STEAMbassador Intern (Chicago Youth Works)

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Chicago Youth Works initiative encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

• Lego Robotics
• Mobile App Development
• Spheros
• 3D Printing
• VR Class
• Podcasting
• Animation
• Sports Tech

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Completes necessary STEAM training provided by Truman College and/or its partner in preparation for working with elementary and middle school students within spaces and in communities throughout Chicago.
• Leads and works with youths on various types of sessions, activities, and projects that enforce knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) content areas.
• Facilitates virtual or in-person camps as needed for designated sites, working with youth on STEAM activities such as coding music, flying drones, building machines, and writing stories.
• Provides support on various STEAMbassador or Innovation One projects and assignments as needed.
• Receives on-going professional development as needed or provided by Truman or and/or its partner organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligibility Requirements:
• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Be a City of Chicago resident
• Current college students
• Current City Colleges of Chicago students that were or are enrolled in Spring 2026, Summer 2026, or Fall 2026

Minimum Qualifications: Available to participate in the program starting June 8, 2026 and end on July 31, 2026. These dates may be subject to change depending on the department/partner organization.

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated
• Demonstrated interest in a STEAM related field

Additional Information

• Salary: $17.00 per hour

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.