Small Business Advocacy Division: Public Service - Unpaid - Job at City of Chicago in Chicago, IL

Small Business Advocacy Division: Public Service - Unpaid

Chicago, IL

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Job Description

City of Chicago
Lori Lightfoot, Mayor
Department of Planning and Development
Maurice Cox, Commissioner

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN - UNPAID
Small Business Advocacy Division
TC 0407
The Department of Planning & Development 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 Small Business Advocacy
Division. The Small Business Advocacy 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 Advocacy 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. 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 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 Assistant Commissioner of TIFWorks, Dawn Fuentes, and may also be assigned duties by the Small Business Advocacy 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: (312) 744-9610
Fax: (312) 744-0557
E-Mail: angela.cannon@cityofchicago.org
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 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035
(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.
TheCityofChicagoisanEqualEmploymentOpportunityandMilitaryFriendlyEmployer

Job Summary

Company

City of Chicago

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Open