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:
Community Enhancement/Planning
- Assist Staff in developing and implementing public ways projects to enhance Old Town’s streetscapes through the Special Service Area (SSA)
- Assist with securing permits for public way improvements
- Update storefront inventory and track vacancies to help connect prospective businesses and brokers
- Assist with event planning and meeting logistics, including our holiday event programs
- Respond to incoming inquiries about upcoming events or meetings
- Support OTMRA membership management and development through nonmember engagement strategy
- Assist in writing and proofreading marketing materials, social media posts, and emails
- Marketing distribution around the Old Town neighborhood for events
- Connect business and residents to City resources as needed
- 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.
- Students studying public policy, urban planning, communications, marketing, 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
Please submit the following materials to otmra@oldtownchicago.org by August 16, 2018 at 5pm:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Three references
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