Transportation Planning Intern - Sam Schwartz Consulting

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Planning Intern for our Chicago office to be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public, private, and non-profit clients, including corridor studies, safety research and analysis, strategic planning, and community-wide multi-modal transportation plans. The successful candidate will serve as a contributor on project tasks including research; data collection and analysis; mapping and geospatial analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The ideal candidate will understand the fundamentals of transportation planning, possess strong research skills, and be able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely verbally, through writing, and graphically. We look for people who bring an analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and, above all else, a passion for building more equitable, resilient communities through transportation solutions.

Apply here.

Public Lands Transportation Fellows Program - National Wildlife Refuge System

Description

Are you (or do you know) a recent graduate who loves parks and public lands? Someone passionate about preserving valuable resources and enhancing the visitor experience? Someone looking for a hands-on, unique experience to make an impact? Then this is the right fit for you!

The Public Lands Transportation Fellows program provides a unique opportunity for career development and public service working directly with staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) on key visitor transportation issues.

Apply now for our open positions at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Marion, IL; Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Ridgefield, WA; and a NPS Midwest Region Climate Fellow in either Omaha, NE or Lakewood, CO.

To accelerate the hiring process, we have removed some of our typical application requirements (like a letter of reference). Submit your application soon…we will begin reviewing applications on Wednesday May 31, 2023!

Learn more here: https://westerntransportationinstitute.org/professional-development/public-lands-transportation-fellows/transportation-fellows-application/ 

Research Specialist - Evaluation and Tracking, UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Description

The Research Specialist – Evaluation & Tracking assists with research and evaluation, including developing research designs and evaluation protocols, data analysis, and disseminating results. This individual will work with internal and external stakeholders and clients to support ongoing research.

For fullest consideration, please submit CV with completed application to the UIC Job Board by May 16^th, 2023.

Job Link: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4105?c=uic

Seasonal Bicyclist-Trail Project Aide, Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Organization: Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Work Locations: 536 N. Harlem

Job Posting: Apr. 26, 2023, 12:00 AM

Closing Date: May 10, 2023, 11:59 PM

Posting Salary: $16.37/ hourly

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Office of the General Superintendent staff. The Seasonal Bicyclist Trail Project Aide will assist with a trail signage project throughout the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“District”). Duties will include, but are not limited to, verifying signage placement along the District’s trail system by biking and hiking assigned trails, providing GPS coordinates, descriptions, and other valuable information to the Planning & Development and Resource Management departments to help improve the District’s trail experience for visitors to the Forest Preserves. This position requires riding a company issued electric bicycle and driving a company vehicle while transporting the bike. This is a seasonal position, the duration of which is up to four months depending on scheduled work hours.

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Water Sampling Technician - Grad Hourly, UIC School of Public Health

The Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences is seeking students to fill our part time hourly Water Sampling Technician positions, duties are listed below:

Water sampling technicians will drive to approximately 5-6 beaches and collect water samples following a research protocol. Water samples will be collected and delivered to the UIC School of Public Health Water Microbiology Laboratory (2121 W. Taylor Street) for analysis. This will involve a total of 10-20 miles of driving per day. Technicians will begin work at approximately 5:30 AM (sunrise), and finish at approximately 8:00 AM. In addition to the hourly salary, water-sampling technicians will also be paid for miles driven at the UIC mileage rate ($0.655 per mile).

Graduate Research Internships, Chicago Rehab Network

CRN Research Projects 2023 -- Graduate Interns Needed!

Projects:

1. Update existing housing data materials to be shared with leaders and officials.
2. Changes in Bank Giving Community Development: Do bank philanthropic giving contributions rise or fall in relation to annual net profits? Complete data collection and analysis from federal reporting portals.
3. Shared Housing in Cook County: Pursue data collection and identification of coops, townhomes, and condominiums and produce fact sheets for Center for Shared Ownership project.
4. Federal Housing support into Illinois. Document and analyze shifting housing resources from several sources and government levels in order to better understand future housing options.
5. CDC Surveys: Research and draft surveys of CDC programming, inventory, staff, and economic impact.

Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program - Fall 2023, Partnership for Public Service

Description

Managed by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program helps bring diverse young talent to government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a federal agency. The program is actively recruiting its fall 2023 cohort to join the Department of Transportation, National Science Foundation and the Small Business Administration as paid interns. Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from across all academic disciplines are welcome to apply. Fully remote and in-person opportunities are available.

The program benefits and eligibility vary by each agency; interested candidates are strongly encouraged to review each carefully and email internships@ourpublicservice.org with any questions.

Find out more about each agency and apply here

2023 Summer Customer Experience and Service Innovation Intern, Chicago Transit Authority

Description

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.  

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.  

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer. 

Apply here

Management Intern Village of Roselle, Illinois

Department: Administration, Community Development, and Finance
Title: Management Intern

Overview: The position will work on various assignments within the
Administration, Community Development, and Finance Departments to provide
the Management Intern with experience and on the job training for higher level
responsibilities related to municipal operations, while learning valuable work
skills. The Administration, Community Development, and Finance Departments
are located in the Village Hall. Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments are
located in separate municipal facilities within the community. The Management
Intern will be assigned tasks by the three (3) departments located in Village Hall.
The core functions of Village Hall operations include:

• Planning & Zoning
• Building & Permitting
• Economic Development
• Code Enforcement
• Utility Billing
• Information Technology
• Annual Budget Preparation
• Accounts Payable/Receivable & Invoice Processing
• Human Resources
• Village Board Agenda Preparation
• Mayor’s Office
• Community Relations

Intern - Forestry - Village of Schaumburg

For more information please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Forestry (Engineering & Public Works) summer with an online application deadline of 05/28/2023.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

PAY RATE:  $18.00 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek.  

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Volunteer Opportunity - Chicago Loop Alliance

Chicago Loop Alliance (2023 IDA Annual Conference – Volunteering Opportunity)

Please visit www.downtown.org for more information about this opportunity. To sign up as a volunteer, email Allison@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com

 

Organization Name: Chicago Loop Alliance
Opportunity Title: 2023 IDA Annual Conference – Volunteer Opportunities
Commitment: Special Event
Start Date: October 3, 2023
End Date: October 6, 2023

Email: Allison@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com
Website:  LoopChicago.com
Details: Training or orientation required