Operations - Tap2Ride Analyst

Launch your Sustainability Career with the Climate Corps Fellowship program!

SEI’s Climate Corps Fellowship program offers the chance to lead impactful climate and community resilience projects while gaining paid, hands-on experience. This full-time, bridge-to-career opportunity pairs fellows with host organizations, from local governments to nonprofits and businesses, to drive real-world change.

About the Opportunity 

Start Date: September 2nd, 2025

Length of Fellowship: 10 months

Are you passionate about tackling climate challenges, reducing emissions, and driving sustainability solutions? As an Operations - Tap2Ride Analyst in the Climate Corps Fellowship program, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful data-focused initiatives with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority.

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of onsite work 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week. This position requires the employee to be physically located within commuting distance of the site location at the time of hire. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance of the site address will be considered.

The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) operates a key intercity rail service that helps reduce vehicle trips and emissions across Northern California. For 2024–25, the CCJPA Climate Corp Project Fellow will focus on supporting the agency’s participation in the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP), with an emphasis on the Tap2Ride pilot—an innovative, contactless fare payment program. The Fellow will assist in evaluating pilot performance, analyzing ridership and fare data, and contributing to outreach and education strategies. They will collaborate with staff across planning, operations, and marketing while participating in internal and external project meetings. Additional tasks may include data visualization, maintaining key performance metrics, and supporting service improvement initiatives. The role may involve fieldwork along the Capitol Corridor route, including station visits and train rides. This fellowship provides valuable experience in fare innovation, transportation equity, data analysis, and the management of a major public rail service.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, grow your network, and contribute to The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority’s sustainability goals.

About Our Partner: The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA)

The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) manages the Capitol Corridor, a 170-mile intercity passenger rail service connecting the Sacramento region to the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation that enhances mobility and reduces environmental impacts in Northern California. CCJPA plays a key role in the region’s climate strategy by shifting trips from cars to trains, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting transit-oriented development. We lead innovative efforts such as the Tap2Ride contactless fare pilot and participate in the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) to make public transit more accessible and equitable. With a small, passionate team and a culture of collaboration, CCJPA offers the opportunity to work on forward-thinking projects that shape the future of rail and transit. Staff work closely with state, regional, and private partners to deliver impactful, real-world solutions. It’s an exciting place to work for those who want to make a difference in sustainable mobility and public service.

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation and evaluation of the Tap2Ride contactless fare payment pilot as part of CCJPA’s participation in the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP).
• Assist in analyzing fare payment and ridership data to identify patterns, improve access, and support future digital fare strategies.
• Contribute to user experience and outreach efforts by gathering customer feedback, developing educational materials, and helping plan engagement activities.
• Conduct fieldwork aboard trains and at stations to collect data and observe the functionality and adoption of the Tap2Ride system.
• Collaborate with CCJPA’s Planning and Operations teams to identify ways digital fare tools can improve service equity, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Assist in maintaining data dashboards and visualizations that inform internal planning and support CCJPA’s climate and service goals.

What We’re Look