Project Management Intern – Executive Directors Office

Summer Internship: May 18 2026 August 28 2026

Weekly Hours: Working approximately 20-29 hours per week.

We are looking for a motivated and organized project management intern to the Executive Directors Office and assist with various tasks related to planning executing and monitoring internship is designed to offer real-world insights and exposure to actual projects providing a solid foundation in managing projects from conception to will work closely with our project managers and other team members to learn about project management methodologies tools and best practices. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects by performing research analysis documentation and communication tasks.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work up to 20-29 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities:

• Support project managers in initiating planning organizing and closing projects.
• Assist with creating and updating project documents such as project plans schedules budgets risk registers status reports etc.
• Conduct research and analysis on project-related topics such as trends etc.
• Communicate with internal and external project stakeholders such as clients vendors team members etc.
• Participate in project meetings and workshops and take notes and action items.
• Perform other administrative and operational tasks as assigned by project managers.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in Project Management Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong interest and passion for project management and learning new skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office especially Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with project management software such as Smartsheet MS Project Asana Trello etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment such aspolitical science urban/regional planning public administration or related field.
• No work experience required

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain extensive exposure to real-life project management scenarios.
• Work closely with experienced project managers and other professionals.
• Develop practical skills in project coordination client communication and problem-solving.
• Enhance your understanding of project management tools and software.

Hourly Rate:

• $17.09 - $18.09 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 NCTCOG 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status and other classifications covered under federal state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check employment history motor vehicle record check social security verification education verification and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

• NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.
• Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e. you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits visit .

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