Seasonal Youth Program Assistant, Greater Chicago Food Depository - Chicago, IL

Title: Seasonal Youth Program Assistant

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $22/hr

Our Youth Program Assistant (temporary) will provide administrative, technical and outreach support for the summer meals program to help ensure children throughout Cook County have access to nutritious meals while school is not in session.

Apply here.

Intern, Zeta Charter Schools - *REMOTE*

Title: Family Outreach and Enrollment Intern

Type: Part-time 

Location: Remote

Pay: $16.50/hr

Zeta Summer Interns will have a strong work ethic, be extremely dependable, and be able to manage multiple tasks at once in a strategic, organized way. You will work with and learn from a team of mission-driven, high-achieving, passionate colleagues to help Zeta succeed in its mission to build and sustain high-performing schools that forge thriving communities of lifelong learners, problem solvers, and innovators.

 Apply here.

Seasonal Intern (Natural Areas), Chicago Park District - Chicago, IL

Title: Seasonal Intern - Natural Areas

Type: On-site

Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $22/hr

Under direct supervision, performs ecological monitoring, natural areas assessment, and data collection and entry in support of the operation of an organizational unit on a temporary basis. Performs related duties as required.

Apply here.

Internship - City of Rolling Meadows, IL

Title: Intern

Type: Full- or part-time

Location: City of Rolling Meadows, IL

Pay: $15-20/hour

The City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois is hosting a paid full-time internship this summer for current undergraduate students with an interest in public administration, city management, urban planning, and related fields.

Apply here. 

Community Service Officer, Winnetka Police Department - Winnetka, IL

Title: Community Service Officer

Type: Part-time

Location: Winnetka, IL

Pay: $29-41/hr

The Winnetka Police Department seeks a part-time Community Service Officer. The Community Service Officer is a uniformed, civilian position that patrols public streets, alleys, parking lots, and parks to enforce Village ordinances and regulations, and performs administrative support for law enforcement functions not requiring the use of sworn officers.  This position enforces state and local parking regulations and animal ordinances, investigates reported animal bites and animal impoundment, directs traffic, and provides courier service for the Department. A significant component of this position is serving as a Crossing Guard to assist school-aged youth in crossing the street at assigned intersections.

Apply here.

Planning Intern - Glen Ellyn, IL

Title: Planning Intern

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Glen Ellyn

Pay: $20/hr

The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking qualified candidates to fill a temporary, seasonal Planning Intern position to assist in the Community Development Department. The Planning Intern supports the daily activities of the Planning Division and works on a variety of projects related to planning, zoning, development, and related matters. The Planning Intern will interact with members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Architectural Appearance Commission, and the Plan Commission through presentations at public meetings. The internship provides opportunities for mentoring and exposure to complex community planning efforts.

Apply here.

Rep. Guzzardi Summer Internship - Chicago, IL

Title: Community Outreach Intern

Type: Part-time (15 hrs/week)

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $20/hour

Do you know a high school or college student in the 39th District who is passionate about making a difference in their community, who is interested in local government, policy, and community organizing? 

I’m excited to announce that my office is now accepting applications for a Community Outreach Intern for the summer, from June 9 through August 15. 

Apply here.

Summer Associate - U.S. Program & Policy, Rockefeller Foundation - New York, NY

Title: Summer Associate

Type: Intern

Location: New York, NY

Pay: $30-$50 hourly

The Rockefeller Foundation’s US Program and Policy Team is seeking a Summer Associate for our international policy and government relations team. Our team leads the Foundation’s work to drive global financial reforms to enable more equitable and sustainable development and provides cross-cutting support to the Foundation’s programs in their policy and advocacy efforts in food, health, and energy access and transition. We value our Summer Associates and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create an impact in the philanthropic sector. As a Summer Associate at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments.

Apply here.

Urban Planning Intern - City of Park Ridge (Park Ridge, IL)

Title: Urban Planning Intern

Type: Internship, flexible duration, approx. 30 hours/week
Location: Park Ridge, IL   
Pay: Not listed

This position will perform a variety of functions throughout the Community Preservation & Development

department. The Urban Planning Intern will work closely with building, health, and planning & zoning

professionals to expand knowledge of a variety of local government functions. 

Apply here.

Public Works Administrative Intern - Village of Itasca

Title: Public Works Administrative Intern

Type: Internship, Flexible hours

Location: Itasca, IL

Pay: +/- $18/hour, depending on qualifications

The Village of Itasca is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Intern in the Public Works Department. This position offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an emphasis on Public Works project work. This temporary position is anticipated to last at a minimum through August 2025.

Apply here.

Planning Intern - Community Development, Village of Carpentersville - Carpentersville, IL

Title: Planning Intern

Type: Seasonal Intern, Full Time

Location: Carpentersville, IL

Pay: $18/hour

The Village of Carpentersville is seeking qualified applicants for the seasonal position of Planning Intern in the Community Development Department. The Planning Intern will assist the Assistant Community Development Director with responding to inquiries, researching information, collecting and analyzing data, conducting field inspections, reviewing development project compliance, and work on special projects. This seasonal position will offer up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Apply here.

Economic Development Intern - SB Friedman

Title: Economic Development Intern

Type: 20 - 40 hours per week

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary: $22 per hour

Description: 

SB Friedman is seeking a summer 2025 graduate intern with an interest in economic development, real estate development finance and public-private partnerships. The graduate intern will be responsible for research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and data synthesis. No specific project for the intern is contemplated at this time; rather we will work to match the intern to currently available projects based on alignment with intern goals. The intern will work closely with other team members and will have an opportunity to work on a variety of projects, potentially including economic development policy research, market analysis in support of planning projects, financial feasibility analysis of proposed development projects, spatial analysis related to a range of projects, value capture for infrastructure, tax projections, and/or fiscal and economic impact analysis. 

To apply, please submit your resume with a list of three relevant courses and a work sample demonstrating quantitative analysis and/or mapping to jobs@sbfriedman.com. Deadline to apply is April 28th.

Planning Intern Community Development - Western Springs

Job Title: Planning Intern Community Development

Job Type: Intern - 32 hr/week

Location: Western Springs, IL

Salary: 18/hr

The Village of Western Springs is accepting applications for a summer seasonal Planning Intern. We seek a qualified candidate looking for a rewarding work environment and a wide range of responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Planning Intern will support various community development activities, including assisting with planning projects, reviewing zoning cases, and preparing essential documents. Responsibilities include surveying community conditions related to planning and zoning, creating maps and graphics to support both current and long-term planning initiatives, and gaining practical experience with development codes and zoning entitlement processes.

This internship is designed to provide professional development opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in planning and community development. The Planning Intern will work with the Community Development Department team to complete planning and zoning assignments. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

The employment application is available online at wsprings.com. To apply, please send a completed application and resume to jobs@wsprings.com

GIS Summer Intern - City of Joliet

Job Title: GIS Summer Intern

Job Type: Full Time (May - August)

Location: Joliet, IL

Salary: $19/hour

GENERAL PURPOSE 

This position is responsible for assisting staff by providing GIS services to departments, public, and contractors. GIS Internship duties include updating GIS data, creating maps, and addressing. They will assist with GIS tasks using ESRI’s suite of products.

All applications (Resume and Cover Letter) must be submitted to employment@joliet.gov or in person to the Human Resources Department before the end of day, March 20th.

Economic Development Summer Intern - City of Joliet

Job Title: Economic Development Summer Intern

Job Type: Full Time (May - August)

Location: Joliet, IL

Salary: $19/hour

GENERAL PURPOSE 

Support economic development initiatives through project planning, research, and data analysis. Responsibilities include preparing presentations and reports, coordinating events and meetings, engaging with businesses and community organizations, and performing administrative tasks. The position also involves assisting with special projects as assigned by the Economic Development Director.

All applications (Resume and Cover Letter) must be submitted to employment@joliet.gov or in person to the Human Resources Department before the end of day, March 10th.

*PAID* Summer Research Intern, ACEEE - Remote

 Job Type -Internship

Description

  

Are you a student with a passion for environmental issues and fighting the climate crisis? Are you ready to apply your skillset to help create positive climate impacts? Join us for an exciting paid internship program featuring hands-on research experience and networking opportunities.

Each summer, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) runs an 8-week program specifically designed for a small cohort of students with a passion for environmental issues and climate change. In addition to research experience, the ACEEE internship program places a strong emphasis on developing our intern cohort through a series of networking events and professional talks, setting our intern alumni up for success in the environmental field.

Chicago Metropolitan Planning Agency Internships

Type: Part Time / In Person

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Apply through the linked website.

Planning Intern

CMAP is seeking two summer interns with interest in various aspects of local and regional planning, including Housing and Land Use, building capacity, and economic development. The preferred candidates will have the ability to work independently and on project teams, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. CMAP Interns participate in projects and engage in activities that support the work of the agency. The CMAP internship program runs June-July and interns work up to 29 hours per week during summer months. Internships may be extended through the academic year at the discretion of the agency with work hours reduced to 29 hours per pay period.

Field Data Collection Intern

CMAP is seeking 3 interns to engage in projects and activities that support the agency’s planning efforts. The internship program runs from June to July, with interns working up to 29 hours per week during the summer, with possible extensions into the academic year at reduced hours. Responsibilities include field data collection, roadside equipment monitoring, and maintaining GIS data for traffic forecasting and transportation inventories. Interns also prepare reports, maps, and graphics to effectively communicate data and analysis results.

Transportation Improvement Program Intern

CMAP is seeking one intern to actively contribute to agency projects and activities, supporting its mission through meaningful work. The internship program runs from June to July, with interns working up to 29 hours per week during the summer, with potential extensions into the academic year at reduced hours. Responsibilities include compiling and analyzing data from spreadsheets and databases, preparing visual materials like charts and presentations, and producing written summaries such as reports and fact sheets. Interns also utilize advanced Microsoft Office tools, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, to perform accurate data analysis and deliver actionable insights.

Geographic Information Systems Intern

CMAP is seeking 4 interns to contribute to agency projects by supporting various initiatives and activities. The program runs from June to July, with interns working up to 29 hours per week during the summer, with potential extensions into the academic year at reduced hours. Interns analyze urban datasets, including census and zoning data, and assist in automating workflows using Python or other programming languages. They also utilize GIS software to create static and interactive maps that align with project goals.

Regional Policy & Implementation Intern

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire up to five (5) interns to contribute to regional planning and policy projects in northeastern Illinois. The internship positions will be housed within CMAP’s Regional Policy and Implementation division and are intended to support the advancement of CMAP’s ON TO 2050 work and contribute to the updated regional plan, expected in 2026. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values. Successful candidates will demonstrate interest and skill in quantitative and qualitative analysis across a range of topics, which include climate, economic, and/or transportation planning and policy. Ideal candidates will be able to effectively communicate and assist in collaborative engagement efforts with project partners. Examples of work to which the successful candidate could contribute include: A plan to modernize and fully fund the region’s transit system. A regional climate action plan. A plan to advance traffic safety throughout the region. A new regional comprehensive plan. An approach to transportation asset resilience under a changing climate. A report on the disparate impacts of property tax policy in Cook County. An index that measures local-level susceptibility to flooding. An analytical approach to promoting equitable infrastructure investments. A plan that sets criteria to guide federal transportation capital investments in northeastern Illinois.

Transportation Modeling Intern

CMAP is seeking one intern to contribute to agency projects and activities that support regional planning efforts. The internship program runs from June to July, with interns working up to 29 hours per week during the summer, with possible extensions into the academic year at reduced hours. Intern responsibilities include conducting data analyses using GIS software or scripting languages like Python or R, assisting with modeling tools and dataset quality control, and preparing maps, graphics, and written summaries to communicate findings effectively. These tasks help interns develop technical skills while supporting CMAP's planning objectives.

Communications and Engagement Intern

CMAP seeks a Communications and Engagement intern to develop and manage CMAP content in a variety of print and electronic formats and to assist with community engagement with CMAP stakeholders and constituents. The position requires excellent attention to detail, writing and editing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and some experience using social media, newsletter distribution, and web content management systems. The ability to think critically and work independently is essential. Over the course of the internship, the intern will work on projects across a variety of planning and policy issues. 

Community Development Intern: Wilmette

Title: Community Development Intern

Type: Full Time / In Person

Location: Wilmette, IL

Pay: $19.61/hour

The Village of Wilmette is seeking a summer intern for general zoning, planning, and related community development tasks and projects. The intern will work an average of 40 hours per week during business hours at the Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL. The Village Hall is open for business from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday to Friday. The Village Center, where the building is located, is accessible by Metra, CTA and on-site parking is available. 

Apply here. Include a resume and cover letter with application.

Transportation Planning Intern: Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates

Title: Transportation Planning Intern

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Location: Chicago, Illinois 60611

Pay: $23-$28 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Summer 2025

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking Transportation Planning Interns to join our team during the summer of 2025. We’re looking for students who are eager to gain hands-on experience in the transportation planning field. This is an outstanding opportunity to be involved in the firm’s nationally recognized work in planning for more equitable and livable communities.

Our summer intern program is designed to give current students an opportunity to gain experience with planning work that helps shape our communities. You will work on and produce deliverables for some of our most exciting projects, supporting junior and senior planners with writing and research, data analysis and mapping, and client and community engagement activities.

Apply on our website here. To ensure their application is considered, candidates MUST submit the following items:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Work Samples (no larger than 6MB) - optional but preferred

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.