The Southern NH Planning Commission (Manchester, NH) is seeking a Data Collection Intern to support transportation-related field work and planning activities. This seasonal (mid-April to mid-November) position provides an opportunity to learn about transportation planning, traverse the Greater Manchester region, and work with a fun, knowledgeable, and collaborative team. Please note no experience in fieldwork is required.
Responsibilities
· This position will be primarily tasked with collecting transportation- and traffic-related data in the field and assisting with management of our transportation data collection program. The intern will assist the Data Team with:
o collecting traffic field data throughout the region, including traffic counts and infrastructure inventories; traffic counting is two days per week, generally 7am to 3pm.
o inventory road and sidewalk conditions using an iPad with the Arc-Collector app;
o data Quality Assurance/Quality Control;
o work with staff in maintaining data collection records in both digital and hardcopy forms; and
o work with staff on equipment inventories, maintenance, and supply orders.
· Assist staff with updating transportation planning documents, preparation of transportation planning reports, protocols, and other documentation. For full details, visit: https://www.snhpc.org/home/news/data-collection-intern-wanted