Summer Intern - Urban Design, Skidmore Owings & Merrill

SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as an Urban Design Summer Intern for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.

SOM's Summer Internship Program will run from June 6, 2022 to August 12, 2022.

Desired skills and expertise:

• Current student in an accredited bachelor’s program or master’s degree program in urban design or architecture or related field of study and returning to school in the Fall of 2022.

• Some experience in the urban design or architecture profession or associated arts.

• Demonstrated general interest and limited knowledge of urban design and planning, urban history and theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development.

• Strong design capabilities and basic delineation skills as demonstrated in portfolio or work samples.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Reminders:

• You must be returning to school in Fall 2022 to be considered for a summer internship at SOM.

• Applicants who do not submit work samples will not be reviewed.

• Application deadline is March 4, 2022.

SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans.

Apply here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/summer-intern-urban-design-at-skidmore-owings-merrill-som-2897222660?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Grad Asst. Needed for CUPPA Communications/Urban Forum

CUPPA Urban Forum/Communication Graduate Assistant 25% (10 hours per week)

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs is seeking a Graduate Assistant beginning January 2022 to work with Assistant Dean for Communication Jodi White Jones and the 2022 Urban Forum team. The Graduate Assistant must be a full time CUPPA graduate student AT LEAST through May 2023 or December 2023.

 

Requirements:

• must be a full time CUPPA graduate student at least through May 2023 or December 2023.

• must demonstrate professional writing and editing skills, be able to prioritize assignments appropriately, and be self-directed.  

• photography and video experience desired.  Must be experienced in both Mac and Windows environments.  Communication, marketing, English or related undergrad degree desired.

• must be very familiar with the multitude of social media vehicles (especially Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogspot, etc) web content management systems (ideally WordPress), MSOffice, and graphic and video related software. 

• must HAPPILY engage in other duties as assigned including contributing to public affairs, communication, and special events, and general office tasks within the Dean’s Office.

• must be an organized, creative, critical thinker, in addition to being enrolled as a CUPPA grad student full-time through May 2023 or December 2023.

Primary duties for the Urban Forum may include: 

• assist on writing, planning, preparation, and implementation of the UIC Urban Forum.

• staff all meetings prior to and following the forum.

• attend the forum.

• assist staff on note-taking and summaries of all sessions at the forum.

• correspond with authors and presenters related to the forum and maintain various records.

• assist on forum communication materials under strict deadlines.

• assist with editing and writing contributions to the forum manuscript under the supervision of the Dean and published by the University of Illinois Press.

• other duties as assigned. 

Please send an email cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples by Tuesday, January 18, 2021 or sooner to jmwhite@uic.edu.

Internship, Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)

The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is hiring interns! Apply by February 10th, 2022. Students from diverse disciplines are encouraged to apply. Also, we strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, women, and people with other underrepresented identities to apply. For more info, visit https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/oakland-department-of-transportation-internships