Economic Development Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
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 2026 Internship Dates: Semester students: May 18th to July 24th Quarter students: June 15th to August 21st DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Office of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion’s (CREI) envisions a Sound Transit where all employees, passengers and the community feel welcomed, are connected to what they need and have equitable access to opportunities, programs and services. It is our mission to advance civil rights, equity & inclusion for our employees, passengers, and the community. CREI works toward an equitable system that: Promotes Economic Development: Supporting Sound Transit’s commitment to civil rights compliance in contracting, as well as championing our agency’s mission to crate business access and opportunity to ensure all businesses can partake in the economic benefit of the development and maintenance of our regional transportation system. Grows and sustains a diverse workforce, fosters an inclusive culture and builds organizational capacity Ensures equal employment opportunity and equal access to our programs, services and regional transit system As a recipient of Federal funds, Sound Transit implements a Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Program, the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, and Title VI Program compliant with Federal regulations through the Office of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion. 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, 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.
Requirements
- Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Accounting, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate with a focus on DEI and anti-racism.
- Ability to demonstrate and convey foundational principles related to public policy analyses, program/project management techniques, statistics, data analysis, document management, and development of surveys.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with details
- Basic skill in public speaking
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Responsibilities
- Supports the economic development program with duties that include project coordination, best practices research, data management, data analysis survey development and implementation.
- Proposes tools and strategies to create business intelligence reports.
- Participation in special projects as needed.
Benefits
- 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.
- work-life balance
- opportunities for professional development
- recognition from your colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
