Internship - 43rd Ward Office - Chicago, IL

For more information please visit:  43rd Ward, City of Chicago

About Alderman Knudsen:

Previously serving as Chairman of the City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals, Alderman Knudsen brings that expertise to managing zoning and development matters in the 43rd Ward (which comprises the communities of Lincoln Park, Old Town, and the Gold Coast). Alderman Knudsen is an advocate for affordable housing, adaptive reuse and preservation as a means to maintain available housing options, safer/complete streets and multimodal transportation as a means to making the 43rd Ward accessible to all Chicago residents. The Alderman prioritizes commercial revitalization of the Ward's commercial corridors and strong partnership with local business leaders.

Our office is seeking to hire a Director of Zoning and Business Development. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree in urban planning, architecture, or law, and 2 - 5 years work experience, preferably to include direct constituent/customer service.

Salary: Position available as a paid internship from April 3 - May 1, option to extend to full-time salary contingent upon April 4 election results. Salary to be determined after election, but starting at $50,000/year minimum.

Candidates should have some familiarity with the Lincoln Park, Old Town, and Gold Coast communities, and must be community-oriented as well as empathetic listeners.

IHC Emerging Leader Internship Program

Deadline:  March 31

The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) has launched the Emerging Leader Internship (ELI) Program. Through this program, IHC aims to provide opportunities for underrepresented populations to learn more about the affordable housing industry and develop a diverse pipeline of new affordable housing professionals. 

 

Please help us by sharing this opportunity with your networks. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about professional opportunities in affordable housing and persons of color, women, first generation college students, and residents of underserved communities to apply.

 

The ELI is a 10-week paid summer internship program. Interns will be placed at a Host Company where they will get direct experience in the field of affordable housing development. IHC will offer interns supplemental learning opportunities such as lunch-and-learns, trainings, and property tours.

Applicants will have the opportunity to apply to ten summer internships in the affordable housing industry through the ELI program. Positions are available in Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, and Springfield, IL. Review the available positions here.

 

Apply here by March 31.

 

Intern - Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Research - Virtual

Deadline: March 2 

For more information and to apply please visit: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities 

This intern supports the planning and implementation of virtual Pritzker Forum events and other Center on Global Cities programs.

Intern - Pritzker Forum on Global Cities: Communications - Virtual

Deadline: March 2 

For more information and to apply please visit: Pritzker Forum on Global Cities

This intern supports the communication and marketing of the Center on Global Cities' research and reports, the virtual Pritzker Forum events, and other Global Cities programs. 

Peter's Fellowship - CMAP

For more information please visit: CMAP

PHILLIP D. PETERS REGIONAL PLANNING FELLOWSHIP 

2023 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Phillip D. Peters Regional Planning  Fellowship Board of Directors are pleased to announce the availability of a fellowship during the calendar  year 2023 to a qualified Master’s degree graduate student in urban and regional planning or a related field.  

The Phillip D. Peters Regional Planning Fellowship was established in 1999 to honor the late Phil Peters,  the former Executive Director of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC)*. Phil retired in  1999 after completing more than thirty years of extraordinary service to NIPC, during which time he played  a major role in the development and implementation of the agency’s innovative, comprehensive, and  highly-regarded planning program for the Chicago metropolitan area. The fellowship reflects Phil’s  dedication to NIPC and his personal interest in promoting careers in regional planning. 

Fellowship - April Institute

For more information please visit: Idealist or April Institute 

Fellowship

The April Institute for Antifascist Research and Education 

Posting: February 2023

Our Mission 

The April Institute is a nonprofit organization for interdisciplinary research and public education about fascism and antifascism in the United States. We celebrate the history of creative and courageous efforts to counter fascist threats in the United States and to build more resilient, safe, and democratic communities. Our exhibitions, teaching resources, publications, and public memorialization projects are opportunities to learn from this history and enhance our ability to identify and confront fascist threats in our own time. 

Summer Intern - Planning & Development Services - Village of Bartlett, IL

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Bartlett 

• Type:Intern
• Salary/Pay Rate:$14.00 per hour
• Posted Date:02/15/2023 10:19 AM
• Deadline to Apply:03/17/2023 4:30 PM

The Village of Bartlett, IL (population 42,000), is seeking a summer intern to work within the Planning and Development Services Department on various planning, site plan and code enforcement related tasks.  The intern position is an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in the areas of: current planning, zoning, land use, site plan, field inspection, database input, and code enforcement.  Job related tasks include: working with staff to prepare reports, assisting with preparing maps and graphics, performing field inspections, preparing building permit handouts, researching lighting and parking regulations for Zoning Code updates and other duties as assigned.

This is a temporary, full time position (35 hours per week, typically 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday).  The work assignment is for twelve weeks (mid-May to mid-August) and pays $14.00 per hour. 

Applicants working towards a graduate or undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, or a related field are preferred.  Candidates much possess a valid driver’s license. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Daniel Harper, Village Planner, 228 S. Main St,  Bartlett, IL 60103 or email dharper@bartlettil.gov.

Management Intern - Village of Riverside, IL

For more information please visit: Village of Riverside 

MANAGEMENT INTERN

The Village of Riverside is seeking a responsible and energetic individual with a

genuine interest in public service for the position of Management Intern. The Village of Riverside is supportive of professional and personal development and encourages staff to approach problems with innovation, creativity, and compassion as they interact with residents, the business community, consultants and other village staff. The Management Intern will obtain experience completing tasks for all Village departments. The position will require 15 to 25 hours per week with an hourly rate of $17.25-$24.15 per hour, depending on qualifications. The position will be tasked with the following duties: processing Village licenses, filing and scanning Village records for record retention, processing special event applications, managing Village surplus property and bidding processes, providing administrative support throughout the Village, and other duties as assigned. Interested candidates should visit www.riverside.il.us for a complete description of the position and application. Submit applications and resumes by Monday, February 27, 2023 via email to isplitt@riverside.il.us or via mail to:

Village of Riverside

27 Riverside Road

Riverside, IL 60546

Equal Opportunity Employer

Internship Program - Illinois Housing Council

Emerging Leaders Internship Program

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: Illinois Housing Council Internship

The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) is excited to introduce its Emerging Leaders Internship Program as the next step in its Emerging Leaders Network, with the goal of growing and supporting diversity throughout Illinois’ affordable housing industry. With its new internship program, IHC aims to provide opportunities for underrepresented populations to learn more about the industry and develop a diverse pipeline of new affordable housing professionals.

Intern - Deputy Assessor - Township of Schaumburg, IL

For more information and to apply please visit: Township of Schaumburg 

Position Overview: Intern-Deputy Assessor I

Department: Assessor’s Office

Reports to: Chief Deputy Assessor

Hourly rate: $21.41

Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt

Date: January 2023

Position Summary:

Implement data entry of property information including clerical corrections, homeowner exemptions, residents freeze exemptions, senior exemptions, ownership, and address changes, as others required. Respond and route calls to the appropriate office or department director. Communicate with the public to provide information, explain procedures, and answer a wide variety of questions in multiple tax scenarios. High level of professionalism with strong managerial, leadership, and administrative skills. Ability to communicate with a diverse population and explain complicated assessment details to the public. Able to work effectively and efficiently with people in a courteous, understanding manner.

Hours: 8:30 AM- 3:15 PM. Monday through Friday, hours will fluctuate based on demand.