Weekend Transportation Planning Intern Jobs in Colorado

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About the Role
Steer is looking for an intern who will help support our Transportation Demand Management (TDM) team, working from home and in the Northern Colorado Region, along the US 34 corridor, from Kersey to Estes Park. The intern's primary roles will be to support our GoNoCo34 Transportation Management Organization (TMO) project in Northern Colorado.
This internship will report directly to the Executive Director of the GoNoco34 TMO, managed by Steer. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to support the Burbank TMO in Southern California and other transportation planning-related projects at Steer.
Responsibilities will include:

• Representing the TMO at community events (online and/or in person).
• Acting as a liaison with TMO members and stakeholders.
• Designing email marketing and social media campaigns.
• Website coordination (update members, upcoming events, flyer campaigns).
• Capturing monthly board meeting minutes, facilitating recording both verbal and written for TMO board.
• Supporting membership growth among local employers, developers, community non-profits and regional stakeholders.
• Coordinating administrative activities such as bus pass orders, vanpool incentive programs and general office management.
• Aiding with other projects, such as marketing design, mapping, report writing and data analysis, as needed.

Requirements
The successful candidate will be well organized and have a passion and interest in transportation and outreach as well as the ability to speak well, write well, interact easily with the public, support our administrative functions, and provide leadership on email communication and social media campaigns.
Desired skills/experience include:

• stakeholder outreach
• social media
• email marketing software/database programs
• Canva
• GIS
• Microsoft Suite Graduate students in Urban Planning, Communications, Public Administration and/or similar fields are preferred.

Benefits
Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation, now or throughout your employment, please let us know. In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page Our social responsibility Steer (steergroup.com).
Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don't select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.
We understand that some may be dissuaded to apply based off their compatibility with the job description. We understand that not everyone is a perfect match on paper and encourage anyone to apply regardless of how much their work experience directly relates to the job description.
Work Life Balance
All Steer employees seeking a part-time opportunity are encouraged to spend 60% of their time in office. A part-time employee's typical work week consists of up to 16 hours. Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be adjusted for any applicant. Hours, expectations, and exemption status will be determined for any applicant seeking a part-time opportunity.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $22.50 per hour. [PG1.1][NV1.2]This is a non-exempt position and qualifies for over-time pay at 1.5Xs the hourly rate after having physically worked over 40 hours.
Do be advised that this is an estimated benchmark hourly wage of good faith for the State of Colorado. All compensation, regardless of location, may be subject to change as skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location are considered. Steer reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional compensation.