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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

Follow our student internships and student opportunities below. For post-graduation job postings head to the CUPPA Careers Blog or follow us at @CUPPACareers on Twitter.

Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Community Development Intern - Village of Montgomery

The Village of Montgomery Community Development Department is seeking student applicants for the temporary position of Community Development Intern. This position is expected to begin work in late May and continue through August (approximately 10-13 weeks). The Community Development Intern will be responsible for supporting the department in code enforcement, administration of the adjudication process, customer service and other duties as assigned by the director.

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

Posted: March 20, 2024
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

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.  
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking. 
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Summer 2024 State & City Government Relations Intern - Chicago Field Studies

Location: Chicago, IL
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

Enclosed is the application form for the James M. Banovetz Illinois Local Government Fellowship. This fellowship has been created in honor of a leader in the education of students in public administration who desire a career in local government management. A $2,000 fellowship will be awarded to the winner to be used to finance studies leading to an MPA or equivalent degree. 

All applications must be mailed or emailed as a PDF to Dawn Peters at
dpeters@niu.edu or mailed to ILCMA, Center for Governmental Studies, NIU,
DeKalb, IL 60115 by May 10.

Americans For Financial Reform Education Fund Spring 2024 Executive Fellow

Executive Fellowship (2024-2025): This Internship is a year-long, part-time, paid position. The Executive Intern will report to the COO and provide a range of organizational, operational, and logistical support to the COO and the organization. This is an outward-facing position, meaning the Executive Fellow will be in regular contact with people outside AFR/AFREF’s staff, including coalition members, the Board of Directors, vendors and service providers and other partners or event participants. An ideal candidate will be attentive to email, organized, proactive, thorough with follow-up, and able to juggle multiple projects at once. Location in the Washington, DC area is preferred but not essential.

To apply:
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.