CNA Apprenticeship-Program: Junior Scrum Master
Closing date: Until Filled
Job Title: Junior Scrum Master
CNA Business Area: Technology
Hours per week: 20 hours
Pay: $24 per hour
Starts on: Fall 2024
Duration: 1 year
Location: 151 N Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606
Modality: Hybrid, majority of time in the office
Education requirements:
- Completed COMPSFI 102 and COMPSFI 245
- Working toward a Cybersecurity AAS degree at City Colleges of Chicago
- The ideal candidate graduates in May 2026
Company Description:
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Job Summary:
As a crucial member of our Agile development environment, the junior scrum master will play a pivotal role in facilitating the successful delivery of work through effective Scrum practices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and hands-on experience in an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Apprentice can also expect to:
- Scrum Facilitation
- Assist in organizing and facilitating Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives
- Foster a collaborative and transparent team culture by promoting open communication and information sharing
- Metrics and Reporting
- Assist in tracking key Agile metrics, such as team velocity, burn-down charts, and release burndown, to provide insights into team performance
- Generate and maintain reports that highlight project progress and potential impediments
- Continuous Improvement
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and delivery capabilities.
- Identify and address impediments to the team’s progress and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Basic understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework
- Have at least one academic year left at City Colleges of Chicago
- Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
- Analytical, problem solving and communication skills
- Knowledge of Agile tools (e.g., Jira)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Benefits for Participating Apprentices:
- Advance your career goals
- Gain industry-related work experience
- Working knowledge of information security frameworks and information security best practices
- Gain an understanding of operational risk policies, standards, and procedures
- Opportunity to gain full-time employment at the completion of the program
- Access to employers who are invested in your future
Employer-Specific Benefits:
- Compensation – $24/hour
- Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible
- Paid Holidays – covered
- Paid Sick Leave – accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked
We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:
Contact through Navigate
- Daley College – Julie MacCarthy – on Navigate
- Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
- Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate
Contact through email:
- Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez – MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
- Olive-Harvey College – Charlene Haymond-Bussell – chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
- Truman College – Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
- Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu
After you Apply: After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.
*** If you are currently subject to a covenant not to compete, non-solicitation agreement, confidentiality agreement, or any type of agreement with a current or former employer that might affect your employment at CNA, a recruiter may reach out for details, and you may be asked to provide a copy of the agreement. ***
