NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN, UNPAID Low-Income Housing Trust Fund

City of Chicago
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Department of Housing and Economic Development
Andrew J. Mooney, Commissioner

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN .... UNPAID
Low-Income Housing Trust Fund

TC 0407
The Department of Housing and Economic Development is seeking students who
want to acquire knowledge and valuable work experience in public sector/city
government operations while assisting with various duties in the Chicago LowIncome
Housing Trust Fund under the Bureau of Housing. The Trust Fund is
responsible for managing a rental assistance program that assists more than 2500
very low-income households in the City of Chicago.

As an intern, you will gain a unique insight into the workings of city government.
The ideal student is highly motivated and dedicated to improving public service
while obtaining "hands-on work experience in a fast paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a current college level junior,
senior or graduate school student in good academic standing, enrolled in
an accredited four year college or university offering a baccalaureate or
graduate degree program or an accredited law school. Must have a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or
a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.

NOTE: A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0
grading scale must be maintained throughout the duration of
internship/employment if hired.

PREFERENCE: Students who are majoring in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public
Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate and Finance are encouraged
to apply.

NOTE: Intern will report primarily to the Executive Director of the Chicago Low-Income
Housing Trust Fund.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Not required

SALARY: Unpaid - may be used to obtain academic credit.
These are temporary positions.

HOURS: 21hrs/wk minimum. Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the student
and the department.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open Until Further Notice

DUTIES: Assigned duties are specific to current operational needs and will
include working with Rental Subsidy Program Agreements with properties
throughout the City that provides funding for rent assistance; researching the
background of properties including outstanding documentation and compliance
issues with City of Chicago requirements; using Office products to create Word
documents and maintain databases; perform various office clerical functions
including filing; participate in organization events and program activities; and
perform related duties as required.

INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should forward Resume, current
transcripts and current letter of enrollment verification from the school's
registrar/dean confirming current enrollment and grade level to:

Amy Henry
Director of Human Resources
Department of Housing and Economic Development
121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1000 Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312)744-6330
Fax: (312) 744-0557
E-Mail: ahenry@cityofchicago.org
NOTE: Only applicants who submit all the required documents will be
considered.

If you are a person with disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application 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.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM
ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT
THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER