STUDENT INTERN

About the role

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Planning & Policy is seeking up to three interns to support policy and program analysis, research emerging transportation issues, and assist with community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Research on current and/or emerging transportation issues and summarize findings in memo format;
• Support policy and program development;
• Support design, execution, and analysis related to transportation planning studies;
• Draft and review policy and communications briefs and memos;
• Community engagement strategy development;
• Community engagement data entry and analysis;
• Provide data-driven policy and strategy recommendations;
• Aid in maintaining and improving internal documentation and systems;
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school OR a student currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/information technology school;
• Must be enrolled in school (with the exception of academic breaks) throughout the internship if selected;
• Skills desired: Research and writing; Project management; Quantitative and qualitative analysis related to transportation, urban planning, and/or public policy; Expertise with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Basic GIS analysis and mapping.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in school (with the exception of academic breaks) throughout the internship if selected;
• Selection requirements include completing an interview and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

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Pay

$16.60/hour

Schedule

TBD

Location

2 N LASALLE ST

Additional Duties May Be Required

May be required for this position.

Selection Requirements

• Initial evaluation based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted;
• Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date;
• Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable;
• Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances:

• Preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.

Application Evaluation

• Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.

References

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.