Vanpool Programs Intern — Transportation & Mobility

Octa+ Energie; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

OCTA invites college interns to join its Specialized Transportation Services team in Santa Ana for a year-round, paid internship. You’ll support Vanpool operations, work on efficiency and customer service projects, and gain exposure to OCTA’s program management under expert guidance.

The program emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving while providing opportunities to network with transportation professionals and explore future career paths in public mobility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman–Senior).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Interest in transportation, public administration, operations, or planning.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day activities and initiatives of OCTA’s Vanpool Program.
• Assist with projects to improve vanpool operations, efficiency, and customer service.
• Support collection, organization, and analysis of information related to Vanpool activities.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and program materials.
• Participate in program-related projects supporting transportation and mobility needs.
• Collaborate with OCTA staff and partners to support program goals.
• Apply creative problem-solving to real-world transportation challenges.
• Attend meetings and learning opportunities about OCTA’s programs.
• Take on progressively responsible assignments to develop skills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative & professionalism

Education

Enrolled college student (GPA 2.5+)

Job description

OCTA invites college interns to join its Specialized Transportation Services team in Santa Ana for a year-round, paid internship. You’ll support Vanpool operations, work on efficiency and customer service projects, and gain exposure to OCTA’s program management under expert guidance.

The program emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving while providing opportunities to network with transportation professionals and explore future career paths in public mobility.