INTERNSHIP DETAILS

2026 Internship - Transportation Strategy, Metropolitan Park

CompanyPoint72
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and implement a comprehensive transport demand management plan aimed at increasing mass transit usage for visitors to Citi Field. This involves liaising with various transportation stakeholders, including MTA, LIRR, and DOT, to implement new service models.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3337
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth.
About the Role

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
Key Skills
Transportation StrategyTransport Demand ManagementMass Transit UsageStakeholder LiaisonESRI ArcGISAdobe CreativeMicrosoft OfficeData IngestionData AnalysisSustainable TransportationMulti-modal PlanningMaster PlanningWriting SkillsPresentation Skills
Categories
TransportationEnvironmental & SustainabilityEngineeringLogisticsSports & Recreation