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Talent and potential come in many forms. If you're excited about a position with Lemmon Planning and you have a growth mindset, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. A passion for and commitment to equitable transportation planning and a job well done are what matter most.

Active Transportation Planning Intern (Part-Time)

We're hiring a part-time Active Transportation Planning Intern. The ideal candidate is a motivated, bilingual graduate student. The position focuses on Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, and other active transportation planning projects. This is a remote-first position that requires 2-3 days per month in office in Torrance, CA. Please be currently enrolled in a graduate program and eager to gain hands-on experience in multimodal transportation planning, community engagement, and grant writing. This position requires some evening and weekend availability to staff community engagement events.

This is a unique opportunity to learn and develop your skills in project management, community engagement, technical writing, and grant preparation. You'll gain practical transportation planning experience working in a creative and collaborative small-team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist project manager and coordinate with team members, clients, and stakeholders on active transportation planning projects
Assist with planning and coordinating community engagement activities and materials

Create maps, graphics, technical documents, reports, and presentations

Maintain project files and documentation
Perform administrative duties
Contribute to proposal development and marketing materials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate student in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Communications, Public Policy, Geography, or related field
Bilingual: Fluent in English and either Spanish or Mandarin (written and spoken)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
Interest and willingness to develop public speaking / presenting skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a remote environment
Reside in Southern California with ability to commute to Torrance, CA 2-3 days per month
Reliable personal transportation for attending in-office days and in-person events meetings throughout Southern California region
Strong internet connection and dedicated home office space for remote work

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Coursework or experience in transportation planning, especially active transportation
Familiarity with mapping software (ArcGIS, QGIS), graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
Experience with community engagement or public outreach
Understanding of equity and environmental justice principles in transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods
Ability to commute to office location in Torrance, CA 2-3 days per month
Ability to travel to project locations and meetings throughout Southern California
Ability to lift or maneuver bulky and/or heavy items such as folding tables, folding easels, canopy, project boards, etc. as required to set up for public events or booths
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for events or public meetings

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid, part-time, at-will position. The intern will primarily work from their home office with 2-3 days per month required in office in Torrance, CA, plus regional travel for meetings, site visits, and community events throughout Southern California.

COMPENSATION

Pay range: $30-32 per hour, depending on experience and educational background. Part-time position ranging from 15-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all interested candidates who share our commitment to creating inclusive and sustainable communities.
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The Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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