Ferry Operations Intern: Hands-On Transit Projects & Data

MBTA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly transportation pass

Job summary

The MBTA Ferry Operations internship supports the Project Manager and Deputy Director in project development, contractor oversight, and day-to-day coordination. You will gain hands-on experience with ferry service management, capital projects, and collaboration with contractors, maritime stakeholders, and MBTA departments.

This onsite internship requires 40 hours per week for at least two months (January and February 2027), and is ideal for a motivated problem solver interested in ferry projects

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate/bachelor’s degree program for the entire internship duration.
• Strong project management and maritime operations or engineering exposure.
• Excellent PowerPoint and MS Office skills.
• Able to pass writing and spreadsheet skills tests.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support Ferry Operations in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitor contracted ferry service performance and respond to disruptions or feedback.
• Assist in preparing materials for operations and capital initiatives.
• Collect data for planning and operational analysis.
• Visualize and review ferry performance data including ridership and on-time metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and maritime stakeholders.
• Track action items and contractor compliance.
• Support field activities and site visits as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Education

Undergraduate student in accredited program

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

The MBTA Ferry Operations internship supports the Project Manager and Deputy Director in project development, contractor oversight, and day-to-day coordination. You will gain hands-on experience with ferry service management, capital projects, and collaboration with contractors, maritime stakeholders, and MBTA departments.

This onsite internship requires 40 hours per week for at least two months (January and February 2027), and is ideal for a motivated problem solver interested in ferry projects