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Summer internship: Chicago Community Trust

THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST

Title: Summer Intern
Reports to: Project Managers


Job Purpose:

The Chicago Community Trust’s internship program will provide interns with the opportunity to work on projects designed to provide a better understanding of the field of philanthropy and the work of a community foundation. This comprehensive 10 week internship will provide an in depth look at our strategic initiatives, programmatic giving areas, the inner workings of the grant making process, and the role of development within a community foundation.

Job Responsibilities:

Program
• Assist with research and organizing efforts to prepare for recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on Human Services;
• Assist in developing an RFP for door-to-door, community awareness campaign, and communications materials for the Foreclosure Mediation Outreach;
• Develop maps and other visuals on the impact of grantmaking;
• Assist in developing a plan for grantmaking in community engagement in support of the CMAP-led Sustainable Communities Initiative.

Development and Donor Services
• Assist in the planning and coordination for IMPACT Chicago donor briefings, which offer an inside look at philanthropy;
• Assist with the planning and implementation of events designed to cultivate and engage our donor base.

Other
• Assist with other projects throughout the organization designed to provide exposure to the operations and strategy of the Trust.




This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.



Qualifications:

• Must be between first and second year of a graduate level program within a Chicago area graduate school majoring in non-profit management, public policy, social service administration, or related discipline;
• Must be in good academic standing and have a GPA of 3.0 or above;
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to the Chicago community and not-for-profit sector;
• Must have good research skills;
• Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Experience in outreach and marketing work preferred;
• Interest in or knowledge of housing program and regional planning issues preferred;
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects with multiple organizations or people;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; specifically in writing summaries and presenting data and information in a visual format;
• Excellent organization, project management and analytical skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs.




Contact:
Interested individuals should submit resume and cover letter to: resumes@cct.org

NOTE: Please enter the job title of the position that you are applying for in the subject header of the email.

Posting Date: April 22, 2011
Deadline: Until Filled.
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