Transportation Strategy Intern

A CAREER WITH METROPOLITAN PARK 

Metropolitan Park, a proposed $8.1 billion private investment and partnership between Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International, will transform 50 acres of Citi Field parking lots into a year-round sports and entertainment destination. The project will feature a Hard Rock Hotel with a casino, sportsbook, restaurants, bars, meeting and event space and a state-of-the art live music venue as well as a Taste of Queens Food Hall. Metropolitan Park will create 25 acres of public green space, generate 23,000 union jobs, and deliver over $1 billion in community benefits including new infrastructure improvements and a completely revamped, ADA-accessible 7-line train station.

 

ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY INTERNSHIP
If you are interested in pursuing a career in transportation strategy, this 10-week summer internship will provide you a valuable experience at a complex global firm. During your time with us, you will gain exposure to:

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive transport demand management plan (DMP) with the goal of meaningfully altering the current modal split of visitors to Citi Field and significantly increasing mass transit usage
• Liaising between NY Mets and transportation-related stakeholders, including MTA, LIRR, Metro North, NYCT, DOT, NYPD, rideshare providers, and various transportation advocacy groups to identify and implement new programs and service models
• Collaboration with employees in multiple divisions, including Mets Executive Leadership, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Data Analytics
  
   

In addition to the learning and development you'll receive in your day-to-day role with your team, you will:

• Work alongside your fellow interns and be mentored by experienced professionals
• Meet your peers through designated intern programming, volunteer opportunities, and social events
• Get hands-on access to best-in-class tools and resources
• Develop technical, writing, and presentation skills
  
   

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Currently pursuing a degree in Transportation Planning/Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography/GIS, or similar
• Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative, and Microsoft Office suites
• Data ingestion and analysis skills
• Interests in sustainable transportation, transportation demand management, multi-modal planning and/or reduction in auto/parking use
• Interests in planning for sports or stadia districts, as well as mixed-use district master planning, are a plus
• Knowledge of New York City and state government agencies, metrics, standards, etc., are a plus