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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Internship, The Magnificent Mile Association

Internship with The Magnificent Mile Association

The Magnificent Mile® Association’s Planning and Advocacy Division is seeking interns to work on various Urban Planning and Policy related projects.

Work may include:

o Assisting the Planning & Advocacy Division in updating and expanding the existing demographic,

employment, and economic overview of the Magnificent Mile District.

o Assistance with the drafting and creation of brochures and information for members and the public related to public art walks for tourists, signage regulations and ordinances involved with uses of the public right-of-way.

o Researching and assisting with various initiatives including building inventories, art and public space inventories, regulations pertaining to uses of the public way, and funding sources for specific initiatives including way-finding signage and creation of gateway markers.

o Coordination of long-range physical planning proposals within the district, including open space, streetscape plans and transportation related plans.

o Creation of various charts and tables for reports and GIS maps.

o Administrative support for the various planning committees and task forces related to the

Association.

o Otherduties/projectsasassigned.

Additional internship information:

o A background in research and urban planning is required, as is the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

o Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS is required.

o ExperiencewithIMPLANpreferred.

o Provide a current resume and cover letter letting us know about yourself, what type of


Contact person:

Ian M. Tobin, Director of Planning and Advocacy The Magnificent Mile Association

625 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 401

Chicago, IL 60611 itobin@themagnificentmile.com

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