Chicago Field Studies - SPRING Undergraduate Intern at the Civic Consulting Alliance
Civic Consulting Alliance is a nonprofit organization marshaling collaborative, pro bono investments to get big things done for Chicago. Our mission is to make the Chicago region a great place for everyone to live in and work.
Chicago has a long history of civic engagement, but too often, the direction of our city is shaped by traditional power structures. Civic Consulting Alliance is turning that model on its head to address Chicago’s greatest challenges. We engage diverse people and resources to generate solutions and create a more prosperous, equitable city. We achieve impact in three key platforms–building safer communities, elevating our education system, and growing an economy that works for everyone.
Our experienced staff, best-in-class pro bono partners, and deep public and private sector relationships allow us to solve old problems in new ways. We pinpoint the root causes of complex issues. We convene institutional leaders and focus at a systems-level to create real impact that benefits the entire region. We’re committed to working across sectors and ensuring a seat at the table for all stakeholders, with the goal of creating a more inclusive civic culture and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Why we are unique:
Every day, Civic Consulting Alliance works with leaders from government, business, and the social sector to solve complex challenges and improve our region. By leveraging consulting skills that aim to help organizations in the public and social sectors improve, we bring a distinctive and powerful approach to solving the region’s most important issues. Doing so requires a diverse and committed team. We seek talented, dynamic, and civic-minded individuals to join our team and work side-by-side with our clients and our partners to achieve our ambitious goals.
For the problem solver who is passionate about improving the Chicago region, Civic Consulting Alliance provides unique opportunities to:
- Impact the lives of millions of residents in our region
- Develop your understanding of the public sector, current civic challenges in Chicago, and making large-scale, cross-sectoral change
- Fast-track your professional development
- Build connections across a broad network of civic leaders
- Be a part of a dynamic, supportive, and tight-knit team
Fellow responsibilities include:
-Deliver exceptional management consulting services to Civic Consulting Alliance’s clients by (non-exhaustive):
- Interviewing subject matter experts and researching best practices to identify innovative solutions to local challenges
- Analyzing budgets, community metrics, and other quantitative data
- Preparing and delivering recommendations to clients
- Interacting with day-to-day clients
-Collaboratively build our organizational culture and capabilities by leading special projects to improve Civic Consulting Alliance’s internal operations
Applicants should have these qualifications and attributes:
- A deep desire to address critical community issues and help the Chicago region thrive
- Significant analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong presentation, communication, and client-facing skills
- Proficiency in Word/PowerPoint/Excel, familiarity with quantitative data analysis, and ability to learn and apply new technical skills
- Self-motivating nature, with the ability to multitask and handle ambiguity
- Commitment to Civic Consulting Alliance’s core values: Collaboration, Impact, Leadership, Sound Judgment, Excellence
Location: All CCA staff are currently working remotely
Education: Rising 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students only
For more information: Contact recruiting@ccachicago.org with questions. For more about Civic Consulting Alliance and descriptions of our program areas and past work, please visit ccachicago.org.
Deadline: February 5th, 2021 at 11:59 PM
Please apply online with the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Thank you in advance for your interest in joining the Civic Consulting Alliance!