Historic Service Digitization Intern

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Planning Intern - Historic Service Digitization to support Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in the effort to digitize records of historic service, service performance, and any other relevant information. The internship would be an opportunity to help the agency process historical documents for archiving, digitize data into GIS, and identify documents that could support storytelling on the agency's history of service. This internship supports PRT's Service Development team, which leads the agency's service planning efforts, like Bus Line Refresh, service performance monitoring, and reporting. Intern positions at PRT are seasonal positions and will be limited to a maximum of 16 weeks of employment with a cap of 29.50 hours per week. Additionally, teleworking will not be permitted for any seasonal intern position.

Essential Functions:

- Supports digitization of historical service materials: Work with the Service Development team to identify a process to get started with this work based on best practices; Process historical service materials such as maps, schedules, or reports; Works with the GIS team to create digital records of historical PRT service; Organize non-GIS materials for archiving; Drafts notes on process to help PRT locate and use digitized documents; Identify recommendations for PRT to consider expanding this work.

- Supports Service Development's ongoing work: Assists with engagement or implementation planning for Bus Line Refresh; Assists with Service Standard update, including internal coordination; Monitors service performance; Supports the GIS team as needed.

Job requirements include:

- Flexibility to occasionally staff public events outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends), as needed.

Preferred attributes:

- Familiarity with PRT's existing network and services and an interest in public service.

- Experience in transportation planning, urban planning, community engagement, or public administration.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to: Patience Baker, Employment Department, 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527, [email protected]. EOE