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.
Qualifications: Candidates should be registered in a graduate degree program in business, public policy, public affairs, urban planning, or other related degree. Candidates may also be registered in a law school and currently entering or completed their second or third year.
Knowledge and Skills:

• General knowledge of correct business, legal and/or other technical language usage and their proper application to business forms, letters, records and reports. 
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of Microsoft Office. 
• Strong writing skills with an ability to clearly articulate issues and analysis in writing. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong quantitative research and qualitative analysis skills. 
• Mathematical skills necessary to maintain statistical records. 
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Good attention to detail with the ability to proof, verify and edit complex data. 
• Ability to clearly articulate through written documents concise analysis of assigned material. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact/courtesy and conduct oneself in a professional manner. 
• Ability to gather information and make inquiries, convey information and describe materials to others. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to multi-task, take direction from others and have strong organizational skills 

Students should contact the Bureau of Human Resources directly with any questions or concerns regarding the application and/or hiring process for this year’s fellowship program at 312-603-3300
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