Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MTA is seeking a Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring) to join the Paratransit Technology Solutions team in New York. The role is onsite with a minimum of 20 hours per week; hourly rate is $21.00 for graduate students.

You will assist with scheduling, documentation, and progress tracking to align tasks with project timelines. Responsibilities include updating project documents, tracking deadlines, preparing meeting materials, gathering updates, maintaining dashboards, and basic data

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented; works independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Update and organize project documents.
• Track deadlines, milestones, and progress.
• Prepare meeting materials and capture notes.
• Gather updates from project teams.
• Maintain dashboards and tracking tools.
• Assist with basic data analysis.
• Document workflows and improvement ideas.
• Support scheduling and project communications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Under pressure

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Graduate program in good standing (GPA 2.8)

Major(s) Preferred: Project Management

Job description

Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Position Title: Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location with a minimum of 20hrs per a week.

The Project Management Unit is responsible for handling Project Management for all Paratransit Intelligent Transportation Systems either operating or capital funded. The intern will assist and supports project execution by assisting with scheduling, documentation, and progress tracking to ensure tasks stay aligned with project timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update and organize project documents.
• Track deadlines, milestones, and progress.
• Prepare meeting materials and capture notes.
• Gather updates from project teams.
• Maintain dashboards and tracking tools.
• Assist with basic data analysis.
• Document workflows and improvement ideas.
• Support scheduling and project communications.

PROJECTS:

• Paratransit Technology Solutions
• Automatic Vehicle Location & Monitoring (AVLM)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Project Management or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.