Associate Civic Fellow & Summer Civic Fellow (Paid), Civic Consulting Alliance - Chicago

Make a real difference in the things that matter most in Chicago

Civic Consulting Alliance builds pro bono teams of business experts, government leaders, and our own staff to reshape how the region works.  Together, we have invested more than $100 million in the things that matter most in Chicago.

PASSION. We think big.  Civic Consulting Alliance takes on projects with the potential to make a real difference for the future of our region and its residents.

PARTNERSHIP. We work together.  When a government leader takes on a big issue, and wants to collaborate, we help structure the approach and bring the right sequence of private sector expertise at no charge to the taxpayer.

IMPACT. We deliver results.  We choose the projects that matter the most to our future and where we have the ability to effect change.

Associate Civic Fellow

Eligibility: 

Graduating Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree candidate

Timeframe: 

One year

Deadline: 

February 1, 2014

The Associate Civic Fellows Program is a prestigious one-year opportunity for college graduates to develop professional skills and have a lasting, positive impact on Chicago. Fellows will assist Civic Consulting’s executive leadership team initially with special projects and administrative support. Over time, Fellows take on important roles supporting Civic Consulting’s client work with local government agencies in Chicago.  As part of our onboarding process, Fellows participate in a structured training program focused on core consulting, analytical, and project management skills.  At the conclusion of the program, many Fellows stay on for a 2^nd year, while others choose to attend graduate school or join a public or private sector employer.

Examples of special projects include:

•      Organizing strategic planning sessions

•      Leading communications efforts including website and social media

•      Recruiting to bring the best talent to support effective urban change

•      Coordinating partnerships with Chicago’s business leaders and civic leaders

•      Researching foundations and drafting proposals to secure grants

Administrative projects may include:

•      Arranging and managing events (e.g., audio-visual, location, participants, refreshments)

•      Copying, faxing, printing

•      Managing database contacts and project records

•      Drafting correspondence

•      Scheduling meetings

Examples of client work include:

·         Conducting interviews of local and national subject matter experts and synthesizing findings

·         Researching other cities’ approaches to urban issues

·         Assisting in writing client PowerPoint presentations and white papers

·         Analyzing budgets

·         Setting agendas and presenting in client meetings

Applicants should:

·         Have a strong desire to help make Chicago a great, global city

·         Demonstrate significant analytical skills

·         Be outgoing and eager to help in small office

·         Be able to multi-task, and be comfortable with ambiguity

·         Be able to think on their feet

·         Have good presentation skills

·         Be able to work comfortably with a wide variety of people at different levels within an organization

·         Be proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Associate Civic Fellows commit a minimum of one year. Compensation is $29,500 annually, plus vacation and benefits.



To Apply

Please send the following to consultantsearch@ccachicago.org:

• Resume and cover letter
• Three references (references will not be contacted without first informing the candidate)
• One page response to the following:

If you had the opportunity to assist the City of Chicago on a critical issue, which issue would you choose and why? What do you think are the critical components to solving this problem?

Please note "Application for Associate Civic Fellowship" in the email subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining the Associate Civic Fellows Program at Civic Consulting Alliance

Make a real difference in the things that matter most in Chicago

Civic Consulting Alliance builds pro bono teams of business experts, government leaders, and our own staff to reshape how the region works.  Together, we have invested more than $100 million in the things that matter most in Chicago.

PASSION. We think big.  Civic Consulting Alliance takes on projects with the potential to make a real difference for the future of our region and its residents.

PARTNERSHIP. We work together.  When a government leader takes on a big issue, and wants to collaborate, we help structure the approach and bring the right sequence of private sector expertise at no charge to the taxpayer.

IMPACT. We deliver results.  We choose the projects that matter the most to our future and where we have the ability to effect change.

Summer Civic Fellow

Eligibility: 

Current Graduate Student

Timeframe: 

Summer internship

Deadline: 

January 13, 2014

The Civic Fellows Program is a prestigious summer internship opportunity for Chicago-area graduate students to develop professional skills, create a civic network, and have a lasting, positive impact on Chicago. Fellows participate in a focused training program focused on core consulting, analytical, and project management skills.  They are then placed on teams working on a specific, high-impact client project.  Throughout the summer, Fellows will have exposure to senior civic leaders and peers who are active in the civic sector through a series of networking events.   By participating in the program, Fellows will:

·         Complete high-impact projects for the City of Chicago, working side-by-side with Civic Consulting Alliance consultants and senior executives in Chicago government.

·         Develop an understanding of key consulting skills as well as public sector policies, operations, and challenges.

·         Interact with high-level executives in the public and private sector

Applicants should:

·         Be registered in a graduate degree program in business, public policy, public affairs, not-for-profit management, or other related degree.

·         Possess strong analytic, research, and communication skills

·         Have the ability to work with a variety of teams in a complex political environment

·         Demonstrate a record of success and an ability to get things done in a variety of settings

·         Desire to serve the City of Chicago, its government agencies, and Cook County

·         Have at least two years of previous work experience

Civic Fellows commit a minimum of 11 weeks from June through August. Potential exists for project-based work throughout the school year in exchange for class credit. Compensation for the summer program is $5,500 plus school matching funds.

To Apply
Please send the following to consultantsearch@ccachicago.org:

·         Resume and cover letter

·         Three references (references will not be contacted without first talking to the candidate)

·         One page response to the following:

If you had the opportunity to assist the City of Chicago on a critical issue, which issue would you choose and why? What do you think are the critical components to solving this problem?

Please note "Civic Fellowship for Graduate Students" in the email subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining the Civic Fellows Program at Civic Consulting Alliance.