Intern, Learning & Development

Orange County Transportation Authority; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking a College Intern to support the Learning & Development team with training coordination, material preparation, data analysis, and administrative tasks across the organization.

The program is year-round and paid, with a pay range of $20.00–$23.00 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours in a 12‑month period, and no employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time college student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for employee training and development initiatives.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining training materials and resources.
• Support in-person workshops and training programs, including employee onboarding, skill-building classes, and leadership development programs.
• Assist with training-related data collection, analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate program logistics and provide support before, during, and after training sessions.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development staff on special projects and other employee development initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

HR/Organizational Development

Business Administration

Communications

Education

Instructional Design

Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

College Intern – Learning & Development

Join OCTA's Learning & Development team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting employee training, professional development, and organizational learning initiatives. In this role, you will assist with the coordination of training programs, preparation of learning materials, data analysis, and administrative activities that support employee development across the organization. You will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to a variety of learning opportunities, including employee onboarding, skill-building workshops, and leadership development programs.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of professional entry-level duties related to your major field of study and the sponsoring department's current business operations. As a College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTA's career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportation's many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.

OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of transportation and marketing professionals. You will have opportunities to strengthen your problem-solving, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills while working with a mentor and building your professional network.

The pay range is $20.00 – $23.00 per hour, depending on education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period.

This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative and coordination support for employee training and development initiatives.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining training materials and resources.
• Support in-person workshops and training programs, including employee onboarding, skill-building classes, and leadership development programs.
• Assist with training-related data collection, analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate program logistics and provide support before, during, and after training sessions.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development staff on special projects and other employee development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled full‑time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two‑or four‑year college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AP style is a plus.
• Interest in employee learning, training, professional development, or human resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in in-person and virtual team environments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the judgment to ask questions, seek clarification, and take initiative when appropriate.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting employee learning and professional development programs.
• Help deliver onboarding, skill‑building, and leadership development opportunities for employees across the organization.
• Develop valuable skills in training coordination, communication, data analysis, and program administration.
• Learn how Learning & Development supports employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment focused on learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.