Intern, Project Management Office

The Project Management Office (PMO) Intern assists Elevate’s PMO which provides support, guidance and training related to implementation of projects within the organization. It is responsible for adherence to policies related to overall project management and follows business and mission focused goals. The PMO Team works with all departments and project teams across the organization and is a great opportunity to learn the many aspects of the work and communities Elevate is involved with.

The PMO intern reports to the Manager, Project Management Office and is based in Chicago, Illinois and is currently hybrid-remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide software support for Project Management Tools.
• Review and update project management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training sessions.
• Run financial reports.
• Assist in the assessment of current project management software tools.
• Attend project team meetings and report status updates to PMO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• In pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Project Management experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Software savvy
• Knowledge of Asana and JIRA is a plus
• Interest in processes and efficiency
• Quality Assurance/ Quality Control knowledge a plus
• Flexibility to work independently or part of a team

Terms of Service

Internships at Elevate are paid positions, for current college or graduate students, or recent college graduates. The usual time commitment is for ten weeks, 15 - 25 hours/week but there is some flexibility with this internship. The Intern, Project Management Office is paid $20/hour.

If interns are handling confidential data, they will be asked to comply with security policies, as required. In addition, all policy interns are asked to comply with a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement.

Organization DescriptionWe design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Anti-Discrimination PolicyElevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.ADA AccommodationElevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.