Intern – Travel Demand Management (Commuter Travel Options) (Summer)

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a summer Intern to provide support to the Travel Demand Management (TDM) Program which focuses on alternative commute options to reduce roadway congestion and improve air quality within the North Central Texas region. This student in this position will assist with activities related to promoting alternative commute options such as carpooling vanpooling transit biking walking telecommuting and flexible work schedules; all strategies that reduce the demand for drive-alone travel on regional roadways. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should live within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region and be able to work at least 20 - 25 hours a week from approximately mid-May to mid-August 2026. Continuing employment opportunities may be available for Interns who are successful in this position and live in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge experience and skills acquired during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Working with supervisor to oversee the regions commuter tracking and rideshare website and associated commuter rewards program
Assisting with outreach efforts and activities related to the Travel Demand Management program
Working with supervisor to develop TDM outreach materials and awareness campaigns
Working with supervisor to assist partner agencies and employers with TDM related data requests
Working with supervisor to draft annual performance reports for regional TDM programs
Working with supervisor to collect data and assist with TDM research
Working with supervisor to maintain the regional park-and-ride facility inventory database
Assisting the agencys Employee Transportation Coordinator to implement agency specific TDM activities
Working with supervisor to maintain regional TDM related databases and develop annual TDM performance reports
Working with supervisor to compile and maintain databases and spreadsheets while ensuring data accuracy
Working with supervisor to create charts maps plots and reports
Drafting memorandums letters documentation progress reports presentations and articles for supervisor review

Required Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
Good communication both verbal and written and interpersonal skills with ability to listen to instructions coordinate with other team members and present ideas
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Detail oriented highly organized with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing quality of work
Good critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to identify data discrepancies
Ability to create maintain and manipulate databases maps queries and tables

Required Education and Experience

Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
No work experience required
At least one year of school-related experience

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of by and for local governments and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOGs purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974 the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin Dallas Denton Ellis Hood Hunt Johnson Kaufman Parker Rockwall Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth responsibility and innovation.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionAre you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in t...