What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vision Zero Intern - Program Support position at Town of Chapel Hill?
The Office of Mobility and Greenways is seeking a motivated and organized self-starter to fill the role of Vision Zero Intern. This position is responsible for supporting the Vision Zero Coordinator and the Town’s Vision Zero program in working to achieve the Town’s target of eliminating serious injuries and deaths on Chapel Hill roadways. Chapel Hill has emerged as a leader among Vision Zero programs in North Carolina and is eager to continue improving the program.
The position offers exposure to local government transportation planning focused on pedestrian, bicycle, and roadway safety, and oversight from transportation planning professionals. The successful candidate will have opportunity to work with planners from multiple disciplines, other Town departments, external agencies, private sector firms, and members of the public.
- Collect, analyze, present data in an engaging and user-friendly manner
- Support Vision Zero Task Force and work group activities
- Offer ideas and feedback on new projects, programs, and interventions
- Assist with quick-build safety projects and evaluation
- Prepare brief memos explaining methodology and findings
- Conduct field work, including data collection, observations, traffic counts, walk audits, and project installation.
- Assist with public outreach, events, meetings, surveys, focus groups, etc.
- Prepare presentations and other materials for public consumption
- Conduct research to assist staff, especially on peer city best practices that may lead to local policy, process, or infrastructure change
- Support other transportation planning projects and initiatives as needed and as interested
The ideal candidate should have one of the following qualifications:
- completed a BA/BS in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Geography or a related degree;
- be currently enrolled in a graduate planning program; or
- recently completed a graduate planning program.
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe products (including Illustrator and InDesign), and GIS is strongly preferred.
This position is available May 2026 – August 2026, with the option of extending into the 2026-2027 academic year. The candidate is expected to work 40 hours a week over the summer and 10-15 during the academic year, with flexibility to work more or less depending on course load, breaks from school, holidays, etc.
The candidate may not work more than 950 hours in a rolling 12-month period.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is generally performed while sitting or standing at a desk with intermittent stooping. Event planning and execution and site visits may require standing for extending periods, walking/biking, lifting up to 30 pounds, setting up and breaking down tables, tents, banners, other equipment.
OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
A valid NC driver's license is preferred for this position due to meetings, outreach, and event participation. However, ability to transport oneself efficiently locally and regionally without a driver’s license is acceptable.Salary : $22