Department of Planning and Development - Volunteers : Unpaid

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Department of Planning and Development

Ciere Boatright, Commissioner

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

VOLUNTEERS- Unpaid

Department of Planning and Development

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seeking to fill positions

for volunteers.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and is dedicated to improving public

service while obtaining "hands-on" work experience in a fast-paced

environment. He / she has good writing and communication skills and enjoys

working independently and / or under supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Preferred volunteers are seeking /

have obtained a degree in Urban Planning, Historic Preservation,

History, Public History, Communications, Business Management,

Finance, Public Administration, Architecture, Art History, Urban

Affairs, Public Policy or Political Science or a related degree. Resume

is required at the time of application.

NOTE : These are temporary positions.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT : City of Chicago residency is not required.

SALARY : UNPAID

APPLICATION PERIOD : Open until further notice

DUTIES : Responsibilities may include : Research, data entry, clerical duties

(copying, scanning, document preparation, filing), assisting in review process,

file management, property research, site visits, report filing, and scope of

work analysis, meeting preparation, communication with internal City of

Chicago personnel as well as outside parties. Draft, revise, edit, review

documents as needed. Tracking activities. Study processes and make

recommendations for improvement, Other duties directly related to position as

assigned.

HOURS : 21hrs / wk minimum

INSTRUCTION : Interested applicants should forward Resume 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

If you are a person with disability and require a reasonable accommodation 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). You may be required to provide information to support 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 OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER