About the role#
The Planning Intern program provides students with hands-on experience in public-sector transportation. You will work within the Streets, Transit, or Finance divisions to support the management of the city's transportation network. This is a full-time, paid summer internship that includes mandatory seminars and field trips to learn about agency operations. You will conclude the program by participating in PechaKucha presentations.
What you'll do#
- Support community outreach by attending meetings, tabling at events, and documenting feedback through surveys or door-to-door efforts.
- Conduct data collection, geospatial analysis, and mapping using ArcGIS.
- Assist with policy development, report creation, and writing memos.
- Evaluate transit, bike, and pedestrian plans for accessibility impacts.
- Help develop programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Track data for bike and scooter share permittees and assist with commuter shuttle stop planning.
- Support grant applications, service planning, and capital projects.
- Prepare project visuals and presentations.
- Build or update public dashboards using data from multiple sources.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited associate, undergraduate, or graduate program in City Planning, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Studies, or a related field.
- Students entering or continuing a graduate program in Fall 2027 are eligible, as are those in their final semesters of study.
- No previous professional experience is required.
- Interest in public-sector careers related to walking, bicycling, and public transit.
- Understanding of how transportation decisions impact marginalized communities, including people of color, people with low incomes, and people with disabilities.
- Ability to analyze data, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience working collaboratively in school, work, or volunteer settings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Location & details#
- Located in San Francisco, California.
- This is a hybrid role, with potential requirements to work on-site up to 5 days per week depending on project needs.
- Interns must be based in the Bay Area for the duration of the program.
- Standard work hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, though fieldwork may require flexibility.
About City and County of San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco operates as a government agency based in San Francisco, California. It manages local infrastructure including streets and parks alongside public transportation systems. The organization provides public health services and maintains public safety through departments like the fire service. It employs over 10,000 people to serve the residents of the city and the Bay Area.
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