2026-2027 Fall/Spring Technical Writing and Research Intern

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: