Paid College Intern – Specialized Transit Programs

Octa, LLC; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

OCTA’s Specialized Transit Services invites a College Intern to help support data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as program administration. You will assist with contract compliance, outreach and research across Orange County, gaining exposure to multiple programs.

You will be mentored by transportation professionals, participate in special projects, and develop skills in data analysis, compliance and reporting during a year-round paid internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field (see reqs).
• Strong research and analytical skills to interpret program information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with data collection, analysis, reporting and identifying program trends.
• Support development and maintenance of reports, dashboards and databases.
• Assist with program compliance activities, audits, documentation and report prep.
• Support outreach and communications with stakeholders and the public.
• Help with research, policies and procedures review and SOP documentation.
• Shadow staff to gain exposure to programs within Specialized Transit Services.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Transportation Planning

Public Administration

Urban Planning

Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

OCTA’s Specialized Transit Services invites a College Intern to help support data collection, analysis and reporting, as well as program administration. You will assist with contract compliance, outreach and research across Orange County, gaining exposure to multiple programs.

You will be mentored by transportation professionals, participate in special projects, and develop skills in data analysis, compliance and reporting during a year-round paid internship.