Public Transit Summer Internship

About the Program:  

The objective of the GCRTA Public Transit Summer Internship is to provide college students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about a career in public transit by working closely with a public transit professional on a meaningful project. The summer internship will run from May 28 – August 2, 2024. 

Selected candidates will receive practical experience in the public sector by contributing to a department that adds direct value to the Authority. Interns will get exposure to public transit operations, data analysis, public speaking, professional development, and more. Leaders across the organization will provide guidance and mentorship, as well as insight into what a career in public transit could look like. 

Opportunities for Success: 

Interaction with current managers, leaders, and stakeholders to complete meaningful and interesting projects 

Participation in networking, mentoring, team-building, and inter-departmental meetings 

Learning opportunities about the transit industry and its importance in providing a vital public service 

Other Skills Gained Include: 

Understanding union contracts 

Measuring outcomes of objective-based projects 

Networking and collaboration 

Project management and ownership of deliverables 

Leading meetings 

Exposure to Cleveland’s public involvement in transit 

Awareness of the political environment surrounding transit 

Understanding of RTA’s status as a valuable community partner 

 Prior Year Internship Projects Include: 

Human Resources: Training Manual Updates & Data Collection 

Paratransit Operations: Operations Analysis and Project Management 

Electronic Repair: Coordinate Hardware Installation 

Supply Chain Management: Audit of Inventory Functions 

Facilities Maintenance: Develop Building Manual 

Rail Transportation: Standardize File Management Across Districts 

Information Technology: Content Specialist for Internet and Intranet 

Human Resources & IT: Convert HR Paper Forms to Electronic Routing and Signatures 

As our future intern, you are: 

 Educated. You must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses at an accredited institution, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or recently graduated (within 18 months of May 2024). Bilingual abilities are a plus.   

Committed. You have a desire to fulfill a paid ($20/hour), 10-week commitment to the internship and learn more about how a career in transit may be right for you.