Duration

• Semester students: May 18th to July 24th    
• Quarter students:  June 15th to August 21st

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.
• Propose & Develop Data Modeling / Business Intelligence Tool:
  • Envision & Develop Draft Small Business Reporting Dashboard. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting information on Sound Transit’s utilization of small businesses within contracts to build and support our regional transit system.
  • Envision and Propose Race Neutral (DBE Neutral) Portfolio. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting information on Sound Transit’s Race Neutral (DBE Neutral) Portfolio (business participation tools & efforts beyond contract goals) – including but not limited to: impact of advance outreach, unbundling contracts, review of solicitation requirements, outreach and engagement, solicitation evaluation criteria, mentor protégé program, and other components.
  • Equity in Infrastructure Pledge (EIP) Report Card. Envision and Propose report on Sound Transit progress toward national Equity in Infrastructure Pledge commitments. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting information on pertinent metrics.
• Update and Re-Envision Communication Tool: Primes Contact List Report Update & Re-envisioning. Develop and update communication tool that helps small businesses connect with large contractors in their pursuit of business partnerships for Sound Transit contracting opportunities.
• Market Research: Research, propose and implement survey to develop report on barriers, challenges, needed support, and technical assistance needs of small businesses seeking to work with Sound Transit.

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.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with details
• Basic skill in public speaking
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

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. 
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Company

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.