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:
Events and Marketing
- Assisting with event planning and meeting logistics
- Responding to incoming inquiries about upcoming events or meetings
- Support OTMRA membership management and development through nonmember engagement strategy
- Opportunities for writing and proofreading marketing materials, social media posts, and emails
Community Outreach
- Flyer and poster distribution around the Old Town neighborhood for events
- Connect business and residents to City resources as needed, Community Enhancement
- Assist in implementing public ways projects to enhance Old Town’s streetscapes through the Special Service Area (SSA)
- Assist with securing permits for public way improvements
- Help administer the street pole banner program
- Update storefront inventory and track vacancies to help connect prospective businesses and brokers, Assist in gathering signatures for the SSA reconstitution application due August 1, 2018
Administration
- Answer phone calls/emails, and other administrative tasks as needed
- Assist in execution of OTMRA committee special projects and tasks
- Must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and can lift 30 up to lbs.
Requirements
- Students studying communications, marketing, public policy, urban planning, geography, or similar fields are encouraged to apply
- Outstanding written and personal communication skills, with great attention to detail
- Energetic team player who encompasses a friendly, helpful demeanor
- Must be organized and an excellent multi-tasker
- Experience with event and meeting planning
- Excellent reporting, writing and editing skills
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite
- Social media strategy experience is a plus
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.
This position will come with a stipend for the four-month period.
*NOTE: If hired for this role, you must be available to work for the Wells Street Art Festival on June 9 and 10, 2018.
To Apply: Please submit the following materials to otmra@oldtownchicago.org by May 14, 2018 at 5pm.
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Three references
- One writing sample
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