City of Chicago
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN – UNPAID
Community Engagement, Racial Equity, and Strategic
Initiatives Division
TC 0407
The Department of Housing is seeking students who want to acquire knowledge
and valuable work experience in public sector/city government operations while
assisting with various duties in the Office of Community Engagement, Racial
Equity, and Strategic Initiatives. The Office of Community Engagement, Racial
Equity, and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for guiding department-wide racial
equity assessments and planning, leading community-led housing plans, and
implementing strategic initiatives. As an intern, you will gain a unique insight into
how government can develop processes to gain public feedback, and implement
policy using a racial equity and climate resilient lens. The ideal student is highly
motivated and dedicated to improving public service while obtaining “hands-on
work experience in a fast-paced environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current student in good academic
standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university offering an
associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program or an accredited
professional degree program. Must have a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading
scale.
NOTE: A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0
grading scale must be maintained throughout the duration of
internship/employment if hired.
PREFERENCE: Students who are majoring in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public
Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Real Estate,
Finance, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Intern will report primarily to the Deputy Managing Commissioner of the Office of
Community Engagement, Racial Equity, and Strategic Initiatives, Sendy Soto, and may
also be assigned duties by Office of Community Engagement, Racial Equity, and Strategic
Initiatives staff.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Not required
SALARY: Unpaid – may be used to obtain academic credit.
These are temporary positions.
HOURS: 21hrs/wk minimum. Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the student
and the department.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until Further Notice
DUTIES: Assigned duties are specific to current operational needs. Perform
various administrative functions to support program activities; compile
stakeholder list, identify grant opportunities for community organizations, support
housing outreach, support logistics of racial equity policy planning. Duties may
also include drafting policy documents; use various software packages to type
documents, create spreadsheets and maintain databases; provide general
information, maintain records and prepare work activity reports; perform various
office clerical functions; participate in the organization, set-up and administration
of special events and program activities; and perform related duties as required.
Sent resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu to apply
Include the title of this listing in your email