2023 Internship and Education Programs, One Summer Chicago Cohort Lead Intern
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.
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 Workforce Partnerships unit, interns will:
- Support recruitment and outreach efforts.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person interviews and onboarding events.
- Support and enhance the CTA One Summer Chicago high school internship program.
- Facilitate interactive virtual and in-person professional development workshops and program activities to small cohorts of high school students.
- Document program activities and assist with increasing visibility of our expanding outreach.
- Track daily attendance.
- Collaborate with team members to develop content for professional development sessions.
- Update high school intern handbook information and prepare weekly reports.
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s): Education, Curriculum Development, Communications
Preferred Level of Education: College Sophomore and above
Physical Requirements:
- The demands associated with the normal office environment
- Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice a week
- Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
- Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good organizational skills with attention to detail
- Good project management skills
- Comfortable with facilitation and public speaking, virtually and in-person
- Previous experience working with youth
- Experience with curriculum development