STUDENT INTERN

Description: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT STUDENT INTERN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION Bureau/Division - Varies Number of Positions: Varies (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on February 20, 2026. Ou2019Hare and Midway International Airports are owned and operated by the City of Chicago. The airports are managed by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA). Each year, Chicagou2019s airports handle more than 1.1 million operations, and transport more than 86 million passengers and 1.5 tons of air cargo around the world, connecting Chicago to the global marketplace. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: u00b7 Perform various administrative functions to support program activities. u00b7 Compile, tabulate and analyze statistical data, and research and collect information for inclusion in studies and reports. u00b7 Use various software packages to type documents, create graphs, charts, and spreadsheets, and maintain databases. u00b7 Provide general information regarding programs and services to the public. u00b7 Maintain records and prepare work reports. u00b7 Perform various office clerical functions. u00b7 Participate in the organization, set-up and administration of special events and program activities. u00b7 Perform occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. _Additional duties may be required for this position._ Start dates: Spring 2026 Note: This is a temporary position. Internships are limited to one academic year. Students are limited to working one internship position (lasting no more than one academic year) per City Department. 2026 Salary: $19.00 per hour u00b7 Freshman u00b7 Sophomore u00b7 Junior u00b7 Senior/Graduate/Doctorate Also, we are hiring for the following sections: Airfield Operations Human Resources Commissioneru2019s Office ID Badging Communication & Media Information Technology Concessions Intergovernmental Affairs Contracts Legal Customer Experience Marketing Design & Construction Planning & Noise Emergency Management Real Estate Environmental Safety & Security Facilities Vehicle Services Finance Workforce Development Applicants who are multi-lingual are encouraged to apply. Positions may be located at Ou2019Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS : Individuals must be college or graduate students who are obtaining degrees in the following disciplines: Business/Public Administration, Finance, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Aviation Management, Information Technology, or a directly related field of study. Must be a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or law school OR a student in good academic standing currently enrolled in an accredited school. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale. Must be enrolled in school with a minimum of 6 credit hours (or quarter hour equivalency) throughout the duration of internship, with the exception of academic break, i.e., summer. NOTE: At the time of processing, you must submit a resume, current transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable if the cumulative grade point average is reflected) and a current Letter of Enrollment Verification from the School's Registrar/Dean confirming current enrollment (or National Student Clearinghouse Proof of Enrollment Certificate) at the time of hire. You must be enrolled in school (with the exception of academic breaks) throughout your internship if you are selected. Selected students must also maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale. Note: Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA). SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected for hire. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. _These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders._ _For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates._ To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ( ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Created: 2025-12-11