Harold Washington College Intern (Chicago Youth Works)

Intern (Chicago Youth Works)

Harold Washington College

City Colleges of Chicago

Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. City Colleges of Chicago is the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity- empowering students to help build a stronger, more just city. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven colleges and five satellite sites across Chicago.

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

Chicago Youth Works is the City of Chicagos signature youth employment initiative, bringing together government institutions, companies, and community-based organizations to offer employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24. Youth participants gain valuable paid work experience, develop new tools for success, and make a difference in their communities

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Chicago Youth Works 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. 

Chicago Youth Works jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and off-campus locations.

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS:
•    Academic Affairs
•    Advising
•    Career and Transfer
•    College Engagement & Events
•    Enrollment Management (Recruitment & Admissions)
•    Student Service
•    TRIO- Student Support Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists 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 administrative support including but not limited to maintaining digital and physical records, preparing documents, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be a City of Chicago resident 
• Applicants must  be current City Colleges of Chicago students who were or are enrolled in at least one semester of the current academic year
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are employment at-will
• Applicants must complete the Chicago Youth Works application

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available to participate in the program from late June through late July. Dates may vary based on the needs of the department or partner organization.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude, professionalism, and initiative
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and represent City Colleges of Chicago in a professional manner
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Salary: $17.00 per hour (in accordance with City Colleges of Chicago approved salary scale)

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!
 

Approved by Compensation Design & Strategy                               Date:              April 13, 2026