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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Research Intern - In The Public Interest

Who: In The Public Interest

What: In the Public Interest (ITPI) is a non-profit research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting. Given state and local budget shortfalls, public sector layoffs/furloughs, and cuts in public services as a result of the Covid-19 health crisis, we expect to see an increase in privatization proposals for services and infrastructure currently provided by the public sector. Already, we are seeing corporations peddling privatization schemes as an answer to the economic downturn.

We are seeking a graduate-level intern who can engage in corporate research to help us better understand how corporations are positioning themselves for current and future contracts. Specifically, the intern would review and analyze documents, such as SEC quarterly filings, investor calls, corporate press releases, media articles, industry press, and other relevant sources for a sample of companies in each of the following government sectors:
  • Health/Social Services
  • Information Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Water
  • Education
  • Transportation
  • Infrastructure
The intern will collect and organize data, compile notes and relevant excerpts, and conduct analysis that will result in a final organized internal report. They will provide regular research updates as requested and present their final findings to ITPI staff at the end of the internship.

This is a summer position. We anticipate the student intern to work at least 20 hour per week, although the exact number of hours may vary depending on research needs. Schedule can be flexible. This position will be supervised by Donald Cohen, executive director of ITPI. This is a paid position at the rate of $15/per hour, which will be paid twice per month based on the actual number of hours worked. This position does not include benefits.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to info@inthepublicinterest.org

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Administrative Intern - Village of Lake Bluff

Who: Village of Lake Bluff

What: The Village of Lake Bluff, IL (pop: 5,722), a Chicago suburban community where its small size, unpretentious charm, and easygoing spirit sets it apart from the rest of the North Shore, seeks an Administrative Intern to serve within the Village Administrator’s Office starting this fall. The Administrative Intern is a responsible member of the Village’s executive staff.

Job Duties: The Administrative Intern supports the activities of the Village Administrator’s office and performs research, analysis, and special projects throughout the operating departments of the Village with particular emphasis in administration, planning, and community development. Strong communication, flexibility, and customer service is essential to the position. The duties of the Intern will vary depending on the Intern’s strengths and interests and the day-to- day business needs of the Village.