Transportation Planning Intern

MARC is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Transportation Planning intern. 

Date posted: April 17, 2025

Position status: Accepting applications

MARC, the association of local governments and metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region, promotes and supports cooperation on regional issues, including transportation, the environment, our workforce and economy, aging services, community development, quality early learning, public safety communications and emergency services. MARC has a collaborative work environment with a culture based on integrity, innovation, diversity and inclusion, excellence in performance and service leadership. 

The Transportation and Environment department provides support to committees charged with establishing transportation goals and policies, and planning and programming federal funds for the metropolitan are

The Transportation Intern may work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and full time during academic breaks and the summer. Daytime scheduling will be flexible.  Occasional weekend or evening event work may be required. This internship will span from summer 2025 through the end of May 2026 with the potential for extension. The Transportation Intern position is a combination of in-person and remote work. 

What you’ll do 

• Research  
• Data collection and processing  
• Work with a geographic information system (GIS) to analyze, interpret, and display spatial data 
• Create reports and presentation materials 
• Assist with committee and training support 

Skills you’ll need 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, and outside organizations 
• Analytical abilities required to integrate and interpret data from various sources 
• Effective writing skills to summarize data accurately and concisely  
• Knowledge of the principles of research, standard statistical procedures, sources of planning information, and techniques used in the preparation of materials for presentation. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office  

Basic requirements 

• Current student enrolled in a degree seeking program 
• Educational and/or past work experience in urban planning, engineering, geography, public administration or a closely related field.   

 Additional qualifications 

• Preference given for experience in transportation planning, statistical analysis , database management, and geographic information systems 

Starting salary for this position is $16 per hour for undergraduate students and $17 per hour for graduate students, with a potential for an increase after six months based on performance. MARC offers an attractive team-oriented work environment.