Intern-Procurement

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting ***externally*** for one (1) or more temporary positions of ***Intern*** within RIPTAs Procurement Division***.*** This is an at-will non-represented position.

Position: Intern - Procurement (Temporary Position)

Reposting Period: November 26, 2025 through Successful Recruitment

Original Posting Period

June 13, 2025 through Successful Recruitment

Note

*Applicants who previously applied for the position do not need to reapply. Applicant information will be carried over to this reposting.*

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Reports To

Director of Procurement

Union Affiliation

Non-Represented

Summary Of Position

Under the general direction of the Direct of Procurement or their designee, the Procurement Intern will be responsible for aiding with administrative tasks within the Procurement Division. Must be capable of working with a wide range of individuals including agency funding personnel, independent service contractors, and service agencies. Take a proactive role to ensure documentation is processed daily.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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Assist the Procurement department with scanning procurement documents into our Document Management System (DMS);

Assist members of the Procurement department with daily administrative activities;

Assist with special projects as assigned, conducting research, and assisting with process improvement;

Assist the Procurement Department in the provision of all clerical support;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency required. Previous experience in an office setting preferred;

Must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through skills;

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel;

Knowledge of ERP systems is helpful;

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be responsive to requests from co-workers;

A positive/cooperative attitude is required;

Demonstrated problem solving, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to research, analyze and reconcile data, and to make logical decisions using sound, independent judgement, and common sense;

Excellent interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to represent the Department and RIPTA in a positive manner at all times;

Must be able to demonstrat