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

City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Department of Planning and Development Ciere Boatright, Commissioner NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN - UNPAIDSmall Business Development DivisionTC 0407 The Department of Planning & Development is seeking students who want to acquireknowledge and valuable work experience in the public sector/city government operationswhile assisting with various duties in the Small Business Development Division. TheSmall Business Development division works with entrepreneurs, community stakeholders,and public and private sector partners to help small businesses through resources suchas grants, loans, training programs and related initiatives. The division manages theSpecial Service Areas (SSA), Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF), Local IndustrialRetention Initiative (LIRI), and TIFWorks programs. As a Small Business Development intern, you will gain a unique insight into the workingsof city government. The ideal student is highly motivated and dedicated to improvingpublic service while obtaining "hands-on work experience in a fast-paced environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current college level junior, senior orgraduate school student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accreditedfour-year college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degreeprogram 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 encouragedto 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 requiredSALARY: 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 andthe 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 marketingobjectives* Assist in the analysis of data and budget proposals INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should forward Resume, current transcripts andcurrent letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirmingcurrent enrollment and grade level to: Angela Cannon EllisDirector of Administration Department of Planning and Development121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1000 Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 744-9610Fax: (312) 744-0557E-Mail: [email protected]: Only applicants who submit all the required documents will beconsidered. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy inorder to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Departmentof Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared toprovide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTEDFROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer