Economic Development Intern - Summer 2024

Sound Transit

Jan 25, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Banking & Finance
Seattle

Requirements

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Management, or related discipline or relevant two-year certificate program with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Ability to demonstrate and convey foundational principles related to developing surveys
Ability to demonstrate and convey foundational principles related to statistics and analyzing data
Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; methods and techniques for data collection; and reporting standards.
Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports
Program/project management techniques and principles
Basic skill in public speaking
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

Develop and implement the Sound Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business (SB) survey which includes:
Project timeline development
Market & best practices research
Survey development & implementation
Analysis of results
Develop recommendations for identified DBE/SB areas of opportunity
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:
DBE/SB survey development, implementation and analysis
Proposal of recommendations

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.