Summer Intern, CAMM

Job Description Summer Intern - Contracts Administration & Materials Management (CAMM)

The Contracts Administration and Materials Management (CAMM) department supports numerous projects including those that are large, complex, and visible. The department has the responsibility for ensuring that each consultant/contractor provides the required insurance coverage needed for the project at the time of contract execution and maintains them for the life of the contract. These insurance requirements must be renewed and/or revised as needed, should the scope of work be amended, or extended, to ensure that the contractor/consultant and the Authority are properly covered during the term of contract.

Under direct supervision, Summer Interns participate in a ten-week professional development program designed to provide hands-on, entry-level experience aligned with the student's major field of study and the sponsoring department's business operations. Interns gain real-world exposure to OCTA operations and the transportation industry while contributing to meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals.

As a Summer College Intern, you will be exposed to OCTAs career opportunities in the transportation industry. You will gain deeper awareness of transportations many facets through your OCTA orientation, projects and teams, and internal networking.

This is a temporary, full-time internship position (approximately 40 hours per week) and runs for ten weeks during the summer. The pay range is from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on your education level. This posting will remain open until filled.

What You'll Do

• Assist with monitoring and maintaining compliance with insurance requirements on various contracts with contractors and vendors and coordinating with Risk Management department in an on-going effort to reconcile deficient contracts.
• Assembly of contract files.
• Database, systems and SharePoint document updates including insurance certificates and preliminary notices.
• Basic principles and practices in field of specialization.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in specialty area.
• Perform entry-level professional work.
• Acquire increasingly complex and technical knowledge and skills.
• Assume progressively responsible duties.

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled full-time college student (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Students that graduated with their bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the fall of 2025 or plan to graduate in the spring of 2026 are eligible.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field applicable to the hiring department.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Interest in transportation, public service, or business operations.
• Ability to perform entry-level professional work and learn increasingly complex skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience in the transportation industry.
• Work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects.
• Build professional skills, industry knowledge, and career readiness.
• Explore career paths within public transportation and public service.
• Collaborative, supportive environment focused on learning and development.
• Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.

Apply now to gain valuable experience and start building your future with OCTA.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer

OCTA recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.