The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) promotes sustainable and equitable transport worldwide.  ITDP is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New York City with offices in Africa, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, transport policy, shared mobility, and urban development.  More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.

ITDP’s Global Program is seeking a Public Transport Intern, preferably based in the Washington, D.C. office. The Global Program aims to scale up the implementation of sustainable transport measures around the world by collecting and spreading information. The Research and Impact Group supports that mission by monitoring progress on sustainable transportation and translating research into practical guidance for decision makers. The intern will support these efforts through data collection and cleaning, conducting literature reviews and analysis, and contributing to written and visual materials. The intern will collaborate with ITDP staff in offices around the world.

The Public Transport Intern will report to the Public Transport and Electrification Manager and will work with staff across all ITDP offices. ITDP strives to integrate interns into our daily operations, with the expectation that the Public Transport Intern will provide meaningful support to our ongoing projects while gaining valuable experience and education in the field. We are looking for an intern who is available to work 20-40 hours per week during the summer. This position will last from June 2024 through August 2024, and may be extended into the next academic year depending on performance and academic eligibility. ITDP’s US-based team works in a hybrid environment, and the intern should either be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office or be based in the United States and work fully remote. A computer will be provided during the internship, if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform literature reviews, synthesize findings, and draft original content for use in ITDP research products and communications pieces
• Assist research staff in identifying key data sources and making data requests
• Obtain, clean, and organize quantitative data
• Perform statistical analyses
• Create visual materials (maps, graphs, other graphics) based on analysis of data
• Participate in internal and external meetings, presentations, webinars, etc., to grow our research capacity and body of knowledge
• Occasional administrative duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Interest in cities, sustainable transportation (especially public transport), urban planning, or related areas
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in urban planning, engineering, geography, or related field
• Good communicator with strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Capable of conducting fast-paced, comprehensive internet research
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently, especially to discern and prioritize urgent requests
• Must be able to work 20 hours a week; hours are flexible between 9 am and 6 pm Eastern time
• Must be available to work in our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid work model or work fully remote in the United States

PREFERRED

• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, or other data visualization platforms
• Experience with public transport
• Proficiency in GIS
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese a plus

STIPEND

The intern will receive a stipend of $800 per week for 40 hours worked, and pro-rated for fewer hours.

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