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Monday, April 22, 2024
Community Development Intern - Village of Montgomery
Friday, April 12, 2024
Part-Time Public Policy Assistant Consultant (Temporary Position) - MKM Consultants, LLC
MKM Consultants is a small public policy consultancy founded to provide non-profit, government and philanthropic organizations with the assistance needed to formulate and execute economic and workforce development strategies. MKM is seeking a Public Policy Assistant Consultant to assist with our research and consulting activities. This is a part-time position of approximately 5-10 hours a week and will last through at least June of 2023. There will be an option to extend. The position can also be structured as an internship if desired. The Principal Consultant, Meghann Moses, works out of her home in Oak Park, Illinois and the Assistant Consultant will also work from home, with the possibility of the occasional in-person meetings in the Chicagoland area.
Compensation: The position will pay $30-35 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Contact: Send letter of interest and resume to meghann@mkm-consultants.com
Monday, April 1, 2024
Community Development Summer Intern - Village of Itasca, IL
Title: Community Development Summer Intern
Location: Itasca, IL
Compensation: $18+/- per hr
Description:
The Village of Itasca (pop: 9,261) seeks a motivated, detail oriented, professional team player to fill the position of Full-Time Community Development Intern. This is a temporary position expected to last minimally through the summer. Emphasis will be on Community Development project work. Work with the Village will provide the successful candidate with exposure to engaging real-world planning challenges related to established business and industrial parks, in addition to a Metra-adjacent downtown area currently targeted for revitalization.
For more information, and to apply, click here.
Friday, March 29, 2024
SAFE (Streets are for Everyone) Ambassadors - MUSE Community + Design
Job Title: Chicago’s SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody)
Ambassador
Employment status: Part-time, Non-exempt, Seasonal
Compensation: Hourly, $20
Hours: 24 hours/week
Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
About
MUSE Community + Design is
seeking outgoing, well-organized, and committed advocates for transportation
safety education, biking, and social equity to join the team as a SAFE (Streets
Are For Everybody) Ambassador from late May to late September.
As a SAFE (Streets Are For
Everybody) Ambassador, you will represent the Chicago Department of
Transportation in its efforts to support and promote active transportation and
Complete Streets initiatives, such as traffic safety. To learn more about
traffic safety initiatives, click
here. In addition, Ambassadors educate the public on current best
practices, recommendations, and guidelines for safe mobility around the city.
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Aaron Gatdula at aaron@musecommunitydesign.com. Please use “Seasonal SAFE Ambassador” in your subject line. The positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Managers Office Administrative Intern - Village of Glenview
Expires: April 30, 2024
Full listing available here.
The Village of Glenview, IL is seeking candidates with a passion for public service for the part-time Administrative Intern position within the Village Managers Office. This entry-level position will be responsible for completing various special projects and assignments related to the day-to-day operations of the Village. Key functions of this role include:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2024 Graduate Student Researcher (Volunteer): Employee Ownership Policy - Project Equity
This is a remote summer research position at a nonprofit organization focused on expanding employee ownership. We are seeking a graduate student currently pursuing a degree in public policy, public administration, city/urban planning, or a related field. Start and end dates during the summer are flexible. This volunteer opportunity is unpaid.
Project Equity grows community wealth by retaining successful local businesses through employee ownership transitions
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Chicago Transit Authority Internships
Monday, February 26, 2024
Summer 2024 State & City Government Relations Intern - Chicago Field Studies
Type: Hybrid, Part Time
Salary: Unpaid
Overview:
McGuireWoods Consulting is looking for a State & City Government Relations Intern in the Chicago, IL office.
Friday, February 23, 2024
JAMES M. BANOVETZ ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Americans For Financial Reform Education Fund Spring 2024 Executive Fellow
Please send a resume, a cover letter, a brief writing sample, and three references to internships@ourfinancialsecurity.org. Please note that we are only able to hire residents of the following states: Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington (state), Wyoming.