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Database Administrator MS Access (User Support and Developer), Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

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Brooklyn, NYInternship$19/hrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The MTA Department of Subways seeks an Emerging Talent Intern to support construction-related databases and spreadsheets. The intern will work with Microsoft Excel and Access, troubleshoot user issues, improve existing tools, develop reports, and learn SAP-based Enterprise Asset Management software. The internship is onsite in Brooklyn and requires at least 20 hours per week. Applicants must be matriculated in an undergraduate program and have a GPA of at least 2.5.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessReport WritingOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTask PrioritizationAttention to DetailIndependent WorkTeamwork

Qualifications

Undergraduate EnrollmentGPA 2.5+US Work Authorization

Full job description

Database Administrator MS Access (User Support and Developer), Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Job ID: 17821

Business Unit: New York City Transit

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department: Infra Capital Construction

Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Description

Department: Department of Subways

Location: 130 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201

Position Title: Database Administrator MS Access, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $19.00 (Undergraduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location, with a minimum of 20hrs per a week.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Department is Subways is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the subway infrastructure system with this division responsible for Construction Projects in that system with given budget and schedule. The information reported and managed is focused primarily on construction: time management, job progress, construction activities, employee assignments, and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learn and apply spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database (MS Access) skills for use in construction. Support in the following areas:

  • Learn the existing database and spreadsheets in use

  • Optimize and improve existing database and spreadsheets

  • Trouble shoot User issues encountered during use

  • Develop new objects in Excel and Access

  • Updating various databases and spreadsheets. Review and assess data for quality and accuracy.

  • Support in preparing and developing reports, graphs and charts and present your work to managers.

  • Interact with end Users. Provide help desk support and trouble-shooting support.

  • Learn Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) -SAP based software.

  • Understand how data is collected, managed, and assessed.

  • General office duties (data entry, answering phones, mailroom, copying, etc.).

PROJECTS:

  • Optimize and improve multiple databases and spreadsheets used in project management and construction.

  • Construction Projects

  • Financial Projects

  • Asset Condition Projects

  • Support user experience improvement and decisiion-making.

  • Demonstration and presentation of these projects to end-user

  • Verifying and auditing User entries

  • Support in handling trouble-calls

  • Support in developing new spreadsheets and databases as requested by stakeholder.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must, precisely in MS Excel and MS Access.

  • The candidate should have effective report writing.

  • The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.

  • The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

  • The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA

  • Major(s) Preferred: Computer Science (Database), Mathematic, Data Science, Accounting. Finance, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

How this job compares

Set against the 810 open Database Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19/hr
  • US median$50–60/hr46 hourly ranges

This rate, $19/hr, is 65% below the US median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Database Administrator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Database Administrator jobs in New York and 810 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Database Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (662 postings).
Education
175 of the 810 open Database Administrator jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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