Planning & Advocacy Internship - Magnificent Mile Association - Chicago

The Magnificent Mile® Association’s Planning and Advocacy Division is seeking interns to work on

various Urban Planning and Policy related projects.

Work may include:

o Assisting the Planning & Advocacy Division in updating and expanding the existing demographic, employment, and economic overview of the Magnificent Mile District.

o Assistance with the drafting and creation of brochures and information for members and the public related to public art walks for tourists, signage regulations and ordinances involved with uses of the public right-of-way.

o Researching and assisting with various initiatives including building inventories, art and public space inventories, regulations pertaining to uses of the public way, and funding sources for specific initiatives including way-finding signage and creation of gateway markers.

o Coordination of long-range physical planning proposals within the district, including open space, streetscape plans and transportation related plans.

o Creation of various charts and tables for reports and GIS maps.

o Administrative support for the various planning committees and task forces related to the Association.

o Other duties/projects as assigned.

Internship - 44th Ward Office

INTERN WITH THE 44TH WARD OFFICE

We’re looking for college students with...

- A passion for public service, public policy, political science,

communications, and/or journalism

- Strong interpersonal skills

- An interest in serving a diverse, vibrant, and close-knit community

- Strong computer skills

- Dynamic personality

- Self-Starter

- Preemptively takes initiative

Description: 44th Ward Intern

Location: Ward Office, 3223 N. Sheffield Ave.

Compensation: Approved Credit Hours

Hours: 12-20 hours per week, Spring, 2023 interns needed

Responsibilities

- Fielding constituent and city phone calls

- Assisting with projects

- Attending selected CAPS and community meetings with staff

- Updating 44th Ward website

- Processing constituent and city service requests

- Selling guest parking passes

- Miscellaneous clerical work (letters, filing, faxing, copying)

Check out our website, www.44thWard.org, or find us on Facebook - Tom

Tunney.

Please direct all resumes, cover letters and questions to Jessica Papp at

jessica.papp@cityofchicago.org.

Graduate Internship, Business Development and Foreign Direct Investment - World Business Chicago

World Business Chicago

Graduate Internship, Business Development and Foreign Direct Investment

World Business Chicago is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.

Position Summary
World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a graduate intern for its Business Development and Foreign Direct Investment team.  The BD/FDI team is responsible for driving inclusive economic development across key sectors that result in Pro-Chicago decisions. Key sectors include manufacturing; transportation, distribution and logistics; life sciences and healthcare innovation; fintech; and food and AgTech. We assist businesses with all aspects of location and expansion support, including site selection and government relations. The team is also charged with attracting foreign investment and facilitating joint ventures, partnerships, and intergovernmental agreements; hosting international delegations and sponsoring cultural and corporate events; and convening government, civic and business leaders on issues of global importance. 

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Business Development and Foreign Direct Investment intern include, but are not limited to: 

• Assisting in the development and implementation of proactive promotion strategy designed to strengthen Chicago’s global economic partnerships with a desired foreign direct investment country’s key partners
• Providing support for special events and industry convenings as opportunities present
• Assisting in creating a framework for local business retention and expansion outreach, that allows for automating the process
• Identifying companies in the five priority sectors (Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Food & AgTech, TD&L, and FinTech) for proactive efforts
• Building out the “resource partner database” 
• Building out protocols for seamless integration of proactive targets with LinkedIn marketing strategies

Desired knowledge, skills & abilities

• Detailed oriented, with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Interest in and some understanding of economic development and planning concepts is desired
• Willingness to work in a deadline oriented, fast-paced environment is critical
• Ability to operate with discretion, recognizing confidential nature of work

Qualifications

• Current graduate student with studies in urban planning, public policy, economics, business or related filed
• Internship candidate is able to obtain class credit or school funding

This is a paid internship position paid at $18.00 per hour with up to 29 hours per week for graduate students. Send resume to HR@worldbusinesschicago.com by December 21, 2022.

Internship - The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence - Chicago

For more information please visit: The Network

Title: Paid Internship at The Network’s Centralized Training Institute 

Location: Remote & Onsite

Supervised by: Director of Capacity Building 

Status: Minimum 16 hours per week 

Stipend: $2250 for a year / $1125 for 6 months

Apply by: December 10, 2022

Starting date: Mid-to late-January 2023

Position Summary

The intern will be primarily responsible for supporting the Director, Manager of Capacity Building and the Training Coordinator in various research, administration, coordination and delivery of trainings and other learning experiences led by The Network’s Centralized Training Institute (CTI). 

Responsibilities

MAIN

• The intern will be extensively involved in assisting the Director with all pre- and post-conference work. The annual virtual conference is scheduled for March 22 & 23.

• They will be involved in extensively researching new topics for training, compilation of information and all reference materials as well as creating a slide deck for new trainings.

• They will give coordination support to the Training Coordinator for the 40-hour trainings. 

• They will extend program and administrative support in allied and specialized trainings organized by CTI throughout the year.

• The intern will support the CTI team in quarterly reporting by compiling evaluations and other data as needed for the report.

• They will help in better organizing of CTI’s files and folders on the shared drive.

OTHER

• Attend and actively participate in departmental and staff meetings.

• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional development opportunities.

• Protect The Network’s value by keeping information confidential.

• Provide administrative support to the CTI team.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment 

• Some work at off-site locations may be required and those may not necessarily be fully accessible. 

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, fax, copiers, scanners, filing cabinets. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to talk and hear. Themployee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

• The intern must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.

• Travel between the office and other locations is required. 

• In case of in-person events, late evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Pursuing an undergrad or post grad degree (in Gender / Sexuality studies, African American Studies, or Social Work) with a strong commitment to anti-violence and anti-oppression work.

EXPERIENCE

• Commitment to gender-based violence prevention, social justice, transformative justice, anti-oppression frameworks and community activism

• Good communication skills – both oral and written.

• Comfortable in writing notes, briefs and reports in English.

• Competency in Zoom and other online video platforms. 

• Computer competency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva as well as proficiency using social media.

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, both in-person and remotely.

• Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds 

• Must have an understanding and commitment to the mission and philosophy of The Network.

How to Apply

Please submit resume and detailed cover letter stating your interest in the internship and what value you will bring to The Network to 

Meher Rehman - mrehman@the-network.org

With the subject line: “first name, last name – CTI intern”  

No phone calls please.

 

People of Color, LGBTQIAA+ individuals, immigrants and survivors are strongly encouraged to apply. Bi/multilingual encouraged.

For more information please visit: The Network

2023 Mayoral Fellowship Program - City of Chicago

The City of Chicago is excited to announce the 2023 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program is the premier opportunity for bright, motivated, and civic-minded graduate students from all disciplines to apply their coursework and to learn more about public service. Two virtual info sessions for students will be held on Wed., Oct. 26 from 12:30– 1:30 p.m. and Thurs., Nov. 3 from 5– 6 p.m. The application deadline is Monday, November 7, 2022, 11:59 p.m. CT. More information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and the information sessions can be found at Chicago.gov/Mayorsfellows. 

The City of Chicago Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program provides an in-depth view of how city government operates. Fellows will have the opportunity to: 

• Work directly with the Mayor’s senior staff

• Research policies and evaluate their potential benefit to Chicago

• Meet with Commissioners, Aldermen, senior-level staff from various City departments and sister agencies, community partners, and experts in a variety of policy fields

• Draft memoranda on upcoming issues and new initiatives

• Learn about the work and mission of the City’s departments through weekly presentations by department commissioners and senior level staff, and via guided tours of City facilities

• Attend press conferences, City Council meetings, staff meetings, and strategic planning sessions

• Develop “New Ideas” for City policies and initiatives

Through the Mayor's Office Fellowship Program, you may accomplish the following:  

• Develop new initiatives that keep Chicago green
• Research ways to keep Chicago affordable
• Work on workforce development initiatives targeting specific industries
• Build a new technology product that impacts residents' lives
• Outline best practices in public safety programs and youth engagement
• Research and compare housing-related policies in U.S. cities
• Create innovative solutions to traffic and infrastructure challenges
• Recommend ways to better integrate technology with City functions
• Integrate human-centered design practices into digital services for residents
• Analyze information on regional issues and Great Lakes policies
• Create new programs that connect City residents with the great cultural resources of Chicago

Eligibility Criteria

The Chicago Mayor’s Office seeks a well-rounded cohort comprising Fellows with expertise in areas such as public policy, urban planning, public health, law, business, social work, or computer science. Graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

Required qualifications:

• Be a currently enrolled graduate student at the time of employment
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Reside within Chicago during the 11-week fellowship

Desired qualifications:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence as evidenced by professional success, academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and involvement in community or public service
• Be enthusiastic about public service and city government
• Embody strong personal character and conviction

Applying to the Summer 2023 Mayor’s Office Fellowship is a two-step process. All prospective fellows must complete Step 1 of the application process. Short-listed fellows will advance to Step 2. 

Step 1 (Due Monday, November 7, 2022): Prospective fellows must complete an initial application screening through the City of Chicago’s Department of Human Resources CAREERS website. Applicants will be asked to provide: 

• Cover letter and resume
• A letter of enrollment from their current graduate school
• An official transcript from their current graduate school (For graduate students in their first year of study who have not yet received grades, an official dated letter of acceptance to your current school AND a current class schedule will be accepted in place of an official transcript) 

Step 1 of the application process will close on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 11:59 pm CT. No late applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened for eligibility and qualifications. A short-list of applicants will be selected for interviews and move on to Step 2. 

To apply please visit: Chicago.gov/Mayorsfellows

Internship Program - Office of the Senator - Chicago, IL

The Senator’s Chicago office assists constituents in matters dealing with federal  services and provides outreach to constituent interest groups on behalf of the Senator.  The goal of the internship program is to provide students the opportunity to  understand and get involved with all aspects of the operation at the office, including  scheduling, constituent services, and press.

Applicants should submit their completed internship application form, cover letter,  resume, and a professional or academic reference with attention to Christian Huerta  and Celeste Gabinski through our website https://www.durbin.senate.gov/help/internships.  

Our hybrid Spring 2023 Internship Program will be a mix between in-person and  virtual. Any questions regarding the application process or the program should be  directed to Christian Huerta at (312) 353-4952.

Senator Durbin’s Chicago office has three main departments where interns will be able to assist: Constituent Services, Scheduling, and Press. Below are descriptions of the three departments: 

Constituent Services 

In the Constituent Services department, interns will have the opportunity to help provide  assistance to the casework team. These experiences will allow interns to be active participants in  helping Illinois constituents with a wide range of matters dealing with federal agencies. More  specifically, your role would include:  

• Reviewing constituent requests 

• Updating office tracking system to reflect action on a case 

• Reaching out to constituents when additional information is needed 

• Drafting correspondence to the appropriate agency or constituent 

• Drafting memos pertaining to various issues, organizations, and/or individuals 

• Maintaining a database of organizations, meetings, and units of government 

Press 

The press team in Senator Durbin’s Chicago office is responsible for implementing and  overseeing all of the Senator’s news conferences and press events in Illinois. Interns will support  the press office by tracking news coverage, compiling daily press clips, and helping prepare for  in-state news conferences. Interns also handle a variety of miscellaneous projects that may  surface on a given day. Your role would include:  

• Preparing daily press clips on relevant news and distributing to staff 

• Maintaining and updating press distribution list 

• Researching for potential press events or pressing constituent/community issues  

• Making calls to local media outlets prior to press events to take attendance 

• Transcribing statements from Senator Durbin following press events 

Scheduling  

Senator Durbin’s Illinois Scheduling Department receives hundreds of requests each month  throughout the state of Illinois. Through our scheduling department, interns will help to facilitate  these requests. Your role would include:  

• Logging invitations in our calendar system 

• Drafting regret letters for events the Senator cannot attend 

• Writing event-related correspondence such as greeting letters 

• Maintaining a database of past events and background materials 

• Conducting research on various organizations and individuals for meeting requests

Fellowship Oppurtunity, Children's Advocates for Change, Chicago

 2022 Helen R. Weigle Fellowship 

Children’s Advocates for Change

125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60603

www.childrensadvocates.org 

Children’s Advocates for Change is an independent advocacy organization committed to the well-being of every Illinois child. We champion policies and investments to make families stronger and improve the lives of children so that they may grow up well-educated, safe, and healthy. Our goal is to see that every child is afforded every opportunity to  succeed in life regardless of that child’s race, ethnicity, or zip code.  

The Fellowship Programs honors Helen R. Weigle who worked tirelessly to address the  needs of children. Among her many accomplishments was serving on a presidential  advisory council addressing the welfare of children and families and co-founding an Illinois  children’s advocacy organization.  

Equity is at the forefront of Children’s Advocacy for Change’s efforts. The organization uses a racial, ethnic, and inclusion lens in all its policies, programs, employment practices  and operations. Disaggregating the data (whether from the Census Bureau, other federal  agencies, or state government agencies) by race and ethnicity helps us pinpoint the  barriers children may face and the solutions needed. It is through these efforts that we  develop the evidence-based policies to eliminate the racial and ethnic disparities faced by  our children. We also use this data to advocate for further state appropriations to programs  designed to improve the well-being of children and their parents.  

The Fellow will assist Children’s Advocates for Change in collecting data on child well being in the areas of health, education, and economic security with an emphasis on  existing disparities and inequities. The primary focus is on Illinois children with (depending  on available data) regional data profiles. The data collected will serve as the basis for  policy briefs, webinars, social media posts, and in-person presentations throughout the  year. Children’s Advocates for Change is also working to promote the Racial Impact Note  Act the state adopted in 2021 and encouraging other states to follow suit. The data  collected may be used to support these efforts as well.  

This Fellowship is designed for students studying or interested in pursuing academic work  regarding public policy/advocacy that strives to improve the well-being of children and their families. The Fellow could be an undergraduate senior, student enrolled in a relevant  master’s program or student enrolled in a relevant doctoral program. Children’s Advocates  for Change will also consider law school students. Fellows will assist in the collection and  analysis of data, writing policies papers and blog posts to convey the data to the general  public, and attending advocacy meetings. Other duties may be assigned by the President  and Vice-President for Policy of the organization. The Fellowship is designed to run for 20  weeks and would begin in the spring or summer depending on the student’s availability  and academic institution’s calendar.  

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate senior or graduate student in public policy/administration, childhood  education, public health, economics, sociology, social work, pre-law, or other  discipline where the student can demonstrate the connection between his/her  academic studies and the work outlined in this document. Children’s Advocates for  Change will also consider law school students.  
• Illinois resident during the Fellowship. 
• Must demonstrate familiarity with or strong interest in children’s policy and  improving the well-being of children through such measures as increased access to  health care, reducing childhood poverty, and removing barriers to early childhood  education programs.  
• Excellent written and oral skills including a background in research, data collection,  and analysis. 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with  Access or statistical program a plus. 
• Ability to take the initiative and complete tasks on time. 

Terms of the Fellowship: 

• Able to commit up to 20 hours a week for 20 weeks. 
• Children’s Advocates for Change will pay Fellows a monthly stipend with the  amount varying depending on academic qualifications. (Total amount between  $6,400 and $7,000 for the entire Fellowship.) 

Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, Children’s Advocates for Change will invite  graduates of the program to become part of the Weigle Contributing Editors for policy  briefs and blog posts. Benefits will include complementary tickets to Children’s Advocates  for Change events.  

Children’s Advocates for Change is an equal opportunity employer that values qualified  applicants without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender  identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

Interested persons should forward a letter stating the applicant’s interest and availability and a resume to: 

Mitch Lifson 

Vice-President for Policy 

Children’s Advocates for Change 

mlifson@childrensadvocates.org 

No phone calls please.

Impact Investments Intern, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago

Job Description

Position:                                 Impact Investments Intern – Summer 2022

Reports To:                             Associate Director, Impact Investments

Location:                                Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Duration:                                June 13 -August 11, 2022

Compensation:                      Paid Internship

About the Foundation:

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, decreasing nuclear risk, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about 50 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in India and Nigeria. For more information, please visit our website at www.macfound.org.

About Impact Investments:

For nearly 40 years, the Impact Investments team has been building the field of impact investing and providing catalytic capital to expand opportunity, empower and improve quality of life among marginalized communities, and drive social and environmental progress. Our $500 million portfolio of impact investments take the form of loans, equity, guarantees, and other financial instruments to enable social and environmental outcomes that would not be possible otherwise; unlock investment beyond what we could achieve on our own; pioneer new products or services, serve new people or places, attract new investors; build market infrastructure; and/or spur useful policy change. In addition, we provide field-building grants to support a more robust impact investing ecosystem.

General Summary of Internship:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Impact Investments, the Intern will serve as an active team member, participating in regular meetings covering strategy, due diligence, execution and portfolio management. This role is designed to give exposure to critical aspects of managing the Foundation’s $500 million allocation of capital dedicated to impact investments and to the field of impact investing more broadly.

Additionally, the Impact Investments Intern will: 

• Collaborate closely with the Foundation’s Chicago Commitment team on the development of a new strategy to use impact investing to help advance community development focused on retail and commercial investment in historically underserved and disinvested communities in Chicago. This includes a landscape review of community development organizations in Chicago in order to identify a list of potential investees with a pipeline of developable opportunities, assistance in the development of an approach for outreach and solicitation of interest in applying for investment capital, and the creation of a timeline by which investment and grant capital will be committed and deployed.

• Contribute to team efforts related to portfolio management, pipeline development, due diligence, and governance.

• Engage with a series of special projects to be determined based on emerging priorities.

• In addition to the work outlined above to advance the strategy and existing projects within Impact Investments, professional development will be a core element of this internship. Specific networking meetings, both internal and external to the Foundation, will be arranged with a focus on the targeted areas and sectors of interest of our intern.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in business, finance, economics, public policy, or a related discipline

• Excellent academic record

• Outstanding quantitative, financial, and analytical skills

• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated interest or experience in impact investing

• Interest in assessing social, environmental, and economic impact

• Intellectual curiosity, broad interests, and a solid grasp of the Foundation’s work

• Highly collaborative but also able to work independently

• Excellent written, oral, and visual communications skills

• Able to function effectively as a team member and work independently as needed

• Able to prioritize, and meet work deadlines consistently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including advanced Excel skills

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.  As a requirement, students “must be returning back to school” to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website (www.macfound.org/jobs). The internship posting is listed under the About Us/ Employment tab.