Department of Planning and Development - Volunteers: Unpaid at City of Chicago

City of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, MayorDepartment of Planning and DevelopmentCiere Boatright, Commissioner NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITYVOLUNTEERS- UnpaidDepartment of Planning and Development The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) is seeking to fill positionsfor volunteers. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and is dedicated to improving publicservice while obtaining "hands-on" work experience in a fast-pacedenvironment. He/she has good writing and communication skills and enjoysworking 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, UrbanAffairs, Public Policy or Political Science or a related degree. Resumeis 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 ofwork analysis, meeting preparation, communication with internal City ofChicago personnel as well as outside parties. Draft, revise, edit, reviewdocuments as needed. Tracking activities. Study processes and makerecommendations for improvement, Other duties directly related to position as assigned. HOURS: 21hrs/wk minimum INSTRUCTION: Interested applicants should forward Resume 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] If you are a person with disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in theapplication 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 reasonableaccommodation 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 OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER