Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York is seeking a Project Manager, Emerging Talent Intern to support Paratransit ITS initiatives. The position is onsite at 33-00 Northern Blvd with a graduate rate of $21.00 per hour and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include organizing documents, tracking milestones, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining dashboards while assisting with data analysis and communications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

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 skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Graduate program GPA 2.8+

Project Management or related field

Job description

Description

Department: Paratransit

Location: 33-00 Northern Blvd,

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.

Overview Of Department

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)
• AI pilot

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.