Job Description
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