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.

Graduate Assistant – UIC Office of Sustainability (CLOSES 9/3)

Who: UIC Office of Sustainability, Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability and Energy

What: The Office of Sustainability is seeking a Graduate Assistant to:

• Support the Chancellor’s Committee on Sustainability (CCSE); 
• Assist in the addition of Strategy 7.0 Climate Resilience to the UIC Climate Action Implementation Plan; 
• Assist in executing the strategies related to Strategy 6.0 Teaching & Learning, as time permits; 
• Schedule CCSE Meetings, send out agendas, take meeting notes, maintain member list; 
• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Intern - City of Highland Park

Who: The City of Highland Park, City Manager’s Office

What: The Administrative Intern assists in the general administration of local government through special projects and assignments. Responsibilities include:

• Communications: The Administrative Intern assists in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public; this may include drafting correspondence, preparing presentations and formulating new policies. This employee prepares various correspondences under the signature of the City Manager. This employee is also responsible for collaborating with department directors to compose a weekly report to the City Council. Additionally, the Administrative Intern will assist in the preparation and dissemination of press releases. The employee is also responsible for providing regular updates to the website and writing articles for the City’s monthly newsletter, the Highlander. Other communications work may include assistance with the Public Access Studio, public service announcements and procuring grants for funding. 
• Customer Service: The Administrative Intern handles inquiries from citizens regarding refuse and recycling collection, power outages, cable television, and is responsible for coordinating responses to general complaints received by the City Manager’s Office. 
• Special Events: The Administrative Intern will assist in the planning and implementation of special events including July 4th festivities, the holiday lighting ceremony, and various employee events. 
• Sustainability: The Administrative Intern will support and assist in the Sustainability Work Plan. The employee will also maintain oversight on sustainability programs such as electric charging stations, car sharing agreements and recycling partnerships with outside agencies. 
• Other Duties & Responsibilities: The Administrative Intern may provide staff support to City commissions as necessary. Special projects will be assigned to provide experience working with other City departments. 

Administrative Intern - City Manager’s Office (Highland Park)

Who: City of Highland Park, IL - City Manager’s Office

What: The Administrative Intern reports to the Assistant to the City Manager and assists in the general administration of local government through special projects and assignments. The Administrative Intern performs administrative work in the following primary areas: communications, customer service, special events, and sustainability. Specific responsibilities include: