Intern - Community Outreach

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States is seeking an intern to provide support for its business engagement program and contribute to communications and outreach efforts for transportation projects and programs.

The Metropolitan Planning Organization prepares plans and programs to enable federal transportation funding to flow into the region, provides data to decision makers, and serves as a forum for coordination. It is staffed by the Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and receives policy direction from the Regional Transportation Council. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your military service career.

All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 25 hours per week.

• Drafting business engagement goals, strategies and tactics for supervisor review
• Drafting website and social media content for the department’s business engagement webpage and Linked In account for supervisor review
• Working with supervisor to implement marketing and public relations strategies for educational campaigns whose main target audiences are members of the Dallas-Fort Worth business community
• Assisting with database maintenance for a variety of projects and programs, including the department’s online engagement platform,
• Working with supervisor to evaluate communications and outreach strategies through data tracking and analysis
• Participating in business outreach efforts, including site visits and stakeholder meetings
• Representing the Transportation Department at public meetings and community events

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
• Good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, follow instructions, coordinate with team members and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized and creative with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree seeking program during employment
• No work experience required

Minimum of $17.54 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 in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's 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.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with challenging opportunities and encourages individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.