STUDENT INTERN

About the Role

The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is seeking Student Interns for the Operations and Permits Division. This is a temporary, year-long internship designed to provide students with knowledge and work experience in the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general information regarding DCASE programs and services to the public.
• Assist in developing/maintaining calendars, and scheduling/coordinating meetings.
• Attend internal and external meetings and share summaries.
• Compile, tabulate, and analyze statistical data; assist with research and surveys on professional best practices and trends for studies and reports.
• Assist on-site at events, festivals, and programs with check-in, event coordination, and set up.
• Use various software packages, including Microsoft Office, for typing, data entry, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and status/wrap-up reports.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and letters.
• Organize documents and maintain/track assignment status.
• Perform routine clerical and administrative duties, including copying, scanning, filing, document preparation, answering telephones, and mass mailings.
• Perform related duties as required.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Limited to one, 12-month academic year internship.
• Work up to 35 hours per week during summer/breaks.
• Work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays during festivals and special events.
• Position assigned both indoors and outdoors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Internet research

Qualifications

• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school.
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/information technology school.
• Students majoring in: Advertising, Anthropology, Arts Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Film, Graphic Design/Visual Communications, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Media, Museum Studies, Public Relations, Psychology, Tourism, or a directly related field.
• Interest in arts and culture.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and have a flexible work schedule.
• Must be a student and able to work the recommended hours year-round for the duration of the internship.

Selection Requirements

• Applicants must complete an interview.
• Candidates will be selected based on qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.