Intern, M2 Local Programs

Orange County Transportation Authority • Orange, CA

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About The Position

Join OCTA’s M2 Local Programs team as a College Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting transportation funding programs and local agency projects funded through Measure M. The role assists with grant administration, project tracking, funding eligibility and review processes, and coordination with partner agencies and project managers. Interns work alongside experienced transportation professionals and gain exposure to OCTA’s administration of Measure M2 programs supporting transportation improvements throughout Orange County.

The position performs professional entry-level duties related to the intern’s major field of study and the sponsoring department’s current business operations. OCTA’s year-round paid College Intern Program provides real-world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional. Interns receive OCTA orientation, work with a mentor, may access career counseling, and gain exposure to transportation careers through projects, teams, and internal networking.

The schedule is approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period. Pay is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The posting remains open until a candidate is selected.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Economics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Interest in transportation funding, grants administration, public policy, or regional transportation planning.
• Basic understanding of urban planning, public policy, financial analysis, or related concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to track projects, maintain accurate information, and work with financial or program data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with internal staff and partner agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Interest in learning about public-sector transportation funding processes, policies, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing Measure M2 grant payments and related program documentation.
• Support the M2 Eligibility and Semi-Annual Review processes.
• Track transportation projects and maintain information in the M2 Local Programs Master Tracker and OCFundtracker database.
• Support transportation programming and funding activities involving Measure M2 Local Programs and the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs.
• Update ridership and invoicing information and coordinate with agencies to ensure requirements are satisfied for the Project V Community-Based Transit/Circulators Program.
• Assist with administration and coordination of the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
• Coordinate with partner agencies, project managers, and internal staff to support program activities.
• Assist with organizing, reviewing, and maintaining grant and project information.
• Draft correspondence, memos, and instructional materials as needed.
• Support special projects and other program administration activities as assigned.

Benefits

• The position is paid at $20.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education level.
• Hands-on work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of a transportation professional.
• Mentorship and career counseling.
• Exposure to OCTA career opportunities and transportation professionals through orientation, projects, teams, and internal networking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern