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Technology Support, Emerging Talent Intern (Fall)

Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityNew York, NY, USAOn-site5 hours ago

  • Internship

  • $19 - $19/hourly (Verified by employer)

  • May sponsor international talent

About the job

Description

Department: Elevators & Escalators, NYCT
Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Position Title: Technology Support, Emerging Talent Intern
Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.

Overview Of Department

The Elevators & Escalators Division keeps our subway system in motion through proactive maintenance and innovative solutions, with the primary goal of ensuring our riders experience consistently available, accessible, safe, and reliable elevators and escalators. Within our stations and facilities, we manage 359+ elevators, including those maintained by third-party contractors, along with 230 escalators. Additionally, we are responsible for the oversight of 38 non-public elevators. We recognize the critical role our elevators and escalators play in facilitating the movement of millions of individuals daily and making our system accessible to those who need it, so every action we take is guided by our core values of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and publishing of departmental SharePoint Communication Site.

  • Assist in the design and develop various forms, applications, dashboards and other visualizations with metrics on various projects.

  • Assist in developing and maintaining automated reporting systems using Power Automate.

  • Provide insights and recommendations to support the technical requirements with internal stakeholders.

  • Design workflows to streamline data collection, processing, and distribution, minimizing manual effort and reducing errors.

  • Integrate Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate with existing systems and databases to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Update existing operational procedures and technical documents upload onto SharePoint Communication Site.

  • Conduct one-on-one training sessions via Teams with maintainers and supervisors.

  • Organize and maintain various forms and documents across the departmental shared drives.

Projects

  • Prepare presentations for Management and Senior Leadership.

  • Provide analytical analysis Work on various projects that will streamline workflow.

  • Reduce tedious paperwork and have critical data available using apps and dashboards.

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.

  • The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

  • The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

  • Familiar with the following a plus: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Data Lake) Microsoft SharePoint - Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Required Education

  • Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA.

  • Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science; Business Administration; Management of Technology, Architecture & Engineering; Information Science; Data Science, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

About the company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development. The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. Interested in doing great work that impacts the lives of millions every day? Apply for a position today. You’ll not only have an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission in which you can take pride, you’ll enjoy first-class benefits including pension and 401(k) retirement savings plans, Wellness programs, Insurance plans, Healthcare plans, a generous vacation and leave package, and medical coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. The MTA’s provision of safe, clean, efficient public transportation is the lifeblood of the New York City area.