STUDENT INTERN

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Student Intern

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Policy/Community Engagement & Outreach

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $16.60 an Hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/22/2026

DOH is seeking a Student Intern who wants to acquire knowledge and valuable work experience in the public sector/city government operations while assisting with various duties and/or projects in the Bureau of Policy, Research, and Community Engagement, and other DOH bureaus. The Bureau of Policy, Research, and Community Engagement head the racial justice work for DOH; organizes and participates in engagement and outreach events; coordinates and manages eight community programs; and aligns department-wide priorities with the Mayor's Office, City Agencies and Sister Agencies. As an intern, you will gain valuable insight into how government agencies develop policies, engage the public for feedback, and implement initiatives through racial equity and climate resilience lens. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, passionate about public service, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional environment.

Under the direction and supervision of staff, the intern will perform a variety of administrative, clerical, and research related duties. Responsibilities may include supporting policy research and development, assisting with racial equity and urban planning initiatives, providing organizational and logistical support, and completing additional assignments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Perform various administrative functions to support program activities.

* Manage stakeholder lists and relationships with community partners

* Support housing outreach and logistics of racial equity policy planning.

* Synthesize data, research policy, and draft policy documents.

* Operate various software to author documents, create spreadsheets and capture data.

* Perform various office clerical functions.

* Participate in the design, set-up and administration of special events and program activities.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location:121 N Lasalle Street 10th Floor

Hours: varies (Up to 21 hours)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a student 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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The candidate that possesses the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on their interview, will be selected.

Students who are majoring in following are encouraged to apply:

* Human Rights or Justice Studies

* Urban Planning

* Public Policy

* Public Administration

* Sociology

* Political Science

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. 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 ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.

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Brandon Johnson, Mayor