Summer 2026 Internship and Educational Programs- Program Management Intern jobs in United States
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Chicago Transit Authority · 2 hours ago

Summer 2026 Internship and Educational Programs- Program Management Intern

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! They are offering a Summer 2026 Internship for a Program Management Intern, where students will gain valuable work experience and professional development. Interns will assist with program management, coordinate events, and prepare reports within the Training and Workforce Development department.

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Responsibilities

Assist Coordinators, Internships and Educational Programs with management of program partners
Serve as a resource for One Summer Chicago Cohort Conductors and high school participants
Observe Cohort Conductor facilitation sessions and provide feedback; serve as a facilitator in the absence of summer programming staff
Assist with coordinating program events and activities; accompany interns on field trips and serve as point of contact for emergencies
Prepare data, compile evaluations, and create weekly program reports
Maintain accurate attendance records for weekly payroll processing
Coordinate the collection of and accuracy-checking of time sheets

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeProject managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsPublic speakingYouthManaging othersCritical thinkingFacilitation skills

Required

Full-time enrollment status 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
Excellent project management skills
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills virtually and in-person
Previous experience working with youth

Preferred

Preferred Major(s): Education, Non-profit Management, Human Development, Social Work, Public Administration, Psychology, Training and Development, Curriculum Development, Communications
Preferred Level of Education: College senior and above
Previous experience in managing others

Company

Chicago Transit Authority

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We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.

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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