2025-2026 Yearlong CTA Board Office Intern at Chicago Transit Authority

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 CTA Board Office department’s CTA Board Office unit, interns will:

•        Digitize and archive board office notes.
•        Provide monthly on-site support for all Board meetings, Citizens Advisory Board Meetings, and public hearings.
•        Assist in the planning and implementation of archival and storage solutions for Board materials.

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

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*!Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

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