Joyce Foundation-Civic Consulting Fellow

The Joyce Foundation-Civic Consulting Fellowship is a summer internship opportunity in Chicago for graduate students to develop leadership skills, create a civic network, and have a lasting, positive impact on the Great Lakes region. Within the context of a structured learning environment, Fellows gain first-hand policy reform, systems change, consulting, and philanthropic experience through:

• Completing a high-impact project for the Joyce Foundation, working side-by-side with a program officer in one of their fellowship program areas: Employment, Environment, and Arts and Culture, or with their new media strategy.
• Developing in-depth content knowledge through research conducted within that program area.
• Developing an understanding of key non-profit and public sector issues and approaches as well as foundation policies, operations, and challenges.
• Support from the Civic Consulting Alliance with project management and program area expertise to take a consulting approach to the project.
• Weekly lunchtime roundtable series includes conversations with leaders in the government, business, and non-profit sectors.

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
• 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 and ability to get things done in multiple settings
• Desire to improve the quality of life throughout the Great Lakes region

Fellows commit a minimum of 11 weeks from May through August. This is a pilot program in 2012 and a joint collaboration between the Civic Consulting Alliance and the Joyce Foundation. Compensation for the summer program is $5,000 plus any school matching funds.

To Apply:
To apply, please send by January 21, 2012 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 "Joyce Foundation-Civic Consulting Alliance Fellowship" in the email subject line

Questions about the Joyce Foundation-Civic Consulting Alliance Fellowship can be directed to Matthew Muench: mmuench@joycefdn.org.