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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.

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Research & Analysis Intern - Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency

Who: Chicago Metro Planning Agency

What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an intern in the Research & Analysis Division of the Planning Department. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See

Position Description:
 The intern will work with the Research and Analysis team. This will be limited, part-time internship of no more than 19 hours/week during the school year, and will involve participating in a variety of geographic information system (GIS)-based data development activities to support long-range population forecasting work at CMAP.

Essential Functions:

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Marketing + Business Development Intern - Greenprint Partners

Who: Greenprint Partners is a green infrastructure delivery partner that helps cities achieve high-impact, community-driven stormwater solutions at scale. Our green infrastructure projects are designed to maximize community benefits, be delivered at scale, and maintained for the long-term. That’s how our team of project managers, community organizers, landscape architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

We’ve got a big vision: by 2050, every U.S. city facing stormwater management challenges is implementing a comprehensive green infrastructure plan, the natural choice for strengthened community, shared prosperity, and ecological health. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

We’ve been featured recently in: the Social Innovations Journal, WRI’s The Business of Planting Trees, Impact Alpha, and Fast Company. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

About working at Greenprint Partners architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

Greenprint is an early stage company that recently raised a $1.5M investment round from a coalition of impact investors including the Kresge Foundation. We have built a flexible, fast-paced, demanding and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects, and working as a team to strategize, iterate, and execute quickly. We believe strongly we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. We are proud of our company values: architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

Greenprint Partners’ office is located in downtown Chicago convenient to Metra and El in a vibrant, professional coworking space. architects, engineers, and finance professionals helps get the most good out of green infrastructure. Greenprint Partners is a women-owned, certified B-Corp.

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James J. Stukel Fellows Program - UIC Great Cities Insitute

Who: Great Cities Institute

What: Under Dr. James J. Stukel’s leadership, UIC created a Great Cities initiative to embrace its commitment as an “engaged” university. As part of GCI’s 21st anniversary celebration, the GCI James J. Stukel Fellows Program was established as a prestigious award for graduate students.

The mission of the UIC Great Cities Institute is to link its academic resources with a range of partners to address urban issues by providing research, policy analysis and program development. Tied to UIC’s Great Cities Commitment, GCI seeks to improve quality of life in Chicago, its metropolitan region, and cities throughout the world.

Students that are selected to participate in the James J. Stukel Fellow Program will have the unique opportunity to interface directly with the GCI team and receive support for their research and planning pursuits.

Opportunities include participation in:

Study Abroad China (closes Oct. 31)

Who: Study Abroad China

What: Supported by a generous grant from the Wanxiang Corporation, the University of Illinois at Chicago joins its sister campuses in Urbana and Springfield to offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates to learn about the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, green technology, and renewable resources in China in the unique cultural and natural environments of the urban landscapes of Beijing and Hangzhou. These two cities are connected by the Grand Canal, a unique engineering project as the longest and largest ancient artificial waterway in the world. For several hundred years, it has enabled cultural exchange, trade, and political integration between the north and south of China and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Chicago Mayor's Office Fellowship Program

Who: Chicago Mayor's Office

What: The Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program is the premier opportunity for bright, motivated, and civic-minded graduate students from all disciplines to apply their coursework to the greatest municipal laboratory in the world: the City of Chicago. Fellows serve the people of Chicago by supporting policy, legislative, data, communications, and public engagement initiatives within city government. By working hand-in-hand with senior staff in the Office of the Mayor and leaders from various departments and sister agencies throughout the city, Fellows deliver recommendations and implement programs that improve the lives of Chicago’s 2.7 million residents.

Dates of Fellowship: Monday, June 10th, 2019 - Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Application Deadline: Friday, November 9th, 2018

The City of Chicago Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program provides an in-depth view of how city government operates. Fellows will have the opportunity to:

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Community Investment Intern (Summer 2019) - Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Who: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is currently seeking a summer intern in our Community Investment group. We are a federally chartered corporation and one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) that, with the Office of Finance, comprise the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLBanks were chartered by Congress under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 to improve the availability of funds to support home ownership. Each FHLBank is cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in its district and operated as a separate entity with its own management, employees, and board of directors; our district consists of the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Core to our mission is supporting the community investment activities of our members.

What: As a valued contributor on a team of housing finance professionals, our interns are actively engaged in the review and underwriting of a variety of affordable housing projects and programs. This is a paid position. The Community Investment internship will involve the following:

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Spring Intern - Design Workshop (closes Oct. 22)

Who: Design Workshop Inc. is an internationally recognized firm focused on landscape architecture, urban design, community and regional planning, market analysis and strategic services. We believe that when environment, economics, art and community are combined in harmony with the dictates of the land and needs of society, magical places result- sustainable places of timeless beauty, significant value and enduring quality. Through a closely collaborative process at all levels, Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society and for the well-being of our planet. Our pioneering efforts have been recognized with more than 260 awards from such organizations as the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association and the Urban Land Institute.

What: We are seeking interns for our spring semester internship program. Design Workshop internships are designed to expose students to a collaborative, professional office environment and a team of experienced design professionals. Selected individuals will participate in a 12-week internship at Design Workshop from January to April/May. Students will be exposed to both the creative and business environment.

This spring, we are offering spring internships in our following offices: Aspen, CO, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL and Lake Tahoe.

General Admin Student Support Intern - Department Of Justice (Chicago, IL)

Who: Chicago Department of Justice

What: This is a temporary Pathways Internship Program appointment not-to-exceed one year from appointment and may be extended in 1-year increments based on program needs and if the student continues to meet program requirements. This position has conversion potential provided that all of the requirements for conversion have been met. This vacancy will close at 11:59 ET on the closing date or 11:59 on the day we receive the 100th application, whichever comes first.

As a General Admin Student Support Intern with the OIG, your duties will consist of, but not limited to:
  • Communication with complainants, instructing them on how to file a complaint, and referring them to the appropriate agency, as appropriate 
  • Receiving, reviewing and categorizing allegations and complaints received by mail, fax and email 
  • Developing skills in data collection and analysis; 
  • Locating and compiling data or information from records or databases; 
  • Producing a variety of written documents utilizing various advanced word processing software functions. 
  • Working from handwritten draft, editing copy, or electronic files created by another staff member; 
  • Opening and distributing mail; preparing, receiving, reviewing and verifying documents; 
  • Maintaining office records; filing material; locating and compiling data or information from files; 
  • Assisting with the formulation and development of reports; 
  • Interacting and communicating with other staff members in a professional manner; 
  • Working as a part of a team on various projects; 
  • Ability to communicate effectively; 
  • Completing assigned projects in a timely manner; 
  • Securing information from the files and related sources. 
  • Administrative Support to include property management, procurement research, transcription processing, and data call administration.
Requirements:

Volunteer Management Intern - Shedd Aquarium

Who: Shedd Aquarium

What: Volunteer Management Intern

This intern will gain experience working on projects for Shedd’s volunteer services department while learning about the operations of a large volunteer program in a non-profit setting.

Summary: The Volunteer Services department works to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers and interns to contribute to the mission of Shedd Aquarium. The intern will work closely with members of the department to contribute to the growth and success of the program. They will gain exposure to a variety of departments that utilize volunteers, which span almost every area of the aquarium. The intern will do research and help staff to learn more about prospective volunteers, their motivation and how to attract more diverse volunteers from traditional and non-traditional audiences. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about, and utilize, the volunteer management software Volgistics, used by Shedd Aquarium and many other non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities & Duties include:

Internship - Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa

What: Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa seeks a student intern for a four to five-month assignment working and learning in the 35th Ward Office, beginning in November 2019. The ideal intern should be motivated with a strong interest in municipal governance, great attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Interns will learn about the duties and operational needs of a City of Chicago Aldermanic office, including the delivery of constituent services, casework, public policy, and the municipal legislative process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the delivery of constituent services
  • Research and analyze proposed city ordinances
  • Maintain constituent records and prepare reports
  • Draft informational materials and correspondence in response to inquiries; distribute informational materials
  • Participate in the setup and operation of special events and program activities; and perform related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:

Graduate Hourly - UIC Academic Computing and Communications Center

What: Graduate Students Blackboard and Technology Support Positions

Who: Learning Technology Solutions(LTS) is looking for motivated and hard-working graduate students to provide Blackboard and technology support to UIC faculty, staff, and students. Gain interpersonal skills through customer support experience while pursuing your graduate degree. Learn how to handle in-person and phone communications. Build relationships with UIC faculty and staff. Become an expert in client support by answering questions and solving problems for a wide range of educational software offered at UIC!

If you have a strong desire and passion to help people, email your resume to: LTSJOBS@uic.edu by Tuesday, October 30th 2018 for consideration.

Urban Planner Intern - Collins engineers, Inc.

What: Collins Engineers is looking to hire for a part-time paid internship within the CDOT Project Coordination Office (PCO).

Who: The PCO’s mission is to relieve the burden on the citizens of Chicago by creating an environment in which stakeholders performing public and private construction can do so collaboratively, openly, efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to the public. The internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the planning process for Chicago's Transportation and Infrastructure projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Compiles reports.

  • Properly checks other employee’s calculations. 
  • Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  • Field work will be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Graduate Assistantship - Great Cities Institute (closes 10/19)

Who: College of Urban Planning and Public Administration, Great Cities Institute

What:Graduate Assistant

Close Date:10/19/2018 Description:

The Great Cities Institute of College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a 50% time Graduate Assistant to help with accounting, financials and general.

Duties: Assist monthly financial reconciliations, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate and current fiscal files and other financial/accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be a full time Graduate degree seeking student in UIC majoring in accounting, finance or MBA with accounting concentration, or undergraduate degree in accounting or combination of training and experience. Initiative, reliable and accountable. Prior accounting work experience is highly desirable. First year graduate student preferred.

If you are interested in this job, please apply online or email cover letter and resume to yibingli@uic.edu no later than October 19, 2018.

PhD Student Vacancy – Department of Geography of Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Who: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

What: The Department of Geography of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks a motivated candidate for a PhD position on urban ecosystem service assessment. The research will be carried out in the frame of an Innoviris Anticipate project (CO-NATURE) on the co-production of scenarios for nature-based urban regeneration with a focus on the Brussels Capital Region. The project is a collaboration between the Cartography and GIS Research Group (CGIS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Building, Architecture and Town Planning Department (BATir) of the Université libre de Bruxelles.

Deadline is very short: 25th October 2018, and the candidate is supposed to start from 1st December 2018.

Green infrastructure and, more broadly, nature-based solutions, and the ecosystem services which they supply, make cities more resilient to pressures related to demographic growth and environmental change. While much research has focused on assessing the supply of urban ecosystem services, the impact that nature-based solutions and ecosystem services have on urban populations is less well understood. Interactions between supply, demand, and benefits of ecosystem services for urban citizens are complex and depend on multiple factors, including densities of population and of the built-up area, layout, physical characteristics and accessibility of open spaces. Social practices and cultural context also affect the way in which people use, experience and value their contacts with nature and, as such, will also determine the impact of green spaces and nature-based solutions on the well-being of urban residents. The CO- NATURE project will focus on: i) deepening our understanding of the complex relationships between ecosystem service supply and benefits and how this relationship is mediated by social inequalities, people’s use of urban spaces and how they value these spaces; ii) using the insights obtained from this research to define which nature-based solutions are needed where in Brussels and which co-benefits they deliver; iii) co- production of alternative scenarios for nature-based urban design and urban regeneration with local stakeholders and experts through research-by-design.

Your tasks will include: