What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Internship position at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)?
BART is participating in this year’s "Grand Innovation Challenge" – a virtual, international competition, hosted by the non- profit, Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure (iyai ), where young adult teams from transit agencies in North America compete with ideas on how to make transit better. BART is looking for up to five, forward-thinking young adults, aged 18-25, to join our team. Applicants will need internet and computer access, as the program is hybrid (virtual and in-person at our Oakland headquarters). If there is a hardship, we will help facilitate assistance.
The overarching goal of the competition is for teams to submit an innovative solution that supports public transportation in their efforts to increase sustainable mobility within the context of a new normal that is equity-centered across race, class, gender, and disability. The solution will build on both the lived and learned experiences of team participants. Teams will compile a report, video, and presentation about their solution. Community engagement and feedback is encouraged.
In addition to the Innovation Challenge, participants will have access to Career Awareness and Personal Development speakers, programming, and resources to increase awareness of transportation and related infrastructure careers.
To learn more about the Innovation Challenge, go to the following resources:
Website: https://iyai.org/innovation-challenge/program-overview/
Check out our flyer about the opportunity here: https://www.bart.gov/about/jobs/training
For questions about this application, please email workforcedevelopment@bart.gov
Pay Rate
Reports To
Sustainability & Workforce Development
Days Off
Saturday and Sunday, except for one weekend in July (see schedule below)
Who May Apply
Applicants must be 18 - 25 years old as of the application deadline
Currently enrolled in high school or pursuing an Associates or Bachelors degree or graduated with a degree in the past 2 years.
Must be able to commit to the following schedule:
Application Process
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties, if applicable. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
- Assigns project team members with various support tasks.
- Conducts research, collects and analyzes data, and prepares draft documents for work related to assigned departments and projects(s).
- Maintains records and files related to specific projects.
- Assists in the development of graphics, presentation materials, and reports.
- Assists in analyzing information and preparing recommendations on a variety of matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Currently enrolled in high school, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university in a field related to the applicable internship.
Experience:
No experience is required.
Substitution:
None.
Other Requirements:
None.Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices of office work
- Statistical and research methods
- Word processing applications
- Spreadsheet applications
Skill in:
- Conducting studies and research
- Writing clear and concise reports
- Working collaboratively with team members
- Learning new information quickly
- Written and verbal communication
Salary : $20 - $28
