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:

Must be a current college level sophomore, junior, senior or graduate school student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree program or an accredited law school; Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.2 on a 4.0 grading scale.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide a current college transcript 
• Resume
• Grade level in order to be considered for the internship
• Bilingual English-Spanish speaker
• City of Chicago resident
• Available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week

WORKING CONDITIONS & COMPENSATION:

• The internship will be structured around your class schedule and will begin in October or November 2018 and end in February or March 2018. 
• You are expected to work 10-15 hours a week in the 35th Ward Office, 2708 N. Sawyer.
• Payment cannot be offered at this time, successful interns will be invited to apply for our paid summer internship through the city once it is available.

Submit resume, cover letter, enrollment verification, and current transcripts to Jessica Vasquez, jessica@aldermancarlosrosa.org, by October 31, 2018.