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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 2024 to a qualified 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.
Prior Peters Fellows serve in a variety of public and private sector roles in the Chicago area, as well as in other major metropolitan centers, such as Dallas and Washington, DC. The summer of 2019 was a notable year for the Peters Fellowship. Not only did CMAP welcome the 20th Peters Fellow, and 2007 Peters Fellow, Erin Aleman, was appointed the Executive Director of CMAP.
Projects may include work in any of the following areas of planning: land use, transportation, environment and natural resources, housing, and/or economic development, and involve responsibilities such as local and regional plan development, community engagement, policy analysis, communications, and/or data research and analysis. Peters Fellows have worked on projects within CMAP’s Technical Assistance program or on development of the comprehensive regional plan. Every effort will be made to match up the education and interest of the fellow with the agency’s work program activities.
The Peters Fellowship Board of Directors and CMAP will ensure that the Fellow is provided opportunities to participate in a broad range of Regional Planning activities, including those with partners throughout the region. This will include opportunities to interact with senior leadership at CMAP to gain insight into executive decision-making and policy development.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.
CMAP is looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to gain experience in urban planning. If you think you are ready to gain some hands-on professional experience with CMAP, apply today!
Duties and responsibilities:
- Gain hands on experience with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-life situations. Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals are met within the specified timeline.
- Learn and utilize project management tools to track progress and communicate with team members.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings, offering insights and suggestions for improvement.
- Support project managers in various administrative tasks related to project coordination.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of project documentation.
How to apply: letter of recommendation, resume and cover letter and official transcripts
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program
- Interest in urban planning, Regional Planning, or related field
How to apply: letter of recommendation, resume and cover letter and official transcripts
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program
- Interest in urban planning, Regional Planning, or related field
Fellow Compensation: $24/hr.
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted with further information.
CMAP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are unable to complete this application, need an accommodation under the ADA, or have questions, please contact CMAP Human Resources at hr@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8774.
