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SalaryJob Number:396219
Description
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
PAID STUDENT INTERN (Planning & Development)
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Number of Positions: 5
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
The Student Intern program is for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in public sector/City government operations. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of students and City departments. These are temporary positions
Internships are limited to one academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one academic year) per City department
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs various administrative functions to support program activities
- Compiles, tabulates, and analyzes statistical data, research, and collects information for inclusion in studies and reports
- Uses various software packages to type documents, create spreadsheets, and maintain databases
- Provides general information regarding programs and services to the public
- Reviews and processes applications for programs and services and explains program requirements to applicants
- Maintains records and prepares work reports
- Researches and drafts policy recommendations
- Performs various office clerical functions
- Participates in the organization and set-up of special events and program activities
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location:City Hall, 10th Floor – this is not a remote position
Days: Varies Monday – Friday, based on candidate availability
Hours: Varies, at least 20 hours per week during regular business hours
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school OR a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/information technology school. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.
- Students must maintain the required GPA throughout the duration of their employment/internship
- Students must be enrolled in school with a minimum of 6 credit hours (or quarter hour equivalency) throughout the duration of the internship, with the exception of academic breaks, i.e. summer
NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a resume and current transcripts or enrollment verification to be considered for this position
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Availability for one (1) calendar year
- Available to work at least 20 hours per week
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/25/2024
Job Posting: Mar 11, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Mar 25, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 09 | Salary: $20.00 Pay Basis:Yearly
