Real Estate Internship - Jones Lang Lasalle

Who: JLL is looking for qualified interns to join our brokerage, capital markets, valuation and advisory teams.

What: This intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of commercial real estate. Positions are paid and last 10-12 weeks long, from mid-May through mid-August.

Qualifications:

Graduate Management Assistant Program - City of Fort Collins

Who: The City of Fort Collins, CO is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Management Assistant.

What: This position provides future municipal leaders an opportunity to catapult their careers and learn from seasoned professionals in a community consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the country. The Management Assistant will have the opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of a full-service city, make a difference in day-to-day projects, engage regularly with city leaders, and contribute to the organization at the executive leadership level.

The Graduate Management Assistant program has contributed to the development of local government leaders who have gone on to become City Managers, Assistant Town Administrators and Assistants to City Managers. Each learned leadership, honed communication skills, participated on multidisciplinary teams and contributed meaningful (resume-building) work.

Research Assistant (part time) – Woodstock Institute (Chicago)

Who: Woodstock Institute is seeking a part-time research assistant to assist Woodstock’s research team with a project studying a program which provides home modifications for people with disabilities.
Woodstock Institute is a leading nonprofit research and policy organization in the areas of equitable lending and investments; wealth creation and preservation; and safe financial products, services, and systems. Woodstock Institute works locally and nationally to create a financial system in which lower-wealth persons and communities of color can safely borrow, save, and build wealth so that they can achieve economic security and community prosperity.

What: This is a part time position (approximately 15 hours per week) located in Chicago. The Research Assistant will work with Woodstock’s research team on a large research project examining a program which provides home modifications for people with disabilities. The position will play a key role in primary data collection and interview administration.

Responsibilities include: conducting and coordinating client interviews; facilitating focus groups; recording and analyzing data; and administrative research support.

Qualifications:

2020 Census Temporary Positions

Who: In advance of the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country.

What: These positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn some extra income while helping your community. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine each state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. This is your chance to play a part in history and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted!

The majority of job offers for the Address Canvassing operation will be made in the summer of 2019. Several thousand positions will be available throughout the country. Most 2020 Census positions will likely last several weeks. These temporary positions can include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. They feature:

• Competitive wages 
• Weekly paychecks 
• Flexible hours 
• Paid training 

Qualifications:

Program Manager (Part Time Opportunity) - Uptown Untied

Who: Uptown United and Business Partners, The Chamber for Uptown have a joint mission to lead efforts to build a strong, unified business environment; facilitate economic development; and strengthen community – all to nurture a diverse, vibrant, thriving and strong Uptown.

What: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Manager executes Uptown United’s programmatic and administrative duties related to business support, district planning, economic development, tourism, special events, and communications. The Program Manager leads Uptown United’s programs to support local businesses prior to and during the CTA’s Lawrence-to-Bryn Mawr Modernization project.
Start Date: January 2019
Part-time, hourly position, approximately 14-22 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Essential responsibilities include:

Graduate Assistant - Office of Budget and Financial Analysis

Who: UIC Office of Budget and Financial Analysis

What: This position will provide direct support to the Budget and Financial Modeling functional team within the Office of Budget and Financial Analysis.
Primary duties of the position include:



Reporting - Run monthly data reports related to such university operations as financial aid and student fees.  Verify report accuracy and coordinate distribution to appropriate stakeholders.





Support Annual Budget Meeting Process – All university college level organizations participate in an annual budget review process to assess financial performance.  This position will provide direct administrative support to include printing/collating materials packets, assisting in reviewing of materials for accuracy, and providing direct assistance to BFA analysts in materials development.




Process Budget Allocations/MOUs – Assist Budget and Financial Modeling team analysts with the preparation of budget allocation letters, and drafting of memorandums of understanding between Campus higher administration and various university units.  Provide assistance with maintaining the MOU and commitments database to ensure accuracy of reported commitments.





Analysis – Provide direct assistance to Budget and Financial Modeling team analysts with various aspects of ad hoc financial analyses as requested.  Analysis may include such aspects of university business as tuition projection and reconciliation, operating budgets, etc.


Preferred

Qualifications:

Safety Data Fellow (for post-grads within 3 years) - US Dept. of Transportation

Who: A post-graduate research project and developmental opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary of Transportation. The appointment will be served within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in the Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning, and Performance in Washington, DC as a Safety Data Fellow (participant).
The Office of Policy Development, Strategic Planning, and Performance supports the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy and Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in policy matters affecting all aspects of transportation. The office provides technical expertise for the Department’s legislative, regulatory and research programs, conducts analyses and recommends policies, and serves as the Departmental focal point for initiatives related to safety across all transportation modes.

What: The appointment will be supporting the Safety Data Initiative (SDI), and the goal of the project is to develop DOT’s data-driven approach to decision making as it relates to safety issues with implications across the modes of transportation (highway, rail, air, water, and pipeline). The participant will collaborate with individuals from DOT’s operating administrations and offices under the Secretary of Transportation, such as the Office of the Chief Information Officer, to connect, understand, analyze, and visualize DOT safety databases, data sources outside of the Department, and geospatial data. The work will foster increased DOT use of data to inform programmatic and policy decisions, and further demonstrate the value of a cross-modal approach through the power of data analytics and visualization.

Journal Publishing Internship - Medical Decision Making (UIC College of Medicine)

Who: The journal Medical Decision Making [https://mdm.uic.edu/], housed in the Department of Medical Education at UIC College of Medicine, is looking to hire a student for Spring 2019.

What: Medical Decision Making, a peer-reviewed journal housed in the UIC-COM Department of Medical Education, is seeking to hire an intern to complete administrative tasks, update author and reviewer accounts, correspond with editors and reviewers, create reports through the ScholarOne Manuscripts system, and communicate with the Society for Medical Decision Making.


Working for the journal is a great opportunity for students to learn about the peer-review process, as well as the publication process of a research journal.


This paid internship requires up to 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule based on student availability. Start date of the position is January 21, 2019. End date is indefinite.



Graduate Fellowship Program - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Who: CHCI’s Graduate Fellowship Program is designed for exceptional emerging Latino leaders who want to immerse themselves in a specific public policy area.

What: This paid, nine-month fellowship will provide you with valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino networks, and a chance to showcase your public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill. Guided by CHCI, you will research opportunities to work in congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, or even the White House. Choose one that best matches your policy focus area—K-12 education, health, housing, law, energy—and consider changing your placement midway through the program to maximize your experience. In addition to working for members of Congress, graduate fellows have worked with these and other remarkable organizations:

• American Public Health Association 
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 
• National Urban League 
• U.S. Department of Agriculture 
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
• U.S. House Committee on Financial Services 

Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships - Air & Waste Management Association

Who: The Air & Waste Management Association offers scholarships to graduate students who are pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management/policy/law, and sustainability.

What: The scholarships offer support for one year. Scholarships awarded annually in the following areas: air quality research and study, waste management research and study, environmental management or policy research and study, sustainability research and study. In the past, awards have ranged from $1,500-3,500.

Qualifications: Applicants must be full-time graduate students during the fellowship year. Must be pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management/policy/law, and/or sustainability.

Summer 2019 Metro Transit Internships - Metropolitan Council (Minneapolis, St. Paul)

Who: The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area and provides the following essential services to the region:

• Metro Transit (MT) provides bus & light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area 
• Environmental Services (ES) manages the wastewater collection system for the 7-county metropolitan region 
• Community Development (CD) shapes the Council's regional growth plan & provides affordable housing programs 
• Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) provides transportation planning functions in the region 
• Regional Administration (RA) provides support services for the Council

What: As a 2019 Intern with the Metropolitan Council you will benefit from on the job training and mentoring along with participation in team projects, social events and professional development. Interns will receive the opportunity to build professional relationships and enhance their interpersonal skills. Interns will also interact with their coworkers and participate in projects that directly impact business value.
Interns work full time during Summer 2019 with a pay of $18.50/hour
Three positions available including Energy and Sustainability, Gold Line Environmental, and MTPD Records Unit.

U.S. Dept. of Energy Scholars Program (Apps. Due Dec. 17!)

The DOE Scholars Program provides 10-week paid summer internships in a variety of locations for undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs. The program is designed to attract talented students and recent graduates to opportunities that are carefully designed to help prepare and motivate participants toward the full range of entry and mid-level research, technical and professional positions within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and to secure America’s future, DOE is committed to:

• Energy Security 
• Nuclear Security 
• Scientific Discovery and Innovation 
• Environmental Responsibility 
• Management Excellence 
• Cyber Security 
• Safeguards and Security 
• Technological Advancement 

As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex. Opportunities are available for a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide.

Transportation & Bicycle Safety Intern - Village of Schaumburg

Who: The Village of Schaumburg employs approximately 600 employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as police, fire, public works, engineering, finance, human resources, cultural services, community development, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be. Schaumburg is a thriving community of 75,936 residents located 12 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. The community is the base of the second largest concentration of retail, office and commercial activity in the state of Illinois and recently named one of the Top Ten Best Places to Live according to Money Magazine.

What: Intern - Transportation & Bicycle Safety (summer) with an online application deadline of 01/15/2019 or until 75 applicants have successfully completed the application process.

We are hiring up to 3 summer interns. The position is looking for undergraduate students (graduate students may be considered) in the field of Political Science, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or any other closely related field. Candidates will be exposed to many different aspects of a Transportation Department (Planning, Engineering, Transit, Public Education). Exact job duties would be tailored to match desired career path and current Department Projects. Also, note that the interns will spend a lot of time outdoors (regardless of Temperature) and bicycling on bicycle facilities of varying levels of comfort. There will also be a lot of interaction with the public (all ages).

This position mainly assumes the responsibility of educating the community on bicycle safety, promoting the 90 miles of bikeways, and evaluating the bike path and bike lanes for maintenance and repairs. Additional tasks include traffic related activities such as traffic counts, traffic studies and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit related work.

The position is for the summer months from the middle of May through the middle of August and is based on a 35-hour work week that generally consists of Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility in the scheduling is required to account for staffing at other various events over the summer including some weekend and evening hours.

JOB DUTIES:

Economic Development Research Assistantship - Great Cities Institute (closes Dec. 5)

Who: Great Cities Institute

What: UIC Great Cities Institute (GCI) is seeking a graduate student Research Assistant (RA) for the Spring 2019 semester whose primary responsibility will be to support GCI staff with economic development and related research projects.

For economic development research projects, the RA will assist with collection and analysis of data, writing technical reports, and producing graphics.

Duties for this role include:

• Collaborate with GCI staff on research projects. 
• Perform data collection, research and analysis.
•  Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations. 
• Produce graphics, charts, and other visuals for reports.

Required Qualifications: 

Laco Residency Scholarship Program

Who: Laco Residency

What: “Lalco Residency Scholarship Program 2018-19”

To apply for the scholarship you need to send a photo (you have taken yourself) or graphic design (you have created) showing the world you want to live in.

The image can be a still image or a GIF.
Name the file as ‘Your name_LRScholarship18-19’
The file size must be between 500kb and 2mb.
Please send brief text explaining or describing the photo/graphic design you have sent. The text should be no more than 300 words.

For more details please visit our scholarship page providing all the details: https://www.lalcoresidency.com/scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

Spring 2019 Teaching Assistant, African American Studies

Who: African American Studies is seeking a graduate student to TA for AAST 100: Introduction to African American Studies for the Spring 2019 semester.

What: Teaching assistants will be responsible for performing teaching or teaching-related duties to assist faculty members. Under the direction of a faculty member, TAs will lead discussion sections, proctor exams, grade tests and homework, and record grades in the grade book. Applicant should have research experience in African American studies.
The teaching assistantship is a 50% appointment and comes with a tuition waiver.

Graduate Assistant - UIC Disability Resource Center

Who: The Disability Resource Center at UIC is looking for a 50% to 67% Graduate Assistant starting January, 2019.

What: The GA will work with document conversion services in the Disability Resource Center and manage conversion of materials into an alternate format for students who are registered with the Disability Resource Center.

Urban Planning Intern - Collins Engineers (Chicago)

Who: Collins Engineers is looking to hire for a part-time paid internship within the CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO). The PCO’s mission is to relieve the burden on the citizens of Chicago by creating an environment in which stakeholders performing public and private construction can do so collaboratively, openly, efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to the public. The internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the planning process for Chicago's Transportation and Infrastructure projects.

What: Typical duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Compiles reports
• Property checks other employee’s calculations
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
• Field work will be required

Qualifications:

Policy & Government Affairs Intern - Illinois Partners for Human Services (closes Nov. 9)

Who: Illinois Partners for Human Service

We are a statewide advocacy organization with over 800 coalition partners located in every legislative district in Illinois. Our mission is to protect and support our state’s most important resource—the residents of Illinois—by creating a stronger and more stable human services sector.

What: Illinois Partners for Human Service is seeking a Policy & Government Affairs Intern for January-June 2019.

The policy intern will work at our office located in River North and will assist with multiple projects within our organization, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Policy research and creation of educational tools to inform coalition partners
• Monitor and analyze state legislation and budget decisions proposed by policymakers 
• Research areas of interest to health and human services 
• Identify policy priorities and develop policy recommendations based on legislative and regulatory matters 
• Create action alerts, data/fact sheets, and other communication materials to inform our partnership base on specific issues 
• Participate in meetings with various committees and workgroups, such as Westside ConnectED and State Health Improvement Plan Council 
• Support outreach to state legislators, the Governor’s office, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other entities 
• Help organize meetings with state legislators and other public officials

Our objective is to keep our coalition partners ready to react quickly to new policy priorities. The policy intern will therefore need to keep current on both state legislation and other related health and human service initiatives as they develop.

Research & Analysis Intern - Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency

Who: Chicago Metro Planning Agency

What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an intern in the Research & Analysis Division of the Planning Department. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See

Position Description:
 The intern will work with the Research and Analysis team. This will be limited, part-time internship of no more than 19 hours/week during the school year, and will involve participating in a variety of geographic information system (GIS)-based data development activities to support long-range population forecasting work at CMAP.

Essential Functions:

Marketing + Business Development Intern - Greenprint Partners

Who: Greenprint Partners is a green infrastructure delivery partner that helps cities achieve high-impact, community-driven stormwater solutions at scale. Our green infrastructure projects are designed to maximize community benefits, be delivered at scale, and maintained for the long-term. That’s how our team of project managers, community organizers, landscape architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

We’ve got a big vision: by 2050, every U.S. city facing stormwater management challenges is implementing a comprehensive green infrastructure plan, the natural choice for strengthened community, shared prosperity, and ecological health. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

We’ve been featured recently in: the Social Innovations Journal, WRI’s The Business of Planting Trees, Impact Alpha, and Fast Company. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

About working at Greenprint Partners architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

Greenprint is an early stage company that recently raised a $1.5M investment round from a coalition of impact investors including the Kresge Foundation. We have built a flexible, fast-paced, demanding and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects, and working as a team to strategize, iterate, and execute quickly. We believe strongly we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. We are proud of our company values: architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

Greenprint Partners’ office is located in downtown Chicago convenient to Metra and El in a vibrant, professional coworking space. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

What:

You’ll be working on things like…

James J. Stukel Fellows Program - UIC Great Cities Insitute

Who: Great Cities Institute

What: Under Dr. James J. Stukel’s leadership, UIC created a Great Cities initiative to embrace its commitment as an “engaged” university. As part of GCI’s 21st anniversary celebration, the GCI James J. Stukel Fellows Program was established as a prestigious award for graduate students.

The mission of the UIC Great Cities Institute is to link its academic resources with a range of partners to address urban issues by providing research, policy analysis and program development. Tied to UIC’s Great Cities Commitment, GCI seeks to improve quality of life in Chicago, its metropolitan region, and cities throughout the world.

Students that are selected to participate in the James J. Stukel Fellow Program will have the unique opportunity to interface directly with the GCI team and receive support for their research and planning pursuits.

Opportunities include participation in:

Study Abroad China (closes Oct. 31)

Who: Study Abroad China

What: Supported by a generous grant from the Wanxiang Corporation, the University of Illinois at Chicago joins its sister campuses in Urbana and Springfield to offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates to learn about the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, green technology, and renewable resources in China in the unique cultural and natural environments of the urban landscapes of Beijing and Hangzhou. These two cities are connected by the Grand Canal, a unique engineering project as the longest and largest ancient artificial waterway in the world. For several hundred years, it has enabled cultural exchange, trade, and political integration between the north and south of China and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fast Facts:

Chicago Mayor's Office Fellowship Program

Who: Chicago Mayor's Office

What: The Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program is the premier opportunity for bright, motivated, and civic-minded graduate students from all disciplines to apply their coursework to the greatest municipal laboratory in the world: the City of Chicago. Fellows serve the people of Chicago by supporting policy, legislative, data, communications, and public engagement initiatives within city government. By working hand-in-hand with senior staff in the Office of the Mayor and leaders from various departments and sister agencies throughout the city, Fellows deliver recommendations and implement programs that improve the lives of Chicago’s 2.7 million residents.

Dates of Fellowship: Monday, June 10th, 2019 - Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Application Deadline: Friday, November 9th, 2018

The City of Chicago Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program provides an in-depth view of how city government operates. Fellows will have the opportunity to:

Community Investment Intern (Summer 2019) - Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Who: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is currently seeking a summer intern in our Community Investment group. We are a federally chartered corporation and one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) that, with the Office of Finance, comprise the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLBanks were chartered by Congress under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 to improve the availability of funds to support home ownership. Each FHLBank is cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in its district and operated as a separate entity with its own management, employees, and board of directors; our district consists of the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Core to our mission is supporting the community investment activities of our members.

What: As a valued contributor on a team of housing finance professionals, our interns are actively engaged in the review and underwriting of a variety of affordable housing projects and programs. This is a paid position. The Community Investment internship will involve the following:

Spring Intern - Design Workshop (closes Oct. 22)

Who: Design Workshop Inc. is an internationally recognized firm focused on landscape architecture, urban design, community and regional planning, market analysis and strategic services. We believe that when environment, economics, art and community are combined in harmony with the dictates of the land and needs of society, magical places result- sustainable places of timeless beauty, significant value and enduring quality. Through a closely collaborative process at all levels, Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society and for the well-being of our planet. Our pioneering efforts have been recognized with more than 260 awards from such organizations as the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association and the Urban Land Institute.

What: We are seeking interns for our spring semester internship program. Design Workshop internships are designed to expose students to a collaborative, professional office environment and a team of experienced design professionals. Selected individuals will participate in a 12-week internship at Design Workshop from January to April/May. Students will be exposed to both the creative and business environment.

This spring, we are offering spring internships in our following offices: Aspen, CO, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL and Lake Tahoe.

General Admin Student Support Intern - Department Of Justice (Chicago, IL)

Who: Chicago Department of Justice

What: This is a temporary Pathways Internship Program appointment not-to-exceed one year from appointment and may be extended in 1-year increments based on program needs and if the student continues to meet program requirements. This position has conversion potential provided that all of the requirements for conversion have been met. This vacancy will close at 11:59 ET on the closing date or 11:59 on the day we receive the 100th application, whichever comes first.

As a General Admin Student Support Intern with the OIG, your duties will consist of, but not limited to:

• Communication with complainants, instructing them on how to file a complaint, and referring them to the appropriate agency, as appropriate 
• Receiving, reviewing and categorizing allegations and complaints received by mail, fax and email 
• Developing skills in data collection and analysis; 
• Locating and compiling data or information from records or databases; 
• Producing a variety of written documents utilizing various advanced word processing software functions. 
• Working from handwritten draft, editing copy, or electronic files created by another staff member; 
• Opening and distributing mail; preparing, receiving, reviewing and verifying documents; 
• Maintaining office records; filing material; locating and compiling data or information from files; 
• Assisting with the formulation and development of reports; 
• Interacting and communicating with other staff members in a professional manner; 
• Working as a part of a team on various projects; 
• Ability to communicate effectively; 
• Completing assigned projects in a timely manner; 
• Securing information from the files and related sources. 
• Administrative Support to include property management, procurement research, transcription processing, and data call administration.

Requirements:

Volunteer Management Intern - Shedd Aquarium

Who: Shedd Aquarium

What: Volunteer Management Intern

This intern will gain experience working on projects for Shedd’s volunteer services department while learning about the operations of a large volunteer program in a non-profit setting.

Summary: The Volunteer Services department works to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers and interns to contribute to the mission of Shedd Aquarium. The intern will work closely with members of the department to contribute to the growth and success of the program. They will gain exposure to a variety of departments that utilize volunteers, which span almost every area of the aquarium. The intern will do research and help staff to learn more about prospective volunteers, their motivation and how to attract more diverse volunteers from traditional and non-traditional audiences. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about, and utilize, the volunteer management software Volgistics, used by Shedd Aquarium and many other non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities & Duties include:

Internship - Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa

What: Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa seeks a student intern for a four to five-month assignment working and learning in the 35th Ward Office, beginning in November 2019. The ideal intern should be motivated with a strong interest in municipal governance, great attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Interns will learn about the duties and operational needs of a City of Chicago Aldermanic office, including the delivery of constituent services, casework, public policy, and the municipal legislative process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the delivery of constituent services
• Research and analyze proposed city ordinances
• Maintain constituent records and prepare reports
• Draft informational materials and correspondence in response to inquiries; distribute informational materials
• Participate in the setup and operation of special events and program activities; and perform related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate Hourly - UIC Academic Computing and Communications Center

What: Graduate Students Blackboard and Technology Support Positions

Who: Learning Technology Solutions(LTS) is looking for motivated and hard-working graduate students to provide Blackboard and technology support to UIC faculty, staff, and students. Gain interpersonal skills through customer support experience while pursuing your graduate degree. Learn how to handle in-person and phone communications. Build relationships with UIC faculty and staff. Become an expert in client support by answering questions and solving problems for a wide range of educational software offered at UIC!

If you have a strong desire and passion to help people, email your resume to: LTSJOBS@uic.edu by Tuesday, October 30th 2018 for consideration.

Urban Planner Intern - Collins engineers, Inc.

What: Collins Engineers is looking to hire for a part-time paid internship within the CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO).

Who: The PCO’s mission is to relieve the burden on the citizens of Chicago by creating an environment in which stakeholders performing public and private construction can do so collaboratively, openly, efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to the public. The internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the planning process for Chicago's Transportation and Infrastructure projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Compiles reports.

• Properly checks other employee’s calculations. 
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Field work will be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Graduate Assistantship - Great Cities Institute (closes 10/19)

Who: College of Urban Planning and Public Administration, Great Cities Institute

What:Graduate Assistant

Close Date:10/19/2018 Description:

The Great Cities Institute of College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a 50% time Graduate Assistant to help with accounting, financials and general.

Duties: Assist monthly financial reconciliations, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate and current fiscal files and other financial/accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be a full time Graduate degree seeking student in UIC majoring in accounting, finance or MBA with accounting concentration, or undergraduate degree in accounting or combination of training and experience. Initiative, reliable and accountable. Prior accounting work experience is highly desirable. First year graduate student preferred.

If you are interested in this job, please apply online or email cover letter and resume to yibingli@uic.edu no later than October 19, 2018.

PhD Student Vacancy – Department of Geography of Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Who: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

What: The Department of Geography of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks a motivated candidate for a PhD position on urban ecosystem service assessment. The research will be carried out in the frame of an Innoviris Anticipate project (CO-NATURE) on the co-production of scenarios for nature-based urban regeneration with a focus on the Brussels Capital Region. The project is a collaboration between the Cartography and GIS Research Group (CGIS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Building, Architecture and Town Planning Department (BATir) of the Université libre de Bruxelles.

Deadline is very short: 25th October 2018, and the candidate is supposed to start from 1st December 2018.

Green infrastructure and, more broadly, nature-based solutions, and the ecosystem services which they supply, make cities more resilient to pressures related to demographic growth and environmental change. While much research has focused on assessing the supply of urban ecosystem services, the impact that nature-based solutions and ecosystem services have on urban populations is less well understood. Interactions between supply, demand, and benefits of ecosystem services for urban citizens are complex and depend on multiple factors, including densities of population and of the built-up area, layout, physical characteristics and accessibility of open spaces. Social practices and cultural context also affect the way in which people use, experience and value their contacts with nature and, as such, will also determine the impact of green spaces and nature-based solutions on the well-being of urban residents. The CO- NATURE project will focus on: i) deepening our understanding of the complex relationships between ecosystem service supply and benefits and how this relationship is mediated by social inequalities, people’s use of urban spaces and how they value these spaces; ii) using the insights obtained from this research to define which nature-based solutions are needed where in Brussels and which co-benefits they deliver; iii) co- production of alternative scenarios for nature-based urban design and urban regeneration with local stakeholders and experts through research-by-design.

Your tasks will include:

Internship - Chicago Dept. of Planning & Development, Workforce Solutions Unit

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development promotes the comprehensive growth and sustainability in the city and its neighborhoods. The Workforce Solutions Division is seeking students who want to acquire knowledge and valuable work experience in public sector/City government operations.

What: The intern will:

• Perform various functions to support programs, projects and strategic initiatives 
• Research and analyze information for projects and reports 
• Assist in the development of an operational manuals, and the streamlining and standardization of operational procedures 
• Participate in the development of surveys, focus groups and marketing objectives

Fellowship - Public Policy and International Affairs Program

Who: Public Policy and International Affairs Program

What: The goal of the PPIA Fellowship Program is to help students achieve a Master’s or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field. The organization does this through the intensive study provided by participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI), through partnerships with universities across the country, and through an alumni network that provides opportunities to connect with nearly 4000 individuals who share the same interest in public service.

Internship - Community Development and Policy Studies at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (closes Oct. 1)

Who: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Community Development and Policy Studies Division. CDPS recognizes and works to address many challenges in the community development field. Current priority areas include affordable housing policy, access to credit for small businesses, rural development, and funding for community and economic development in lower-income communities in a limited-resource environment.

CDPS has adopted the tagline ‘research, convene, connect’ to express our core functions succinctly. We research and conduct outreach to gain insight on key issues hindering access to credit and economic opportunity; convene diverse community development and policy stakeholders to share information and coordinate solutions; and connect financial institutions and other intermediaries with places in need to foster effective interventions

What: The Community Development and Policy Studies Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago seeks a project assistant/intern for fall 2018. This is a 10-20 hour/week position for students currently in one of the fields described below.

This is a paid position, located at the Chicago Fed’s offices in downtown Chicago. The Community Development and Policy Studies (CDPS) division is part of the Economic Research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. CDPS works to improve the socioeconomic prospects of low- and moderateincome (LMI) people in part by working with community leaders to bring development and reinvestment opportunities to underserved communities.

The project assistant/intern will conduct statistical and economic analyses of current macroeconomic, microeconomic, financial and regional data, and provide research support for the economists. The level of work required is considered entry- level and would work under direct supervision. This job has no direct reports.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Volunteers – Participate! Conference (9/24-26)

The Participate! Conference is next week, and we need your support. Starting on Monday, Sept. 24th and going through Wednesday, Sept. 26th, the conference will highlight and discuss participatory approaches in planning from around the world.

To make it happen, we need your help. We are looking for 2 Volunteers to help with set-up and registration at the Cardinal Room in the Student Center East from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday (in particular for the first day on Monday). If you're able to help out, please reach out to Janet Smith at janets@uic.edu and Jeff Wozencraft at jsw5@uic.edu.

Internship - City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

What: The Student Intern Program is for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in public sector / city government operations. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs to students and City departments. These are temporary positions. Internships are limited to one academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one academic year) per City department.
Hours vary, but are at least 21 hours per week between 8:00am 6:00pm
Responsibilities include:

Scholarships - Advancing Women in Transportation

Who: WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation.

What: WTS is offering four scholarships this year to women pursuing careers in the area of transportation. Two of the scholarships are for graduate students and two are for undergraduate students.

The scholarships and amounts we are offering from our local chapter are:
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship - $3,000 ($5,000 national)
Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates - $2,000 ($5,000 national)
Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students - $5,000 ($10,000 national)
Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students - $3,000 ($5,000 national)

 All local winners will be forwarded onto the national level to compete for the national scholarship awards.
For additional information on available scholarships, visit the WTS website. Applications are due November 2, 2018.

Spring 2019 capital semester program (Washington, DC )

Who: The Fund for American Studies

CAPITAL SEMESTER SPRING 2019 – INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY WASHINGTON, D.C. www.DCinternships.org/CS

EARLY DEADLINE: October 5, 2018
FINAL DEADLINE: November 9, 2018

What: This comprehensive program includes internship placements in the fields of international affairs and public policy, courses for 12 academic credits through George Mason University, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by foreign and domestic policy experts, and furnished housing the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

PAST INTERNSHIP SITES – INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY:

Internship - Chicago Children's Advocacy Center

Who: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center

What: The Events & Donor Relations intern will work in the External Affairs department performing and gaining experience in donor database management, donor relations, assisting with events, managing solicitations and coordination of silent auction, while working closely with the Development Manager, Events Coordinator, and External Affairs team.

Primary Responsibilities include:

Sustainability Committee Volunteer - UIC Campus Rec

What: Campus Rec at UIC, internal sustainability committee

What: The Sustainability Committee Student Volunteer will assist Campus Recreation’s professional staff to pursue external grant opportunities and with creating and marketing sustainability programs that support the work of student affairs and ultimately enhance the student experience at UIC. Key responsibilities include:

• Attend all sustainability meetings throughout the FY19 academic year (once a month). 
• Complete all assigned tasks by given deadline which is established during the sustainability meeting. 
• Support sustainable programs and assist with tabling to increase student knowledge of programs. 
• Assist in any grant writing and editing as needed. 
• Research best practices of similar institutions for facility improvements, departmental functions, sustainability campaigns, etc. to identify areas for enhancement. 
• Contribute to the conversation providing new, creative, and innovative ideas to the group. 
• Respond to all email correspondence in a timely manner.

Hourly Graduate Position - UIC Energy Resources Center

Who: The UIC Energy Resources Center (ERC) leads the Illinois Monarch Project (IMP), a collaborative of multi-industry stakeholders working together to develop conservation strategies that help monarch butterflies thrive throughout Illinois and engage public and private landowners across urban and rural landscapes.

What: Looking for graduate student with strong writing skills to support the development of an Illinois statewide monarch butterfly conservation plan. Working closely with ERC staff, this position will facilitate the compilation of written strategies from the IMP technical steering committee and other stakeholders into a single, comprehensive, cohesive written plan that will serve the IMP for decades to come.

Fellowship – U.S. State Department (closes 9/17)

Who: U.S. Department of State

What: Interested in a career representing America as a U.S. Diplomat? What about pursuing your higher education to prepare you for public service in foreign affairs? Here is your opportunity to become the recipient of one of the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Rangel or Pickering Graduate Fellowship Programs.

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program is a U.S. Department of State program, administered by Howard University, that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. Candidates must be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Rangel Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need.

Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and will enter into exciting and rewarding careers representing the United States overseas. An orientation to the Program and the Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Two summer internships, one on Capitol Hill in summer 2019 and one overseas at a U.S. embassy in summer 2020. Up to $37,500 annually toward tuition and mandatory fees for a two-year master’s degree in fields related to the Foreign Service such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, and International Relations at a U.S.-based institution. Mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship. Employment in the State Department Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program and meet Foreign Service entry requirements, in accordance with applicable law and State Department policy, with each Rangel Fellow committing to a minimum of five years of service.

Undergraduate Student Accounting Aide – UIC Office of Budget and Financial Analysis

 Who: UIC Office of Budget and Financial Analysis

What: Hourly federal work study position. Primary responsibilities include:

•  Assist with the process of budget transfers between university units 
•  Assist with establishing facilities and administrative distribution codes 

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible for federal work study 
• Preferably sophomore or junior 
• Coursework in accounting, finance, information technology or business 
• Available to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.

Internship – Obama Foundation (closes 9/12)

Who: Obama Foundation

What: The Obama Foundation draws on a diverse cohort of passionate, mission-oriented, and qualified interns to serve in our Chicago and D.C. offices. 

This internship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible to work in the United States. The application opened on August 23, 2018 at 9AM CT and closes on September 12, 2018 at 5PM CT. We will not accept late applications.

If you are a law student interested in an internship in the Office of the General Counsel at the Obama Foundation for the Summer 2019 term, click here. To ensure you get all the information you need in a timely manner, we encourage you to read our FAQ page before reaching out with questions.

What do interns do? We are looking for interns who have excellent time management and organizational skills, are strong writers and researchers, and are eager to work in a fast-paced office environment. Interns will play a key role in providing departments at the Obama Foundation with the administrative, logistical, and operational assistance needed to execute their work. To learn more, check out our department descriptions here.

Volunteers Needed - UIC Bike Census

Who: The UIC Office of Sustainability is looking for volunteers for UIC’s first ever bike census

What: Volunteers will follow provided routes to count the number of bikes at each rack and together will cover every rack on east and west campus.

When: October 10, 2018 (rain date October 11, 2018), 10-11am. To participate, email or call: mkochm2@uic.edu 312-413-9816

Internship - BRicK Partners (Evanston)

Who: BRicK Partners, an Evanston-based consulting, strategic planning and “collaborative management” firm focused on regional housing and community development, seeks one or more interns to support and help manage its projects, including for client trailblazers such as the Brookings Institution, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Enterprise Community Partners, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

What: BRicK is seeking interns to engage in:

• Cutting edge strategies, statewide, for addressing blight and other ripple effects of the foreclosure crisis 
• Regional efforts, nationwide, for tackling poverty’s increasing reach in the suburbs 
• Public and mixed-income housing collaboration and innovation aimed at increasing access to opportunity, both here in metropolitan Chicago as well as other regions nationwide 
• Cross-disciplinary efforts aligning housing and health policies and programs 
• Advancing employer-assisted housing strategies 
• Developing business plans and tools for an evolving and exciting new business 

Graduate Assistant – UIC Office of Sustainability (CLOSES 9/3)

Who: UIC Office of Sustainability, Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy

What: The Office of Sustainability is seeking a Graduate Assistant to:

• Support the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability (CCSE); 
• Assist in the addition of Strategy 7.0 Climate Resilience to the UIC Climate Action Implementation Plan; 
• Assist in executing the strategies related to Strategy 6.0 Teaching & Learning, as time permits; 
• Schedule CCSE Meetings, send out agendas, take meeting notes, maintain member list; 
• Other duties as assigned.

Transportation Planner Intern - Sam Schwartz Consulting (Chicago)

Who: Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC (Sam Schwartz) is a transportation planning, engineering, and environmental firm. Our Chicago office leads our national planning practice, which works with cities across the US and Canada to help them develop more holistic, multi-modal, and people-oriented transportation systems. Our team specializes in citywide and neighborhood transportation master plans, modal plans, strategic planning, policy development, and implementing new mobility systems. Strong technical work, innovative data analysis, clear communication, and thoughtful stakeholder engagement are the cornerstones of our approach.

What: Sam Schwartz is seeking candidates to specialize in our technical planning and design work who are motivated to bring a high standard of rigor and creativity to the role. You will work on projects touching all modes of transportation and involving all aspects of planning from corridor design, to network and service planning, to policy and program development.

Fall & Winter Internships - Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago)

Who: For more than 80 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has made the Chicago region a better place to live and work by partnering with businesses, communities and governments to address the area's toughest planning and development challenges. MPC works to solve today's urgent problems while consistently thinking ahead to prepare the region for the needs of tomorrow. 

What: The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking applicants for their Fall and Winter 2018 Research Assistant, Marketing/Communications and Development Intern positions. These are unpaid positions, but many past Research Assistants and Interns have successfully secured external fellowship funding, work-study funding or school credit. More information on each of these positions is outlined below:

Internship - Oak Park Residence Corporation

Who: The Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is a community-based, non-profit housing development and management corporation. Its primary mission is to promote Oak Park as a racially diverse and economically balanced community by providing quality rental housing at an affordable price. OPRC carries out its mission principally by acquiring older apartment buildings, rehabilitating them into assets that contribute to their neighborhoods, and providing quality management services. Established in 1966, OPRC currently owns or manages over 1,000 units of rental housing.

What: We are seeking an intern to assist us in gathering, mapping, and analyzing data on the changing housing markets in Oak Park and the greater Chicago region. The intern will analyze submarkets where OPRC currently operates and where it may in the future, map our buildings against a variety of socio-economic indicators, conduct financial asset modeling of our buildings and prospective redevelopment and acquisition opportunities, and analyze data on OPRC tenants to examine patterns relative to the rest of the Village of Oak Park and to neighboring and comparable communities. We are seeking a graduate student with experience in conducting statistical, financial, and spatial analysis and knowledge of data sources such as the American Community Survey.

Student Chairperson - CNU Students for New Urbanism

Who: Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), CNU - IL, Students for New Urbanism (SNU) group. Students for The New Urbanism Illinois is a cross disciplinary and intercollegiate platform that bridges the gap between students and places to facilitate community.

What: CNU Illinois is looking for a student leader and board representative to get involved in the SNU group. In the past this person has organized charrettes, panels and even small projects in the urban planning realm.

Research Assistant - UIC Office for Research on Student Success

Who & What: The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant (tuition waiver eligible) for the fall 2018 semester, renewable for the spring and summer semesters if external funding is secured. Reporting directly to Dr. Sue Farruggia, the RA will work on undergraduate education research projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.

Community Engagement Internship - Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

Who: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48.

What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is looking for an energetic, organized, detail-oriented team-player. The ideal candidate will be able to take direction from multiple team members, but also be proactive and work independently; all while being able to prioritize, stay organized, and keep a strong attention to detail. 

This position will come with a stipend for the four-month period starting in early September 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018. Interns will be asked to commit to a regular, mutually agreed upon schedule, for about 20 hours a week for four months. Those applying for this internship must have reliable transportation to and from our office.

Responsibilities include:

Administrative Intern - City of Highland Park

Who: The City of Highland Park, City Manager’s Office

What: The Administrative Intern assists in the general administration of local government through special projects and assignments. Responsibilities include:

• Communications: The Administrative Intern assists in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public; this may include drafting correspondence, preparing presentations and formulating new policies. This employee prepares various correspondences under the signature of the City Manager. This employee is also responsible for collaborating with department directors to compose a weekly report to the City Council. Additionally, the Administrative Intern will assist in the preparation and dissemination of press releases. The employee is also responsible for providing regular updates to the website and writing articles for the City’s monthly newsletter, the Highlander. Other communications work may include assistance with the Public Access Studio, public service announcements and procuring grants for funding. 
• Customer Service: The Administrative Intern handles inquiries from citizens regarding refuse and recycling collection, power outages, cable television, and is responsible for coordinating responses to general complaints received by the City Manager’s Office. 
• Special Events: The Administrative Intern will assist in the planning and implementation of special events including July 4th festivities, the holiday lighting ceremony, and various employee events. 
• Sustainability: The Administrative Intern will support and assist in the Sustainability Work Plan. The employee will also maintain oversight on sustainability programs such as electric charging stations, car sharing agreements and recycling partnerships with outside agencies. 
• Other Duties & Responsibilities: The Administrative Intern may provide staff support to City commissions as necessary. Special projects will be assigned to provide experience working with other City departments. 

Graduate Research Assistantship (ESL Instructor) - UIC Center for Literacy

Who: The UIC Center for Literacy - FAmily STart (FAST) Learning and Support program

What: FAST administers Adult Education and Career Transition services in high need areas in Chicago. The Center is seeking a graduate student to teach at two sites adult learners in the community (off campus) on the Southwest side of Chicago. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach ESL, family literacy, workforce, and computer skills to Head Start/Child Care parents and community members.
• Assess and track students' progress on IL ESL Content Standards to increase their English proficiency.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to develop individual education/transition plans and evaluate students' progress on their goals.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings which promote Family Start Learning Center programs, services, and program improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual Spanish and English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Research Assistant - UIC Arab American Cultural Center

Who: The Arab American Cultural Center (ARABAMC) is interested in creating awareness about Arab American cultures and histories, building community and solidarity, and promoting social justice and cultural diversity.

What: This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Supporting the research needs of the incoming director of the center which may include conducting research about the UIC campus and Arab and Muslim students and communities.
• Representing the ARABAMCC at various events/activities on campus
• Assisting in collaboration and coordination of student leadership activities, programs, and services.
• Assisting with planning ARABAMCC leadership retreats/programs.
• Working with the graduate college to identify ways to support Arab graduate students.
• Serving as a liaison between the center's students and staff

Graduate Hourly - Illinois Prevention Research Center -UIC (Closes 8/3!)

Who: Illinois Prevention Research Center (PRC), supporting policy and environmental change. The Illinois PRC conducts research to promote health, especially behaviors that improve physical activity and nutrition or reduce tobacco use. We work with communities to increase physical activity by improving access to the built environment and use of neighborhood parks. We collaborate in national networks to identify gaps in research and develop innovative approaches to improving public health that can be shared broadly with public health partners.

What: Illinois PRC seeks a Graduate Hourly with strong writing skills to support communications about federally funded public health research. The successful candidate will execute an established communications strategy, curating content and writing messages for Twitter and Facebook; maintain and update a WordPress website; write monthly/biweekly newsletter; track audience benchmarks (Web traffic and social interaction); and contribute to blogs.

Graduate Hourly - UIC Freshwater Lab

Who:The UIC Freshwater Lab is an initiative to communicate Great Lakes water issues to the general public, create tools to visualize the current state and future scenarios of water sources, engage unaffiliated groups in water planning, and train a new generation of Great Lakes leaders.

What: The UIC Freshwater Lab will have two major projects underway in Fall 2018 and seeks motivated, self-sufficient graduate students to help with research, analysis, and writing.  We will likely hire one person for each project.  However, should you possess skills that overlap or don't perfectly match the individual descriptions, then feel free in your cover letter to describe your particular strengths and how you would like to deploy them.
It is mandatory to enroll in the Fall 2018 Freshwater Lab course [PA 494, ENG 440, HIST 481] that meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-6:15] in order to be apprised of the relevant topics and methods.

Graduate Assistant for Social Media - UIC Business

Who: UIC Business

What: UIC Business  is looking for a talented social media assistant [50% assistantship with waiver] to draft and maintain a strong online presence for the college. The role is to implement online marketing strategies through social media accounts. If you are tech-savvy with an interest in communicating through online channels, we would like to meet you. As a social media assistant, you will gather relevant content from stakeholders throughout the college and represent the voice of the college to all constituents. You will also develop original content and suggest creative ways to attract more followers and promote our brand. Ultimately, you should be able to increase web traffic and community engagement metrics aligned with broader marketing strategies. Responsibilities include:

Graduate Research Assistant - UIC Library - Special Collections and University Archives

Who: UIC Library, Special Collections and University Archives Department

What: Fall 2018, 50% Graduate assistantship. The Graduate Research Assistant assists in researching, processing, describing, preserving and ensuring access for personal papers, organizational records, and photographic collections in the Special Collections Department. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the arrangement and description of archival collections for the Special Collections Department. Describing collections requires research, organizational, and writing skills. 
• Maintain collection data in the department’s content management system. 
• Create metadata for digitization projects. 
• Assist in implementing educational and promotional events and programs, and other activities related to the organization and preservation of the department’s manuscript collections. 
• May have the opportunity to contribute to the exhibition program through research, writing and design of interpretive digital and physical exhibits. 
• May contribute to writing grant proposals. 
• Folder labeling, archival rehousing as necessary, and other clerical tasks as assigned. 

Graduate Research Assistantship (STEM Instructor) - UIC Center for Literacy (DEADLINE 7/31!)

Who: The UIC Center for Literacy’s FAmily STart (FAST) Learning and Support program administers Adult Education and Career Transition services in high need areas in Chicago.

What: 50-67% STEM Graduate/Research Assistantship, Alternative Adult High School Equivalency Teaching Assistant Position.
Do you want to use your creativity + Math/Science content knowledge to help create an innovative, competency-based curriculum based on more than a standardized test so more Illinois adults can earn their high school diploma? The STEM Instructor will research and develop curriculum and on an innovative, competency-based project by developing project-based learning assessments for adults (as an alternative to standardized test preparation) and teach in the community off campus. Duties and responsibilities include:

Intern for Social and Opinion Research - Ipsos (Chicago, IL)

Who: At Ipsos, we make market research work. We know numbers. We understand people. And we succeed in delivering results. That's why so many of the world's leading brands and organizations look to us for their research needs.

What: This is a superb and unique opportunity for anyone interested in a career in market research. We currently have an immediate need in our Chicago research practice for a Ipsos Healthcare Research Intern.

Fall 2018 Internship - Lakeview Chamber of Commerce (Chicago, IL)

 Who: Do you get excited about city data, local businesses and public space? The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, sole service provider for Special Service Area 27 (SSA 27), seeks a part-time urban planning intern who is interested in urban planning, economic development or public administration. The intern will gain hands-on experience collecting and utilizing data for economic development and planning purposes, with the goal of improving the Lakeview neighborhood. We offer a $1,000 stipend and will work with students on class credit.

Internship - Chicago Dept. of Planning and Development

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development – Workforce Solutions Unit

What: Workforce Solutions Division Intern. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Perform various functions to support programs, projects and strategic initiatives 
• Research and analyze information for projects and reports 
• Assist in the development of an operational manuals, and the streamlining and standardization of operational procedures 
• Participate in the development of surveys, focus groups and marketing objectives 

Graduate Assistant - Academic Professional Advisory Committee, UIC

Who: The Academic Professional Advisory Committee at UIC. The mission of the committee is to provide for the orderly voicing of suggestions for the good of the University, afford added recourse for the consideration of grievances, and furnish a channel for direct and concerted communication between the Academic Professional (AP) staff and the administrative officers of the University, its colleges, schools, institutes, divisions, and other administrative units on matters of interest or concern to the Academic Professional staff or any member of it. As advisors to the University Administration, we review policy, represent academic professionals on search committees, voice concerns regarding academic professionals to the Chancellor, and play an active role in professional development efforts at UIC.

What: Graduate Assistant to the Academic Professional Advisory Committee – 25% appointment for 9 months, 2018-2019. Responsibilities include:

Graduate Research Assistantship - UIC AANAPISI Initiative (CLOSES 7/13)

Who: The UIC Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institutions (AANAPISI) Initiative

What: 25% time Graduate Research Assistantship (R.A.) for fall, spring, and summer from August 2018-August 2019. The appointment will be 10 hours per week.  
The primary scope of the AANAPISI Graduate Assistant's responsibilities will be to provide research support for the AANAPISI Principal Investigator and Project Director. Responsibilities will include:

• Research and administrative support for the PI's teaching and research areas. This will include curriculum development for a course on Asian American Gender and Sexual Diversity, research support for work on Asian American children's books, and research support/administrative support for courses on Asian American and Pacific Islander college students in higher education. 
• Research and program coordination support for a new campus public events/speakers initiative focusing on free speech and diversity of ideas and viewpoints in relation to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  
• Some administrative support for grant team management as needed. 

Graduate Hourly - Illinois Prevention Research Center, UIC

Who: The Illinois Prevention Research Center seeks a Graduate Hourly with strong writing skills to support communications about federally funded public health research. The successful candidate will execute an established communications strategy, curating content and writing messages for Twitter and Facebook; maintain and update a WordPress website; write monthly/biweekly newsletter; track audience benchmarks (Web traffic and social interaction); and contribute to blogs.

What: We're looking for someone with a warm and professional writing voice who is curious about the intersection of media and public health. This position will be an excellent introduction to both the academic research environment and professional health communications. 

Administrative Intern - Willowbrook IL

Who: The Village of Willowbrook is seeking qualified candidates to fill a part-time, non-exempt, Administrative Intern position in the Village’s Administration Department. 
The Administrative Intern is a part-time administrative position at the training level that provides support to the Village Administrator’s Office. The Village Administrator provides direct supervision. In addition, the Intern may work within other Village departments on projects that are found appropriate by the Village Administrator. These projects are assigned on a case-by-case basis and serve to increase the Intern’s exposure to local government. The Administrative Intern will also take part in meetings with senior staff and employees from throughout the organization on a variety of projects. While the Village will attempt to provide a general background in all areas of municipal management, the Intern’s primary focus and responsibility is in the Village Administrator’s office. 

The Administrative Intern assists in the development, implementation, and analysis of available data using a variety of research tools to aid in the decision making of the organization.  The individual in this position receives regular direction from his/her direct supervisor; however, the individual must be able to work independently while coordinating tasks and projects with various departments. The position is budgeted for up to 950 hours per year with flexibility for a full-time student schedule.

Administrative Intern – Village of Grayslake

Who: Village of Grayslake, Village Manager’s office

What: This position is responsible for assisting the Village departments in the administration and coordination of various organizational functions and programs. The duties of the Administrative Intern may include performing various analyses and evaluation of Village operations, assisting in the development and dissemination of public information to Village residents, assisting in the development and implementation of special programs and projects, and coordinating with residents and staff in completing resident requests for service.

Community Development Intern - Village of Itasca

Who: Village of Itasca, Community Development Department

What: The goals of the internship are to: Provide an experiential learning opportunity in all functional areas of a Community Development Department of a local government entity; Provide insight into working in the public sector; Arrange for Intern to have an opportunity to write reports and make public presentations; Flexibility in developing work assignments around the specific interests of the successful candidate to help them for employment opportunities; Evening meetings and special events, as required.
Specific responsibilities include:

Administration Intern - Village of Itasca

Who: The Village of Itasca, Illinois is an attractive, vibrant community located 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 6 miles west of O’Hare International Airport. With a resident population of 8,800 and proximity to major expressways and rail transportation, the Village offers an ideal balance of residential, commercial, industrial and open space.

What: The internship will provide an experiential learning opportunity in major functional areas of local government: administration, finance, human resources, special events, communication and marketing. This position reports to the CAO/Village Administrator and/or Human Resources Manager, and will provide insight into working in the public sector. Specific responsibilities include:

Americorps Vista Volunteer - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (stipend position)

Who: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) - Business Process Improvement Team. NHS of Chicago is driven by the belief that homeownership is essential to strengthening households and communities. We help low and moderate income residents become homeowners and maintain homeownership. More at nhschicago.org

What: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago of Chicago (NHS) Business Process Improvement Team is seeking an Americorps Vista Volunteer to help drive a project to help us understand NHS of Chicago's long-term impact.

This “Understanding Impact” Vista project will look at a sampling of clients over recent years to gain understanding of impact on the lives of clients over time. The Vista will help design a data collection framework and strategy, collect data, analyze results, present findings, and create structure for NHS to continue to integrate ongoing long-term impact analysis. Results will enable data-informed decisions about where to focus efforts and resources to maximize positive long-term impact on low and moderate income household and communities.

Graduate Associate - World Business Chicago

Who: World Business Chicago - ChicagoNEXT team - Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge program.
World Business Chicago is the City of Chicago’s non-profit, public private partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. ChicagoNEXT is WBC’s dedicated initiative to drive growth and opportunity for Chicago’s tech economy. Our flagship programs include ThinkChicago, the Chicago Venture Summit and the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge.

What: World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Graduate Associate to aid the ChicagoNEXT team in the management of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge program. The three-year program, currently wrapping up its first year, will provide $3 million in grant funding to innovative organizations that effectively recruit and support diverse entrepreneurs and scale startups in the Chicago area. The selected programs serve diverse populations, including communities of color, women, veterans, and immigrants.

Volunteer Research Assistant (Transportation) - Metropolitan Planning Council

Who: Metropolitan Planning Council - Transportation Team

What: The MPC transportation team is currently looking for a Research Assistant (RA) for Summer 2018, possibly continuing into the fall. This position will include support on a range of technical analyses, stakeholder coordination, and advocacy oriented projects. Responsibilities will include: conduct technical research, conduct literature reviews, document meetings, conduct data analysis in Excel, develop GIS maps, prepare for and participate in meetings.

Administrative Intern - City Manager’s Office (Highland Park)

Who: City of Highland Park, IL - City Manager’s Office

What: The Administrative Intern reports to the Assistant to the City Manager and assists in the general administration of local government through special projects and assignments. The Administrative Intern performs administrative work in the following primary areas: communications, customer service, special events, and sustainability. Specific responsibilities include:

King W. Harris Summer Intern – Metropolitan Planning Council

Who: Metropolitan Planning Council, Chicago.

What: MPC is seeking talented candidates for our inaugural King W. Harris Summer Internship, named in honor of MPC’s former Board Chair and current Senior Fellow for Housing. The ideal candidate will have the research skills, relevant topical knowledge and organizational acumen to advance multiple MPC Housing and Community Development priorities. The paid summer intern will work directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and MPC Research Assistants. This high-caliber career development opportunity will help one emerging professional build a career in urban planning or policy. The summer intern can cite the distinction of the internship on their MPC blog posts, publications and their professional résumé.  This intern will assist with the following projects:

Summer Campaign Associate - Kwame Raoul Attorney General Campaign

Who: Kwame Raoul Attorney General Campaign

What: Summer Campaign Associates will be exposed to a wide array of campaign operations including but not limited to field organizing, campaign communications, research, event coordination, social media outreach and direct voter interaction. Specific positions are available in the communications, organizing, and policy and research departments.
The internship will run from June 4, 2018 through August 31, 2018. Successful candidates may request to remain involved with the campaign through the General Election on November 4, 2018.

Community Development Intern (Lincolnwood)

Who: Village of Lincolnwood, Department of Community Development

What: The position is expected to assist with the administration of the Community Development Department and to provide support for ongoing activities. The duties of the position include undertaking and preparing research, minute-taking, participation in committees, preparation of presentations, webmaster for the Department’s webpages, and serving as an ombudsman for the Department. The Intern is expected to provide research and develop documents for consideration by various bodies including the Economic Development Commission, Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Planning Internship - CTA

Who: Chicago Transit Authority - Planning Department

What: 2018 Summer Internship Program - CTA is currently hiring full-time, temporary internships for the Summer 2018. Internship opportunities are project based, which means interns are assigned to specific, real-world projects that create meaningful impact on CTA and its customers. Local and out-of-town students are eligible to apply; local students may have the opportunity to stay onboard part-time through May 2019 if their assigned project requires a longer commitment. Current planning intern projects include:

Community Engagement Internship - Old Town Merchants & Residents Association

Who: Old Town Merchants & Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood.

What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is looking for an energetic, organized, detail-oriented team-player for an internship for summer 2018. The ideal candidate will be able to take direction from multiple team members, but also be proactive and work independently; all while being able to prioritize, stay organized, and keep a strong attention to detail. The perfect candidate will have interest in pursuing a career in non-profit, event planning, community/government relations, or urban planning. Specific responsibilities include: