2024-2025 Yearlong Talent Assessment and Analytics 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. 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 Human Resources department’s Talent Assessment & Analytics unit, interns will:

Work with hiring managers to set up effective talent selection systems.

Develop content for the SharePoint Performance Coaching pages.

Conduct job analyses independently.

Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)

Educational Experience/Requirements:  

Preferred Major(s): Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student

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 

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

Knowledge of statistics and statistics programs

Familiarity with job analysis

Knowlege of performance coaching