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.

Summer 2024 Internships - Prairie Research Institute

In collaboration with the Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), the Prairie Research Institute is offering hands-on summer internships that will enable undergraduate students from populations underrepresented in graduate study at Illinois to explore careers in applied science. This opportunity is open to students at any U.S. undergraduate institution.  During the 8-week summer program, interns will be immersed in hands-on field and lab projects led by scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. Interns will also participate in professional and career development activities and will learn about the pathway to graduate study.  Each summer intern will receive: a $4,000 stipend funds to cover travel to/from Urbana-Champaign on-campus housing and meals, plus supplies for workshops and symposiums There are opportunities in atmospheric science and climate; biology, ecology, and environmental science; sustainable energy; and water supply and safety. To see all of the internship options and to apply, visit https://go.illinois.edu/PRI-interns.  The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8, 2024.

The Wendy Tao International Smart Cities Scholarship 2024

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to professionals and graduate students conducting research in sustainable transport and smart cities. The research can have a national or international focus, with applicability to California.

• Professionals can be at any stage of their career.
• Graduate students should have completed at least one semester of studies.

Applications are accepted between November 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. and February 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. View full description and application here.

Focus

The scholarship supports innovative, discrete projects related to sustainable transport and smart cities that can bring international (non-U.S.) experience to bear in California. Projects should be inspired by this scholarship and should include at least one international trip. The funds are to be used to offset travel expenses (airfare, lodging, meals) and other costs associated with an international project.

Summer Internships - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Summary:

• 3 months over the summer
• Remote (50% of the time in the office)
• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, entering junior or senior status by fall of 2024 (or enrolled in a master's program in fall 2024 for the TIP Internship)

Students who are passionate about urban planning, regional planning, or a related field and eager to gain valuable experience are encouraged to apply on CMAP's careers page before Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Jacky Grimshaw Fellows Internship - Center for Neighborhood Technology

Application Deadline: February 28, 2024

Start Date: June 2204

Mission
The Jacky Grimshaw Fellows Program aims to create a pipeline for women of color who will lead transportation into a sustainable and equitable future.

When well-trained women of color are at the table to make decisions about transportation, outcomes are better and more responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Jacky Fellows Program will shape the next generation of transportation decision-makers. Fellow Internships will prepare early-career women of color to shape public policy and transportation programs.

This new program at the Center for Neighborhood Technology will contribute to a pipeline of trained and experienced professionals to diversify the leadership of the transportation field.

Planning Intern/Assistant - Canete Medina Consulting Group

Canete Medina Consulting Group (Canete Medina), has openings for Planning
Intern/Assistant positions. The Planning Intern will be assisting with two National Academy
of Sciences (NAS) projects – one on the equity implications of e-commerce, the other on
strategies for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the transportation planning
profession. Their role will be to support Canete Medina with the quantitative and
qualitative research of the project. They will also be working on an onboard survey for the
City of Madison scheduled for Feb to May 2024. Other projects include planning consulting
work for public agencies, site selection studies for private clients, and research and product
development.

Graduate Hourly Position - Government Finance Research Center (GFRC)

Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) Graduate Hourly Position

The Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a graduate student for a limited, part-time hourly position to work on planning and development of the Certified Public ManagerÒ Program for Illinois residents working as managers in local, tribal, state, and federal governments and nonprofit organizations.

Hours Per Week: 20 hours/week
Duration: approximately 12 weeks
Rate of Pay: $30.12/hour
Please note this position is not eligible for tuition and/or fee waivers.

2024 Summer Internship - Design Workshop

Design Workshop is looking for passionate and motivated students of all backgrounds to join our 2024 Summer Internship. Participants will experience a dynamic, creative design environment in one of our eight studios.

Apply via LinkedIn.

2024-2025 Yearlong Customer Research, Strategy, and Service Design Intern - CTA

Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job Type: Internship

Job Posting: Jan 12, 2024, 2:33:57 PM

Position Type: Part-time Temporary (PTT)

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.

Summer Planning Intern Position - Clarion Associates, Chapel Hill, NC

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in community planning and zoning and plan implementation. This work covers a variety of topics, such as land use, design, community equity, affordable housing, sustainability, resiliency, and historic preservation. We have offices in Chapel Hill and Denver, and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. This position would be based out of the Chapel Hill office under a hybrid (in-person and remote) work approach. Fully remote work may be considered.

Clarion has assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures and implement those plans creatively, efficiently, and effectively. We are highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our communities to tackle complex planning projects and resolve them in ways that get adopted, get implemented, and build public support for ambitious local planning efforts. You can learn more about us at www.clarionassociates.com.

Innovation Hub Real Estate Intern, Summer 2024 - Discovery Partners Institute

Reporting to: Kumar Kintala, Innovation Hub Director, DPI

Submit resume & brief cover email to: kintala@uillinois.edu

The Discovery Partners Institute provides a platform for people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. Led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with local and global research universities, DPI does three things: tech talent development, applied R&D, and business development. DPI prepares students and workers to step into high-demand tech jobs. It also builds research teams helps them to identify and pursue new funding opportunities. With state investment and a new urban innovation district in development just south of the Chicago Loop, DPI has the resources to attract, develop and leverage the most ambitious people and companies the region has to offer - and keep them here.

2024 Student Internships, Summer/Fall semesters - Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA)

REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from planning, urban design, and landscape architecture students for internships for our offices in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. We are open to candidates seeking three-month, or six-month to year-long internships.

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2024 Summer / Fall Internships

We encourage you to develop your career and grow your skills with us through our internship program. We believe that all team members, no matter their experience level, can make long-lasting impacts for our clients and their projects, and our firm. Through this opportunity, you will help us cultivate a culture of life-long learning and mentorship in support of our mission.

Full post and instructions for applying are available here.

Planning and Engineering Internship Program - San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The SFMTA Planning and Engineering Internship Program is aimed at students pursuing degrees and careers related to transportation planning and transportation engineering. Interns join teams within the Agency’s Streets; Transit; Finance & Information Technology; Taxis, Access, & Mobility Services (TAMS) and Office of the Chief Strategy Officer divisions to work on projects that help residents and visitors of San Francisco get where they need to be safely and equitably.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

More information and instructions for applying are available here.