Emerging Talent Coordinator, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking an Emerging Talent Intern to support recruitment, engagement, and program administration for early-career professionals. This onsite role requires regular in-person attendance at 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and offers an hourly rate of $19.00 for undergraduates.

You will help build tracking databases, assist with events such as career fairs, and prepare reports and dashboards for leadership.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Organizational, analytical and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Must work independently while being a proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, engagement, and program administration for early-career professionals.
• Build a termination, continuation, and exit request database.
• Perform code cleanups to optimize system performance and maintainability.
• Manage repository setup and updates for internal forms, templates, and program documentation.
• Support scheduling and logistics for external events, including career fairs, partner visits, and programming tours.
• Track program data, participation, and milestones using internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and dashboards for program leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect information and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 2.5+

HR/Management/Business/ Psychology majors

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Emerging Talent, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location with a minimum of 20hrs per a week.

The Emerging Talent team is responsible for attracting, engaging, and developing early-career talent for the MTA. We manage internship programs, student outreach, and recruitment initiatives to build a strong pipeline of future professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will support a strong pipeline of future talent for the MTA by supporting recruitment, engagement, and program administration for early-career professionals.

• Build a termination, continuation, and exit request database.
• Perform code cleanups to optimize system performance and maintainability.
• Manage repository setup and updates for internal forms, templates, and program documentation.
• Support scheduling and logistics for external events, including career fairs, partner visits, and programming tours.
• Track program data, participation, and milestones using internal systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and dashboards for program leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect information, follow up on requests, and ensure timely completion of administrative tasks.
• Maintain documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures to support program continuity and onboarding.

PROJECTS:

• Support the maintenance and organization of a centralized tracker for termination, continuation, and exit requests. Assist with updating records, monitoring request statuses, preparing summaries, and ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination for external events such as career fairs, partner visits, and programming tours. Provide administrative support by managing calendars, tracking RSVPs, preparing materials, and documenting event details and outcomes.
• Support the organization and upkeep of program documentation, forms, and workflows. Assist with updating templates, maintaining shared repositories or drives, documenting procedures, and identifying minor process improvements to improve efficiency.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA.
• Major(s) Preferred: Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Communications, General Liberal Arts, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.