Strategic Priorities, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Jamaica, NY

Internship

Onsite

$19/hr - $21/hr

Intern

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a Strategic Priorities, Emerging Talent Intern to support executive leadership in advancing high-impact initiatives across the Long Island Rail Road. The intern will contribute to data-driven initiatives by analyzing operational and ridership data, supporting performance reporting, and assisting in the coordination of priority projects.

Responsibilities

Extracting, cleaning, and organizing data from internal reports and databases
Conducting analyses using SQL, Excel, or similar tools
Developing clear charts, tables, and summary slides for leadership materials
Drafting short analytical summaries that explain key findings and implications
Supporting the maintenance of performance dashboards or tracking spreadsheets
Conducting benchmarking research on peer commuter railroads and summarizing takeaways
Participating in cross-functional meetings and tracking follow-ups
Responding to ad hoc data requests from team members

Qualification

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must
The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills
The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player
Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
Students' transcript must be submitted

Preferred

Major(s) Preferred: Data / Data Analysis, Statistics, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Transportation Planning, Business Management, or related field

Benefits

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

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