City Treasurer's Office INTERNSHIP - Economic Development Team & Public Relations Team

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

City Treasurer's Office - Economic Development Team & Public Relations Team

The City Treasurer's Office is seeking two interns to assist with community outreach, public policy research and formation, and
public relations. Issues that the Office deals with include financial literacy, small business support and access to banking. A strong candidate will have strong writing skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited college, university,
or law school OR a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/information technology school. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.

Preference will be given to the following candidates:
• Graduate Students majoring in Public Policy, Public Administration or Journalism
• Graduate Students with at least a G.PA of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 4.0 on a 5.0 grading scale

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Duties:
• The policy intern will help execute community outreach programs and help formulate new public policy initiatives.
• The press intern will help create and distribute press materials, and develop programs and events for the City Treasurer's
Office to promote positive media and public relations.
• Performs related duties as required

Location: City Treasurer's Office
Address: 121 N. LaSalle, Rm 106
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: Hours will vary from 8:30 - 4:30

NOTE: This is a temporary, part-time position. Selected students are expected to work at least 15-20 hours per week.
Application Period: AUGUST 9, 2011 - AUGUST 23, 2011

NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a resume, current transcripts (or letter of acceptance if first term freshman or
first term graduate student), a current letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirming enrollment (or National Student Clearinghouse Proof of Enrollment Certificate), and grade level in order for your application to be considered complete. You must be enrolled in school (with the exception of academic breaks) throughout your internship if you are selected.

NOTE: Only applicants who submit all the required documents (resume, transcripts, & enrollment letter) AND hit the "Submit"
button at the end of the online application will have a complete application and will be considered for a position. Employment
applications lacking the required documentation wi" not be considered.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should apply at the City of Chicago's application website:
www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS
Once the website opens, go to the left hand side bar under "I Want To ... " and click on the link titled "Apply For." A new webpage will appear. Scroll down and click on the link titled "Job Opportunities at City of Chicago." A new webpage will appear. Click on the button titled "Get Started Online." A new webpage will appear and you will now be in our application system. Scroll down to find the job title you want to apply for and click on the "Apply" link right underneath it. If you have an account with us, you can log in, or you can create an account. Follow all of the steps of the application process. Please remember to attach all required documents and to go all the way to the end of the online application and hit the "Submit" button on the last page.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with
the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Interns must live within City of Chicago limits during their work assignment. Proof of residency will
be required at the time of employment.

If you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the applicatio.n
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 reasonable accommodation request.
~H references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials
submitted for city employment.

City of Chicago
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Acton Employer
Department of Human Resources
Soo Choi, Commissioner