Department of Planning and Development - Small Business Development Division- Public Service Intern : Unpaid

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

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.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer