The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship, IHDA Chicago

Title:  The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship 

Salary:  Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour 

Location: Chicago 

Summary: The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is an annual internship established at IHDA with the intention of continuing and teaching the proud tradition of equitable statewide housing advocacy via informed policy and research championed in the life’s work of the position’s namesake. 

This internship is intended to give undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn alongside SPAR’s four subgroups (Planning Services, Policy & Research, Market & Analytics, Compliance & Reporting) by participating in a variety of activities that support community planning, policy analysis, program administration, comprehensive planning and compliance and reporting. Working both independently as well as in conjunction with SPAR’s subgroups, the student will undertake a variety of planning, analysis and policy-related activities in service of IHDA’s mission. 

The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is expected to focus on statewide issues in affordable housing and will be asked to maintain a connection to “downstate Illinois” and difficult-to-house populations in all activities. The intern may be asked to coordinate with State Agencies, local community residents and representatives, and regional/local organizations throughout Illinois. This internship may be conducted remotely to encourage statewide applicants; however, in-person meetings may be requested throughout the internship. 

To apply, submit resume to: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ee890b7a-c9a4-4880- b61b-79abf60f096e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=508043&source=CC2&lang=en_US 

Fall 2025 Internship, The office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, Chicago and DuPage

 Title: Student Intern

Type: Temporary

Location: Chicago and DuPage

The office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Internship Program in the Congresswoman’s district Chicago and DuPage offices. Students who are interested in applying for an internship can do so via the online application. 

Students, especially those who are looking to receive school credit for their internships, are encouraged to apply as soon as possible! The deadline for applicants is August 1, 2025. For further questions please contact our office at 773-799-8219.

Micaela Unzueta | She, Her, Ella District Operations Manager  Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) O: (773) 799-8219/C: (773) 706-3585 5624 W Diversey, Chicago, IL https://ramirez.house.gov/

Student Intern, Chicago Department of Planning, Chicago

Title: Student Intern

Type: Temporary

Location: Chicago
Pay: Starting Salary: $16.20 per hour

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for more than 4,100 miles of streets, 413 bridges and viaducts, 368 miles of on-street bikeways, over 300,000 streetlights, 7,400 miles of sidewalks, and 3,000 signalized intersections citywide. Our mission is to keep the city’s surface transportation networks and public way safe and accessible for all users, in a state of good repair, and to be responsive to local and citywide mobility and infrastructure needs.

 

This position will be based out of CDOT's Commissioner’s Office and the Division of Planning and Policy (DPP); the Commissioner sets strategic direction for the Department and DPP is responsible for long range planning and policy development. You will work directly with the Commissioner and other senior staff to perform policy and program analysis, research emerging transportation issues, develop policy priorities, analyze and manage CDOT’s engagement program, and other tasks as directed.

https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobdetail.ftl

Apply here.

Housing Coordinator VISTA, Evanston IL

Title: Housing Coordinator VISTA

Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: Evanston, IL
Pay:$1,000 monthly housing stipend in addition to the AmeriCorps Living Allowance

The Housing Coordinator VISTA will serve with the City of Evanston in Evanston, IL from August 2025-2026. The City of Evanston is part of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Action Corps members receive custom training, support, and networking opportunities in housing and community development, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. The City of Evanston’s vision is to create the most livable city in America. However, soaring housing costs threaten the vibrancy that makes Evanston such an attractive place to live. Housed in the City’s Community Development Department, the Housing Coordinator VISTA will increase the City’s collaboration with local and regional organizations, improve our communication with community members seeking housing assistance, and accelerate our data-driven approach to addressing the City’s housing needs. By strengthening our anti-displacement strategies and enhancing our production and preservation of affordable housing, this VISTA project will increase the long-term stability of our community members. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who is collaborative and a relationship-builder. They should be an effective writer and communicator, data savvy, and demonstrate attention to detail.

 

Apply here.

Lincoln Square Neighborhood Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Internship, Chicago

Title:  Lincoln Square Neighborhood Improvement Program Neighborhood Improvement Internship 

Type:  June 2025 – September 2025 (flexible start and end dates) 

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  Monthly stipend of $1,296 ($3,888 in total) 

This internship is ideal for urban planning, geography, or public policy students interested in gaining hands-on experience in placemaking, corridor planning, and community engagement within a real-world municipal and nonprofit setting. 

Apply here.

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.