About this role
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Training and Workforce Development department’s Workforce Partnerships unit, interns will:
- Facilitate orientation, professional development sessions, and debrief meetings.
- Lead in-person and virtual community building activities.
- Track daily and weekly attendance data for program reports.
- Manage large and small groups of high school students.
Primary work location for this role:
Educational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Education, Curriculum Development, Social Work, Communications
- Preferred Level of Education: College sophomore and above
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
- Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
- Able to stand for periods of time while facilitating group discussions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Good project management skills.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Knowledge in curriculum development.
- Proficiency with Zoom.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to build strong relationships with you and adults.
Other facts
About Chicago Transit Authority
Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of our skilled and dedicated workforce.
Our employees keep Chicago moving. So can you.
Join the CTA family by visiting our careers page at transitchicago.com/careers! For questions about our career opportunities or your application, email us at [email protected].
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Network at https://transitchicago.jobs.net/join?joinpath=Exportablejoin.
What you'll do
- Interns will facilitate orientation and professional development sessions, as well as manage community building activities. They will also track attendance data and manage groups of high school students.
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