SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
San Carlos, California, United States
May 01, 2024
Intern
General The Summer Internship Program gives students the opportunity to apply the skills that they have learned in the classroom. In addition, the program gives students the opportunity to consider a career in the transit industry. The interns will gain invaluable experience by partnering and learning from our team of professionals. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 5, 2024 (1st cutoff April 26, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties Transportation Authority Planning & Fund Management The selected Intern will work on a project to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as vehicle miles traveled reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, etc. to help the TA understand the impacts of projects funded by Measure A and Measure W across San Mateo County. The position will provide planning support for various studies including the 101 Corridor Connect Mid-County Multimodal Strategy and Active 101 Corridor Crossings Implementation Plan. The position will also support TA-related Government & Community Affairs tasks such as assisting with community engagement activities, social media strategy, federal and state legislative research, and more. Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university as an incoming Junior or Senior undergraduate student, graduate student, or 2023 graduate. Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos for the duration of the program (June - August), not to exceed 40 hours/week or 400 cumulative hours. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with other computer programs desirable (e.g. GIS, Hastus, PeopleSoft, etc.). Effective research, data analysis, and analytical skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Experience in the public sector or transportation desirable but not required. Additional Information Selection Process May Include Applications will be screened for completeness and minimum qualifications. Finalists will be interviewed by an election panel. Selected candidate will be subject to background investigation. Benefits of Being a Summer Intern Free transportation on SamTrans buses. Incentives are offered for riding other forms of public transit and for carpooling to and from work. This position is not eligible for benefits. Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific