2026-2027 Yearlong ADA Compliance Intern jobs in United States
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Chicago Transit Authority · 9 hours ago

2026-2027 Yearlong ADA Compliance Intern

positionUSA-Illinois-Chicago
timeInternship
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seniorityIntern

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are seeking a Yearlong ADA Compliance Intern to assist in the Scheduling and Service Planning department’s ADA Compliance Programs unit, where interns will document technologies, research peer transit systems, and support community feedback initiatives.

CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel

Responsibilities

Document and create an evaluation of CTA’s technologies
Research and prepare reports on peer transit systems
Document community feedback and needs
Support CTA’s ADA Advisory Committee and Wayfinding Subcommittee

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAnalytical skillsResearch capabilitiesOrganizational skillsProject managementVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Strong research and analytical capabilities

Preferred

Preferred Major(s): Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, Law, Pre-Law, Public Policy, Planning
Preferred Level of Education: College sophomore and above
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

Company

Chicago Transit Authority

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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.transitchicago.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$146.1M
Key Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
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