Job Description

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2025-2026 Yearlong Safety Business Administration Intern - ( 2500001F )

Description

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 Safety and Security Training Programs (SSTP) unit, interns will:

• Responsible for SSTP's training records in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Assist with training logistics which include scheduling training through the department's Outlook calendar and with the LMS.
• Under department guidance, create training materials.
• Support the team with requested orders and other department logistics.
  
  

Primary work location for this role: 89th Street Training Center (1120 E. 89th Street, Chicago Illinois 60619)

Qualifications

Educational Experience/Requirements:

• Preferred Major(s): Business Administration, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Human Resources Management, Safety Management, Logistics
• Preferred Level of Education: College junior 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
• May require lifting, carrying, bending, and/or climbing
  
  

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.
  
  

Additional Details: 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.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job : Internship

Job Posting : Aug 12, 2025, 9:56:05 AM

Position Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)

Req ID: 2500001F

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area,

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