Civic Fellow

Eligibility: 
Current Graduate Student
Timeframe: 
Summer internship
Deadline: 
January 20
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The Civic Fellows Program is a prestigious summer internship opportunity for Chicago-area graduate students to develop leadership skills, create a civic network, and have a lasting, positive impact on Chicago. Within the context of a structured learning environment, Civic Fellows gain first-hand leadership and networking experience through:

  • Completing a high-impact project for the City of Chicago, working side-by-side with CCA consultants and senior executives in Chicago government.
  • Developing an understanding of key consulting skills as well as public sector policies, operations, and challenges.
  • Attending regular receptions with high-level executives (e.g., Commercial Club, CCA Board of Directors, etc.)
  • Candidates should be registered in a graduate degree program in business, public policy, public affairs, not-for-profit management, or other related degree.

Applicants should possess:

  • At least two years of previous work experience, preferably at a large management consulting firm
  • Significant analytic, relationship management, research, and communication skills
  • Ability to work with a variety of people in a complex political environment
  • Track record of success in large organizations and ability to get things done in multiple settings
  • Desire to serve the City of Chicago and its government agencies

Civic Fellows commit a minimum of 11 weeks from June through August. Potential exists for project-based work throughout the school year in exchange for class credit. Compensation for the summer program is $5,000 plus school matching funds.

To Apply
For consideration for a Fellowship for the summer of 2010, the application deadline is January 21, 2010. Please send the following to consultantsearch@ccachicago.org:

  • Resume and cover letter
  • Three references (references will not be contacted without first talking to the candidate)
  • One page response to the following: If you had the opportunity to assist the City of Chicago on a critical issue, which issue would you choose and why? What do you think are the critical components to solving this problem?
  • Please note "Civic Fellowship for Graduate Students" in the email subject line

Thank you in advance for your interest in joining the Civic Fellows Program at CCA.