Intern (Chicago Youth Works)- Olive-Harvey College

INTERN - CHICAGO YOUTH WORKS

OLIVE-HARVEY 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 students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering students to help build a stronger, more just city. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.

Chicago Youth Works is the City of Chicago’s signature youth employment initiative, bringing together government institutions, companies, and community-based organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24. Participants gain valuable paid work experience, develop tools for success, and make a difference in their communities.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Chicago Youth Works initiative encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students may use their wages toward educational and living expenses.

Positions are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers, and off-campus locations.

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

• Academic Affairs
• Adult Education
• Career and Transfer
• Career Program and Continuing Education (CPCE)
• Information Technology
• Student Services (Recruiting and Admissions)
• Dean of Student Development
• Student Development
• Urban Agriculture
• Wellness Center

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff
• Supports staff in day-to-day office functions
• Provides assistance on various projects and assignments
• Performs general administrative tasks including maintaining records, preparing documents, faxing, photocopying, and data entry
• Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States
• Must be a City of Chicago resident
• Must be a current City Colleges of Chicago student enrolled in at least one semester of the current academic year
• Must not be a current full-time or part-time employee of City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”
• Must complete the Chicago Youth Works application

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available from late June through late July (dates may vary)
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and initiative
• Ability to serve as a role model and represent City Colleges of Chicago professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)