Rail Operations Intern – Data & Field Experience

OCTA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Career counseling

Paid internship

Job summary

OCTA in Orange County invites applications for a College Intern – Regional Rail. Under supervision, you will assist with compiling and analyzing rail performance data, preparing presentations, attending meetings, and supporting special projects.

You will gain real-world experience through field work and mentoring, with a year-round paid internship. The schedule is about 20 hours per week, up to 1,000 hours per year, and the pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time college student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to transportation, planning, business administration, engineering, data analytics or related discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work collaboratively in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presentations, reports and materials highlighting rail performance metrics.
• Support analysis of rail system performance data and trends.
• Assist with rail program, budget and project tracking.
• Attend Committee and Board meetings and prepare notes and summaries.
• Participate in rail and transit field work to gain experience.
• Conduct research and complete special projects related to rail and transit.
• Compile and organize data for reports and decision-making.
• Support document control and records management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

OCTA in Orange County invites applications for a College Intern – Regional Rail. Under supervision, you will assist with compiling and analyzing rail performance data, preparing presentations, attending meetings, and supporting special projects.

You will gain real-world experience through field work and mentoring, with a year-round paid internship. The schedule is about 20 hours per week, up to 1,000 hours per year, and the pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.