Fall 2026

Database Administrator MS Access – Emerging Talent Intern

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$19/hr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

On-site internship at 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201; in-person attendance required.

Category
People & HR
Required Skills
SAP Products
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
  • The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
  • The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
  • Intermediate knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access.
  • Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA.
  • Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science (Database), Mathematics, Data Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.
Responsibilities
  • Learn and apply spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database (MS Access) skills for use in construction.
  • Support in the following areas: Learn the existing database and spreadsheets in use.
  • Optimize and improve existing database and spreadsheets.
  • Trouble shoot User issues encountered during use.
  • Develop new objects in Excel and Access.
  • Understand how data is collected, managed, and assessed.
  • Updating various databases and spreadsheets.
  • Review and assess data for quality and accuracy.
  • Support in preparing and developing reports, graphs and charts and present your work to managers.
  • Learn basics in Transit operations and construction.
  • Interact with end Users.
  • Provide help desk support and trouble-shooting support.
  • Opportunity to learn Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) -SAP based software.
  • General office duties (data entry, etc.)
  • Assigned multiple databases and spreadsheets used in project management and construction.
  • Construction Projects
  • Financial Projects
  • Asset Condition Project.
  • Interns will be supporting multiple projects in improving User experience and decision-making.
  • Demonstration and presentation of these projects to end-user.
  • Verifying and auditing User entries.
  • Support in handling trouble-calls.
  • Support in developing new spreadsheets and databases as requested by stakeholder.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
  • Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
  • Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
  • Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
  • TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
  • MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
  • Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.

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