STUDENT INTERN

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STUDENT INTERN

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS (DCASE)

OPERATIONS AND PERMITS DIVISION

Number of Positions: 4

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $17.05

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 11/10/2026

All qualified and interested candidates must apply online at

Chi.gov/DCASEJobs

The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago.

DCASE produces some of the city’s most iconic festivals, markets, events, and exhibitions at the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, and in communities across the city — serving a local and global audience of 25 million people. The Department offers cultural grants and resources, manages public art, supports TV and film production and other creative industries, and permits special events throughout Chicago.

Student intern positions are for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The positions will perform administrative and program support duties as needed working in various DCASE Divisions, including Cultural Grants and Resources, Chicago Film Office, Executive Administration, Finance and Development, Marketing and Communications, Operations and Permits, Programming, and Visual Arts.

Internships are limited to one, 12-month, academic year. Students are limited to working one internship (lasting no more than one twelve-month academic year) per City Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Provide general information regarding DCASE programs and services to the public

·       Assist in developing and/or maintaining calendars, and scheduling and coordinating meetings

·       Attend internal and external meetings and be able to share what was discussed

·       Compile, tabulate, and analyze statistical data, and assist with research and surveys of professional   

best practices, trends, etc. for inclusion in studies and reports

·       Assist on-site at events, festivals, and programs with check-in, event coordination, set up, etc.

·       Use various software packages, including Microsoft Office software to type documents, data entry, prepare

presentations, create spreadsheets, maintain databases, and prepare status and wrap-up reports

·       Draft correspondence, memoranda, and letters

·       Organize documents and maintain and track the status of assignments

·       Perform routine clerical and administrative duties involving copying, scanning, filing, document preparation,

answering the telephone, and mass mailings

·       Perform related duties as required

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class.

This is a temporary position. Year-long internship. Work up to 35 hours per week during the summer/breaks and 15-20 hours per week during the academic year. Work a flexible work schedule. Able to work early mornings, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays during festivals and special events. Position is assigned both indoors and outdoors.

LOCATION:     Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)

                        Operations and Permits Division

78 E. Washington St., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL 60602

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION