Transit Operations Intern — Rotations & Real-World Impact

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; New Carrollton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience and professional development. Interns may rotate across departments and extend beyond summer based on performance and business needs.

The program covers areas such as Operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and general business functions, with supervision by executives or designees. The internship lasts up to 13 weeks, with potential extension to a full year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data compilation, verification and reporting.
• Prepare management and operations reports and presentations.
• Attend trainings and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

PC proficiency

Spreadsheet skills

Reporting/data analysis

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Freshman year completed; sophomore year in progress

Minimum 2.8 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) offers a summer internship designed to provide hands-on transit industry experience and professional development. Interns may rotate across departments and extend beyond summer based on performance and business needs.

The program covers areas such as Operations, Safety, IT, Planning, and general business functions, with supervision by executives or designees. The internship lasts up to 13 weeks, with potential extension to a full year.