Blog Description

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

Follow our student internships and student opportunities below. For post-graduation job postings head to the CUPPA Careers Blog or follow us at @CUPPACareers on Twitter.

Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu.

Friday, March 29, 2024

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.

Friday, March 22, 2024

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:

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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.