What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Summer 2026 position at CapMetro?
Program Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CapMetro Emerging Talent Internship Program is an 8-week, onsite experience designed to provide hands-on exposure across departments such as:
Pending funding and performance, interns may also have the opportunity for an extension of their role.
Applicants must be available between June 1st- July 31st for the intern program.
Applicants must also submit your resume, faculty letter of recommendation and short statement of interest outlining preferred departments or skill areas. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities Will Vary By Assigned Department But May Include
WHAT YOU BRING
Education And Experience
To Qualify, Applicants Must Meet One Of The Following
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions with opportunities to experience both office settings and operational facilities such as maintenance garages or transit hubs where safety regulations will be strictly enforced. This position works with multiple project timelines.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout a six to eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status
As a Stationed position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. CapMetro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the CapMetro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.
About Us
CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.
We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.
About The Team
At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation. These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they’re going!
What’s In It For You
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The CapMetro Emerging Talent Internship Program is an 8-week, onsite experience designed to provide hands-on exposure across departments such as:
- Safety & Operations
- Engineering & Vehicle Maintenance
- Technology & Data Analytics
- Planning & Project Management
- Human Resources, Communications, and Administration
Pending funding and performance, interns may also have the opportunity for an extension of their role.
Applicants must be available between June 1st- July 31st for the intern program.
Applicants must also submit your resume, faculty letter of recommendation and short statement of interest outlining preferred departments or skill areas. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities Will Vary By Assigned Department But May Include
- Support data entry, analysis, and reporting to inform operational decisions.
- Assist in the development of dashboards, documentation, or process workflows.
- Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and project coordination sessions.
- Contribute to policy, training material, or process documentation updates.
- Shadow field operations, such as maintenance facilities, stations, or transit control centers.
- Prepare presentations or project summaries for staff or leadership.
- Support CapMetro Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education And Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
To Qualify, Applicants Must Meet One Of The Following
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution, or
- Recently graduated (within the past 6 months) or enrolled in an eligible workforce/training program aligned with the internship role.
- Applicants must also submit your resume, faculty letter of recommendation and short statement of interest outlining preferred departments or skill areas.
- The internship is unpaid. Interns are encouraged to apply for external funding from their respective schools or programs.
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions with opportunities to experience both office settings and operational facilities such as maintenance garages or transit hubs where safety regulations will be strictly enforced. This position works with multiple project timelines.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout a six to eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status
As a Stationed position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. CapMetro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the CapMetro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.
About Us
CapMetro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985 and work every day to give residents, commuters, and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.
We're always on the move, connecting people with jobs, schools, restaurants, shops, festivals, and other great places to hang out. In fact, we have more than 31 million boardings each year.
About The Team
At CapMetro, we work to empower, enhance, and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transportation. We are driven by a culture of Safety, Equity, Transparency, Sustainability, and Innovation. These values guide us in our daily activities, and decision-making and position us to be a great community partner and to better serve our riders who trust us to get them where they’re going!
What’s In It For You
- Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
- Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
- If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.