2020-2021 Yearlong Training and Workforce Development Media Communication Intern
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 Training and Workforce Development unit, interns will:
Capture, connect, and create essential program materials and documents for the CTA High School and College Internship Program. This includes, but is not limited to, creating recruitment flyers, intern and manager handbooks, process documents.
Manage professional networking platforms such as HandShake and LinkedIn.
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Minimum Level of Education: Undergraduate Sophomore
Preferred Major(s): Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Education, Photography, English, Arts, Film
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
Adobe Suite
Content writing
Video editing
Social media/website maintenance
Outreach material development