Transportation and Bicycle Safety Intern - Village of Schaumberg

Who: Village of Schaumberg

What: The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 75,936 residents located 12 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. The community is the base of the second largest concentration of retail, office and commercial activity in the state of Illinois. Of special distinction, the village was recently named one of the "Top Ten Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine, is ranked No. 5 overall in WalletHub's "Best Illinois Cities for Jobs" and, for the fifth year in a row, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

The village employs approximately 600 employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as police, fire, public works, engineering, finance, human resources, cultural services, community development, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Transportation & Bicycle Safety (summer) with an online application deadline of 01/15/2020 or until 75 applicants have successfully completed the application process.

STARTING PAY RATE: $11.56 per hour.

WORK SCHEDULE: The position is for the summer months from the middle of May through the middle of August and is based on a 35-hour work week that generally consists of Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility in the scheduling is required to account for staffing at other various events over the summer including some weekend and evening hours.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position mainly assumes the responsibility of educating the community on bicycle safety, promoting the 90 miles of bikeways, and evaluating the bike path and bike lanes for maintenance and repairs. Additional tasks include traffic related activities such as traffic counts, traffic studies and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit related work.

The position is for the summer months from the middle of May through the middle of August and is based on a 35-hour work week that generally consists of Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility in the scheduling is required to account for staffing at other various events over the summer including some weekend and evening hours.

JOB DUTIES:

• Educate the community on bicycle safety and bicycle traffic laws while also assisting with the administration of bicycle safety programs and events plus distributing bicycle maps and other bicycle-related information to various locations throughout the community. 
• Inspect the 90 miles of bike paths and lanes to evaluate the condition and maintenance needs of the system. Includes the inspection and reporting of regulatory signs that are faded, missing or tilted, deteriorated bike paths or lanes, and tree or bush obstructions encroaching into the bikeways riding area. Deficiencies will be reported to the appropriate department for maintenance and a detailed daily log of completed activities will also be completed. 
• Participate in various bike events over the summer including Bike to Work Day, Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg, Walk/Bike to School Day events, National Night Out, Septemberfest, Schaumburg’s Farmer’s Market, and the Schaumburg Public Library. At these events staff responsibilities include handing out information on bicycle safety, distributing bicycle and transit maps, registration of bicycles, and answering questions from the public. 
• Manages the research and implementation of various studies as directed by the Director of Transportation, Transportation Manager, Transportation Engineer, and/or the Transportation Planner. 
• Traffic related activities may include but are not limited to performing traffic counts, monitoring traffic signals, and conducting traffic studies. 
• Transit related activities may include collecting and analyzing ridership and operating related statistics, performing qualitative and quantitative field tests, monitoring Schaumburg transit services including the Woodfield Trolley, Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), Route 602 – Schaumburg Metra Feeder, plus Septemberfest Special Event Services, and distributing brochures to various locations throughout the community. 
• Research, produce and perform public presentations to village committees, civic groups, and the general public. 
• Support Transportation staff with various other department functions. Extensive interaction with a wide range of diverse persons representative of all demographic groups within the village. Treating all persons within his/her scope of authority in a civil manner and taking necessary action to ensure the protection of their civil rights. 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma. 
• In process of obtaining an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degree in Political Science, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no moving violations within the past two years plus have transportation for access to and from inspection sites. 
• Proficient in current computer software systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and be functional with email, calendar programs, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. 
• Familiarity with job-specific software like ArcGIS and customer service systems is preferred.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess superior organization and writing skills. Ability to approach, speak directly to the public, and make presentations before diverse groups. Experience developing and making presentations to the public and village committees as assigned. The ability to ride a bicycle. Thorough knowledge of bicycle traffic laws. Ability to defuse possible volatile situations. Ability to communicate clearly, lead and develop public presentations, follow oral and written instructions effectively, and project a professional image. Ability to establish good working relationships and work in a team environment. Ability to operate computer equipment and software for data collection and maintaining databases. Direct experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Docs is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically capable of riding a department supplied bicycle on Village streets and bike paths for up to 7 hours per day. 
• Possess effective verbal communications and have the ability to comfortably speak in unfamiliar surroundings in front of large diverse groups that include children or adults. 
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and create professional presentation materials. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively. 
• Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold temperatures for long periods of time. 
• The ability to evaluate and organize data. 
• Ability to develop and utilize interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to learn, display, and maintain all skills, knowledge and abilities for the performance of all duties and responsibilities, as established by the Department of Transportation.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.

Transportation Planning Intern - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

What: CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, our newly adopted comprehensive regional 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 www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application.

Job Description: Assist in evaluating transportation system investment needs by developing datasets on safety, congestion, transit usage, and calculating performance measures. The ideal candidate for this internship will have strengths in quantitative analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), and basic coding applied to large databases. This position will assist with research that enhances the agency’s capacity to evaluate the safety, reliability, congestion reduction, economic impact, livability, and other benefits of transportation projects. Salary for this internship is $15.00 an hour if currently enrolled in a Graduate Program.

Transportation and Mobility Intern - City of Evanston

Who: City of Evanston

What: 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.

The Transportation & Mobility Intern is responsible for performing entry-level professional planner assignments to support the Transportation & Mobility Coordinator within the Community Development Department. The position assists with various aspects and phases of transportation projects which include providing support in project and field research, data management, report and presentation development, leading community engagement efforts, supporting staff at various public meetings, and providing overall office support coordination. The position provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Work is often project oriented, involving full scope of activities from planning to evaluation and implementation.

Hours:15-25 hours/week during School Year; up to 37.5 hours/week during Summer

Pay:$12-$18/hour

Multiple Internships - Metropolitan Planning Council

Who: Metropolitan Planning Council

What: Research Assistant The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking applicants for our Winter 2020 Research Assistant, Marketing/Communications and Development Intern positions. These are generally unpaid positions with a strong preference for candidates with externally funded stipends, work-study funding or school credit/internship requirements. MPC will have two paid Research Assistant/Intern openings for Winter 2020.

The priority application deadline for Winter 2020 is Friday, January 3, but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (before and after that date) until all positions are filled.

Research Assistant - UIC School of Public Health

Who: UIC School of Public Health

What: The School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an opening for a graduate student to serve as a Research Assistant to support a new multi-year grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the adoption, implementation and impact of pedestrian-oriented zoning, including New Urbanist zoning, on community walkability, adult physical activity, and active travel-related outcomes.

Internship - Cook County Assessor's Office

Who: Cook County's Assessor's Office

What: Initiative to improve data management and analyses. The Cook County Assessor’s office are prepared to have the interns start in early to mid-January.

1. Number of intern vacancies: up to 2 from UIC

2. Duration: Winter session: January 2020 – March 2020

3. Compensation: $15/hour

4. Number of hours: up to 20 hours per week (as agreed to with their supervisor, the Chief Data Officer)

5. Location: CCAO main office (118 N. Clark Street, Suite 320)

Qualifications for the job appear below.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, public administration, computer science, mathematics, or related field,
• Graduate student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university offering a graduate degree program, and
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or 3.0 on a 5.0 grading scale (or equivalent GPA on an equivalent grading scale).

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 grading scale) or a 3.5 or above (on a 5.0 grading scale), or equivalent GPA on an equivalent grading scale.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• The ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse set of teammates. · Willingness to learn to use Git and GitHub.
• Willingness to learn to use R to analyze data.
• Willingness to learn to use R Markdown to produce reports.
• Willingness to learn to use relational databases and SQL queries.
• Willingness to learn to use object-oriented programming languages.
• Willingness to learn to use geospatial mapping and information systems.

If you have an interest in this position:

A. Send an email to me, shar@uic.edu, including a resume and short cover letter letting me know of your qualifications.

B. Application deadline is Monday, December 2, 2019.

Graduate Fellows - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Who: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

What: The Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) enhances participants’ leadership abilities, strengthens professional skills, and produces more competent and competitive Latino professionals. This nine-month paid program offers exceptional Latinos unparalleled exposure to hands-on experience in a variety of public policy areas, which may include: Education, Housing, Health, Law, and STEM (with a focus on energy and the environment). Participants will complete their first-half placement in a congressional office on Capitol Hill and will have the opportunity to pursue a second-half placement that best matches their policy interest. The range of placements include: congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, the White House, national non-profit advocacy organizations, and government-related institutions. Graduate Fellows will also enhance their professional skills by producing a policy brief and organizing a policy briefing on Capitol Hill.Applicants to the Graduate Fellowship Program must have completed a master’s degree or JD within two years prior to the program start date.

Community Planner/Landscape Architect Fellowship - National Park Service

Who: National Park Service

What: The New Mexico National Park Service (NPS) Community Planning/Landscape Architect Fellowship is a unique opportunity for an exemplary Latino master’s graduate student or recent graduate. The Fellowship is designed to provide practical experience with diverse communities that we serve including Native American and Latino. It provides an opportunity and exposure to community outdoor recreation and conservation planning projects with a wide spectrum of partners in New Mexico and in El Paso, Texas. The fellow will work on local-level collaborative trail, park, and conservation planning and design, and public engagement with rural to urban communities. Occasional overnight travel with RTCA project managers is required with travel costs reimbursed by the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). The fellow will support two RTCA project managers in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The selected candidate will develop or improve skills in some or all of the following areas: community planning, conservation, landscape architecture, outdoor recreation design, public outreach and engagement, and partnership development for community-led conservation and outdoor recreation.

Immigration Intern - The Resurrection Project

Who: The Resurrection Project

What: After 29 years and an initial seed capital of $30,000 from area parishes, The Resurrection Project (TRP) has grown to become a powerful and effective social enterprise that seamlessly blends community development, community organizing, and advocacy with human service delivery to create vibrant, healthier, and involved communities. Our efforts have resulted in leveraging over $469 million in community investment.

Department Description:

The goal of the Immigration Legal Services Program is to assist currently eligible immigrants with their applications before USCIS; to provide direct legal services while engaging more people in Community Organizing and Financial Wellness programming; and to provide resources for the community to prepare for Comprehensive Immigration Reform or to prepare for Immigration enforcement measures.

Internship Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist Intake Specialist with front desk responsibilities, such as:

• Manage TRP’s Immigration Legal Services Program intake process and assist applicants in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Maintain all information confidential.
• Operate a multi-line hotline with immigration inquiries and assist with a high volume of public and professional inquiries by triaging individual cases and providing general information on community resources and immigration relief options.
• Provide support for the immigration department: perform data entry; prepare and disseminate mail; file, scan and copy documents for case files.
• Opportunity to actively engage in public education workshops regarding important immigration issues facing the community.
• Opportunity to engage in understanding current immigration law and TRP’s office procedures relating to immigration case work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Desire to learn about immigration law and policy.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Proficient knowledge of MS office and internet required.
• Must have availability on Saturday’s.
• Must be able to make a 6-monthcommitment (January –June 2020).
• Prior knowledge or experience immigration law and policy not necessary.

Application Instructions: Please send a brief cover letter and resume by e-mail to Immigration Legal Services Manager, Rocío Pulido at rpulido@resurrectionproject.org. No phone calls please.

Internship Location:1805 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60608

Urban Ecology Fellow - National Park Service

Who: National Park Service

What: The National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program in partnership with the Hispanic Access Foundation is seeking a candidate with an academic or professional background in environmental or natural resource studies to work in Chicago, Illinois on a full-time, temporary basis for 11 months. This position will assist National Park Service staff with supporting outdoor recreation and natural resource conservation projects in local communities. The Hispanic Access Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that connects Latinos to partner organizations and opportunities that improve lives and create an equitable society.

Mayoral Fellowships - City of Chicago

Who: City of Chicago Mayor's Office

What: The Chicago Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in policymaking from inception to implementation. The Fellowship Program is highly-regarded as a leader in municipal fellowship programs. Over the last 15 years, the City of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program has attracted highly qualified graduate level students from universities across the country. Fellows gain hands-on experience working directly with the Mayor’s Office staff in budgetary, legislative and programmatic areas of city government. Fellows gain a broad understanding of city-level policymaking and have an opportunity to connect what they are learning in the classroom to real world challenges.

The 2019 Mayor’s Office Fellows completed over 100 long-term and short-term projects over the course of the 11- week program. These projects were instrumental in driving the City’s policy agenda forward. Projects included but were not limited to, work on the following policy areas:

Work done by 2019 Fellows:

• Helped establish the strategic plan for the new Office of Equity and Racial Justice 
• Analyzed data and created safety video for the E-Scooter Pilot Program 
• Wrote speeches for Mayor Lightfoot 
• Assisted senior staff with the 2020 Census 
• Designed and published a feasibility survey for Chicago’s first casino 
• Created streetscapes for the Department of Transportation 
• Supported implementation of language access programs across City departments

Eligibility Criteria:

The Mayor’s Office encourages graduate students from all disciplines to apply. Ideal Candidates:

• Are enthusiastic to learn about city government 
• Have demonstrated a substantial commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and involvement in community or public service 
• Embody strong personal character and conviction 
• Candidates are selected from both public and private colleges and universities. 

Candidates must:

• Be current graduate level students 
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
• Be a currently enrolled student at the time of employment to be eligible 
• Live in Chicago during the fellowship period 

Program dates: June 8 - August 21, 2020 Compensation: $20/hour, 35 hours/week. Fellows are not classified as full-time employees. Relocation is at the applicant’s expense.

International Students must have an F1 Student Visa and must be a full time student in order to qualify. International students are required to have a social security number and card which states “Valid for work only with DHS (Department of Homeland Security) authorization”. Your college or university can be of assistance in obtaining authorization.

Students who are Deferred Action Recipients are eligible to apply. You must provide your Employment Authorization Document at the time of hire. In addition, you must also have a social security card. If you do not have a social security card, you can obtain one by following the instructions at: www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/deferred_action.pdf.

Fellows are not classified as full-time employees of the City of Chicago. Residency in the city of Chicago is required to be established at the beginning of the Fellowship and last for the duration of the Fellowship Program. Relocation is at the applicant’s expense. Fellows are paid at a rate of $20 per hour.

Selection process:

Prospective Fellows must complete a two-step application process in order to be considered for the 2020 Mayor’s Office Summer Fellowship Program.

• Monday, September 16, 2019 Online application opens for Summer 2020. Application can be started at cityofchicago.org/fellowship (Applicants should be prepared to provide a cover letter, resume, letter of enrollment, transcript or letter of acceptance and a class schedule.) 
• Monday, November 11, 2019 Online application will close at 11:59:59 p.m. Applications will be screened for eligibility and qualifications. Applicants who have been selected for interviews will move on to the second step of the process. 
• Monday, December 2, 2019 Second round applicants will be required to submit a policy problem and a personal statement directly to the Mayor’s Office. These documents are due to be postmarked no later than close of business on this date. Please visit cityofchicago.org/fellowship for further details on submitting supplemental documents. 
• Monday, December 9, 2019 Phone and in-person interviews begin. A final selection of Fellows will be made based on the results of the interview process. 
• February and March 2020 Offers extended to the 2020 Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program.

Design Intern - Lakota Group

Who: Lakota Group

What: The Lakota Group is a progressive, award-winning, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and historic preservation firm. We specialize in land use and master planning, downtown and main street planning, community branding, and landscape and public realm design. Our projects run the full spectrum of services, from conception to implementation, for both public and private sector clients.

Lakota is seeking an Urban Design Intern to support our planning and design team. The selected candidate will be exposed to all levels of the creative business environment. Assignments will vary, but will focus on supporting graphic production, as well as to assist with marketing efforts. A passion for the profession and the desire to learn and grow is critical. A candidate must have excellent design and graphic skills and be able to work well in a team setting.

Position Requirements and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Pursuing a degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or comparable field from an accredited university.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and GIS. Experience with 3D rendering and AutoCAD desirable.
• Ability to support multiple projects concurrently, and adjust to dynamic project needs and deadlines.
• Possess a passion for great design.
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Well organized with the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary design setting.

Please forward your resume and portfolio, along with 2 educational or professional references including phone numbers and e-mail addresses (contact info. only – no reference letters necessary) to: jobs.lakota@gmail.com Attn: Human Resource Director Subject: Urban Design 2019 Internship Application

Managment Analyst, Fire/Community Development - Village of Lincolnwood

Who:Village of Lincolnwood

What: Management Analyst Fire / Community Development

Summary:

The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois (12,590 – 2010 census) is a diverse home-rule municipality directly north of the City of Chicago consisting of 2.7 square miles, with a unique blend of residential, commercial, and manufacturing areas. The Village is seeking an individual to assist the Fire and Community Development Departments. Excellent oral/written communication skills and ability to exercise sound judgment is required. Desired traits and skills include patience, self-motivation, reliability, customer service, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position serves under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager with some coordination with the Fire Chief and Community Development Director. The Management Analyst is responsible for coordinating the Village’s Fire Department, including budget preparation, coordination of Requests for Board Actions and bids related to Fire Department services. Support for the Community Development Department is an integral secondary responsibility of this position. The position is a member of the Safety Committee. Daily responsibilities include answering general questions from the public, servings as the Fire Department’s Safety Coordinator and preparing Department communication pieces. The Management Analyst will perform special projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

The candidate’s education and experience shall include a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy / Urban Planning, or a related field and two years of relevant experience. Candidates currently pursuing a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics and abilities: excellent policy and procedure development experience, outstanding interpersonal skills that demonstrate personal integrity and respect and a passion for public service.

Hours and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $65,583.76 to $86,570.57. This position is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-union position. All applicants must be able to work 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and attend some Commission and Board meetings before and after normal business hours. A flexible schedule will be considered for students currently enrolled in Master’s Program in a related field. The Village provides a comprehensive benefit packaging including medical, dental, and life insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension, ICMA-RC retirement plans, paid sick, vacation, and holiday time, Flex 125 plan, and more.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the Village’s application process located at www.lincolnwoodil.org/employment. The Village will continue to accept applications until 4:00 pm on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Women in Transportation Scholarships - WTS Foundation

Who: WTS Foundation

What: WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. We are offering four scholarships this year to women pursuing careers in the area of transportation. Two of the scholarships are for graduate students and two are for undergraduate students. The scholarships and amounts we are offering from our local chapter are:

• Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship - $3,000 
• Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates - $2,000 
• Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students - $5,000 
• Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students - $3,000 

Graduate Hourly Position - Freshwater Lab

Who: Freshwater Lab

What: Graduate Position Available with the Freshwater Lab In Spring 2020, the UIC Freshwater Lab will launch a new internship program focused on the Great Lakes and interconnected environmental and social issues. The program will engage students, professionals, and a wide-range of organizations. Professor Rachel Havrelock, Department of English, is coordinating the internship along with the Freshwater Lab’s research and public events.

A graduate hourly position is available beginning on 1/1/20 and extending through the Spring semester. There is a possibility of renewing the position through the summer.

The main aspects of the job include:

1. Help Professor Havrelock to maintain and develop connections with agencies and organizations hosting interns. 2. Communicate with staff at host organizations and facilitate intern placement. 3. Set up a network for Freshwater Lab interns to support one another and gain support for their work and experience. 4. Develop and implement on-campus publicity plan for the Freshwater Lab. 5. Support social media and PR for the Freshwater Lab. 6. Help plan and produce field trips and excursions for the Freshwater Lab.

There is room for the Freshwater Lab graduate student to also focus on an area of personal interest. There are possibilities for the Freshwater Lab assistant to conduct research, do web development, work on fundraising, and plan events, if and when these tasks are relevant and of interest.

Please contact Rachel Havrelock for more information, raheleh@uic.edu

If you would like to apply, then please send a resume and cover letter stating your interest by 11/04/19, raheleh@uic.edu

Internship Description:

The Freshwater Lab looks to build community and develop new leadership by designing an Internship for university students to work on Great Lakes issues, particularly in urban contexts along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. We envision a program which will link student interest and innovation to the urgent threats facing the Great Lakes and drinking water systems, demonstrating the possibilities for growth and social transformation in our region. The goal is to inspire change along with a new generation to implement it. This Freshwater Internship program, spanning an academic semester and a summer session, will offer practical training and vital networking with professionals.

Key Partners:

• The Heritage Garden internship program based at the UIC Latino Cultural Center, run by Dr. Rosa Cabrera
• UIC Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change
• Department of English Internship Program
• College of Urban Planning and Public Administration and UIC Great Cities Institute
• UIC Sustainability Office

Management Assistant - City of Long Beach

Who: City of Long Beach, California

What: The City of Long Beach, California is looking for talented aspiring public leaders interested in applying their skills to serve a diverse, full-service city of 470,000 residents. Established in 1980, the City of Long Beach Management Assistant program is the longest-running municipal management development program in California. The Management Assistant Program provides talented and motivated individuals with experience and skills to become innovative local government leaders. Management Assistants experience a paid one-year apprenticeship working in four three-month rotations in various city departments alongside career department heads. For more information, visit our website.

Fellow - Presidential Management Fellows

Who: Presidential Management Fellows

What: The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for assessment and potential subsequent selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as Fellows in the Federal Government. Thoroughly review this announcement and the Become a PMF section on the PMF website at https://www.pmf.gov for information about eligibility, application process, assessment process, and the application timeline. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Those applicants selected as Finalists will be able to search for PMF appointment opportunities offered by participating Federal agencies. Additional details can be found under the Become a PMF\Find a Job section on the PMF website. Travel Required

2020 Leadership Fellow Program - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Who: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

What: About the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey does. We run some of the busiest and most critical transportation facilities in New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. The six vehicular crossings (the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Goethals Bridge, Bayonne Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing), and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown and George Washington Bridge Bus Station in northern Manhattan serve nearly 1 million travelers daily. Our three major airports (John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport) served over 132 million passengers in 2017.

Real estate internship - Lightengale Group

Who: Lightengale Group

What: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm based in downtown Chicago. Our strong suit is the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing. We also coordinate the development process (architect, contractor, property management) for several of our clients. We mainly complete work for affordable housing developments in Illinois and Iowa. We have been in business since 1999. For more information about Lightengale Group, see lightengalegroup.com.

Scholarship - CREW (Commercial Real Estate Executive Women of Chicago)

Who: CREW (Commercial Real Estate Executive Women of Chicago)
What: CREW Chicago annually awards up to three scholarships, each in an amount not to exceed $3,000, to graduate and/or undergraduate students majoring or concentrating in real estate, construction, facility management, architecture, urban planning, real estate law, land economics, real estate appraisal or related real estate fields. The scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic excellence and are intended to help qualified students pursue an education that will lead them into productive careers in commercial real estate in the Chicagoland area. Applicants must be enrolled for the academic year in which the award is being sought. Applications are available starting in March, with an October 31st deadline for the ensuing academic year. Application form and full details can be found online: http://www.crewchicago.org/CREW_Chicago_Scholarship.aspx 

Graduate Level Public Policy and Economic Analysis Internship - Anderson Economic Group

Who: Anderson Economic Group, LLC

What: Anderson Economic Group, LLC is looking for qualified candidates for an internship within our Public Policy & Economic Analysis practice area. We are looking to hire two candidates and the internships will be held in our East Lansing, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois offices.

Responsibilities Upon joining the firm, the right candidate will: • Research and collect economic and policy data from publicly available data sets and sources. • Analyze and manage data using spreadsheets and statistical software (e.g. Stata). • Apply economic reasoning to answer public policy questions. • Prepare written analyses and exhibits of data for public policy reports. • Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, document production, proofreading, and project management. • Assist with promotional activities such as writing white papers on relevant topics.

Preferred Qualifications: The position requires excellent research skills, analytic abilities, economic reasoning, writing, and oral communication skills. At least two semesters of graduate course work in economics, public policy, or a related field is required, as is experience in a professional office environment. Proficiency with standard office software (particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint) is required. Experience with analytical tools such as databases, mathematical (e.g. Matlab) or statistical software (e.g. Stata), and professional layout or document software (e.g. Tableau and Adobe Framemaker) is preferred.

About AEG Founded in 1996, Anderson Economic Group LLC provides consulting services to both the private and public sectors throughout the United States. Our clients include large and small businesses, state and municipal governments, and nonprofit associations. Our employees are required to adopt and support the AEG core values of professionalism, expertise and integrity, and to apply high internal standards for work effort and quality.

Hours and Compensation This position requires approximately 25 hours of work each week during our normal business hours (8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.). Anticipated start date is as soon as practical. We would like the intern to work for at least 12 weeks. Compensation includes an hourly wage, which will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience.

To Apply: We insist on high standards in our work and adherence to our core values, therefore only motivated individuals who thrive in a challenging work environment should apply. Before applying, please review the Careers, Public Policy, Publications, and other pages on our website: www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com. To apply, mail or email your resume, cover letter, and a two to five-page work sample demonstrating your writing and analytic abilities to:
Tyler Marie Theile
Business Manager Anderson Economic Group LLC
1555 Watertower Place, Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823
ttheile@AndersonEconomicGroup.com

In your cover letter, please mention a report or case study from www.AndersonEconomicGroup.com that is indicative of the type of work you find most interesting at AEG. Materials are due by September 30, 2019. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Growth, Shrinkage, Reinvention: Weekend Workshop in Ford Heights, IL

Who: Ford Heights Weekend Workshop

What: Ford Heights was first incorporated in 1949, a fairly late point in time compared to its neighboring towns. Its first inhabitants had squatted on swampy ground adjacent to the town of Chicago Heights, near a Ford Motors stamping plant that supplied the tax base for the new town. In the 1950s or early 60s, the stamping plant was rezoned to fall within Chicago Heights, leaving Ford Heights with little funding for its schools and other town services.

As flooding of Deer Creek, one of myriad small waterways cutting through the Calumet corridor, has increased over the past decade and homes have been affected, the town has seen 50% population loss. Despite its fragile economic and demographic status, however, it is part of the Lincoln Highway Corridor Strategic Plan, a transportation development plan based around a freight rail line that runs through Ford Heights. It was recently chosen by CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Association for Planning) to be the subject of a comprehensive urban plan, to include environmental management, economic development and future goals.

Building on collaborations in 2017 and 18, this weekend workshop will pair UIC Urban Planning Students with Sustainability Management (Columbia University) and Landscape Architecture (IIT) students to visit, learn about, analyze and brainstorm opportunities for Ford Heights according to three possible scenarios: embracing shrinkage, restoring growth or reinventing the city as a hub for the kind of ecosystems and infrastructural services that can make the region more resilient to climate-driven and other disruptions.

Public Works and Planning Intern - Village of Robbins

Who: Village of Robbins

What: The Public Works and Planning Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Public Works and Planning departments in assessing existing assets and preparing data in support of future planning for the Village of Robbins. The ideal candidate will have interest and some educational or professional background in land use planning, civil engineering, public works or a related field of study or employment. The candidate will live in Robbins or otherwise have a strong commitment to the advancement of the Village.

This unpaid position requires 15-20 hours/week. Stipend to cover travel costs is available.

Primary duties will include:

Economic Development Internship - City of Calumet City

The City of Calumet City is offering (14-week, 8 hours per week) Community and Economic Development (CED) internships to College Students seeking to meet the volunteer, class credit, and/or internship requirements of their chosen majors within this field of study. Although the CED Internship Program is considered unpaid, students are provided with a $100 per week stipend ($12.50/hour). The 8 hours can be broken into two days per week. 

Interns will work closely with staff of the Great Cities Institute to produce professional quality work for The City of Calumet City. The City’s CED Internship Programs are organized into four categories in order to build the capacity of its Community and Economic Development Departments: 

1. Community and Business Outreach Internships 

2. Economic Development and Technical internships: 

3. Communications/Marketing internships 

4. Public Policy Internships 

The CED Internship Program helps to build the City’s professional capacity to bring new businesses, expand existing businesses, and enhance quality of life. And, the CED Internship Program provides professional experience to university/college graduating seniors and graduate students who attend local colleges and universities, and who have completed course work within this field of study or the related. Therefore, qualifying students work on intense research and complex projects as well as related field work. 

At Calumet City, we are committed to offering students a meaningful professional experience. Interns work alongside elected officials and professional staff in providing significant research and technical support for a variety of projects. Interns have the opportunity to learn about economic development and the various tools, municipal marketing and websites, and communications and public policy through interactions with the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, Municipal Legal experts, and professional staff. 

HOW TO APPLY/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a current upper division undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 

• Learning institution must accept Calumet City’s CED Internship Program as a requirement for graduation in lieu of class or as meeting another requirement for graduation. 

• Study discipline (college/university major) must compliment CED Internship Programs described above. 

For consideration, send information below to: 

Jack Rocha, 4th Floor CUPPA Hall or 

William Murray, City Administrator, 

City of Calumet City, 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, Illinois 60409. 

You may also deliver the information in person.

 Application requirements (as noted) must be complete: 

• Proof of college enrollment (letter of acceptance or current schedule) 

• Cover letter stating interest and availability in Calumet City’s CED Internships 

• Updated resume 

• Copy of transcripts indicating at least 3.0 cumulative GPA 

• Letter of recommendation from Professor and/or Advisor 

• Proof that your College or University will accept Calumet City’s CED internship program as a fulfilling of your degree requirement as described above. 

The City of Calumet City and GCI will review applications as they arrive and schedule phone interviews when appropriate. If selected, applicants are advised of the next steps. 

Important Note: Calumet City’s CED internships are highly competitive. In order for an application to be considered, all required documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

For more information, contact, Jack Rocha at GCI (312) 413-0558, jrocha3@uic.edu 

Denise Rzonca or Val Williams at 708-891-8138 or email: vwilliams@calumetcity.org.

Research Assistant - The Center on Health Promotion Research for Persons with Disabilities at UIC (closes Aug. 13)

Who: UIC Center on Health Promotion Research

What: The Center on Health Promotion Research for Persons with Disabilities at UIC is hiring a research assistant to assist on projects related to health promotion, health policy, community inclusion, and the built environment. The position includes a tuition waiver and is for 50% time appointment (20hrs a week), although a smaller percent time may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Developing evaluation surveys online through Qualtrics 
• Input, clean and organize data 
• Summarizing qualitative data gathered from a pilot study 
• Assisting with manuscript preparation 
• Identifying sources of GIS data for new grant activities 
• Collecting and organizing new secondary data sets 
• Running preliminary statistics 
• Assisting with additional office work related to the study

Qualifications:

• Must be a UIC student 
•  Experience working in research 
• Excellent writing skills 
• Experience developing Qualtrics surveys 
• Masters or Doctoral candidates 
• Detail oriented 
• Background in health promotion, health policy, disability, or related field 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software Experience with GIS considered a plus

To apply, please fill out the application located here: Application for CHP RA by August 13, 2019 at the latest.

Graduate Hourly Assistant - Institute for Health Research and Policy (closes 6/14)

Who: Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago

What: The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago is hiring a Graduate Hourly Research Assistant for the summer of 2019 with the possibility of extension. The position requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time and the ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week during normal business hours. The appropriate candidate will conduct literature and media searches around beverage taxation. Interested candidates should have familiarity and experience with search engines, literature databases (e.g., ProQuest), and software such as Microsoft Office and EndNote. Ideally, candidates will be organized, have high attention to detail, and possess good time management skills.

In this position, you will:

Internship - The Resurrection Project

Who: The Resurrection Project is a non‐for‐profit organization that strives to create healthy communities through education, organizing, and community development. The Resurrection Project’s mission is to build relationships and challenge individuals to act on their faith and values by creating community ownership, building community wealth, and serving as stewards of community assets.

What: The Resurrection Internship Program is a paid internship opportunity that provides full time college undergraduates an opportunity to be exposed to the intricate components to sustaining a non-for –profit entity. In addition, the program provides career readiness, leadership training, peer to peer network, and mentorship all while developing the soft and technical skills that will prepare them post graduation.

Who is eligible to participate in The Resurrection Internship Program?

Only full-time undergraduate students, who are 18 years and older, pre-qualifyshould complete a the Resurrection Internship Program Applicationand supply required documentation. To find out if you pre-qualify, be truthful in answering the following questions:

Note: If you answer yes to all of the questions, you pre-qualify to complete the Resurrection Internship Program Application. A complete application does not guarantee participation in the program..

Important Dates

At the Resurrection Project, the Academic Year begins mid-August 2019 and runs through mid-May 2020 (9 months). Our Academic Year is adjusted to match your university’s term.

*Note: Participation in the Pre-Work Orientation, Leadership Training, and the Career Readiness Workshop Series is required. Failure to participate will result in disqualification and/or removal from The Resurrection InternshipProgram.

Deadline for Application:  July 12, 2019
Interview (for finalists only): Week of July 29, 2019
OfferLetter:  August 12, 2019
Pre-Work Orientation*:  August 20, 2019
Start Date:  September2, 2019
WinterBreak:  SecondWeek of December
Spring Break:  March22-28, 2020
End Date:  May 20, 2020

Internships - Baker Tilly

Who: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 147 territories, with over 33,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.4 billion.

What: Organizations today are facing an increasingly complex business landscape that's changing at an accelerated pace. New technologies are emerging rapidly, the quantity of government regulations is growing, the face of competition is changing and the workforce is more dynamic and empowered than ever.

Baker Tilly is looking for high performing, high achieving and passionate interns to make an immediate impact. If you want to have an experience that consists of a variety of projects, developmental opportunities, networking and social events, and being a part of a team that is recognized by their clients as being valued business advisers, then read on.

As a member of the 2019 Consulting Internship Program you will have the opportunity to:

Planning and Development Intern - Village of Franklin Park

Who: The Village of Franklin Park, Illinois

What: The Village of Franklin Park located immediately northwest of the City of Chicago, seeks a Planning and Development Intern to undertake administration of the redevelopment of the Des Plaines River Trail and related planning and development projects in the Village. This position reports to the Director of Community Development and Zoning. The position will be full-time from June 1st to September 1st with potential for a part-time extension. The hourly wage for this position is $14 per hour.

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include administration and research related to the Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) and various planning duties assigned by the Director of Community Development. Working with the DPRT Intergovernmental Coalition (a coalition made up of 6 communities that Include the Village of Franklin Park, Village of Rosemont, Village of Schiller Park, Village of Melrose Park, Village of River Grove and Village of River Forest), the selected individual will be responsible for the effort towards developing the DPRT through planning strategies, applying for grants, networking, pro-forma development and research.

Duties of the Position:

• Administration for the DPRT project 
• Field survey work, research and data collection for the DPRT project 
• Attend meetings with DPRT Intergovernmental Coalition, Christopher Burke Engineering, Cook County Forest Preserves, and Active Transportation Alliance 
• Other Planning duties as assigned

Graduate Research Assistant - UIC Office for Research on Student Success

Who: UIC, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs, Office for Research on Student Success

What: The Office for Research on Student Success is looking for a 50% Research Assistant starting August, 2019. The RA will work on undergraduate education research projects with the aim of increasing undergraduate student retention and graduation.

The ideal candidate will have quantitative research and IRB experience, as well as excellent writing skills, good organizational skills, office skills, and content knowledge in higher education, developmental/community/educational psychology, and/or student success. Data analytic skills is essential. Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and Word is required.

Graduate Hourly - The Illinois Prevention Research Center (closes 5/6!)

Who: UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy / The Illinois Prevention Research Center

What: The Illinois Prevention Research Center seeks a Graduate Hourly with strong writing skills to support communications about federally funded public health research. We're looking for someone with a warm and professional writing voice who is curious about the intersection of media and public health. This position will be an excellent introduction to both the academic research environment and professional health communications. This is an hourly position for 10 to 20 hours per week.

The successful candidate will execute an established communications strategy, curating content and writing messages for Twitter and Facebook; maintain and update a WordPress website; write monthly/biweekly newsletter; track audience benchmarks (Web traffic and social interaction); and contribute to blogs.

Summer Internship, Global Urbanization - OECD (Paris)

Who: The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We measure productivity and global flows of trade and investment. We analyse and compare data to predict future trends. We set international standards on a wide range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals.

What: The OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is hiring a summer intern to contribute to a research project on global urbanisation. The project aims at providing a comprehensive overview of global urbanisation since 1975 using a new and innovative dataset of all cities across the world. The selected candidate will support the work of a team of economists/policy analysts. In line with his/her qualifications, he/she will be expected to contribute to the project through:

• Cleaning and processing data and developing indicators on urbanisation 
• Collecting auxiliary data from varying sources 
• Conducting econometric analyses describing the evolution of cities across the world over time 
• Creating charts, figures and maps visualising the data 
• Drafting short texts describing the results 
• Preparing presentations, talking points and speeches describing the analyses 
• Organising events related to the project 

Scholarships Available - Conference of Minority Transportation Officials

Who: The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) was created to provide a forum for minority professionals in the transportation industry. COMTO’s membership includes individuals, groups, transportation agencies, private sector corporations, non-profit organizations, and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs).

What: COMTO's National Scholarship Program supports our strategic goal of ensuring the continuing legacy of minorities in transportation.The organization awards $100,000 annually in national academic scholarships to minority graduate and undergraduate students from across the country. Scholarship awardees are represented in all academic backgrounds and pursuing various careers in the transportation industry.   

COMTO Chapters collectively award close to $500,000 annually in academic scholarships to local applicants.

Summer Graduate Research Assistant: Fair Housing - UIC

We are seeking a UIC graduate student with interests in housing, particularly as it relates to racial residential segregation and programs and policies related to it.  Specifically, we seek a graduate student who is interested in identifying programs and policies whose goal is to support racial residential integration and/or break the cycle of residential segregation. 

The work would involve researching existing programs (through online searches and reaching out to non-profits and their staff), documenting these efforts through a compilation of relevant websites and reports, as well as providing summaries of the programs and policies that are identified.  Additionally, the research assistant would have an opportunity to spend time at the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, a national model of housing integration programs, learning about the staff and how they do their work. 

The position is an hourly appointment ($24.50/hour) with the expectation of 20 hours/week for 10 weeks beginning May 15.  You would be working closely with Maria Krysan and Jay Readey, Esq. (Interim Executive Director of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center).  

APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship for Women and Minority Planning Students


Judith McManus Price, a planner for more than 30 years before her death in 2001, was an exceptional woman with extraordinary talents that she freely shared, not only with her family and friends, but also with her community, her colleagues, and her profession. She served the public sector in a variety of planning positions facing challenges with strength and optimism — her trademark.
Her husband, Thomas Price, continues her gift of sharing with a generous endowment to the Judith McManus Price Scholarship to help women and minority students enter the field of planning.

Eligibility: Women or minority (African American, Hispanic, or Native American) undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program. Students must be citizens of the United States.

This scholarship is awarded annually to students intending to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector and who are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need.
Awards will range between $2,000 and $5,000.

Byron Hanke Fellowship

Who: The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) - Byron Hanke Fellowship

What: The Byron Hanke Fellowship is awarded to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations. Common-interest communities, also known as common-interest developments or CIDs, include condominiums, coops, retirement communities, vacation timeshares, and other housing developments comprised of individually owned units, in addition to shared facilities and common areas.

Projects may focus on applied or theoretical research and must be done in conjunction with the fellow’s graduate studies. The application should clearly explain the purpose and anticipated outcomes of the project and show how it will expand or enhance existing theory, knowledge, or data collection and help to advance the Foundation’s mission. 
Within the field of community associations and common-interest communities, Hanke Fellowship projects are accepted for the following topics:

• Financial Crisis: Community Associations in Lien Priority, Insolvency or Foreclosure 
• How Community Associations respond to aging infrastructure and aging residents 
• Evaluating the impact of short-term rentals (like Airbnb) on Community Associations 
• Quantifying how Community Associations impact home values and resale activity 
• How Community Associations manage risks related to technology use and data collection 
• Trends in Community Association efforts to conserve resources and protect the environment 

Design Team Facilitator - Territory (Chicago)

Who: Territory is young people building voice, vision and agency through the practice of design in our communities.

What: Territory is looking for summer design studio facilitators. This is a part time job, 25-32 hours per week for 8 weeks. We'll have a studio in Albany Park, Uptown, and Austin, so we are looking for three facilitators with previous experience working with teens, and a strong interest in community engaged planning, urban design, public art, and youth leadership in our communities.

The design team facilitator will lead a six-week design program in urban design, public art and community planning with a team of 16 to 20 young people ages 14 to 19 from Chicago. The facilitator will guide the team through real-world design projects using human centered design processes and community-engaged design practices. Territory urban design team is an opportunity for young people to lead through the practice of design by re-imagining and re-claiming public spaces in our communities.

Neighborhood Services Intern - Old Town Merchants and Residents Association

Who: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. Notable events organized by the Association include the Wells Street Art Festival, Live Well Week, A Night Out in Old Town and regular social events. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48. The OTMRA is also the manager of all projects run by the Old Town Neighborhood Foundation.

What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is offering an internship for summer 2019. This position will come with a $1,040 stipend paid out monthly for the four-month period starting in early June 2019 and ending on September 2019. Interns will be asked to commit to a regular, mutually agreed upon schedule, for 20 hours a week for four months.

The Neighborhood Services Intern reports directly to the Executive Director and provides staff support for community enhancement projects and services on behalf of the OTMRA, SSA #48 Old Town, and the Old Town Neighborhood Foundation.

Affordable Housing Internship - UPholdings

Who: UPholdings is a housing development company based in Chicago, working across the country. UPholdings creates, operates, and sustains its properties through their development and operational lifecycle. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects types, servicing different target populations, and varying communities. UPholdings portfolio includes 13 affordable multifamily properties (each consisting of 20-100 units), and currently has five (5) new properties under development. Our company employs ten (10) talented team members, each with expertise in affordable and supportive housing developments.

What: Interns will: (1) work closely with staff on various project management tasks, including compiling financing, due-diligence, compliance, and supportive documentation associated with existing, prospective, and under-development projects; (2) coordinate on-going project tasks with vendors, site managers, and contractors; (3) assist staff with office administrative duties, including tracking project finances, scheduling appointments, preparing outgoing document deliveries, and maintaining office supplies; and (4) special projects, as needed.

Internship - Chicago Transit Authority

Who: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – Budget Office

What: CTA is looking for an intern to work full time this summer and ideally work part time through next school year.  The intern will Assist staff in the analysis of monthly financial results and ad-hoc cost-benefit analysis projects; as well as, preparation of the CTA’s annual budget (by working with analysts and using departments to prioritize requests) and the budget book for publication.  This position will also be assigned the role of analyzing price paid for materials and other goods as compared to comparable goods and services with the goal of determining whether CTA is getting the best price for materials purchased.  
Intern pay rates will be based on level of education attained at the time of the internship; graduate students can expect to earn about $16/hour while undergraduate juniors and seniors can expect $13-$14/hour.

Graduate Hourly, Community Outreach Intervention Projects - UIC School of Public Health

Who: Community Outreach Intervention Projects in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago

What: The hourly student employee will assist the investigator of an NIH-funded research program, which aims to understand the contextual risk factors for hepatitis C among young injection drug users. Work is starting immediately and hours/days are flexible. This is a multi-semester opportunity.
Responsibilities include:

• Become proficient in the Alter-Ego study protocol including content, process (screening, consents, etc.), procedures, and data collection instruments 
• Conduct research study activities and tasks as needed 
• Conduct interviews and provide surveys for participants 
• Explains survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, and interprets survey questions in order to assist participants to comprehend questions 
• Verify information obtained is accurate 
• Identifies and reports problems encountered in obtaining valid data to supervisor 
• Manage data collection

Planning Internship - City of Joliet

Who: City of Joliet, Department of Community Development

What: This temporary part-time position performs general planning and zoning duties for the City involving a wide range of assignments. The position is open only to full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree level program and is expected to run from mid-May through mid-August 2019, for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 hours per week. Flexibility in hours and employment dates is available to address individual needs. Compensation is $10 per hour. 
Responsibilities include:

Hourly Research Associate - UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy

Who: The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a multi-year project to examine the impact of public health policies on environmental factors and diet.

What: The Institute is seeking to hire eight Research Hourly-Research Associate I to collect observational data in three locations in the continental U.S. This temporary hourly position will include a week training and two weeks of data collection, May–June 2019. The position will pay an hourly rate of $23.63, without benefits. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week. Research Associates will typically work 40 hours per week and will spend a majority of time collecting data in a variety of environments. Individuals will travel by plane and then rental car to various locations. Paid hotel accommodations will be booked for the duration of data collection and, in some cases, weekend stays will be required. In each community, individuals will be required to travel by car/on foot to conduct observational research.
In this position you will:

King W. Harris Summer Internship - Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago)

Who: For more than 80 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has made the Chicago region a better place to live and work by partnering with businesses, communities and governments to address the area's toughest planning and development challenges. MPC works to solve today's urgent problems while consistently thinking ahead to prepare the region for the needs of tomorrow.
MPC is seeking talented candidates for our King W. Harris Summer Internship, named in honor of MPC’s former Board Chair and current Senior Fellow for Housing.

What: The ideal candidate will have the research skills, relevant topical knowledge and organizational acumen to advance multiple MPC Housing and Community Development priorities. The paid summer intern will work directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and MPC Research Assistants. This high-caliber career development opportunity will help one emerging professional build a career in urban planning or policy. The summer intern can cite the distinction of the internship on their MPC blog posts, publications and their professional résumé.
This intern will assist with the following projects:

Summer Internship - The Impact Investment Company (Chicago)

Who: The Impact Investment Company is an Investment Management and Private Equity Company that focuses on building and rebuilding American cities and neighborhoods while generating competitive financial returns for its investors. Learn more here: https://www.impactcompany.org/

What: The summer intern will assist with market- and need-based research support and should have writing, research, data presentation, excel and powerpoint skills to do so. The intern should also be interested in urban impact investment and development. The position is available 10 - 30 hours per week.

For more information and to apply, contact Tod Lickerman at tdl@impactco.org

Operations Fellows Program - Port Authority of NY & NJ (CLOSES 4/1)

Who: The Port Authority of NY & NJ - The Port Authority’s Operations Fellows Program is an opportunity for passionate individuals to help shape the future our transportation network.

What: The Port Authority’s Operations Fellows program is a program designed to develop the next generation of operations management professionals. This full time two-year rotational program is designed for career-minded individuals with an interest in operations management, who aspire to manage people in the future. This rotational program is designed to provide candidates with exposure to a variety of functions that are at the heart of our operations. Fellows are assigned to one of our four main lines of business: Aviation, PATH, Port (Maritime) or Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals.

Fellows spend two years rotating within their assigned line department gaining on-the-job experience designed to build a strong foundation of management, adaptability, and knowledge of Port Authority operations. The breadth and depth of these experiences are critical in preparing participants to be future leaders within the Port Authority.

Internship - Enterprise Community Partners (CLOSES 3/26)

Who: Enterprise Community Partner’s Chicago office is committed to strengthening communities by ensuring that everyone can live in an affordable home connected to good schools, transit and health care. We do this through capital solutions, policies and programs. The Chicago market is one of Enterprise’s anchor offices and provides thought leadership in response to critical social issues.
Specifically, the Chicago office has identified four priority program areas. These are: equitable transit-oriented development, sustainability and resiliency, health and housing, and preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing. The internship will focus on one or more projects or support with grant management related to these four priority areas along with assisting in other office activities as needed.

What: This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in gaining experience related to affordable housing and community development. The schedule is two to three day per week for approximately 14-20 hrs. per week. The tenure for this internship is from March 2019 through July 2019 with the opportunity to be extended beyond this timeframe. Pay range: $15 – $17/hour.
Job responsibilities include:

• Researching public and private information resources 
• Liaison with community partners, residents and other stakeholders
• Providing logistical support to complete assigned tasks
• Oral and written presentation of findings 

Teaching Assistant - ACCC Learning Technology Solutions (CLOSES 3/22)

Who: The mission of ACCC Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) is to empower faculty to design and deliver technology-enhanced education. LTS provides a number of services including professional development, course development, instructional technology support, and design services. In addition, we offer individual and group consultations on instructional design principles and the integration of technology into teaching.
LTS is looking for motivated, hard-working graduate students to provide multimedia production and tech support to UIC Faculty and Students.

What: The position is for 20 hours per week effective May 21, 2019 with potential for renewal on semester basis through graduation of the employee.
The Teaching Assistant will assist in the development, administration, and oversight of many of the aforementioned programs and services. Additionally, they will:

Graduate Hourly Position - UIC Energy Resources Center

Who: The UIC Energy Resources Center (ERC) leads the Illinois Monarch Project (IMP), a collaborative of multi-industry stakeholders working together to develop conservation strategies that help monarch butterflies thrive throughout Illinois and engage public and private landowners across urban and rural landscapes.

What: Looking for graduate student with strong writing skills to support the development of an Illinois statewide monarch butterfly conservation plan. Working closely with ERC staff, this position will facilitate the compilation of written strategies from the IMP technical steering committee and other stakeholders into a single, comprehensive, cohesive written plan that will serve the IMP for decades to come.

Internships (a wide variety!) – The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Who: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a new long-range comprehensive regional plan, to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, environmental, and other quality-of-life issues.

What: CMAP is currently accepting applications for a wide variety of internships. Deadline to apply for most positions is March 28, 2019.
The list of positions available is below, along with links to their specific postings:

Communications and Outreach Intern (COMI2019) 
Data Analyst_Modeling Intern (DAMI2019)
Field Data Collection Intern, Transportation Networks (FDCI2019) 
Information Technology Intern (INTEI2019) 
Planning Intern (LPI2019) 
Planning Research Intern (PRI2019)
Policy Intern (PI2019) 
TIP Intern (TIPI2019) 
Transportation Planning Intern (TPI2019)

Cook County Summer Fellowship Program

Who: Cook County, Offices Under the President

What: The Cook County Government Fellowship is a 10 week summer internship opportunity in Chicago for graduate and or law students to develop leadership skills, create a civic network and have a lasting, positive impact on Cook County.

Under the guidance of a management-level program officer, the fellow completes impactful projects in one of the fellowship program areas within Offices Under the President including The President’s Office; The Bureau of Human Resources; The Bureau of Technology; The Bureau of Administration; The Bureau of Asset Management; The Bureau of Economic Development; The Bureau of Finance; The Offices of Human Rights and Ethics; The Justice Advisory Council; The County Auditor; The Secretary to the Board of Commissioners; The Office of Administrative Hearings; and The Law Office of the Public Defender. Assists with various projects and duties to gain first-hand governmental experience, leadership skills and a civic network. Participates in departmental and independent County learning activities and events. Completes a final presentation for the assigned project. Performs other duties as assigned. 

The position is full-time, 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Central-Chicago County Building at 118 N. Clark. Pay is $20/hour.

Internship - Teska Associates (Evanston)

Who: Teska Associates is a full-service planning firm with offices in Evanston and Plainfield. Teska is seeking individuals to join the firm in pursuing our mission of “Building Community, Creating Place”. For over forty years Teska has been inventing (and reinventing) ways to help our client communities and neighborhoods face today’s challenges and achieve tomorrow’s goals. Successful job candidates are expected to share our excitement for helping communities and our drive to meet client’s needs through many types of planning projects and services. The firm’s practice is focused around Chicago, Illinois, and the Midwest.

What: The intern's work tasks are as follows:

• Working with other staff on client-based assignments including neighborhood, comprehensive and corridor plans 
• Preparing documents and maps including graphics, text, and data analysis 
• Layout of documents, presentation, exhibit boards, marketing materials, and interactive experiences for communities 
• Attending and supporting meetings, workshops and events. 
• Documenting existing conditions in the field. 

Graduate Assistantship - UIC Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Who: The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) - Asian American Mentor Program

What: 25% time Graduate Assistantship (G.A.) for the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters 2019-2020. The stipend will be for 10 hours per week, and the position includes an assistantship tuition and partial fees waiver. Most hours will need to be in the morning and afternoon, with rare early evening hours.

The AARCC Graduate Assistantship will be assigned to work with the Asian American Mentor Program (AAMP), a peer mentor program. The G.A. will assist the AARCC Associate Director in supervising the 24-30 Peer Mentors in working with 60 or more first- year or transfer Asian American students at UIC. The G.A. will also coordinate workshops, assist in leading a Global Asian Studies course. They will also be creating events for AAMP starting in summer for Summer College and assist with recruiting incoming 1st year and transfer students to the program for the Fall. Additional responsibilities will include assisting the AARCC staff with other programs related to Asian American students.

Community Development Internship - City of Lake Saint Louis

Who: City of Lake Saint Louis, Community Development Department

What: This is a temporary position with a maximum of 40 hours per week over a period of 10 weeks (400 hours total). Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for researching, compiling, interpreting, analyzing and organizing data to assist with zoning enforcement and long range planning functions. The individual will also assist with other various tasks/projects within the Department, as needed.

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Land Use Planning Internship - Modus (San Francisco)

Who: Modus is an industry leader in wireless site development across the western United States. Our services include site acquisition, land use planning, architecture and engineering, and construction.

What: Modus is currently searching for highly talented and driven Land Use Planning Interns (full-time or part-time) to support the Project teams at our downtown San Francisco headquarters to gain local land use planning knowledge as it relates to the wireless telecommunication industry. Interns will perform or assist with the following:

• Conducting research and reviewing multiple jurisdictional zoning ordinances as it pertains to wireless telecommunication facilities. 
• Preparing preliminary zoning/permitting analyses in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. 
• Providing site-specific design, zoning & permitting analyses for selected sites.   
• Preparing zoning and permit applications.   
• Reviewing architectural drawings and other zoning collateral. 
• Working diligently to expedite jurisdictional approval processes & project timelines.   
• Attending and presenting at site design visits, community meetings and hearings.   

Work will be split between office and field.
Dynamic and fast-paced team-based projects.
$18 - $20/hour, depending on experience

Stormwater Management Internship - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago

Who: MWRD, Engineering Department

What: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is in search of a current college student seeking an internship opportunity in the Engineering Department. While working under the direction of an Associate Civil Engineer to train in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software to catalog and process stormwater data management project data on file. The intern will also assist in with the preparation of maps and performing GIS analyses for our stormwater management programs. The intern will also assist with the District’s Stormwater Master Planning effort, working with engineering staff to understand the MWRD’s role in solving flooding issues. The intern will also assist in preparing grant/funding applications for stormwater projects located in economically challenged areas in Cook County. By the conclusion of this internship, the prospective intern should be able to articulate how the stormwater management contributes to the evolving efforts of the District as we strive to meet the needs of our vast service community.
This is a paid internship at $13/hour.

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