CHICAGO YOUTH WORKS - INTERN

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Chicago Youth Works initiative encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible.

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

• Student Activities: Serves as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assists with general office work. Provides support in the planning and execution of various cultural, social, and educational activities and events.
• First Year Experience: Support the in-person New Student Orientation sessions by welcoming and guiding students to the labs.
• Adult Education: Supports the Adult Education Department by assisting staff, instructors, and students with front-desk support.
• Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics: Provides assistance to athletic programs/activities.
• Career Development Center: Provides support to students seeking job placement services.
• Enrollment Management: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students.
• Advising and Transfer: Provides support to new and returning students seeking to schedule appointments with college advisors.
• Food Pantry/Student Services: Support with food loading and distribution.
• Humboldt Park: Provides support to day-to-day functions of the office.
• Information Technology (IT): Provides basic office support.
• Library: Greets students, faculty, and staff entering the library and assists with day-to-day functions of department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office.
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the office.
• Provides general administrative support including but not limited to maintaining digital and physical records, preparing documents, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants must be a City of Chicago resident. Applicants must be current City Colleges of Chicago students.

Minimum Qualifications: Available to participate in the program from late June through late July. Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Experience with Microsoft Office 365.