STUDENT INTERN

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Student Intern

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF PLANNING & POLICY

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $16.60/hour

Applications for this position will be accepted from 7/21/26 until 11:59pm CDT 8/4/26

This position will be based out of CDOT's Commissioner's Office and the Division of Planning and Policy (DPP); the Commissioner sets the strategic direction for the Department and DPP is responsible for long-range planning and policy development. You will work directly with the Commissioner and other senior staff to perform policy and program analysis, research emerging transportation issues, develop policy priorities, analyze and assist with CDOT's engagement program, and other tasks as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Research on current and/or emerging transportation issues and summarize findings in memo format;

* Support policy and program development;

* Support design, execution, and analysis related to transportation planning studies;

* Draft and review policy and communications briefs and memos;

* Community engagement strategy development;

* Community engagement data entry and analysis;

* Provide data-driven policy and strategy recommendations;

* Assist with maintenance and improvement of internal documentation and systems;

* Performs related duties as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N LASALLE ST

Days: TBD

Hours: TBD

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or law school OR a student currently enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/ information technology school.

Skills Desired - Research and writing; Project management; Quantitative and qualitative analysis related to transportation, urban planning, and/or public policy; Expertise with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Basic GIS analysis and mapping.

NOTE: At the time of application, you must attach a Resume, Current transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable if the cumulative grade point average is reflected) and a Current Letter of Enrollment Verification from the School's Registrar/Dean confirming current enrollment (or National Student Clearinghouse Proof of Enrollment Certificate) at the time of hire. You must be enrolled in school (with the exception of academic breaks) throughout your internship if you are selected.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

These positions require applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor