2026-2027 FallSpring Labor Relations Intern
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s):Business HR Law Management
Preferred Level of Education:College sophomore and above
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degreeprogramat an accredited college or university in the Chicagoland area
Physical Requirements:
The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able tocomply withoffice policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Excellent grammar and writing skills in preparing analysis
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Ability to research and comprehend material
Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internshipprogramoffers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience professional development and receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts whoassistthem inacquiringthe skills knowledge and experience needed to perform in todays technically demanding at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore the skills that weseekvary 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 isseeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year.
In this role within theGeneral CounseldepartmentsLabor Relationsunit interns will:
Manage department documents files and data to be entered and updated
Assist in the preparation of grievance hearings and arbitrations
Help the director manager and labor reps on projects and day to day work especially around research
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street Chicago Illinois 60661)
Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs 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 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
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