Program Fellowship - The Field Foundation of Illinois

THE FIELD FOUNDATION

Founded in 1940 by Marshall Field III, the Field Foundation is a private, independent foundation that has been dedicated to the promise of Chicago for over 80 years. The Field Foundation aims its grantmaking toward the goal of Community Empowerment through Justice, Art and Leadership Investment. With racial equity at the center of its giving, it directs dollars to critical organizations working to address systemic issues in Chicago and aims to directly benefit some of the city’s most divested communities.

At the heart of the Field Foundation’s work is a commitment to community-centered empowerment. Through its Leadership Investment work, the Foundation aims to recognize, honor, and support the deep bench of visionary leaders across Chicago by supporting both emerging and established leaders through its grantmaking in three areas: Support of Field Fellows, support of leadership advancement organizations and individual leaders within the Chicago metro area. Through these supports, the Field Foundation acts as a connector, supporter, and investor in leaders who have the potential to transform Chicago.

The Foundation’s work in Leadership Investment places an emphasis on racially equitable supports for leaders on the south and west sides of Chicago with a focus on African, Latinx, Asian, Arab and Native American (ALAANA) organizations.

To learn more about the Field Foundation’s work in Leadership Investment, please visit the website www.fieldfoundation.org. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a premier opportunity in philanthropy where fellows can develop an analytical lens to evaluate solutions that advance racial equity and cultural connections in an urban setting. Fellows will review grant proposals, conduct site visits, and make grant recommendations. They will gain exposure to a wide range of social and economic issues while discovering trends in the nonprofit sector. Fellows will also create documentation for staff and the board of directors as well as work on special projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fellows learn all aspects of the Field Foundation grantmaking process by reviewing grant proposals, conducting site visits, formulating grant recommendations, and provide written documentation for the Foundation’s staff and Board of Directors.

• Review and solicit grant proposals and reports, focusing on activities, results, indicators of success and budgets.

• Support Program Officers to conduct site visits and information meetings with grantee and potential grantees.

• Write briefs and funding recommendations.

• Support Program Officers in recommending grants to be presented to the Field Foundation’s Board of Directors.

• Support Leadership Investment Program Officer will all aspects of LFNC Award process

• Engage with nonprofit partners through collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships at
information sessions, conferences and through other opportunities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Graduate students in any Chicago university that are working on degrees related to the Field Foundation’s Justice, Art, Media & Storytelling, and Leadership Investment programs are welcome to apply. The fellowship is supervised, can provide credit towards a degree, and offers fieldwork and philanthropic experience.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Optimistic outlook

• Enthusiasm for organizational change and learning

• Ability to interact with empathy and a sense of humor

• Deep passion for and commitment to honest and candid conversations and self-reflection about race, racial

justice, and equity

• Partnership approach and ability to effectively work with different work styles

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Operating at the intersections of art, justice, media & storytelling, and leadership investment in Chicago – The Field foundation is a unique place. It is both creative and collegial, a place for discussion and debate as its staff and board reflect Chicago’s racial diversity. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, ability, ethnicity, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. The Field Foundation's board and staff are strongly committed to a diverse and equitable. Work environment. People of all backgrounds, abilities, gender expressions, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, religions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to apply.

DURATION: September 5, 2023 - May 31, 2024

HOURS: 16 – 20 hours/week

STIPEND: $10,000

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please visit Field Foundation’s website for instructions on how to apply https://fieldfoundation.org/fellowship-

application

Applications open on February 15, 2023

Applications are due on March 15, 2023, by 11:59pm

Teaching Assistants - UIC Sociology Department

The UIC Sociology Department is looking to hire two 50% Teaching Assistants for Spring 2023. 

Each assistantship comes with a tuition waiver and partial coverage of fees and a monthly stipend of $2510.00 for 4.5 months. 

TAs will be required to attend in person classes, maintain 2 office hours a week, complete grading, and offer support to the instructor of the course.

Sociology 215: Sociology of Childhood and Youth
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30am-10:45am 

This is an introductory level course that takes a sociological approach to the study of

youth and children. The goals of this course are to understand how life stages are

socially constructed and how the lived experiences of youth are influenced by the

intersections of varying identities and social locations as well as by social

institutions. Finally, the course examines social problems faced by youth at both

local and global levels.

Sociology 225: Race and Ethnic Relations

Tuesday and Thursday

2:00pm-3:15pm

Sociological and social-psychological analysis of racial, religious, and other ethnic

groups; consideration of historical and current social problems arising from their

relationships in society. Course Information: Same as AAST 225 and LALS 225.

If interested, please send your CV to both Professor Clarno (aclarno@uic.edu) and Lisa Berube (lberub2@uic.edu). 

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.

Byron Hanke Fellowship

Who: The Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR) - Byron Hanke Fellowship

What: The Byron Hanke Fellowship is awarded to selected graduate students to implement research projects related to the development, management and governance of common interest communities and their community associations. Common-interest communities, also known as common-interest developments or CIDs, include condominiums, coops, retirement communities, vacation timeshares, and other housing developments comprised of individually owned units, in addition to shared facilities and common areas.

Projects may focus on applied or theoretical research and must be done in conjunction with the fellow’s graduate studies. The application should clearly explain the purpose and anticipated outcomes of the project and show how it will expand or enhance existing theory, knowledge, or data collection and help to advance the Foundation’s mission. 
Within the field of community associations and common-interest communities, Hanke Fellowship projects are accepted for the following topics:

• Financial Crisis: Community Associations in Lien Priority, Insolvency or Foreclosure 
• How Community Associations respond to aging infrastructure and aging residents 
• Evaluating the impact of short-term rentals (like Airbnb) on Community Associations 
• Quantifying how Community Associations impact home values and resale activity 
• How Community Associations manage risks related to technology use and data collection 
• Trends in Community Association efforts to conserve resources and protect the environment 

King W. Harris Summer Internship - Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago)

Who: For more than 80 years, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has made the Chicago region a better place to live and work by partnering with businesses, communities and governments to address the area's toughest planning and development challenges. MPC works to solve today's urgent problems while consistently thinking ahead to prepare the region for the needs of tomorrow.
MPC is seeking talented candidates for our King W. Harris Summer Internship, named in honor of MPC’s former Board Chair and current Senior Fellow for Housing.

What: The ideal candidate will have the research skills, relevant topical knowledge and organizational acumen to advance multiple MPC Housing and Community Development priorities. The paid summer intern will work directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and MPC Research Assistants. This high-caliber career development opportunity will help one emerging professional build a career in urban planning or policy. The summer intern can cite the distinction of the internship on their MPC blog posts, publications and their professional résumé.
This intern will assist with the following projects:

Urban Planning Internship - Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

Who: The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose mission is to support a resilient local economy and high quality of life for the benefit of businesses and residents in Chicago’s West Lakeview community, through neighborhood promotion, business development, advocacy, and public space enhancements.

What: The Chamber, sole service provider for Special Service Area 27 (SSA 27), seeks a part-time urban planning intern who is interested in urban planning, economic development or public administration.The intern will gain hands-on experience collecting and utilizing data for economic development and planning purposes, with the goal of improving the Lakeview neighborhood. We offer a $1,000 stipend and will work with students on class credit.
Responsibilities include:

Summer Internship - Occupational Health Internship Program (CLOSES 2/15)

Who: The Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) is housed within the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) and has training sites across the country including: the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, DC, and New York City. New sites for 2019 include: Hartford (CT), Cincinnati (OH), Las Vegas, and Philadelphia -- other sites may be announced.

What: The Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) is a national summer program dedicated to help students learn about the field of occupational safety and health (OSH) from those most at stake: working people. Since 2004, OHIP has played a key role in training, mentoring, and inspiring a new generation of OSH professionals to prevent job injury and disease through partnerships with worker and community based organizations.

Our 2018 projects included the examination of San Jose bus operators’ health perspectives on split shifts, the investigation of health and safety hazards in the meatpacking industry in Southern California, a health and safety needs assessment of New York nurses, and the identification of health and safety hazards of Puerto Rican public sector workers post-hurricane Maria.

Land Use Planning Internship (grads & undergrads) - 1000 Friends of Oregon (Portland)

Who: 1000 Friends of Oregon is a forty-three year old public interest organization that advocates smart growth through comprehensive land use and transportation planning, using Oregon’s renowned planning program. We work with Oregonians across the state to enhance the quality of life for all, by building livable urban and rural communities and protecting family farms and forests.

What: The purpose of the Gerhardt Internship is to provide an opportunity for on-the-job experience for planning students or those in similar fields, especially for those interested in public service. The intern will work on one or two large projects, such as 1000 Friends’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through linking land use and transportation planning, ensuring communities plan for affordable and diverse housing, or to preserve farm land. The intern might also work on smaller, short-term projects to gain a wider acquaintance with Oregon's land use program. Supervision will be provided by the 1000 Friends’ staff member overseeing each project.

Summer ‘19 Google Public Policy Fellowship for US and Latin America (Due 2/15)

Who: The Google U.S. and Latin America Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.

What: Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, free expression and more. More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows is outlined here.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations and will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis, drafting reports and white papers, attending government and industry meetings and conferences, and participating in other advocacy activities.

Fellows will receive a stipend of USD 7,500 in 2019.

Graduate Fellowship - Property and Environment Research Center (Bozeman, MO)

Who: Founded in 1980 by a handful of outdoor-oriented economists in Bozeman, Montana, PERC—the Property and Environment Research Center—is a conservation and research institute dedicated to free market environmentalism. Our research examines how markets encourage cooperation instead of conflict over natural resources and how property rights make the environment an asset by giving owners incentives for stewardship. Together, they improve environmental quality.

What: PERC Graduate Fellowships offer the ideal opportunity for graduate and law students who are interested in researching issues related to natural resources, innovation, property rights, and the environment. Graduate fellows spend three months at PERC over the summer in Bozeman, Montana, researching and writing a paper under the mentorship of a PERC Senior Fellow.

Graduate fellows have the opportunity to work in depth on a thesis or dissertation and can fasttrack research. This is a chance to get feedback from experts in fields including economics, law, and environmental science. Graduate Fellows are expected to interact with other PERC scholars and fellows while in residence, and it is intended that the fellowship period be thought of as an opportunity to either establish or strengthen a continuing relationship with PERC. Office space is provided in a congenial, stimulating work environment in a locale of unparalleled natural beauty. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend in addition, reimbursement for reasonable domestic round trip travel expenses to Montana.

Project Requirements:

Fall 2018 Internship - Lakeview Chamber of Commerce (Chicago, IL)

 Who: Do you get excited about city data, local businesses and public space? The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, sole service provider for Special Service Area 27 (SSA 27), seeks a part-time urban planning intern who is interested in urban planning, economic development or public administration. The intern will gain hands-on experience collecting and utilizing data for economic development and planning purposes, with the goal of improving the Lakeview neighborhood. We offer a $1,000 stipend and will work with students on class credit.

Americorps Vista Volunteer - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (stipend position)

Who: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) - Business Process Improvement Team. NHS of Chicago is driven by the belief that homeownership is essential to strengthening households and communities. We help low and moderate income residents become homeowners and maintain homeownership. More at nhschicago.org

What: The Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago of Chicago (NHS) Business Process Improvement Team is seeking an Americorps Vista Volunteer to help drive a project to help us understand NHS of Chicago's long-term impact.

This “Understanding Impact” Vista project will look at a sampling of clients over recent years to gain understanding of impact on the lives of clients over time. The Vista will help design a data collection framework and strategy, collect data, analyze results, present findings, and create structure for NHS to continue to integrate ongoing long-term impact analysis. Results will enable data-informed decisions about where to focus efforts and resources to maximize positive long-term impact on low and moderate income household and communities.