Transit Operations Intern — Data & Projects

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory summer internship with a focus on Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring. The program provides hands-on transit industry work experience and cross-department exposure for college and graduate students.

Interns will rotate across departments based on their major, with assignments not exceeding thirteen weeks. Supervision comes from a senior executive or designee, emphasizing practical training and professional

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED; must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.
• Intern's major aligned with academic and functional requirements of the position; must have completed freshman year and be entering sophomore year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• For progressive internships with multiple summers, favorable prior performance evaluation required to be considered for subsequent summers.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, reviews and analyzes data; uses a PC to verify, input and correct data for reports.
• Researches data for and assists in preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports.
• Produces tangible work product: presentations, reports, correspondence, and data visuals.
• Participates in training sessions and attends meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.

Skills

Analyzing numerical data

Report preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in college/university

Cumulative GPA 2.8+

Sophomore year eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Personal computer

Office equipment

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers an introductory summer internship with a focus on Business Efficiency & Compliance Monitoring. The program provides hands-on transit industry work experience and cross-department exposure for college and graduate students.

Interns will rotate across departments based on their major, with assignments not exceeding thirteen weeks. Supervision comes from a senior executive or designee, emphasizing practical training and professional