partners to improve road safety for all users. We employ multiple approaches to interpret crash trends and identify improvement strategies through analysis while also promoting a safety culture. This is an opportunity to work independently and collaboratively on discrete projects including the Regional Vision Zero 2050 Action Program (RVZ) by analyzing data, drafting plan components, and coordinating with county partners. Work will also include tasks to support a Regional High Injury Network Corridor Study in one of our suburban counties. Additional work involves compiling and summarizing public comments gathered from the RVZ Traffic Safety Concerns map as we work together to determine next steps. There will also be opportunities to assist with DVRPC’s Regional Safety Task Force (RSTF), a multi-disciplinary group of regional safety stakeholders focused on advancing safety goals through examination of safety emphasis areas. Each meeting features guest speaker-experts working on various crash safety and related topics.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff with research, data collection, graphic design, and report and presentation preparation for transportation planning and safety studies.
- Participate or assist in stakeholder and study committee meetings, outreach events, and fieldwork as needed.
- Conduct data analysis, create maps, charts, and other visuals.
- Assist in the creation of DVRPC’s Regional Vision Zero webpage by drafting text, and curating content.
- Conduct various research activities into safety planning best practices and synthesize findings.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of and interest in transportation, crash safety, and land use planning principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Google products, and graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator or similar; interest in website curation is a plus.
- Ability to switch among diverse tasks, potentially for multiple people, and remain on schedule.
- Ability to assimilate technical information and discuss it clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish professional relationships with associates and representatives of other organizations.
Availability
Ability to start on June 3rd, 2025 is preferred. This is a hybrid, full-time position requiring a commitment of 37.5 hours per week.
Compensation
Interns currently pursuing or holding a Bachelor’s degree will be paid $17 per hour. Those currently pursuing or holding a Master’s degree will receive $20 per hour. Students with Work-Study funding are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education and Training
Must have completed at least ONE YEAR of a college/university program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training; enrollment in a master’s program is desirable but not required. Substantial experience, interest, or involvement in transportation planning, or transportation safety planning would be ideal.
Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit both your resume and a cover letter
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.
