Research Assistant (Research and GIS for our Zoning and Land Use Assessment Project) - MPC Chicago

 Link to application

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Description 

Research assistants play an important role at MPC, offering support for our projects by researching, writing, and learning about planning policy in the region. Research Assistants at MPC have exposure to a broad range of regional policy issues and the opportunity to connect with a variety of planning agencies, community groups, and officials. Compensation for research assistant positions is $18 per hour. MPC also provides a $35/month transportation subsidy. We welcome students with federal work-study and those seeking course credit to apply. 

 

MPC is looking for a Research Assistant (RA) with advanced Excel and GIS skills. The RA will support MPC’s Zoning and Land Use Assessment project and will work closely with the Research team, particularly the Director and Manager. 

 

This independent contractor position requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week. It will start in January 2025 and run through June 2025 with the possibility of extension until the end of 2025. Specific dates are to be determined based on the candidate's availability.  

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

• Primary responsibilities will be supporting the Research Team on a longitudinal examination of Chicago’s zoning policies and their impacts on several outcomes, primarily climate change adaptation and productive land use. Potential research questions on these outcomes could include: 
• How has zoning over time contributed to climate harms/mitigation? How is zoning conducive (or not) to climate adaptation? 
• How is the distribution of vacant land and parking uses related to zoning and demographics? Does the distribution of vacant land and parking uses have implications for racial equity, public health, and sustainability? How are productive uses defined and how do they relate to zoning? 
• Secondary responsibilities include supporting the Research Team on other zoning and land use-related research tasks. Potential projects could include scanning and georeferencing defined geographies in historic zoning maps, and GIS mapping of case studies focusing on the relationship between zoning and both pollution exposure and business corridors, as well as the other four outcomes identified as part of the initiative 

Kris Tiongson (he, him, his) 

Manager, Research & Evaluation | Metropolitan Planning Council 

140 S. Dearborn St. | Suite 1400 | Chicago, IL 60603 

224.645.7149 | ktiongson@metroplanning.org

MPC advocates for policies and practices that support thriving communities, equitable infrastructure, and just public systems. Explore the 2024 policy objectives for the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois today. 

Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship

 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellowship, a prestigious year-long service-learning program for graduate students from a range of professions who wish to collaborate with communities to address health equity.  Annually, the Fellowship selects 26 graduate students from diverse fields to become Fellows.  They are seeking UIC Department of Urban Planning and Policy students to join the next cohort. 

 

The Schweitzer Fellowship program provides support for you to demonstrate leadership by designing, implementing and evaluating your own community collaboration project as a part of the 2025-2026 cohort.  In addition to the service projects, the Program includes supportive mentors, trainings, and monthly meetings with an interdisciplinary cohort of graduate students focused on humanitarian contributions. Fellows receive a $2,750 stipend for their participation.

 

The Fellowship is recruiting graduate students in health, social service, and public interest professions to apply for the 2025-2026 Schweitzer Fellowships. To learn more about the Fellowship, please attend an informational session. You will find sessions listed on the Application webpage. You will also find a link on this page to a listing of past Chicago Area Schweitzer Projects to give you inspiration. 

 

The deadline to apply is February 1^st 2025.  The application for the Fellowship is here.  The program has provided the rubric that will be used to review applications.

 

Join the 2025-2026 cohort of outstanding interdisciplinary Fellows and a network of over 4,000 Fellows nationwide! Apply by Feb 1, 2025.

Montgomery County Council Summer Fellows Program - MD

The ten-week Montgomery County Council Summer Fellows Program offers graduate students an unparalleled paid opportunity to work directly in real-life policy making with elected officials, senior management and community organizations in one of the most progressive local governments in the nation, adjacent to Washington, D.C. The program provides students the opportunity to conduct an independent research project and present it to the Council. Weekly programming brings the students together for field trips throughout the County.  

Highlights of Summer Fellows Program:  

• Program dates: June 2 - August 8, 2025  
• Positions available with the Montgomery County Council and Montgomery County Executive Branch  
• Self-selected research project & presentation to the Council  
• $8,000 stipend for the 10-week program  
• Weekly programming to explore Montgomery County, MD and Washington D.C.   

 

Graduate students in the following fields are invited to apply: public policy (all specializations included), public administration, planning, public health, law, or related subjects.   
  

This opportunity is open to current graduate students who will not have graduated by summer 2025. The deadline for the first stage of the application is January 3rd, 2025.  

 

Additional information is available at this link. Virtual information sessions will be held on the following dates (all times Eastern):  

Monday, 12/2 at 10AM (Zoom link) 

Wednesday, 12/11 at 5:30PM (Zoom link) 

Friday, 12/13 at 2PM (Zoom link) 
 
Please contact summerfellows@montgomerycountymd.gov with any questions. 

 

Intern - Masters (General Government) part-time - Schaumburg, IL

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193

http://www.schaumburg.com/

https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. 

 

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Masters (General Government) part-time

 

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.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $33.17 - $36.91  per hour working up to 19 hours per week.  Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $33.17 - $48.10.  

 

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

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists the Manager’s Office executive team members in a variety of projects and day-to-day activities, as part of a graduate-level program of study in public administration or a closely related discipline. This position is a two-year commitment while completing the required coursework in pursuit of a graduate degree in public administration.  This position will work with other departments in the achievement of the Manager’s Office priorities and participate in the preparation of issue-related materials for meetings of the Village Board and advisory bodies of the village.  This position may also be assigned and responsible for independent projects. 

 

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others, manage and prioritize multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy using facts, metrics, and data to guide strategic decisions, and be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.  We are looking to add a team member motivated by success, someone capable of working towards achieving higher results and improved performance.

 

JOB DUTIES:
1.    Assists the Manager’s Office executive team and other village departments in new or ongoing research projects as directed by the Manager’s Office executive team.
2.    Assists in the research and implementation of various Village Board initiatives as directed by the Manager’s Office executive team.
3.    Coordinates the village’s biannual National Citizen’s Survey, analyzes results, and prepares presentations to the Village Board.
4.    Assists in the monitoring and review of departmental KPIs and performance measurements associated with corporate goal tracking.
5.    Receives and resolves all franchise cable television and utility complaints and reports biannual status to the Planning, Building, and Development Standing Committee.
6.    Responds to written, telephone, in-person, and web inquiries in response to citizen requests as directed. Provides follow-up with departments to ensure customer service requests (CSRs) are appropriately addressed and closed out upon completion.
7.    Assists in the review and update of General Government webpages.
8.    Assists in the preparation of recommendations and background information for the various meetings of the Village Board and advisory bodies of the village.
9.    Drafts general information for grant submissions and disseminates it to departments seeking grants. Monitors grant opportunities. Assists in gathering letters of support from local legislators or community members.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Bachelor’s degree, with acceptance and current participation as a full-time student in an accredited graduate program in public administration or closely related discipline.
2.    Knowledge of the basic structure and operation of municipal government.  
3.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
 

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

 

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Clean Energy Intern

Clean Energy Intern - Remote

Location: Company is Chicago-based; position is remote

Contact information: submit application to Jane Anderson and janderson@inovaenergygroup.com

Job description: Inova Energy Group is looking for a part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) Intern to support several ongoing clean energy projects focused on energy policy, energy efficiency, electrification, solar energy, and electric vehicles. The internship will be available between September and December 2024, with the potential to convert into a full-time employee position.

This is an opportunity for an individual to gain experience with real-world energy policy projects and knowledge of clean energy policy and management. As an Intern, you will work alongside our team of energy and sustainability consultants on various project work that may involve: conducting research and analysis, writing formal reports and deliverables, developing recommendations for clients, developing presentations and webinars, and other project activities.

An ideal candidate will be an energetic and dynamic individual who is interested in the challenge of meaningful work and exponentially growing their career in a fast-paced, start-up environment, and will have interest in, education, and/or prior experience working on one or more of the following topics: clean energy policy, energy efficiency, solar energy, electric vehicles, climate justice, decarbonization, climate change.

Responsibilities 

• Support projects and programs in the energy efficiency and decarbonization space with advising/consulting, idea generation, performing research, developing business solutions (including policies, procedures, and tools), and report generation. 
• Assist with writing reports, case studies, and client memorandums.
• Support client relationships through meeting attendance, preparing agendas and meeting
  minutes, and developing presentations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work history.
• Working toward, or recently earned a masters degree in environmental sciences, public policy, or
  environmental policy. A focus on energy is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Interest in working at a start-up and/or as a consultant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of Midwest and/or national energy efficiency policies and programs.

Logistics 

Flexible schedule; part-time up to 20 hours per week.
This is a paid internship position. It is currently based in Chicago, Illinois and is remote.

About Inova 

Inova Energy Group (www.inovaenergygroup.com) is a woman-owned business offering management consulting, strategic planning, and turnkey project delivery solutions to the clean energy and sustainability industries. Inova’s work is project-based, with clients in the Midwest and Northeast regions and a focus on utility energy efficiency programs, decarbonization, renewable energy access, climate planning, and/or community resilience.

Since 2014, Inova Energy Group has served clients in public and private sectors with a variety of projects ranging from utility energy program design to stakeholder management, deployment of new technologies, statewide policy analysis, creation of climate action and mitigation plans, trainings, and the development of corporate sustainability strategies.

How we Work 

At Inova, our greatest assets are the kind of people we attract. We pride ourselves in being an energetic and collaborative team, that strives for creative solutions and excellent delivery of work. We empower individuals to pursue their interests and continuously develop their professional skills, while working with a variety of projects and topics. As a small team, we rely on each other and leverage our skills and knowledge to think outside the box. We are nimble and passionate about our work – with the knowledge that what we do makes an impact in our communities and the world. 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to janderson@inovaenergygroup.com. To supplement your application, submission of a writing sample is strongly encouraged (though not required).

Summer Research Intern - Carol Stream, IL

Job Type: Intern / Part Time / In Person
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Pay: $1,000 / Month
Duration: June 2024-May 2025 (negotiable)

POSITION SUMMARY: This is an exciting internship opportunity to help pilot a new integration self-assessment tool, by surveying and interviewing forcibly displaced people who have resettled in the Chicagoland area. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside a team from Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), World Relief Chicagoland (WRC), and Refugee Congress to conduct this pivotal research. An individual with an interest or background with forcibly displaced populations (refugees, asylum seekers, asylees), research, intercultural communication skills, and data management will thrive in this role. A stipend will be provided.

Application available here.

Planning and Zoning Intern - Village of Franklin Park, Illinois

Position Description:

The Village of Franklin Park, located immediately northwest of the City of Chicago, seeks a Planning & Zoning Intern to undertake planning, zoning, and development projects in the Village. This position reports to the Director of Community Development and Zoning.  The position will be full-time (40 hrs. per week) from June 1^st to September 1^st with potential for a part-time extension.  The hourly wage for this position is $17 per hour.

To apply, send or email a cover letter and resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience, along with a writing sample to:

Lisa Anthony, Director of Human Resources
Village of Franklin Park
9500 Belmont Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
resumes@vofp.com

All applicants are also required to submit a Village of Franklin Park Employment Application. The application can be found online at https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/assets/1/7/Job_application_12.PDF.   

Community Development Intern - Village of Montgomery

The Village of Montgomery Community Development Department is seeking student applicants for the temporary position of Community Development Intern. This position is expected to begin work in late May and continue through August (approximately 10-13 weeks). The Community Development Intern will be responsible for supporting the department in code enforcement, administration of the adjudication process, customer service and other duties as assigned by the director.

Part-Time Public Policy Assistant Consultant (Temporary Position) - MKM Consultants, LLC

MKM Consultants is a small public policy consultancy founded to provide non-profit, government and philanthropic organizations with the assistance needed to formulate and execute economic and workforce development strategies. MKM is seeking a Public Policy Assistant Consultant to assist with our research and consulting activities. This is a part-time position of approximately 5-10 hours a week and will last through at least June of 2023. There will be an option to extend. The position can also be structured as an internship if desired. The Principal Consultant, Meghann Moses, works out of her home in Oak Park, Illinois and the Assistant Consultant will also work from home, with the possibility of the occasional in-person meetings in the Chicagoland area. 

Compensation: The position will pay $30-35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Contact: Send letter of interest and resume to meghann@mkm-consultants.com

Community Development Summer Intern - Village of Itasca, IL

Title: Community Development Summer Intern

Location: Itasca, IL

Compensation: $18+/- per hr

Description:

The Village of Itasca (pop: 9,261) seeks a motivated, detail oriented, professional team player to fill the position of Full-Time Community Development Intern. This is a temporary position expected to last minimally through the summer. Emphasis will be on Community Development project work. Work with the Village will provide the successful candidate with exposure to engaging real-world planning challenges related to established business and industrial parks, in addition to a Metra-adjacent downtown area currently targeted for revitalization.

For more information, and to apply, click here.

SAFE (Streets are for Everyone) Ambassadors - MUSE Community + Design

Job Title: Chicago’s SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador

Employment status: Part-time, Non-exempt, Seasonal

Compensation: Hourly, $20

Hours: 24 hours/week

Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024

End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

 

About

MUSE Community + Design is seeking outgoing, well-organized, and committed advocates for transportation safety education, biking, and social equity to join the team as a SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador from late May to late September. 

 

As a SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador, you will represent the Chicago Department of Transportation in its efforts to support and promote active transportation and Complete Streets initiatives, such as traffic safety. To learn more about traffic safety initiatives, click here. In addition, Ambassadors educate the public on current best practices, recommendations, and guidelines for safe mobility around the city.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Aaron Gatdula at aaron@musecommunitydesign.com. Please use “Seasonal SAFE Ambassador” in your subject line. The positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Managers Office Administrative Intern - Village of Glenview

Posted: March 20, 2024
Expires: April 30, 2024

Full listing available here.

The Village of Glenview, IL is seeking candidates with a passion for public service for the part-time Administrative Intern position within the Village Managers Office. This entry-level position will be responsible for completing various special projects and assignments related to the day-to-day operations of the Village. Key functions of this role include:

2024 Graduate Student Researcher (Volunteer): Employee Ownership Policy - Project Equity

This is a remote summer research position at a nonprofit organization focused on expanding employee ownership. We are seeking a graduate student currently pursuing a degree in public policy, public administration, city/urban planning, or a related field. Start and end dates during the summer are flexible. This volunteer opportunity is unpaid.

Project Equity grows community wealth by retaining successful local businesses through employee ownership transitions

Chicago Transit Authority Internships

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. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Summer 2024 State & City Government Relations Intern - Chicago Field Studies

Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Hybrid, Part Time
Salary: Unpaid 

Overview:
McGuireWoods Consulting is looking for a State & City Government Relations Intern in the Chicago, IL office.

JAMES M. BANOVETZ ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Enclosed is the application form for the James M. Banovetz Illinois Local Government Fellowship. This fellowship has been created in honor of a leader in the education of students in public administration who desire a career in local government management. A $2,000 fellowship will be awarded to the winner to be used to finance studies leading to an MPA or equivalent degree. 

All applications must be mailed or emailed as a PDF to Dawn Peters at

dpeters@niu.edu or mailed to ILCMA, Center for Governmental Studies, NIU,

DeKalb, IL 60115 by May 10.

Americans For Financial Reform Education Fund Spring 2024 Executive Fellow

Executive Fellowship (2024-2025): This Internship is a year-long, part-time, paid position. The Executive Intern will report to the COO and provide a range of organizational, operational, and logistical support to the COO and the organization. This is an outward-facing position, meaning the Executive Fellow will be in regular contact with people outside AFR/AFREF’s staff, including coalition members, the Board of Directors, vendors and service providers and other partners or event participants. An ideal candidate will be attentive to email, organized, proactive, thorough with follow-up, and able to juggle multiple projects at once. Location in the Washington, DC area is preferred but not essential.

To apply:
Please send a resume, a cover letter, a brief writing sample, and three references to internships@ourfinancialsecurity.org. Please note that we are only able to hire residents of the following states: Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington (state), Wyoming.

Summer Intern 2024 - Alvin H. Baum Family Fund

Position: Intern

Pay: $15-20/hour

Type: In person, 30 hours/week

The Alvin H. Baum Family Fund (https://baumfund.org/) is seeking a paid intern who will be a promising undergraduate student with an interest in philanthropy and the not-for-profit world.  During this internship, you will primarily do a deep dive in our files which will allow you to learn about the organizations we support as well as the Baum Fund’s history with each organization. 

Find full description and application here.

Summer Intern - Libertyville

 Title: Summer Intern
Department: Community Development
Hourly Rate: $17.00/hour
Closing Date: April 7, 2024

Description of Primary Purpose: The Village of Libertyville is seeking to have a Summer Intern join the Community Development team. Under general supervision of the Community Development Department, the Community Development Summer Intern will assist in fulfilling a variety of Community Development functions. The Intern will be expected to work with the Community Development Department co-workers to accomplish various planning and zoning assignments and activities, and perform other duties as required. The primary intent of the position is to provide learning and professional development opportunities to an individual interested in pursuing a career in the planning and community development field.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to David C. Smith, Senior Planner dsmith@libertyville.com.

Summer 2024 Internship and Educational Programs, One Summer Chicago Cohort Conductor Intern - CTA

Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago
Job: Internship
Job Posting: Jan 12, 2024
Position Type: Part-Time Temporary

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.  

Full description and application available here.

Pathways Recent Graduate and Student Internship Positions - National Resources Conservation Services

Recent Graduate Positions Now OPEN! (Posted on February 12^th, deadline to apply February 26^th)

NRCS posted approximately 290 Pathways Recent Graduate positions throughout the U.S.  These are full-time, entry-level jobs targeting Seniors graduating this December or those who graduated in the past two years.  These opportunities will focus on the same majors (Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Related Sciences, Engineering, and other majors). 
Seniors that are graduating within 120 days of the Feb. 12^th date are eligible to apply as well as those who graduated within the past two years.

Review and apply to positions using this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=AG16&show=hp&hp=graduates&p=

Student Internship Positions Now OPEN!  (Posted on February 6^th deadline to apply February 20^th)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) posted Pathways internship announcements for over 130 Pathways Internships opportunities for summer 2024.  This is a nationwide announcement targeting students majoring in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, and other related degrees; Engineering (Civil, Ag/BioSystems, and Environmental), as well as administrative type of internships. 

Review and apply to positions using this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=AG16&hp=student&p=1

 

2043 SCHIFF FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP FOR CRITICAL ARCHITECTURAL WRITING

 This year marks the ninth annual Schiff Foundation Fellowship for Critical Architectural Writing, an innovative award program administered by the Department of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. This program is designed to recognize the talent of promising young scholars and promote critical discussions about the built environment. Submissions should be sent by email to isunwoo@artic.edu by 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024. Late entries will not be considered.

The Critical Architectural Writing award for 2024 is $5,000, which will be given to one student enrolled in a degree-granting, graduate-level program at a Chicago-area university. Each school or department may submit up to two essays by students enrolled in courses during the Fall 2023–Spring 2024 academic year. 

Summer Intern - Planning and Development Services Department - Village of Bartlett, IL

The Village of Bartlett, IL (population 42,000), is seeking a summer intern to work within the Planning and Development Services Department on various planning, site plan and code enforcement related tasks. The intern position is an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in the areas of: current planning, zoning, land use, site plan, field inspection, database input, and code enforcement.

This is a temporary, full time position (35 hours per week, typically 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday). The work assignment is for twelve weeks (mid-May to mid-August) and pays $14.00 per hour.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kristy Stone, Planning & Development Services Director via email at: kstone@bartlettil.gov.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 8, 2024.

Community Development Fellow - The Resurrection Project

Position Title Community Development Fellow

Reporting Relationship: Chief Real Estate Development Officer

General Job Description

The Community Development Fellow will work closely with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction. The Fellow should understand the effects of displacement and gentrification on communities of color, be interested in mitigating these effects through the development of affordable housing and be inclined to work on the financing aspects of development.

Agile Mile Scholarship - Sam Schwartz

Urban Planning

This scholarship is open to Black students studying urban planning in the United States. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and a legal resident of the United States. Complete rules and conditions are available here.

Award:$2,000 plus a one-year ACT membership
Deadline:3/31/2024

Link

Graduate Research Assistant for Data Analysis - Great Cities Institute

UIC Great Cities Institute (GCI) is seeking two Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) for Spring 2024

whose primary responsibility will be to support ongoing projects with data analysis tasks and creating

data visualizations.

For data analysis tasks, the GRA will work with GCI staff to:

• Collect and clean datasets from publicly available and proprietary sources.
• Conduct analysis including basic descriptive statistics, and spatial analysis.
• Prepare research findings into data visualizations, maps, and infographics.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and presentations.

Summer 2024 Preservation Institute Nantucket - University of Florida Historic Preservation Program

Summer 2024: Intangible Heritage at Risk

June 10 - August 9, 2024

The Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN) is a summer program run by the University of Florida’s Historic Preservation program. PIN introduces students to methodologies of cultural heritage conservation/preservation through research, documentation, community engagement and stewardship of communities of global significance.

The Island of Nantucket, a National Historic Landmark, illustrates the multitude of challenges threatening many historic communities, including sea level rise and regular flooding, balancing tourism with heritage, loss of historic materials, and unexplored cultural narratives. PIN students are involved in and exposed to projects that reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of historic preservation. Students learn from PIN faculty, practicing architects, preservationists, conservators, urban planners, real estate developers, urban designers, lawyers, and advocates through work with existing buildings, materials, documentation, archival research, site surveys, stakeholder interviews, and public presentations.

Find out more and apply here.

Illinois Policy Internship - Start Early

Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to ensuring that all children and families get the services and supports they need to succeed in school and life, with a focus on those who face the greatest barriers.

Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more equitable early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do.

To advance Start Early’s comprehensive policy agenda in Illinois, the intern will support the Illinois Policy Team’s systems building strategies, which include administrative advocacy, legislative advocacy, coalition and partnership-building, thought partnership, leadership and consultation, and outreach and engagement.

Full description and application are available here.

Emerging Leaders Internship - Illinois Housing Council (IHC)

The application for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Internship program will open soon. Make sure you're ready by taking these steps:

• Review the job descriptions for the available positions.
• Sign-up for one of three Information Sessions hosted by IHC (listed below)
• Update your resume and cover letter

Applications will be accepted February 9 - March 8.

Review Job Descriptions here.