Emerging Talent Programs Intern

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

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.