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John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development, Community Investment Corporation - Chicago, IL

John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development
Community Investment Corporation - Chicago, IL
John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development
Community Investment Corporation (CIC) has created the John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development to give a recent graduate a combination of practical and theoretical experience in housing and community development. The position will provide exposure to a wide range of community development activities, including:
  • local neighborhood planning
  • building code enforcement
  • acquisition/assembly of properties for redevelopment
  • mapping and Geographic Information Systems
  • development and implementation of re-use strategies for distressed properties
  • affordable housing finance
  • development of neighborhood marketing campaigns.
The Fellow will have the opportunity to accomplish specific tasks and to expand his/her skills while working at the forefront of community development in Chicago. In particular, the Fellow will play a key role in the development and implementation of redevelopment strategies for West Woodlawn and East Chatham, two neighborhoods targeted under the City of Chicago's Micro Market Recovery Program.

Compensation 

CIC will provide a paid, full-time position for 24 months to the selected Fellow. The compensation will include a full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental care.

About Community Investment Corporation (CIC) 

CIC is a not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to be the leading force in neighborhood revitalization through innovative financial programs. Chicagoland's leading multifamily rehab lender, since 1984, CIC has provided $1.2 billion for 2,000 loans to rehab 55,000 units of affordable rental housing. CIC offers a broad array of financial and development services that broaden and strengthen CIC's impact on housing and community development in Chicago. CIC is a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation's 2012 Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.

About John Pritscher 

John Pritscher served as CIC President from 1986 through 2007. Under his leadership, CIC provided financing to preserve nearly 40,000 units of affordable rental housing.

Eligibility 

The ideal candidate will have recently completed a graduate program in public policy, urban planning, or similar discipline and have a demonstrated commitment and interest in pursuing a career in affordable housing and community development. Depending on a candidate's track record and commitment, a graduate of a bachelor's level program may also be considered. 
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