Wayfinding & Signage Intern - Summer 2024

Sound Transit

Jan 15, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 19
Summer Internship
Architecture & Urban Planning
Construction & Surveying
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 Architecture, Graphic Design, Business Administration, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Preferred knowledge of reading construction drawings (architectural plans and technical scale drawings), although this can be taught on the job as well.
Experience or familiarity with project management, field work, UI/UX, and/or graphic design experience is a nice-to have but not necessary.
A passion and capacity to advocate on behalf of passengers.
Attention to detail and willingness to ask questions.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent organizational skills.
Keen attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Curiosity and an appetite for learning.
A user-centric and strategic approach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously within a team environment.
Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work collaboratively.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Basic understanding of data management.
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

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Work with the entire Wayfinding & Signage Team with a focus on auditing our sign location plan library, updating documentation and database, as well as learning about the overall process of signage design, construction and maintenance.
The internship will involve collaborating with other Passenger Experience Division teams, such as the Rider Information, and ST departments to produce materials for the public.
The internship will involve field work such as construction site visits, station inspections, temporary signage installation, as well as office work.
The internship will involve project coordination and management, and meeting facilitation.
Potential projects that may be assigned:
Audit sign location plans, and perform in-person station surveys.
Clean up FileMaker Pro Database / data entry & update.
Assist in developing signage documents and/or packages: message schedules, sign location plans, production artwork.
Assist with Passenger Care Plans / preparing, deployment and removal of temporary signage / punch-listing.
Develop Power BI visualization dashboard of EAMS data (signage maintenance data).
Market research, peer research.

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.