One Summer Chicago Intern

One Summer Chicago Intern

Kennedy King 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 Chicagois 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

Enrollment Management- Support outreach, and recruitment of new students at Kennedy-King College that includes online support initiatives, phone outreach and some on-site programming .

Office of Information Technology IT - Under general supervision, the summer intern will be assigned to the Office of Information Technology at Kennedy-King College one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. The Office of Information Technology supports student success by providing a leading-edge technology environment for students, faculty and staff to improve teaching, learning and operations.

The intern will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Observing and assisting professionals in the Office of Information Technology employees where work will be performed.
• Assist in the day to day functions of the Office of Information Technology including but not limited to computer maintenance, inventory management, help desk call retrieval and ticket creation and responding to general inquiries.
• Assist with collecting and organizing data for research.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

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 14 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Have permission to participate from a parent or guardian if you're under the age of 18
• Be a City of Chicago resident
• Current City Colleges of Chicago students that were or are enrolled in Spring 2021, Summer 2021, or Fall 2021
• Complete One Summer Chicago online application here

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available to participate in the program starting July 6, 2021, and end on August 13, 2021. 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.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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