Student Intern - Dept. Of Cultural Affairs & Special Events

The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago's 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city - to strengthen and celebrate Chicago. DCASE produces some of the city's most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city - serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits Special Events throughout Chicago. 
 
Student intern positions are for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The positions will perform administrative and program support duties as needed working in various DCASE Divisions, including Programming, Cultural Grants and Resources, Marketing and Development, Operations, Chicago Film Office, Executive Administration, and Finance and Administration. 
 
Internships are limited to one, 12-month, academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one twelve-month academic year) per City Department. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

•  Provide general information regarding DCASE programs and services to the public 

• Assist in developing and/or maintaining calendars, and scheduling and coordinating meetings 

• Attend internal and external meetings and be able to share what was discussed 

• Compile, tabulate, and analyze statistical data, and assist with research and surveys of professional best practices, trends, etc. for inclusion in studies and reports 

• Assist on-site at events, festivals, and programs with check-in, event coordination, set up, etc. 

• Use various software packages, including Microsoft Office software to type documents, data entry, prepare presentations, create spreadsheets, maintain databases, and prepare status and wrap-up reports 

• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and letters 

• Organize documents and maintain and track the status of assignments 

• Perform routine clerical and administrative duties involving copying, scanning, filing, document preparation, answering the telephone, and mass mailings 

• Perform related duties as required 

 Additional duties may be required for this position.