What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Yearlong Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern position at Chicago Transit Authority?
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 and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Chief Planning and Innovation Officer department’s Strategic Planning unit, interns will :
- Gathering and analyzing current census data released into a GIS format
- Review rail and bus routes using the current CTA GIS process.
- Research and devise an updated census data analysis process.
- Create an online web application to showcase census data updates for CTA staff and stakeholders to use.
Primary work location for this role : CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake Street, Chicago Illinois 60661)
Qualifications
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Salary : $17 - $22
