Summer Transit Operations Intern

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks an intern to support Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring. The role offers hands-on transit industry experience across multiple departments, with summer assignments up to 13 weeks, rotation based on major, and supervision by an Executive or designee.

The internship emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders, providing opportunities to contribute tangible work products and build professional skills.

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree aligned with the internship.
• Intern's major must align with the academic and functional requirements of the position.
• Must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data; inputs data for reports.
• Researches data for management and operational reports; uses variance data to complete assignments.
• Produces tangible work products such as presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Reviews reports to identify problems and notes recommended solutions as instructed.
• Participates in training sessions and attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
• Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings and working sessions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

College/university enrollment pursuing degree

Sophomore year in progress

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks an intern to support Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring. The role offers hands-on transit industry experience across multiple departments, with summer assignments up to 13 weeks, rotation based on major, and supervision by an Executive or designee.

The internship emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with stakeholders, providing opportunities to contribute tangible work products and build professional skills.