Intern, Mobility Management Programs

Octa+ Energie; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA in Orange County, CA seeks a College Intern to support the Mobility Management Programs within the Operations Division. You will assist with data analysis, reporting, and project tracking while collaborating with transportation professionals.

This year-round, paid internship is approximately 20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours in 12 months) and provides mentorship, coursework relevance, and opportunities to develop practical public transportation experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time as a freshman to senior in a four-year college.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the department’s business.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Mobility Management Programs activities and initiatives.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, tracking tools.
• Track program activities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Document project updates and action items in meetings.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders on program activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionCollege Intern – Mobility Management ProgramsStart building your career while helping support mobility options throughout Orange County! As a College Intern supporting OCTA’s Mobility Management Programs section within the Operations Division, you’ll work alongside transportation professionals and gain practical experience supporting programs and projects that help connect people with transportation services and mobility solutions.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 experienced transportation professionals. You will have opportunities to strengthen your problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while benefiting from mentorship, career development, and internal networking.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.What You’ll DoSupport day-to-day Mobility Management Programs activities, projects, and initiatives.Research, compile, organize, and analyze data to support program objectives and decision-making.Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and other program materials.Support program and project tracking, including monitoring activities, deadlines, and deliverables.Assist with research and analysis related to transportation services, mobility programs, and operational needs.Participate in meetings and assist with documenting project updates, action items, and follow-up activities.Collaborate with staff and stakeholders on program activities and special projects.Apply creative problem-solving skills to assignments that support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.What We’re Looking ForCurrently enrolled full-time as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at a four-year college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the department’s business.Interest in public transportation, mobility programs, transportation planning, business or public administration, or a related field.Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented professional environment.Initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.Ability to learn increasingly complex concepts and assume progressively responsible assignments.Why You’ll Love It HereGain real-world transportation experience while supporting mobility programs that serve the Orange County community.Work on meaningful projects that help connect people with transportation options and services.Gain broad program experience through exposure to research, data analysis, project coordination, and day-to-day program activities.Develop valuable professional skills in problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and decision-making.Learn from experienced transportation professionals while gaining insight into how mobility programs are developed, managed, and improved.Build your resume and professional network while exploring career opportunities in public transportation and mobility management.Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.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 other legally protected status.