Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern - Summer 2024

Sound Transit

Dec 9, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
People, HR & Administration
Seattle

Requirements

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Ethnic or Women Studies, Sociology, Organizational Development, or related discipline or relevant two-year certificate or program with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Ability to demonstrate and convey foundational principles related to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist practices
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and resources to meet goals
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with details
Perform duties involving the use of independent judgement, personal initiative, and resourcefulness
Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with Microsoft Teams
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of Sound Transit’s Anti-Racism Strategy
May provide support to the Regional Transit Agency Equity Summit
May provide support to the all Employee Resource Group (ERG) multicultural event
May develop and implement the Sound Transit employee diversity, equity, inclusion & anti-racism survey
May develop diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism training
Participate in CREI Staff Meetings
Participate in special projects as needed
Champion and model Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency
Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy
Other duties as assigned
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
Anti-Racist Strategy support & implementation
Regional Equity Summit
All ERG Multicultural Event
Survey development & implementation
Training development

Sound Transit

Connecting more people to more places.

Transportation

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1996

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sound Transit is transforming how the Central Puget Sound region moves by planning, building and operating regional transit systems that give millions of riders an alternative to sitting in traffic. As the agency prepares for nearly a million new Central Puget Sound residents by 2040, transit services are expanding to meet today’s growing needs. Thanks to voter approval of the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s history, Sound Transit’s light rail system will grow to four times the size it is today. When complete, the 116-mile light rail system will stretch from Everett to Tacoma and connect major job and population centers in Seattle including South Lake Union, Seattle Center, Ballard and West Seattle. It will also extend east to Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah and Mercer Island. As Sound Transit grows, we seek innovative, technical and creative professionals who are ready to come on board and make a difference. Career opportunities include information technology, finance, construction management and engineering positions. Apply today at www.soundtransit.org/jobs.