Your success is a train ride away!
As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
Are you ready to join our team?
Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Inclusion and Culture Intern, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization by researching and analyzing emerging trends, contributing to cultural initiatives, and supporting projects that drive innovation. You will work closely with our Inclusion and Culture team to identify opportunities for growth and development, with a particular focus on Culture Transformation.
Amtrak's desired culture encompases the following key areas:
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Safety and Trust: We foster a culture of psychological and physical safety, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best selves.
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Open and Honest Communication: We prioritize timely, effective, and transparent communication to reduce barriers and build strong relationships.
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Collaboration and Innovation: We encourage collaboration across all levels, functions, and geographies to drive continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
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Leadership by Example: Our leaders are visible, engaged, and committed to building strong relationships, inspiring others, and modeling the behaviors we value.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Specific responsibilities may include:
- Research and Analysis:
- Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in culture and future work, with a focus on the Culture Transformation.
- Analyze data to identify patterns, insights, and areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Cultural Initiatives:
- Assist in the development and implementation of cultural initiatives within the scope of Culture Transformation.
- Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive work environment within project groups.
- Future Work Projects:
- Participate in projects related to future work trends within the context of Culture Transformation.
- Explore potential applications of new technologies to enhance effectiveness.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in the Culture Transformation to identify and address cultural challenges and opportunities.
- Work closely with mentors and colleagues to gain valuable experience and knowledge.
In addition to your valuable on the job learning, interns participate in robust programming including professional development activities, cross-functional projects, senior leader exposure, networking events, and visits to a variety of Amtrak sites. These events will help you gain exposure to the many exciting opportunities that lay ahead of you as you build your career at Amtrak.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution.
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Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Must have at least 1 year of academic undergraduate studies completed or a sophomore status at minimum.
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Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
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Strong research and analytical skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Passion for culture, innovation, future of work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau). Familiarity with assessment and survey methodologies
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Previous internship experience in a corporate setting, preferably related to culture or organizational development
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Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community Proficiency in creating presentations
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A desire to build a career in human resources in a fast-paced service-related environment
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Ability to execute with minimal direction and prepared to navigate change with patience and optimism Intellectually curious; always willing to probe deeper to understand organizational behavior and performance
The hourly range is $17.50 per hour - $35.50 per hour. Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, etc. In addition paid internships include Amtrak rail pass privileges as a part of the experience along with one (1) PTO day per academic year.
Summer 2025 internship program will run from May 19th - August 8, 2025.
Requisition ID:163407
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite
Job Family/Function:Human Capital
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
