Regional Planning Coordinator Co-op- Spring 2027
Key details
- Location
- Boston, MA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Intern
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
About the role
About the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Activities Team
- Gain familiarity with the MPO process, deliverables, goals, and objectives.
- Gain familiarity with the CIP and STIP components and timeline; get a thorough understanding of the goals, metrics, and scope of the plans; and effectively communicate these to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the development and implementation of statewide plans and projects.
- Assist with the monitoring of relevant federal transportation programs, funding activities, and projects and providing information to key parties.
- Assisting with the tracking of key capital planning tasks; developing, tracking, and communicating schedules effectively to MassDOT units; and tracking and communicating progress/status of various tasks and milestones.
- Supporting and monitoring transportation program planning activities.
- Actively participate in team strategy sessions, internal and external stakeholder meetings, organization events, and other duties as necessary.
- Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, with multiple competing priorities/projects.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a small and collaborative team environment.
- Solution-oriented attitude, with excellent time management and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ArcGIS mapping software or other data visualization programs a plus.
- Experience in communications and/or graphic design a plus.
- Experience and interest in transit or transportation a plus.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
About the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Activities Team
- Gain familiarity with the MPO process, deliverables, goals, and objectives.
- Gain familiarity with the CIP and STIP components and timeline; get a thorough understanding of the goals, metrics, and scope of the plans; and effectively communicate these to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the development and implementation of statewide plans and projects.
- Assist with the monitoring of relevant federal transportation programs, funding activities, and projects and providing information to key parties.
- Assisting with the tracking of key capital planning tasks; developing, tracking, and communicating schedules effectively to MassDOT units; and tracking and communicating progress/status of various tasks and milestones.
- Supporting and monitoring transportation program planning activities.
- Actively participate in team strategy sessions, internal and external stakeholder meetings, organization events, and other duties as necessary.
- Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, with multiple competing priorities/projects.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a small and collaborative team environment.
- Solution-oriented attitude, with excellent time management and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ArcGIS mapping software or other data visualization programs a plus.
- Experience in communications and/or graphic design a plus.
- Experience and interest in transit or transportation a plus.
About MassDOT
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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