Graduate Assistant - Remote or Hybrid based in Illinois

Title: Graduate Assistant

Type: 20 hrs a week (flexible)

Location: Remote or Hybrid based in Illinois (Chicago, Rockford, Other various locations)

Salary Range: $23-27/an hr (travel reimbursed)

Summary: Chaberton Energy is seeking a graduate assistant to support research, stakeholder engagement preparation, and community landscape analysis to help inform project development for community solar and battery storage projects in Illinois. This role is ideal for students interested in climate solutions, community-centered development, public policy, and energy infrastructure, and offers exposure to how renewable energy projects are developed in practice—including how community input can shape outcomes that are both locally responsive and commercially viable. 

Link to apply + More Info: 

https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10856852

Transportation and Mobility Fellow - Evanston

 Title:  Transportation and Mobility Fellow 

Type: 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment

Location: Evanston, IL

Pay:  $25.00-$28.00/HOUR

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

 

This temporary role offers flexible scheduling and is expected to work between 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment. The responsibilities are focused on coordinating community engagement and supporting transportation policy development through a blend of community outreach, data management, and program and policy development. Key responsibilities include coordinating in-person public events, developing communication materials to promote city mobility programs, and researching transportation policies. 

 

This role has the potential for hybrid work with a focus on onsite outreach and office work.

APPLY:  https://www.applitrack.com/cityofevanston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1360&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II - VARIOUS COOK COUNTY BUREAUS

Title: STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II - VARIOUS COOK COUNTY BUREAUS  

Type:  **This is a 10-week temporary full-time position from Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026**

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  $20.00/ Hour

Job Summary

Assist in impactful projects in one of the fellowship program areas in the County. Assist with various projects and duties to gain first-hand governmental experience, leadership skills, and a civic network. Participate in departmental and independent learning activities and events. Perform work activities applicable to the area of assignment, including human resources, technology, finance, research, clerical/administrative, law and policy. Assist in organizing events and logistics. Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges. Complete a final presentation for the assigned project.

https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?land=en&job=00138616

Summer Interns - Village of Schaumburg

Summer Interns, Village of Schaumburg

 https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg&career%5fns=job%5flisting%5fsummary&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&_s.crb=UCzrZgsJxYqigGcffym92IVk6RCDRmJfQOQVD2Eb0qU%3d

 

Intern - Transportation & Bicycle Safety (Summer) Requisition ID: 14069 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Transportation
Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer Requisition ID: 14071 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Public Works
Intern - Engineering (Engineering & Public Works) summer Requisition ID: 14070 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Engineering
Intern - Community Risk Reduction (Fire Department) summer Requisition ID: 14066 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Fire & EMS / Publ...
Intern - Accounting (Finance Department) summer Requisition ID: 14076 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Accounting & Finance
Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer Requisition ID: 14068 - Posted on 12/15/2025 - Code Enforcement

Summer Intern - BNSF Railway

Summer Intern in the Transportation Department at BNSF Railway

Monthly Salary: $5,000 

Location: Belen, NM; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Kansas City, KS; Lincoln, NE; Minneapolis, MN; San Bernardino, CA; Vancouver, WA; Whitefish, MT 

A paid Summer Intern in the Transportation Department at BNSF Railway provides students with a hands-on immersion into the operational core of rail transportation, covering areas like logistics, scheduling, and safety management. Throughout the internship, participants will gain practical experience and deepen their understanding of BNSF's dedication to efficient and sustainable transportation services. By working closely with experienced professionals on real-world projects, interns will enhance their skills and knowledge, setting a solid foundation for a potential career in the transportation industry. Successful Interns may be hired as full-time Management Trainees upon graduation. 

https://jobs.bnsf.com/us/en/job/94098/Transportation-Summer-Intern-Paid-2026?userId=ke7f9l9cjtaep7k913fk2j1c5m&utm_source=phenom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=635c1ccca2e3b6186be2fcf7-1757069103052-JobAlert+Subscription+Campaign+Weekly_English(US)&utm_term=ke7f9l9cjtaep7k913fk2j1c5m

The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship, IHDA Chicago

Title:  The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship 

Salary:  Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour 

Location: Chicago 

Summary: The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is an annual internship established at IHDA with the intention of continuing and teaching the proud tradition of equitable statewide housing advocacy via informed policy and research championed in the life’s work of the position’s namesake. 

This internship is intended to give undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn alongside SPAR’s four subgroups (Planning Services, Policy & Research, Market & Analytics, Compliance & Reporting) by participating in a variety of activities that support community planning, policy analysis, program administration, comprehensive planning and compliance and reporting. Working both independently as well as in conjunction with SPAR’s subgroups, the student will undertake a variety of planning, analysis and policy-related activities in service of IHDA’s mission. 

The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is expected to focus on statewide issues in affordable housing and will be asked to maintain a connection to “downstate Illinois” and difficult-to-house populations in all activities. The intern may be asked to coordinate with State Agencies, local community residents and representatives, and regional/local organizations throughout Illinois. This internship may be conducted remotely to encourage statewide applicants; however, in-person meetings may be requested throughout the internship. 

To apply, submit resume to: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ee890b7a-c9a4-4880- b61b-79abf60f096e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=508043&source=CC2&lang=en_US 

Fall 2025 Internship, The office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, Chicago and DuPage

 Title: Student Intern

Type: Temporary

Location: Chicago and DuPage

The office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Internship Program in the Congresswoman’s district Chicago and DuPage offices. Students who are interested in applying for an internship can do so via the online application. 

Students, especially those who are looking to receive school credit for their internships, are encouraged to apply as soon as possible! The deadline for applicants is August 1, 2025. For further questions please contact our office at 773-799-8219.

Micaela Unzueta | She, Her, Ella District Operations Manager  Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) O: (773) 799-8219/C: (773) 706-3585 5624 W Diversey, Chicago, IL https://ramirez.house.gov/

Student Intern, Chicago Department of Planning, Chicago

Title: Student Intern

Type: Temporary

Location: Chicago
Pay: Starting Salary: $16.20 per hour

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for more than 4,100 miles of streets, 413 bridges and viaducts, 368 miles of on-street bikeways, over 300,000 streetlights, 7,400 miles of sidewalks, and 3,000 signalized intersections citywide. Our mission is to keep the city’s surface transportation networks and public way safe and accessible for all users, in a state of good repair, and to be responsive to local and citywide mobility and infrastructure needs.

 

This position will be based out of CDOT's Commissioner’s Office and the Division of Planning and Policy (DPP); the Commissioner sets strategic direction for the Department and DPP is responsible for long range planning and policy development. You will work directly with the Commissioner and other senior staff to perform policy and program analysis, research emerging transportation issues, develop policy priorities, analyze and manage CDOT’s engagement program, and other tasks as directed.

https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobdetail.ftl

Apply here.

Housing Coordinator VISTA, Evanston IL

Title: Housing Coordinator VISTA

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Evanston, IL
Pay:$1,000 monthly housing stipend in addition to the AmeriCorps Living Allowance

The Housing Coordinator VISTA will serve with the City of Evanston in Evanston, IL from August 2025-2026. The City of Evanston is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The City of Evanston’s vision is to create the most livable city in America. However, soaring housing costs threaten the vibrancy that makes Evanston such an attractive place to live. Housed in the City’s Community Development Department, the Housing Coordinator VISTA will increase the City’s collaboration with local and regional organizations, improve our communication with community members seeking housing assistance, and accelerate our data-driven approach to addressing the City’s housing needs. By strengthening our anti-displacement strategies and enhancing our production and preservation of affordable housing, this VISTA project will increase the long-term stability of our community members. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is collaborative and a relationship-builder. They should be an effective writer and communicator, data savvy, and demonstrate attention to detail.

 

Apply here.

Lincoln Square Neighborhood Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Internship, Chicago

Title:  Lincoln Square Neighborhood Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Internship 

Type:  June 2025 – September 2025 (flexible start and end dates) 

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  Monthly stipend of $1,296 ($3,888 in total) 

This internship is ideal for urban planning, geography, or public policy students interested in gaining hands-on experience in placemaking, corridor planning, and community engagement within a real-world municipal and nonprofit setting. 

Apply here.