Metro Transit Policy Intern

The Policy Intern reports to the Metro Transit (MT) Chief of Staff and will work closely with the Strategic Policy Consultants to support the Office of the Chief of Staff on a range of topics, efforts and initiatives to advance Metro Transit’s strategic framework, MT Forward. This position will support communications and briefing materials development, meeting planning and execution, project management, data and policy analysis and business process improvement.

NOTE:

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement.

• Length: 3 months, with chance to extend up to 1 year.
• Hours:
  
  20 hours minimum a week, up to 40 hours a week.
• Start Date:
  
  11/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis

Our internships are designed to provide students meaningful work, be an introduction to public service and a chance to discover the Metropolitan Council.

The Metropolitan Councils made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.

• Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area
• Environmental Services manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system and water planning for the seven-county metropolitan region
• Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region
• Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation
• Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, HR, etc.) for the Council

• Support the Office of the Chief of Staff in developing and updating a range of agency-wide policies, initiatives and/or operational guidance and implementing business process improvements.
• Support execution of meetings through preparation of materials, facilitation logistics, note taking, and documentation of decisions, action items, and next steps.
• Support the development of presentations and briefing materials, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Draft, edit, and refine documents, reports, and communications for executive review, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and formatting across platforms.

• Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Certificate/Technical Program, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD.) or be a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) from a degree program
• Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship
• An UNOFFICIAL transcript required to be attached to application
• A valid MN/WI driver's license

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create clear and compelling written materials for executive leadership, elected officials, and public stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to document and track decisions, action items, and next steps.
• Ability to take initiative and drive results in fast-paced environments while you manage competing priorities and tight deadlines effectively.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Policy, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Political Science, Business Administration, Non-Profit Management or related field.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

• Union: Non-Rep
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Safety Sensitive: No

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis,…