2020 Thomas J. O’Bryant Transportation Policy & Finance Fellowship - Eno Center for Transportation

Who: Eno Center for Transportation

What: The Eno Center for Transportation is now accepting applications for its Summer 2020 Thomas J. O’Bryant Transportation Policy Fellowship. This fellowship provides a high-quality professional development opportunity for aspiring transportation specialists. Successful applicants will gain in-depth knowledge of transportation policy and practice under the guidance of Eno staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of Eno publications and products. Fellows play an integral part in the research and development of transportation research documents, policy recommendations, and events. Projects cover all modes, sectors, and levels of government within transportation. 
• Contributing to the premier transportation publication: Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW). Fellows cover transportation-related hearings on Capitol Hill, analyze legislation, and develop think pieces and other commentary for ETW. 
• Bridging the gap between research and policy. Fellows participate in Eno’s outreach through participation in conferences, briefings, and private meetings. 
• Gaining in-depth knowledge of U.S. policymaking. Fellows engage the policymaking community through association with the Board of Directors, Eno education programs, and briefings to policymakers.

Duration

Duration of the appointment is 10 weeks (start/end dates to be determined by successful candidate and Eno staff.)

Qualifications

Fellowships are awarded to students with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and Ph.D. working in transportation, engineering, housing, urban planning, or related degrees. Fellows must have already developed research skills and a strong writing ability.

Compensation

Fellows are paid a stipend of $2,250 per month.

To Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and scholarly writing sample (2-3 page selection) by Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5pm with the email subject line “2020 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION” to Romic Aevaz at raevaz@enotrans.org. First round interviews will be held in late March.

Documents should be labeled:

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Fellow -- Cook County Sheriff's Office

Who: Cook County Sheriff's Office

What: Cook County Sheriff’s Office is a nationally recognized leader in providing innovative programs in the fields of law enforcement and corrections and seeks constantly to infuse these fields with strong social justice principles. The Sheriff’s Fellowship Program gives practical experience in research, analytics, and policy to students who are passionate about addressing Gun Violence, Domestic Violence, Sustainability, Mental Health Research and Policy, Human Trafficking, Child Welfare, Poverty, Homelessness, Criminal Justice, and Housing.

Fellows will be partnered with subject matter experts and participate in the implementation of real-time change initiatives and real-world quantitative and qualitative research efforts.

The Fellowship Program will be 10 weeks long, with fellows expected to work 40 hours a week. Fellows will be expected to complete a research project based on their area of study.

Stipend: Undergraduate fellows will be compensated $6,000 for the summer.

Application Criteria

Please submit a resume in TALEO, In addition, upload a word document in response to the following questions:

1) Please describe a significant personal and/or professional experience and how it made an impact on your outlook. How has it influenced your relationship to community and your approach to changing lives? (Please answer in no more than 750 words).

2) Define what you believe to be successful systems change. Using this definition, briefly outline a real-world system and your vision for a successful change. (Please answer in no more than 500 words).

3) What are your short- and long-term professional aspirations? Describe how the Sheriff’s Fellowship will assist you in realizing these goals. (Please answer in no more than 500 words).

4) What policy area would like to focus on throughout this fellowship?

5) Please state who your adviser would be during the duration of this fellowship. (Applicants from the University of Illinois, Chicago & National Network for Safe Communities are not required to answer this question).

The application process will close on March 13th, 2020. Applicants must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment screening process.

Community Development Intern - Village of Downers Grove

Who: Village of Downers Grove

What: The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for a seasonal Planning Intern.