One Summer Chicago - Intern - Wilbur Wright College

ONE SUMMER CHICAGO – INTERN

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.  

One Summer Chicago is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE 

The One Summer Chicago 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.

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

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

·       Advising & Transfer: Provides support to new and returning students seeking to schedule appointments with college advisors. Assists with new student orientation, call campaigns, and Advising Zoom chat. Supports with mailings and general office work.

·       Career Development Center: Provides support to students seeking job placement services. Assists in the maintenance of contact lists for employers, community based organizations, and various groups. Assists with Career Development Center Zoom chat.

·       Enrollment Management: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students seeking to complete the online application via the Admission Zoom chat or in-person. Conducts campus tours and call campaigns.

·       First Year Experience: Guides and supports students during transition to college life. Connects peers with various campus resources that provide academic and social support. Shares information and tips and techniques to support transition to college. Assists with events and workshops. Shares observations and recommendations with assigned supervisor. 

·       Humboldt Park: Provides support to day-to-day functions of the office. Serves as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assists with general office work. Provides support to students seeking to register for Adult Education.

·       Intercollegiate & Intramural Athletics: Provides assistance to athletic programs/activities. Assists with intercollegiate and intramural activities/events, including setup and clean up duties at games and practices. Conducts equipment/inventory reviews and researches potential purchases.

·       Library: Greets students, faculty, and staff entering the library and assists with day-to-day functions of department, including circulation activities. Monitors use of library equipment and materials. Supports work on various projects and assignments, as needed.

·       Safety & Security: Assists in surveillance and security policies/rules enforcement to safeguard college community. Watches for unusual or suspicious activities on college premises and identifies potential emergency conditions or unsafe situations to be reported to supervisor.

·       Student Activities: Serves as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Assists with general office work. Provides support in the planning and execution of various cultural, social, and educational activities and events.

·       Student Services: Assists students and community visitors, answers inquiries, and provides information about student support services. Assists with general office work. Helps organize student services events. Supports effective communication within student services team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Student will assist 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 office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry. 

·       Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago customer service excellence standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements: 

·       Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.

·       Be a City of Chicago resident.

·       Current City Colleges of Chicago students that were or are enrolled in courses for the Spring 2025, Summer 2025, or Fall 2025 term(s).

·       Complete One Summer Chicago online application at onesummerchicago.org. 

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Available to participate in the program starting June 23, 2025, and ending on August 1, 2025. These dates may be subject to change depending on the department/partner organization.

·       Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

·       Excellent oral communication skills.

·       Excellent customer service skills.

·       Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.

·       Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

·       Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!