2024-2025 Yearlong Human Resources Communication Intern
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionChicago 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 Human Resources department's Communications
unit, interns will:
- Provide messaging content used for HR marketing campaigns and
respond to the various agency inquiries that CTA/HR receives.
- Reach out to other city partner agencies such as City of
Chicago, Metra Rail, and Chicago Park Districts to benchmark their
processes.
- Research industry standards in HR marketing and
transportation.
- Monitor and track Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses
and report on trends and messaging.Primary work location for this
role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois
60661)QualificationsEducational Experience/Requirements:
- Preferred Major(s): Human Resources, Communication
- Preferred Level of Education: College graduate student
- Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your
academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college
or universityPhysical 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 stairsKnowledge, 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
- Creative writing experience or coursework
- Comfort with frequent change and working in a dynamic
environmentAdditional DetailsFinal 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 EMPLOYERNo
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.
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