Job Description College Intern - Mobility Management Programs Start building your career while helping support mobility options throughout Orange County! As a College Intern supporting OCTA's Mobility Management Programs section within the Operations Division, you'll work alongside transportation professionals and gain practical experience supporting programs and projects that help connect people with transportation services and mobility solutions. OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. You will have opportunities to strengthen your problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while benefiting from mentorship, career development, and internal networking. The pay range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period. What You'll Do Support day-to-day Mobility Management Programs activities, projects, and initiatives. Research, compile, organize, and analyze data to support program objectives and decision-making. Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, tracking tools, and other program materials. Support program and project tracking, including monitoring activities, deadlines, and deliverables. Assist with research and analysis related to transportation services, mobility programs, and operational needs. Participate in meetings and assist with documenting project updates, action items, and follow-up activities. Collaborate with staff and stakeholders on program activities and special projects. Apply creative problem-solving skills to assignments that support program effectiveness and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Currently enrolled full-time as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at a four-year college or university and pursuing a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the department's business. Interest in public transportation, mobility programs, transportation planning, business or public administration, or a related field. Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented professional environment. Initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Ability to learn increasingly complex concepts and assume progressively responsible assignments. Why You'll Love It Here Gain real-world transportation experience while supporting mobility programs that serve the Orange County community. Work on meaningful projects that help connect people with transportation options and services. Gain broad program experience through exposure to research, data analysis, project coordination, and day-to-day program activities. Develop valuable professional skills in problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and decision-making. Learn from experienced transportation professionals while gaining insight into how mobility programs are developed, managed, and improved. Build your resume and professional network while exploring career opportunities in public transportation and mobility manage ment. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued. to help shape the future of OCTA's programs. OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.