Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support grant-related administrative processes for transportation projects by organizing files, recording metadata, completing data entry, creating documentation, and assessing outstanding actions. This position seeks a detail-oriented and process-minded student who can understand process workflows, organize documentation, and research discrepancies. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at www.nctcog.org/Careers All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Scanning, uploading, and organizing electronic and physical files
Working with supervisor to track and update department subscriptions, memberships, travel acknowledgements, and travel credits
Drafting for supervisor review, communication to staff regarding payable closeouts and assisting supervisor with purchase order closeouts
Assisting supervisor with project-related financial reporting and analysis
Working with supervisor to process accounting transfers and corrections
Drafting for supervisor review, tables, charts, and process documentation
Assisting supervisor with paid invoice maintenance

Required Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
No work experience required

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation.

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