Fast Facts

An internship opportunity at First Student, where interns support business operations through administrative tasks and project coordination in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities: Interns will assist with analyzing data, compiling reports, and providing general administrative support to managers and staff.

Skills: Required skills include oral and written communication, teamwork, interpersonal abilities, judgment, and multitasking.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is typically required, along with 0 to 2 years of related experience.

Location: The position is based in Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Compensation: $16 - $16 / Hourly

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Job Description Summary

Supports general business operations by providing various administrative support activities as a generalist within assigned business unit.

$16.50/hr

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Supports general business operations by providing various administrative support activities as a generalist
• Research and analyze administrative, financial and/or operations data. Compile and prepare results and reports. May assist in creating new budgets based on findings. May coordinate and/or lead projects. Provides administrative support to managers and staff.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• With little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0 to 2 years of experience.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships. Interpersonal skills. Judgement.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.