Department of Housing - Construction and Compliance Division - Public Service Intern : Unpaid

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Department of Housing

Lissette Castaneda, Commissioner

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN - UNPAID

Construction and Compliance Division

The Housing department 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 Construction and Compliance Division. The

Construction and Compliance Division ensures that City Supported affordable

housing and TIF developments comply with applicable construction and

programming requirements, and is responsible for ensuring federal, state and

local monitoring requirements for housing and economic development projects are

met. The Division develops and implements policies and procedures for the

department's affordable housing programs and services. As an 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 Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate and Finance are encouraged

to apply.

NOTE : The Intern will report primarily to the Deputy and Assistant Commissioner

of the Construction and Compliance Division and may also be assigned duties by

DOH 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 : Under direction of the Division Manager the Public Service Intern will

perform various administrative functions including, but not limited to the

following : compiling, tabulating, and analyzing records and data; research and

collecting information for inclusion in studies and reports; research and draft

policy and procedure documents to support long term monitoring program

activities, special projects and other duties as assigned.

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 Housing

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