About the role#
This internship is a training opportunity for students interested in workforce planning and human capital. You will use research and analytics to address organizational and workforce challenges. This is a full-time, on-site role for the Summer 2027 term, lasting up to 13 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Compile, review, and analyze data to support department projects.
- Operate a personal computer to verify, input, and correct data for reports.
- Assist in the preparation of management, operations, technical, and administrative reports.
- Use management memoranda and fiscal reports to complete assignments.
- Create presentations, correspondence, project plans, and graphic representations of data.
- Review reports to identify problems and recommend solutions based on supervisor guidance.
- Participate in and lead departmental meetings and working sessions.
- Attend training sessions and office meetings to gain exposure to transit functions.
- Maintain awareness of safety policies and promote a positive safety culture.
What you'll need#
- Must have completed your freshman year and be entering your sophomore year of college.
- Currently pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university in a discipline aligned with the position.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Knowledge of personal computers, office equipment, and software including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
- Ability to analyze numerical data and research methodology.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with co-workers and the public.
Location & details#
- Location: Maryland, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Summer 2027 (maximum 13 weeks).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates rail, bus, and paratransit services across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It maintains 119 miles of rail track and serves a 1,500-square mile region. Founded in 1967, the agency functions as a government body focused on public transportation. It employs over 6,000 people to support its transit operations.
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