Planning Internship - San Francisco County Transportation Authority (CLOSES 2/11)

Who: The San Francisco County Transportation Authority - Planning Division

What: The SFCTA Planning Division leads a wide variety of innovative transportation planning studies and policy analyses. The Planning Division is currently working on several on-going initiatives including ConnectSF, an update to the City’s long-range transportation plan program, and the Treasure Island Mobility Management Program. Our work program also includes projects that study  emerging mobility technologies and advance transportation demand management, policy and funding development.
SFCTA is seeking an intern to work 20-40 hours per week for at least a 12-week period of time.

Sustainability Committee Volunteer - UIC Campus Rec

What: Campus Rec at UIC, internal sustainability committee

What: The Sustainability Committee Student Volunteer will assist Campus Recreation’s professional staff to pursue external grant opportunities and with creating and marketing sustainability programs that support the work of student affairs and ultimately enhance the student experience at UIC. Key responsibilities include:

• Attend all sustainability meetings throughout the FY19 academic year (once a month). 
• Complete all assigned tasks by given deadline which is established during the sustainability meeting. 
• Support sustainable programs and assist with tabling to increase student knowledge of programs. 
• Assist in any grant writing and editing as needed. 
• Research best practices of similar institutions for facility improvements, departmental functions, sustainability campaigns, etc. to identify areas for enhancement. 
• Contribute to the conversation providing new, creative, and innovative ideas to the group. 
• Respond to all email correspondence in a timely manner.

Transportation Planner Intern - Sam Schwartz Consulting (Chicago)

Who: Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC (Sam Schwartz) is a transportation planning, engineering, and environmental firm. Our Chicago office leads our national planning practice, which works with cities across the US and Canada to help them develop more holistic, multi-modal, and people-oriented transportation systems. Our team specializes in citywide and neighborhood transportation master plans, modal plans, strategic planning, policy development, and implementing new mobility systems. Strong technical work, innovative data analysis, clear communication, and thoughtful stakeholder engagement are the cornerstones of our approach.

What: Sam Schwartz is seeking candidates to specialize in our technical planning and design work who are motivated to bring a high standard of rigor and creativity to the role. You will work on projects touching all modes of transportation and involving all aspects of planning from corridor design, to network and service planning, to policy and program development.

Graduate Research Assistantship (ESL Instructor) - UIC Center for Literacy

Who: The UIC Center for Literacy - FAmily STart (FAST) Learning and Support program

What: FAST administers Adult Education and Career Transition services in high need areas in Chicago. The Center is seeking a graduate student to teach at two sites adult learners in the community (off campus) on the Southwest side of Chicago. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach ESL, family literacy, workforce, and computer skills to Head Start/Child Care parents and community members.
• Assess and track students' progress on IL ESL Content Standards to increase their English proficiency.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to develop individual education/transition plans and evaluate students' progress on their goals.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings which promote Family Start Learning Center programs, services, and program improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual Spanish and English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Research Assistant - UIC Arab American Cultural Center

Who: The Arab American Cultural Center (ARABAMC) is interested in creating awareness about Arab American cultures and histories, building community and solidarity, and promoting social justice and cultural diversity.

What: This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Supporting the research needs of the incoming director of the center which may include conducting research about the UIC campus and Arab and Muslim students and communities.
• Representing the ARABAMCC at various events/activities on campus
• Assisting in collaboration and coordination of student leadership activities, programs, and services.
• Assisting with planning ARABAMCC leadership retreats/programs.
• Working with the graduate college to identify ways to support Arab graduate students.
• Serving as a liaison between the center's students and staff

Administrative Intern – Village of Grayslake

Who: Village of Grayslake, Village Manager’s office

What: This position is responsible for assisting the Village departments in the administration and coordination of various organizational functions and programs. The duties of the Administrative Intern may include performing various analyses and evaluation of Village operations, assisting in the development and dissemination of public information to Village residents, assisting in the development and implementation of special programs and projects, and coordinating with residents and staff in completing resident requests for service.