Metro College Intern

About the Role

This is an introductory, preparatory, and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. The assignments are temporary, not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major and/or departmental assignment. The intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Office of Energy and Environment programs through:
• Energy/utility data analysis
• Energy & environmental policy research
• Presentation and document formatting and development
• Data visualization
• Event planning
• Newsletter and meeting support
• Gain exposure across a wide range of projects in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and resilience.
• Compile, review, and analyze data.
• Operate a personal computer to verify, input, and correct data for report production.
• Research data and assist in the preparation of management, operations, technical, and administrative reports.
• Utilize management memoranda, fiscal, and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
• Produce tangible work products specific to the assigned department, including presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data, and/or project plans.
• Review reports to identify problems based on standard criteria and supervisor guidance; recommend solutions as instructed.
• Participate in training sessions related to various departmental functions.
• Attend appropriate Authority, departmental, and office meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.
• Maintain and promote awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage reporting of safety concerns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Knowledgeable of computer software, specifically spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
• Skilled with analyzing numerical data and preparing reports.
• Ability to research methodology.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Time management skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based communications.
• Required:
• Personal computer
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Office equipment
• Experience as a transit rider is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline aligned with the position's academic and functional requirements.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year of college.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
• In cases of progressive internships, a favorable performance evaluation from the prior summer is required for consideration for subsequent summers.