2020-2021 Summer-only Information Science Intern (Records Management and Archives Administration)
You might be thinking, "What opportunities does CTA have for students with my degree and credentials?"
You may be surprised to learn that we hire interns with a diverse skill set and a multitude of majors. In fact, we hire students in Diversity/EEO, Human Resources, Training and Workforce Development, Communications, Finance, Infrastructure, Safety and Security, Technology, and Transit Operations, and we want to consider you for available opportunities!
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 Engineering unit, interns will:
- Integrate the records management processes into the CTA Infrastructure staff’s daily workflows.
- Apply essential metadata to engineering drawings and records, to ensure that the appropriate records are migrated into a new Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education: Graduate student
Preferred Major(s): Library & Information Science, Information Management, Archives Administration
Physical Requirements:
The demands associated with the normal office environment
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
SharePoint
Scanning equipment and microfilm
Knowledge of electronic file formats for images, text, and video