Metro College Intern (SDA) Safety Data Analytics

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. 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, supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze data.
• Operate a personal computer to verify, input, and correct data for report production.
• Research data and assist in preparing management, operations, technical, and administrative reports using management memoranda, fiscal, and operations reports.
• Produce tangible work products specific to the assigned department, including presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representations of data, and/or project plans.
• Review reports to identify problems based on standard criteria and supervisor guidance, recommending solutions as instructed.
• Participate in training sessions related to departmental functions and attend Authority, departmental, and office meetings for exposure to transit functions.
• Participate in and/or lead departmental meetings and working sessions.
• Maintain and promote awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage reporting of safety concerns consistent with the Agency Safety Plan, regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System, and just culture principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of computer software, specifically spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
• Skills in analyzing numerical data and preparing reports.
• Abilities:
• Research methodology.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Personal computer
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Office equipment

Qualifications

• Education:
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Currently attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position applied for.
• The intern's major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
• For progressive internships, a favorable performance evaluation from the prior summer is required for consideration for subsequent summers.
• Experience: None specified.
• Certification/Licensure: None specified.

What You'll Bring

• Curiosity and an analytical mindset.
• An interest in finding the story behind the data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• An ability to communicate data clearly.
• Familiarity with Excel or other data analysis tools.
• An interest in transportation and public safety.