One Summer Chicago - Intern - Wilbur Wright College

ONE SUMMER CHICAGO – INTERN
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. 

One Summer Chicago is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The One Summer Chicago 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. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses. 

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

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

• Academic Support/Tutoring: Provides support to students seeking to schedule appointments with tutors, triages and signs students into their appointments, conducts tutoring outreach initiatives, answers questions from visitors, and completes special projects such as creating content for the social media page.
• Adult Education: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students seeking to register for English as a second language (ESL) or high school equivalency (HSE) courses. Assists with Adult Education Zoom chat.
• Advising & Transfer: Provides support to new and returning students seeking to schedule appointments with college advisors. Assists with new student orientation, call campaigns, and Advising Zoom chat. Supports with mailings and general office work.
• Biology Lab: Provides assistances in and maintenance of the laboratory preparation area. Assists with preparation of materials for laboratory classes, inventories materials, and cleans glassware, lab equipment, and prep areas. Supports Laboratory Technicians, as needed.
• Career Development Center: Provides support to students seeking job placement services. Assists in the maintenance of contact lists for employers, community based organizations, and various groups. Assists with Career Planning & Placement Zoom chat.
• Enrollment Management: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students seeking to complete the online application via the Admission Zoom chat or in-person. Conducts campus tours and call campaigns. Facilitates placement testing processes.
• Facilities: Provides support to the operation of the Professional Clothes Closet for students. Assists the Facilities Department with inventory of furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Humboldt Park: Provides support to day-to-day functions of the office. Serves as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assists with general office work. Provides support to students seeking to register for Adult Education.
• Library: Greets students, faculty, and staff entering the library and assists with day-to-day functions of department, including circulation activities. Monitors patrol use of library equipment and materials. Supports work on various projects and assignments, as needed.
• Office of the President/Social Media Support: Provides support to day-to-day functions of the office. Assists with social media strategies to advance college programs. Provides support in the planning and execution of events, as needed.
• Records: Greets visitors, guides students to appropriate resource areas, and assists with day-to-day functions of department. Supports registration and commencement activities.
• 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.
• Student Services/Healthy Food Market: Provides support to the operation of the Healthy Food Market in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Assesses quality of perishable foods prior to distribution. Greets, assists, and engages market patrons. Facilities check in process to verify eligibility of patrons. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Student will assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering office.
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the office.  
• Provides support on various projects and assignments, as needed.  
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.  
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Be a City of Chicago resident.
• Current City Colleges of Chicago students that were or are enrolled in courses for the Spring 2024, Summer 2024, or Fall 2024 term(s).
• Complete One Summer Chicago online application at onesummerchicago.org . 

Minimum Qualifications

• Available to participate in the program starting June 24, 2024, and end on August 2, 2024. These dates may be subject to change depending on the department/partner organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary: $17.00 per hour