Administrative Assistant, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)

Description

Department:                     Administration 

Location:                         130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Position Title:                   Administrative Assistant, 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:

SIR (Staten Island Railway) conducts confidential investigations into employee misconduct. The SIR Administrative Intern will assist the Chief Officer and staff with administrative projects of varying complexity. The Administrative Intern will also work closely with the assistant to the Chief Officer on maintaining databases, calendar items, record retention, and the Division’s extensive records, workpapers and digital files.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answering telephones
• Entering case information into database
• Update case information in database
• Prepare weekly case summaries
• Prepare monthly case summaries
• Manage department interview calendar
• Monitor/restock supplies
• Assist when needed

PROJECTS:

• Database
• Interview Calendar
• Telephone Log/Messages

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.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a large, complex and diverse operating environment with multiple work locations and a unionized employee population.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA 
• Major(s) Preferred: Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Business Administration, Law, Labor Relations, Sociology, 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.