What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship - Executive Administration position at San Mateo County Transit District?
Salary : $1,000.00 Weekly
Location : San Carlos, CA
Job Type : Intern
Job Number : 2024-00170
Division : Executive
Department : Administration - Executive
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
General
The San Mateo County Transit District, or SamTrans, is committed to delivering a robust Internship Program giving students the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom, develop professional skills, and acquire a thorough understanding of a unique public transit agency. The San Mateo County Transit District is a Special District, it is the managing agency for SamTrans, Caltrain, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, and the 101 Express Lanes Project.
The Summer Intern program is designed to include real work projects in each area giving students the opportunity to consider a career in the transit industry - including tours of bus and train facilities, opportunities to learn about the multitude of career tracks within transit through information sessions, and professional development such as resume writing and interview skill development. We hope interns will gain invaluable experience by partnering and with and learning from our team of professionals.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Temporary (Non-Exempt or Hourly)
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Sunday, April 20, 2025 (1stcutoff March 30, 2025)
WORK LOCATION : 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, California
WORK SCHEDULE : Starting June 23, 2025 - 320 Hours Maximum
Essential Functions & Duties
Executive Administration
The selected Intern will assist the Executive Administration team with board preparation including shadowing the team in board packet creation, determining agenda items, creating staff reports and resolutions, and building and publishing agendas in compliance with the Brown Act and public meeting requirements; learning the District's record storage system and retention policy; shadowing board meetings, taking meeting notes, and accurately recording meeting minutes and member votes; and providing support to the department's digitization project.
All employees of the District must perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or 2024 graduate.
- Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos for the duration of the program (June - August), not to exceed 40 hours / week or 320 cumulative hours.
Other Qualifications
Additional Information
Each Intern selected will work under the general supervision of the Department they have been matched to, they will work with diverse set of supervisors, managers, and directors on various projects.
The selection process may include a phone interview or virtual panel interview. Cover letters are encouraged but not required.
Internships are based in San Carlos, CA. No relocation, housing assistance, or other benefits are provided except for transit passes (SamTrans & Caltrain).
The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Why are you interested in working at the district.
Are you currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an accredited university?
Are you able to work in San Carlos, CA for the duration of the program (June 23rd - Aug 15th)?No relocation, housing assistance, or other benefits will be provided.
Required Question
Salary : $1,000
