Summer Intern - Graduate: Strategic Initiatives #91454

The Strategic Initiatives Department is a dedicated unit that facilitates the implementation of Our Strategic Plan. Our role is to communicate and educate all departments about Our Strategic Plan. We assist departments in communicating Our Strategic Plan to align department and employee goals with MNR strategic goals and objectives. Strategic Initiatives provides feedback to various departments with information collected from departments or individual employees where an activity was identified for improvement.

This position will report to the Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives and will support MNR's Corporate Compliance & Strategic Initiatives unit by assisting with strategic business process research and reporting. Work on research and development of new corporate project implementation tracking and presentation methods and tools, assist with MNR's Benchmarking Steering Group, and support MNR's participation in the International Suburban Rail Benchmarking Group (ISBeRG).

Research and development of new corporate project implementation tracking and presentation methods and tools for reporting on: business process improvements; audit recommendations and other corrective actions; and initiatives, projects, and performance reporting related to MNR’s strategic business plan.

Data collection, analysis, and management of Metro-North’s participation in the International Suburban Rail Benchmarking Group (ISBeRG).

Assist with coordination efforts for MNR’s Benchmarking Steering Group, an inter-departmental group designed to pioneer innovation, change, and forward-thinking ideas within the company.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project management and research skills with adherence to deadlines.

Must be able to maintain and protect confidentiality.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable PC applications.

Matriculated graduate student majoring in Communications, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration Policy and/or related field.

Demonstrated business experience including development and/or managing of projects and initiatives.

Interns must be available to work 35 hours a week from May 30, 2018 to August 10, 2018.

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

A medical exam will be required for all safety sensitive positions.

Periodic feedback/surveys and final project assignments will be required as part of the internship program.