Wednesday, April 10, 2019

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.
Responsibilities include:
  • Special Service Area (SSA) and Community Enhancement 
    • Assists the Executive Director in facilitating public SSA Commission meetings. 
    • Implements community enhancement programs and services at the direction of the Executive Director. 
    • Works with Executive Director to implement SSA public way improvements. 
    • Coordinates contractors for neighborhood services (i.e. landscaping, litter removal, holiday décor, etc.). 
    • Assists in the implementation of all other community enhancement projects as directed by the Executive Director. 
  • Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC) 
    • Assists small businesses and Old Town residents with service requests and consultations. 
    • Assists the Marketing and Membership Coordinator with business networking events and professional development workshops. 
    • Manages a small business resource guide for all businesses. 
    • Manages a vacant property database and prepares regular reports with that and other commercial market data. 
  • Community and Government Relations 
    • Attend community meetings, report findings and share information, as directed by the Executive Director. 
    • Attend City of Chicago meetings, seminars, and informational sessions, as directed by the Executive Director. 
  • Administrative 
    • Produces monthly reports outlining progress for Executive Director and OTMRA Board of Directors. 
    • Attend all OTMRA Board meetings and take minutes for Board meetings. 
    • Attend all SSA Commission meetings and take minutes. 
    • Staff any committees as directed by the Executive Director. 
    • Basic clerical duties including phones, filing, mail delivery, office supplies, etc. 
    • Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 
    • These duties may be altered from time to time, according to the needs of the organization 
Qualifications:
  • Students studying public policy, urban planning, geography, or similar fields are encouraged to apply 
  • Outstanding written and personal communication skills, with great attention to detail 
  • Energetic team player who encompasses a friendly, helpful demeanor 
  • Must be organized and an excellent multi-tasker 
  • Excellent reporting, writing and editing skills 
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task 
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite 
  • Have a genuine interest in community improvement and development 
To Apply: Please submit the following materials to otmra@oldtownchicago.org by April 26, 2019 at 5pm:
  • Current resume 
  • Cover letter 
  • One Writing Sample

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