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First Generation College Student - Intern, Programs

Chicago Cares

First Generation College Student - Intern, Programs

Highland, IN +84 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview The Program teams builds a culture of volunteerism and civic engagement in Chicago. The team is responsible for volunteer engagement and capacity building models that diversify service opportunities, advance civic action in our city, and help volunteers find, champion and lead on causes about which they care. The team is a catalyst for change by promoting diverse civic action opportunities and equipping organizations and corporations, small and large, and civic leaders, young and old, to build a more vibrant and equitable Chicago. Through the Program teams, Chicago Cares: - Diversifies civic action in partnership with organizations that provide pathways to deeper engagement in service, philanthropy, voice, vote and collective action. - Develops leadership across the corporate, non-profit, and civic landscape and cultivates volunteers for civic leadership. - Strengthens the non-profit and corporate sectors' strategic use of volunteers through capacity building engagements, consulting, and employee engagement opportunities. - Connects volunteers, across lines of difference, to community-led and collective impact change efforts. - Builds empathy and a deeper understanding of the assets and challenges of Chicago's neighborhoods. - Cultivates and inspires volunteers to serve in new and different ways. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Key responsibilities include supporting portfolio performance, evaluation and innovation, relationship management, new model development, and departmental leadership related to the core business functions of the organization, included but not limited to: Portfolio Performance, Evaluation, and Innovation Support - Acquire and deliver supplies for projects; pulling from, returning, and organizing supplies to storage warehouse - Support program managers in staging supplies and preparing sites. - Support program managers in providing leadership at volunteer engagements. - Maintain partner relationships when managing an in-person or virtual volunteer program. - Provide leadership for projects (including completing project prep, supply acquisition, day of event management and project wrap-up) for staff-led projects and assume leadership of calendar projects, should a Chicago Cares volunteer leader not be available. - Other duties as assigned. Other Expectations - Provide assistance across departments as assigned. Requirements - Must be a first-generation college student to apply. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other desktop publishing tools. - Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to maintain composure and enthusiasm when working with volunteers with a variety of personalities. - Commitment to working beyond traditional working hours and schedules. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and engage in physical labor associated with loading, unloading, and moving project supplies. - Ability to adjust to various physical and environmental conditions as the position may require including computer work and sitting or standing for long periods of time.

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