Transportation Planning Intern
The Capitol Region Council of Governments
The Capitol Region Council of Governments introduces an opportunity
to become a Transportation Planning Intern for Summer 2023.
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is a voluntary
Council of Governments formed to initiate and implement regional
programs of benefit to the towns and the region. CRCOG is guided by
the chief elected officials of its 38 member municipalities. The mayors,
first selectmen, and town council chairmen who make up CRCOG’s
governing Policy Board recognize that the future of the individual
members is tied to the future of the region. Members have
collaborated for more than 50 years on a wide range of local and
regional projects. CRCOG is the largest of Connecticut’s nine regional
planning organizations and serves as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for the Metro Hartford area.
This position will provide support to other staff members within the
Transportation Planning Department and will report to the Deputy
Director of Transportation Planning.
This is a Part Time position (21 hours/week) for Summer (May-
August) 2023.
Salary: $18-$24 per hour
CRCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/H/F
Summary of Position
CRCOG is seeking a summer intern to perform a variety of transportation planning activities
and to support staff within the Transportation Planning Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with a broad range of Transportation Planning activities that could include transit
planning, safety planning, corridor studies, capitol project advancement, grant programs,
and/or data collection and analysis. Assists in preparation of monthly and quarterly reports,
website postings, and invoices. Performs other Transportation Planning tasks as assigned.
The position will require collaboratively working with others.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of the principles of transportation planning is required. The position
requires strong oral and written communication skills; proficiency with word-processing and
spreadsheets; the ability to prepare clear, accurate records and reports; time management
skills to allow for the handling of multiple assignments simultaneously; and effectiveness
under pressure of variable deadlines.
Minimum Training and Experience
Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited college or university with a
major in transportation planning, urban planning, civil/transportation engineering, or other
related field.
Licenses and Certifications
May need a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.
Contact Information
Please address your resume and a cover letter to Ms. Cheryl Assis, Director of Public Safety and
Homeland Security. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent as a single PDF file
to cassis@crcog.org with an email subject of “Transportation Planning Intern.” If submitting via
postal mail, transmit to CRCOG, 241 Main Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106. Resumes should
be received by March 6, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. CRCOG is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/H/F