2026-2027 FallSpring Technical Writing and Research Intern
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s): Technical Writing; English Professional writing Library and Information Science
Preferred Level of Education: College Junior or above Graduate student
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the Chicagoland area
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
Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Occasional site visits
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Strong research skills
Scientific and technical writing
Information management
Experience with archival work
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 todays 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.
In this role within the Training and Workforce Development (TWD) departments Learning and Support unit interns will:
Audit and maintain a large database of documentation and cross-referenced material
Gain extensive experience applying research to the CTA technical writing teams current practices
Experience researching drafting writing reviewing and publishing documents such as bulletins and SOPs
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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