College Intern - Staffing Initiatives & Outreach

Basic Function

Professional learning experience in Human Resources where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience as a HR Staffing Initiatives and Outreach Professional. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August. Position will work 25-30 hours per week. Specific duties vary depending on the assigned department and business need. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Presentations on METRO (history, current, future and jobs), 
• Conduct and attend specialty job fairs with diverse organizations (military, disability, minority groups, universities/colleges etc.) 
• Actively contact various existing and new organizations as stated in item #2 for the purpose of developing sources for applicants to METRO. 
• Assist in creating and maintaining contact list of organizations with comments for internal use. 
• Assist in providing updated information on results of various Staffing Initiatives and Outreach projects (SkillBridge, College Recruitment, A.D.A. etc.)
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year).
Degree program relative to intern assignments, such as Human Resources or related degree.
 

Years & Experience Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and have successfully completed 24 credit hours. 
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale
 

Knowledge & Skills Required

General knowledge relative to intern assignments, such as Human Resources or related degree.  Knowledge of PC and related software; MS Office.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.