Audit Intern - Summer 2025

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr - $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. 
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. 
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2025 Internship Dates:

• Semester students: May 19th to July 25th    
• Quarter students:  June 16th to August 22nd

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Sound Transit’s Audit Division oversees conducts internal performance and compliance audits throughout the Puget Sound region for Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link; and manages capital project safety & security certification audits. The Audit intern has a unique opportunity to be a part of the team that independently reviews how a regional transit system should be managed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; they are 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.

List job duties:

• Assist in any compliance audit group audits being performed.
• Compile, review, and analyze audit data.
• Assist in the development of quarterly reporting materials for agency audit committees or oversight meetings.

List potential projects that may be assigned:

•  Assist in performance and/or compliance audits taking place in the 2^nd – 3^rd quarter.
•  Aid in the development of the division’s comprehensive audit & finding dashboard.
•  Assist in the development of audit communications content for the ST Hub.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be current college students in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree program in health & safety, business administration, or Program Management, or a relevant two-year certificate.

 ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Have strong communication skills including the ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively. Skilled in making effective formal presentations to diverse audiences with different opinions and considerations.
• Basic knowledge of project management and/or planning concepts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be able to plan, organize, and administer daily activities in a sensitive, fast paced, and dynamic environment in a professional manner, and must be able to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Applicants must have experience using Microsoft SharePoint or other document management systems or content management systems.
• Additional qualifications that may apply also include Veterans who separated from the military within the last five years.

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.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Salary : $22 - $39