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2024-2025 Yearlong Human Resources Outreach and Engagement Intern - ( 2400000N )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 Marketing, Outreach, and Engagement unit, interns will:
Assist with administrative, logistical, creative and project support for ongoing engagement events and initiatives, including collaborating with external and internal partners.
Conduct research (internal and external) to develop technical and creative content for engagement projects (including marketing, communications, and social media content).
Present research and innovative engagement events and projects to support recruitment and employee retainment efforts.
Lead an engagement event before the conclusion of the internship, using cross-departmental collaboration to execute a successful high-volume and high-visibility event.
Manage the engagement calendar and attendance-reporting for all of CTA's internal engagement events.
Primary work location for this role: CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)QualificationsEducational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s): Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing
Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
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
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; ability to accurately report on and manage multiple deadline-driven projects
Able to independently complete project tasks, provide regular status updates, assist with developing project plans and summaries, and document procedures for work completed
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams
Experience with a customer service
Experience with event planning, high-volume events, and attention to event detail
This role requires someone who enjoys people-focused events; and can learn all aspects of CTA programming
Additional Details: Final 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.Primary Location : USA-Illinois-ChicagoJob : InternshipJob Posting : Jan 12, 2024, 2:08:05 PMPosition Type: : Part-time Temporary (PTT)Req ID: 2400000N
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