2026-2027 Fall/Spring Technical Writing And Research Intern
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Overview
Job Description
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 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.
In this role within the Training and Workforce Development (TWD) department's 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 team's 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)
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
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