Summer Planning Internship, Village of Carpentersville, Illinois

Village of Carpentersville

Department: Community Development 

Position/Title: Planning Intern

Status: Seasonal; non-exempt 

Union: Non-union 

Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour +/-, depending on qualifications 

Application: Apply online at www.cville.org/jobs.aspx; paper applications available in the  Human Resources Department at Village Hall 

Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled; applications will be considered as  they are received

The Planning Intern assists the Senior Planner with performing a variety of routine and complex technical  and professional work related to current planning. The Planning Intern assists with verification of  compliance with zoning, signage, and related code provisions, policies, agreements, rules, and  regulations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not  all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned  every duty. 

• Assist Senior Planner and Community Development Director with the review and coordination of the  Village’s Comprehensive Plan Update; participate in meetings with planning committee stakeholders. 
• Assist Senior Planner with conducting field inspections, signage inspections, and verification of  development projects’ compliance with Development Standards and Design Guidelines.  
• Assist with timely plan reviews for zoning compliance. 
• Provide professional customer service in responding to inquiries related to zoning regulations and related ordinances. 
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) and interact professionally with members of the public in the  field, at the permit counter, over the phone, through email, and by other means of correspondence.  
• Perform research of historical documentation and assemble data for studies, surveys, and reports. 
• Assist with organization and maintenance of central filing system for Subdivision Plats and associated Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. 
• Assist with preparation of Village GIS maps. 
• Maintain a courteous and respectful attitude and represent the Village in a positive and professional  manner to all persons. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public. 
• Assist other Community Development staff members as needed. 
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of this job during a full duty day or shift. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and  walk. The employee will use hands to handle, feel, or operate tools, objects, controls, or equipment; will  reach with arms and hands; will climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must  occasionally carry, lift, push, or move up to 50 pounds from a standing or bent over position. Specific  vision abilities required for this position include close and distant visual acuity, color vision, peripheral  vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee  encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be  

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The work environment is a typical office environment requiring use and operation of general office  equipment. There may be high dust levels in work area on occasion. The noise level in the work  environment is quiet to moderate. Employee must have the ability to concentrate in an active work  environment, multi-task to assist various requests by staff and public, and address work interruptions by  public seeking assistance. 

SUPERVISORY 

The Planning Intern works under the supervision and direction of the Senior Planner and Community  Development Director, and does not have supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience 

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required. The employee must be pursuing a  bachelor’s or master’s degree in land use planning, municipal or urban planning, public administration,  or a closely related field at an accredited four-year college or university. 

Certificates, Licenses, Training 

A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License is required upon hire. Knowledge or general understanding of  land use and zoning regulations, and the role of municipal codes and ordinances. 

Attendance Requirements 

The Planning Intern is a seasonal position. Attendance is required for up to 40 hours per week,  Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm. 

Machines, Equipment, Software 

The machines, tools, equipment and software that are used when performing the essential functions  of this job include a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, permitting software, various other  computer software programs, printer, copier, scanner, fax, calculator, multiple phone line system, GIS,  and a motor vehicle. 

Language Skills 

Ability to read, comprehend, summarize, and compose moderate to complex correspondences,  instructions procedures, detailed plans, and blueprints. Ability to effectively communicate and/or  present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to understand and carry out oral  instruction. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and legibly, both verbally and in writing. Ability to  establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, residents, property owners,  contractors, design professionals, public officials, and the public. Ability to produce or obtain reports,  graphs, or charts. 

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. 

Reasoning Ability 

Use of cognitive ability to reason, analyze and verbalize thoughts and ideas. Ability to express  cognitive ability in spoken and written form. Ability to apply logical understanding to carry out

instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with, troubleshoot and resolve  problems in typical and atypical situations. Ability to analyze situations, problems, and data, and to  exercise sound and independent judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions.

 

Impact Investments Intern, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago

Job Description

Position:                                 Impact Investments Intern – Summer 2022

Reports To:                             Associate Director, Impact Investments

Location:                                Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Duration:                                June 13 -August 11, 2022

Compensation:                      Paid Internship

About the Foundation:

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, decreasing nuclear risk, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about 50 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in India and Nigeria. For more information, please visit our website at www.macfound.org.

About Impact Investments:

For nearly 40 years, the Impact Investments team has been building the field of impact investing and providing catalytic capital to expand opportunity, empower and improve quality of life among marginalized communities, and drive social and environmental progress. Our $500 million portfolio of impact investments take the form of loans, equity, guarantees, and other financial instruments to enable social and environmental outcomes that would not be possible otherwise; unlock investment beyond what we could achieve on our own; pioneer new products or services, serve new people or places, attract new investors; build market infrastructure; and/or spur useful policy change. In addition, we provide field-building grants to support a more robust impact investing ecosystem.

General Summary of Internship:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Impact Investments, the Intern will serve as an active team member, participating in regular meetings covering strategy, due diligence, execution and portfolio management. This role is designed to give exposure to critical aspects of managing the Foundation’s $500 million allocation of capital dedicated to impact investments and to the field of impact investing more broadly.

Additionally, the Impact Investments Intern will: 

• Collaborate closely with the Foundation’s Chicago Commitment team on the development of a new strategy to use impact investing to help advance community development focused on retail and commercial investment in historically underserved and disinvested communities in Chicago. This includes a landscape review of community development organizations in Chicago in order to identify a list of potential investees with a pipeline of developable opportunities, assistance in the development of an approach for outreach and solicitation of interest in applying for investment capital, and the creation of a timeline by which investment and grant capital will be committed and deployed.

• Contribute to team efforts related to portfolio management, pipeline development, due diligence, and governance.

• Engage with a series of special projects to be determined based on emerging priorities.

• In addition to the work outlined above to advance the strategy and existing projects within Impact Investments, professional development will be a core element of this internship. Specific networking meetings, both internal and external to the Foundation, will be arranged with a focus on the targeted areas and sectors of interest of our intern.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in business, finance, economics, public policy, or a related discipline

• Excellent academic record

• Outstanding quantitative, financial, and analytical skills

• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated interest or experience in impact investing

• Interest in assessing social, environmental, and economic impact

• Intellectual curiosity, broad interests, and a solid grasp of the Foundation’s work

• Highly collaborative but also able to work independently

• Excellent written, oral, and visual communications skills

• Able to function effectively as a team member and work independently as needed

• Able to prioritize, and meet work deadlines consistently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.  As a requirement, students “must be returning back to school” to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website (www.macfound.org/jobs). The internship posting is listed under the About Us/ Employment tab.

 

Transportation Intern, Madison County Council of Governments, Indiana

 Transportation Intern 

Madison County Council of Governments

Anderson, Indiana  

Job Category: Transportation Engineering / Planning 

Job Level: Internship  

Salary Range: $12-$15/hour, to be determined 

Job Descriptions/Duties: 

The Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) is hiring one full-time intern for the summer of 2022, with the  intention of transitioning the position into a Graduate Assistantship. The candidate should generally be available between  May 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023. The position will be 35 hours per week during the summer and follow Graduate  Assistantship requirements during the school year. The position will have the ability to operate in a remote capacity but  may need to visit the office during the summer for equipment requirements. Should the candidate prefer to work in the  office, an appropriate workstation and equipment will be provided. 

This internship is for aspiring transportation-oriented students looking for an opportunity to gain professional work  experience and training in transportation planning and engineering. The intern should have a substantial interest in the  analysis of transportation systems, with a focus on multi-modal planning and developing context sensitive solutions where  appropriate. 

Review of applications will commence in March 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.  

General Responsibilities 

Under supervision of the Principal Transportation Planner, assist the Transportation Planning Team on a variety of  assignments, such as:

• Developing transportation plans, analysis, and/or ordinances. 

• Conducting basic research and data collection. 

• Compiling data for corridor and operations studies. 

• Conducting field work as assigned. 

Specific Project Description 

Under supervision of the Principal Transportation Planner, the primary work will include a three-stage project:  

1) Conduct an audit & update process of the MCCOG Model Inventory of Roadway Elements (MIRE) within ArcGIS  Pro. 

2) Utilize the updated MIRE data to overhaul the MCCOG Road Diet Tool for identifying potential road right-sizing  project applications. 

3) Assist the Transportation Planning Team in the update & development of a joint Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian  Facilities Plan, with a direct role in ensuring the integration of the Road Diet Tool results. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Enrollment in accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering,  or similar. 

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Office suite. 

• Knowledge of college level mathematical concepts.

Application Requirements: 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with resume, a brief writing sample (of 4-8 pages) and other examples  of work (portfolio, research, studies, maps, etc.). All information should be submitted digitally to the contact information  listed below. Please note we have a 10mb limit on attachments to e-mails. Any information in excess of this limit should  be sent in a separate e-mail.  

Contact Information 

Contact Name: Ryan Phelps 

Phone: 765-641-9482 

Email: ryan@heartlandmpo.org 

Website: www.heartlandmpo.org

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Graduate Research Assistant- Hourly 

School of Labor and Employment Relations 

Project for Middle Class Renewal 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the  nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and  addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is  the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially  interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to  the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. 

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and  hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender  identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information,  visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. 

Position Description 

The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The University of Illinois invites applications  for the position of hourly Graduate Research Assistant (RA) with the Project for Middle Class  Renewal. The Project for Middle Class Renewal was established in the fall of 2015 with the goal  of promoting policy analysis, scholarly research, and scholar-practitioner exchanges on  employment related issues. RA will work exclusively on the Examining the Diversity of  Experience with the Federal Tax System across Race and Immigration Status project 

The position is part of a UIUC supported research study that examines how families understand  and navigate tax return filing, the barriers families encounter applying for and receiving family based tax credits, and how families spend their tax refunds. This aspect of the research has a  particular focus on the experiences of Latiné/Hispanic immigrant families. The position involves  recruitment of study participants, conducting one-on-one interviews with participants, and  qualitative data analysis of interview data. The research will occur primarily in Chicago and the  near suburbs. This is a 6-month position that begins as soon as possible.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Recruitment of study participants 

Conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with parents with children about their experiences with the federal tax system (i.e. filing taxes and receiving tax funds) and the  Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. 

Collaborate with principal investigator on developing processes for coding interview data  and identifying emerging themes from the interviews.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Minimum 3 years of experience working with and in immigrant and Latinx communities.  

Bilingual in Spanish and English.  

Experience conducting interviews or prior experience engaged in activities that  demonstrate ability to compassionately engage in one-on-one interviews. For example,  experience doing community outreach, community organizing, individual capacity building. 

Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel or similar spreadsheet application. 

General knowledge of systems, policies and programs that impact families and children.  

Possess a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Latin American and Latino Studies, Gender  Studies, Sociology, Public Health, Urban Studies, Public Policy, or related field 

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

Experience using Qualitative Data Analyses Software (e.q., Nvivo, MAXQDA, Dedoose,  Atlas.ti etc.)  

Experience working on a research team, managing qualitative datasets.  

Knowledge of federal tax policy, specifically the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child  Tax Credit 

Possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Latin American and Latino Studies, Gender  Studies, Sociology, Public Health, Urban Studies, Public Policy, or related field. 

Applications from those who identify as Latinx/Hispanic, Black, Indigenous, and Person of Color are strongly encouraged.  

COMPENSATION: $22 per hour 

  

PROPOSED STARTING DATE: Proposed starting date is as soon as possible after the closing  date. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

Please email a cover letter detailing your experience that is applicable to the position and how it  and resume/CV addressed to Dylan Bellisle dbelli2@illinois.edu. You may also visit  https://lep.illinois.edu/project-for-middle-class-renewal/ for additional information. 

University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon  acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of  Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of  sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former  employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information,  visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal  contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

Community Development Internship, Village of Libertyville, Illinois

 Community Development Summer Internship, Village of Libertyville, IL

The Village of Libertyville is offering a full-time summer internship position in its Community Development Department.  The Village of Libertyville has a population of approximately 20,490 and is located in Lake County about 50 minutes north of the City of Chicago.  This position will report to the Senior Planner but will have ample opportunities to work with the Community Development Department and Engineering Division.  The Community Development Department encompasses the following functions:  Planning and Zoning, Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Building, with Code Enforcement and Inspectional Services.  The intern will gain experience in these functional areas and will be involved with the variety of projects and duties, including, but not limited to:

• Review implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Research unique bulk requirements for residential subdivisions

• Update Variation and Special Use Permit data into GIS program.

• Assist in the review of Zoning applications.

• Enhance the Economic Development program.

• General research and problem solving.

• Occasional field work.

The successful candidate must be currently enrolled as a full time student in an undergraduate or graduate program majoring in Urban Planning, Geography, Economic Development, Public Administration or related fields.  The candidate must also have effective oral/written communication skills; excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to interact well with others; excellent computer skills and be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; and have a valid driver’s license.

The hourly rate for this position will be $12 per hour depending on qualifications.

Work hours will be 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Email a cover letter, resume and references no later than May 15, 2022 to:

David C. Smith – Senior Planner

Village of Libertyville

200 East Cook Avenue

Libertyville, IL  60048

dsmith@libertyville.com

(please no phone calls)

Affordable Housing Internship, UPHoldings

Our Company: UPholdings is a comprehensive real estate firm that is dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining quality affordable housing in communities throughout the United States. Our company builds, manages, and operates its projects for the entirety of their operational cycle. Our portfolio includes a wide range of project types, including family, senior and permanent supportive housing developments.

 

Location: Remote work focused in California; some site visits required

Internship Description: The Intern at UPholdings will: (1) work closely with staff on various project management tasks, including compiling financing, due-diligence, compliance, and supportive documentation associated with existing, prospective, and under-development projects; (2) coordinate on-going project tasks with vendors, site managers, and contractors; and (3) assist staff with office administrative duties, including tracking project finances, scheduling appointments, preparing outgoing document deliveries, and assisting with office supplies management.

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Qualifications:

●      Must be enrolled in an educational program concentrating on urban planning and development, real estate transactions, or finance.

●      Have previous professional experience working in an office or small team remote environment.

●      Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines.

 

Work Hours:

Able to dedicate 15-29 hours weekly working remotely with potential site visits occasionally.

Compensation: Interns will be compensated hourly commensurate with experience.

UPholdings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This standard applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. UPholdings makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

 

Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to recruiting@upholdings.net