Metro College Internship Program - UX Designer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authorit[...]

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 34 440; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WMATA invites college students to participate in the Metro College Internship Program from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026. This introductory internship provides hands-on experience across Bus/ Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, IT, Police, Information Technology and Urban Planning.

Interns may rotate to various departments based on major and are supervised by an executive or designee. A focus on data analysis, research, and creating usable reports will drive the experience in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Student must be currently attending an accredited college/university and pursuing a relevant degree.
• Applicant should be a rising sophomore.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in compiling, reviewing and analyzing data.
• Input, verify and correct data for reports using a computer.
• Help research data and prepare management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produce deliverables such as presentations, reports and data visualizations for assigned department.
• Attend training sessions and department meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

College student pursuing degree in a related field

Rising college sophomore

GPA 2.8 or higher

Description du poste

Job Description

The Metro College Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026.

Marketing Statement

Help us reimagine the learner experience in Technical Training & Development! We're seeking a college intern with a passion for user experience and interaction design. In this role, you'll conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and support usability testing to improve the flow and accessibility of digital training platforms. You'll have the chance to apply learner-centered design principles to training materials and AR/VR storyboards, ensuring our platforms are intuitive and engaging. This role is a great opportunity to sharpen your UX skills while making a meaningful impact on how learners experience technical training.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position intern is seeking. For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.

• The intern's major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied.
• The intern should at minimum be a rising college sophomore.
• The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
• In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands‑on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

Major Duties

Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern: Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports. Research data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments. Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans. Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed. Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions. Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Evaluation Criteria

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.