Intern-Human Resources

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.

The Metra Internship Program provides opportunities for college sophomores juniors seniors and graduate students to gain practical experience through on-the-job learning. Metra assigns students to projects pertaining to their academic/educational fields of study which complements classroom instruction. The knowledge they gain contributes to career development while the experience provides insight into a wide variety of jobs in the railroad industry..

The Intern will assist in supporting general Human Resources-related functions in Talent Acquisition and Business Support EEO Compensation Medical and Organizational Development. May be assigned special projects researching analyzing and writing. Additionally the intern may create and update marketing materials and content on various websites assist in the departments transition into the talent management system as part of the applicant tracking module and perform additional duties as assigned.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.

Open Until Filled

The Intern must be currently enrolled as a sophomore junior or senior in an undergraduate program or in a graduate program from an accredited institution. Preferred but not required areas of study are Human Resources Organizational Development Statistics Management Data Analytics or related field. Excellent verbal and written communication skills experience with Microsoft Office Suite and graphic design programs strongly preferred.

Must be 18 years or older; able to legally work in the United States; a student in good standing for each semester/quarter during their internship; and available to work between 12 and 20 hours per week for up to one year (optional: 40 hours per week during summer months).

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Metra is unable to sponsor visas (e.g. H-1B or TN status) at this time.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application participate in interviews complete any pre-employment testing or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.