I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m on the Board of Advisors of a startup non-profit called National Coaching Fellows. One of my fellow board members also has a full-time job at another Chicago based non-profit organization called Near West Side Community Development Corp. She said that they’re looking for interns, and asked me to share some information on the internships with you guys. Near West Side Community Development Corp. was established in 1988 “to create a viable, mixed-income community in West Haven without the displacement of low and moderate income residents.” They’re doing all kinds of things to make this happen, but they remain focused on doing everything in their power to make one small area of Chicago a better place to live.
Near West Side Community Development Corp. achieves their mission through a wide variety of programs that include Shop Local: West Haven Businesses, West Haven Retail Initiative, The New Communities Program, Housing and Construction Program, Horner Engagement Program, Center for Working Families Program, and Home Repair for Accessible and Independent Living Program. There’s a ton of information about the organization on their website, so you should be able to get an in-depth look at not only what they’re about but also what they do on a day to day basis to pursue their goals for the Near West Side community.
Since Near West Side Community Development Corp. doesn’t have an internships page, I’m going to post the internship posting as it was sent to me and let you run with it:
Social Work Internship Available for Spring & Summer Terms at Near West Side Community Development Corp.
A non-profit organization is seeking interns for spring and summer 09. Offices are located on Chicago’s Near West Side in close proximity to the Green Line’s Ashland stop. Expect a 5 minute walk. Parking is also available.
All interns are expected to create schedule with supervisor that includes a minimum of 4 hours per week set between 9a-5p Monday-Friday. Some events will occur on the weekends and in the evening, but attendance will be optional.
Start and end dates are flexible and will be discussed during the interview.
Duties will include:
- Promoting youth activities
- Researching neighborhood programming
- Clerical work (filing, stuffing mailers, etc.)
- Dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Opportunities for writing and design will be available if interested
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old by start date
- High School Seniors may apply for a summer internship following graduation
- College students are preferred and may receive credit if your school allows
- Interest in social work, community, or non-profit sector
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Applicants may submit by email, a resume and a single paragraph expressing his/her interest, attention: Kate
Please include contact information. If you’re a good fit, we will be in contact. kninno@nearwestsidecdc.org
That’s it.
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