STUDENT INTERN

Job Description - STUDENT INTERN (419342-1)

Job Description

STUDENT INTERN

Job Number:

419342-1

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STUDENT INTERN

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS (DCASE)

OPERATIONS AND PERMITS DIVISION

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $17.05

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/10/2026

All qualified and interested candidates must apply online at

Chi.gov/DCASEJobs

The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago's 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city - to strengthen and celebrate Chicago.

DCASE produces some of the city's most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city - serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago.

Student intern positions are for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The positions will perform administrative and program support duties as needed working in various DCASE Divisions, including Cultural Grants and Resources, Chicago Film Office, Executive Administration, Finance and Development, Marketing and Communications, Operations and Permits, Programming, and Visual Arts.

Internships are limited to one, 12-month, academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one twelve-month academic year) per City Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide general information regarding DCASE programs and services to the public
• Assist in developing and/or maintaining calendars, and scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Attend internal and external meetings and be able to share what was discussed
• Compile, tabulate, and analyze statistical data, and assist with research and surveys of professional

best practices, trends, etc. for inclusion in studies and reports

• Assist on-site at events, festivals, and programs with check-in, event coordination, set up, etc.
• Use various software packages, including Microsoft Office software to type documents, data entry, prepare

presentations, create spreadsheets, maintain databases, and prepare status and wrap-up reports

• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and letters
• Organize documents and maintain and track the status of assignments
• Perform routine clerical and administrative duties involving copying, scanning, filing, document preparation,

answering the telephone, and mass mailings

• Perform related duties as required

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class.

This is a temporary position. Year-long internship. Work up to 35 hours per week during the summer/breaks and 15-20 hours per week during the academic year. Work a flexible work schedule. Able to work early mornings, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays during festivals and special events. Position is assigned both indoors and outdoors.

LOCATION: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

Operations and Permits Division

78 E. Washington St., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL 60602

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

Qualifications

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

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

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Students majoring in all areas specifically in: Advertising, Anthropology, Arts Administration, Business

Administration, Communications, Film, Graphic Design/Visual Communications, Hospitality, Liberal

Arts, Marketing, Media, Museum Studies, Public Relations, Psychology, Tourism, or a directly related field

• Students with an interest in arts and culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in Internet research
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and have a flexible work schedule
• Must be a student and able to work the recommended hours year-round for the duration of the internship

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:

City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

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.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Oct 27, 2026, 10:30:00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Nov 11, 2026, 11:29:00 AM

BU: 09 | Salary: $17.05

Pay Basis

:Yearly