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Job description
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Department of Planning and Development
Ciere Boatright, Commissioner
NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN - UNPAID
Small Business Development Division
TC 0407
The Department of Planning & Development is seeking students who want to acquire
knowledge and valuable work experience in the public sector/city government operations
while assisting with various duties in the Small Business Development Division. The
Small Business Development division works with entrepreneurs, community stakeholders,
and public and private sector partners to help small businesses through resources such
as grants, loans, training programs and related initiatives. The division manages the
Special Service Areas (SSA), Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF), Local Industrial
Retention Initiative (LIRI), and TIFWorks programs.
As a Small Business Development intern, you will gain a unique insight into the workings
of city government. 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 college level junior, senior or
graduate school student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited
four-year college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree
program or an accredited law school.
PREFERENCE: Students who are majoring in Liberal Arts, Urban Planning, Public Policy,
Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate and Finance are encouraged
to apply.
NOTE: Intern will report primarily to the Program Director of SBIF & Workforce Development,
Nora Curry, and may also be assigned duties by the Small Business Development Division 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:
* Perform various functions to support programs, projects and strategic initiatives
* Research and analyze information for projects and reports
* Assist in the development of policy initiatives
* Assist in grants and budget reviews
* Participate in the development of RFQs, surveys, focus groups and marketing
objectives
* Assist in the analysis of data and budget proposals
INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should forward Resume, current transcripts and
current letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirming
current enrollment and grade level to:
Angela Cannon Ellis
Director of Administration
Department of Planning and Development
121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1000 Chicago, IL 60602
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
NOTE: Only applicants who submit all the required documents will be
considered.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in
order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department
of Human Resources, at (voice) or (TTY). Please be prepared to
provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED
FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Who can apply
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