Intern

Interns have the possibility of working in different departments within GCTD based on area of study/interest and avaliable projects. Departments interns have the potenial of working with include: Finance, Planning and Marketing, Human Resources, Maintenance and Operations. 

THE POSITION
This internship is designed to benefit both the Intern and Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD). In this position, the intern will learn how to apply skills that were acquired in the academic environment and apply them in a professional setting. The Intern will gain an understanding of a public transit district and be better prepared to work in various areas of the public sector.  Work schedule will be up to 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling available to meet the incumbents needs.

Essential Functions:

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES 
The Intern may be responsible to perform any or all of the following:
 

• Perform a wide variety of tasks depending on assignment.  These functions may encompass providing technical support, administrative responsibilities, or field work.
• Assist the assigned department in writing reports and correspondence; maintaining files, records, and supplies; retrieval and re-filing of records
• Utilizes various computer applications and software packages; enters data; creates and updates databases and spreadsheets; maintains and generates reports from a database or network system
• Participate in special projects in related fields of: 
  1. Marketing
  2. Transit Planning
  3. Human Resources
  4. Finance
  5. Operations
  6. Facilities and Maintenance
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

• A college junior, senior OR a graduate of an accredited underground or graduate program in Business Adminstration, Planning, Transportation Planning, Statistics, Environmental Science or other related field.
• Relevant coursework, demonstrating an interest and aptitude to work in a related field of study 
• A combination of education and work experience that meets the needs of the position.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Working knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to take initiative and produce completed staff work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain tact and professional demeanor in the workplace and with the public

Licenses and Other Requirements:

SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be evaluated on their related work experience and education qualifications. GCTD will invite the most qualified candidates for an oral interview. All applications must be filled out completely and must clearly show that the minimum requirements are met.  All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Invalid applications are subject to disqualification. The GCTD applications must be fully completed. Any questions unanswered may cause you to be excluded from the selection process. 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:
The pre-employment process includes a job specific pre-employment physical and drug screening to be completed by an industrial health clinic; criminal background and references will also be checked. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of this pre-employment process.
ABOUT GCTD
Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) is a special purpose transit district that provides public fixed-route and paratransit service in the cities of Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. With nearly 4 million passenger trips provided each year, GCTD is the largest public transportation operator in Ventura County. The fleet includes 56 buses and 24 paratransit vehicles all powered by clean natural gas supplied by an on-site CNG fueling station.  In 2014 Gold Coast Transit District was named Small Agency of the Year by the California Transit Association. 
Employment Benefits
In accordance with California Paid Sick Leave Law (AB 1522), A temporary or per diem employee shall accrue paid sick leave by working on or after January 1, 2015 for at least 30 days within a year and by satisfying a 90-day employment (probationary) period before a temporary or per diem employee can take sick leave.
Immigration & Control Act of 1986
In order to comply with the provision of this law, all applicants prior to placement must provide proof of work eligibility and attest that they are a citizen, permanent resident alien, or otherwise authorized to be employed.
Equal Opportunity Employer 
Gold Coast Transit District is an Equal Opportunity (at will) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, mental condition, or any other category protected by state or federal law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance, please contact GCTD’s Human Resources at (805) 483-3959.