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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 Landmarks Designation and Survey unit within the Historic Preservation Division. The Historic Preservation Division is responsible for staffing Commission on Chicago Landmarks, a nine-person commission appointed by the Mayor and City Council to recommend Chicago Landmarks to City Council. The Division also provides general assistance to the larger Department and to other city agencies when city-assisted projects involving historic properties are reviewed. The Landmark Designation and Survey unit identifies, researches, compiles information, takes photographs, and writes reports concerning historic properties in the City of Chicago for a variety of purposes, including possible Chicago Landmark designation.

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 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale.

Note: A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.o grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale must be maintained throughout the duration of the internship/employment if hired.

Preference:

Students majoring in Historic Preservation, History, Public History, Architectural History, Art History, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Note:

Intern will report primarily to the Director of Research in the Historic Preservation Division, but may also be assigned duties by other designation unit staff or other Historic Preservation Division staff.

Residency Requirement: Not Required

Salary: Unpaid

These are temporary positions.

Hours: 2 1/2 week minimum. Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the student and the department.

Application period: October 13, 2011 to November 11, 2011

Duties:

Responsibilities of the Landmark Designation and Survey Intern may include: historic property research, both in-house and at various local research libraries and archives; researching owners and taxpayers of properties and creation of spreadsheets; architectural photography; bilk mailings; data entry; clerical duties (copying, scanning, document preparation); report filing; communication with internal City of Chicago personnel; ability to compile information from a wide variety of sources; draft, revise, edit and review documents as needed; and other duties relate to the work of the larger Historic Preservation Division as assigned.

Skills Requested:

Experience using computer software such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Pagemaker and Photoshop would be a plus
Completed courses in American history and/or architectural history
Knowledge of Chicago architecture and history would be a plus
Attention to detail; proactive in issue resolution and seeking solutions
Good verbal and written communication is essential as this work can be fast paced
Must be reliable, organized and have a positive attitude

Instructions: Interested applicants should forward resume, current transcripts and letter of enrollment verification from the school's registrar/dean confirming current enrollment 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

Email: ahenry@cityofchicago.org

Note: Only applicants who submit all the required documents will be considered.

If you are a person with a 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.

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The City of Chicago is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.