CHICAGO ALDERMANIC INTERNSHIP
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Thirty-Fifth Ward, City of Chicago
Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa seeks a paid intern for a five to six month assignment working and learning in the 35th Ward Office, ending in April or May 2017. The ideal intern should be motivated with a strong interest in municipal governance, great attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Interns will learn about the duties and operational needs of a City of Chicago Aldermanic office, including the delivery of constituent services, casework, public policy, and the municipal legislative process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a current college level sophomore, junior, senior or graduate school student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree program or an accredited law school
Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.2 on a 4.0 grading scale
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with the delivery of constituent services
Research and analyze proposed city ordinances
Maintain constituent records and prepare reports
Draft informational materials and correspondence in response to inquiries; distribute informational materials
Participate in the setup and operation of special events and program activities; and perform related duties, as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Must provide a current college transcript
Resume and current letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirming enrollment (or National Student Clearinghouse Proof of Enrollment Certificate)
Grade level in order to be considered for the internship
Bilingual English-Spanish speaker
City of Chicago resident
Available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week
WORKING CONDITIONS & COMPENSATION:
The internship will be structured around your class schedule and will begin in November or December 2016 and end in April or May 2017 (before spring semester final exams)
You are expected to work 10-15 hours a week in the 35th Ward Office, 2708 N. Sawyer, and will be paid $11/hour
TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter, enrollment verification, and current transcripts to Irene Romulo, irene@aldermancarlosrosa.org, by November 11, 2016.
*Equal opportunity employer*
