Urban Planning; Sustainable Urban Development; Community Development; Social Science, Economics; Business; Social Work; Law; or other related fields. Preferred Qualifications * Project coordination
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Workforce Training Specialist
Ullin, IL · On-site
$47K - $51K/yr
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Workforce & Community Development Opening Date: 07/21/2026 Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central ... This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing customized training ...
Workforce Training Specialist
Ullin, IL · On-site
$47K - $51K/yr
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Workforce & Community Development Opening Date: 07/21/2026 Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central ... This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing customized training ...
Director, Policy and Community Engagement
Lisle, IL · On-site
Medical
Retirement
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Monitor policy developments in the ECEC space and identify strategic opportunities for MIEC to ... Strategic Planning and Institutional Alignment * Engage in ongoing collaboration with MIEC ...
Director, Policy and Community Engagement
Lisle, IL · On-site
Medical
Retirement
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Monitor policy developments in the ECEC space and identify strategic opportunities for MIEC to ... Strategic Planning and Institutional Alignment * Engage in ongoing collaboration with MIEC ...
Community Impact Coordinator/Resident Services
Harvey, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $31.16/hr
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College degree ideally with a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services, or community development is a plus BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES POAH Communities prioritizes the ...
Community Impact Coordinator/Resident Services
Harvey, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $31.16/hr
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College degree ideally with a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services, or community development is a plus BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES POAH Communities prioritizes the ...
Community Impact Coordinator/Resident Services
Harvey, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $31.16/hr
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College degree ideally with a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services, or community development is a plus BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES POAH Communities prioritizes the ...
Community Impact Coordinator/Resident Services
Harvey, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $31.16/hr
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College degree ideally with a focus in social work, urban planning, public health, human services, or community development is a plus BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES POAH Communities prioritizes the ...
Transportation Planning Project Manager I
Springfield, IL · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required * 8 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning ...
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Transportation Planning Project Manager I
Springfield, IL · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required * 8 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning ...
Transportation Planning Project Manager II
Springfield, IL · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required * 12 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning ...
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Transportation Planning Project Manager II
Springfield, IL · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Medical
Retirement
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Community Development, Geography, or related Field required * 12 years' minimum experience in transportation planning, urban planning ...
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Retirement
... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
New
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Retirement
... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
New
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
$180K - $300K/yr
Medical
Retirement
... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
New
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
$180K - $300K/yr
Medical
Retirement
... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
New
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
Medical
Retirement
... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
New
Housing Access and Affordability Strategy Lead - Community Development Banking - Executive Director
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... planned / multidisciplinary opportunities. * Review internal and external research and data on ... Demonstrate familiarity with CDFI partnerships, Community Development Banking, and public-private ...
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Volunteer Development Associate
Chicago, IL · On-site
... as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The ... Work with fundraising committee to oversee event planning and campaign. * Recruit and manage a ...
Volunteer Development Associate
Chicago, IL · On-site
... as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The ... Work with fundraising committee to oversee event planning and campaign. * Recruit and manage a ...
Community Impact Operations Associate- Chicago, IL & Boston, MA Based
Chicago, IL · On-site
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... development preferred * Project management experience * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel ... Support the Community Impact central office department's operations and administration by planning ...
Community Impact Operations Associate- Chicago, IL & Boston, MA Based
Chicago, IL · On-site
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... development preferred * Project management experience * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel ... Support the Community Impact central office department's operations and administration by planning ...
Planning Manager
Champaign, IL · On-site
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About the Job Are you passionate about shaping parks and public spaces that make a lasting impact on the community? As the Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning, design, and development of parks ...
Planning Manager
Champaign, IL · On-site
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About the Job Are you passionate about shaping parks and public spaces that make a lasting impact on the community? As the Planning Manager, you'll lead the planning, design, and development of parks ...
Affordable Housing Finance Product Manager - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Morgan Stanley Community Development Finance is seeking a senior-level Affordable Housing Finance ... exit planning. * Lead sourcing and originations for new affordable housing private equity ...
Affordable Housing Finance Product Manager - Executive Director
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Morgan Stanley Community Development Finance is seeking a senior-level Affordable Housing Finance ... exit planning. * Lead sourcing and originations for new affordable housing private equity ...
Executive Director - Bi-State Regional Commission, IL
Rock Island, IL · On-site
$135 - $160/hr
The organization provides transportation planning, community and economic development, grant administration, GIS and mapping services, environmental planning, and regional collaboration that benefits ...
Executive Director - Bi-State Regional Commission, IL
Rock Island, IL · On-site
$135 - $160/hr
The organization provides transportation planning, community and economic development, grant administration, GIS and mapping services, environmental planning, and regional collaboration that benefits ...
Finance Director
West Chicago, IL · On-site
$143.42 - $170/hr
The calendar year budget, planned capital and debt expenses, and other financial information are ... Community Development, Finance, Business and Community Relations, and Administration. #J-18808 ...
Finance Director
West Chicago, IL · On-site
$143.42 - $170/hr
The calendar year budget, planned capital and debt expenses, and other financial information are ... Community Development, Finance, Business and Community Relations, and Administration. #J-18808 ...
Development Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
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... and community. By bringing bring a sports-operational mindset to traditional real estate ... Our ideal candidate has a strong background in architectural design, urban planning, construction ...
Development Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$115K - $140K/yr
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... and community. By bringing bring a sports-operational mindset to traditional real estate ... Our ideal candidate has a strong background in architectural design, urban planning, construction ...
The Community Liaison conducts and supervises the long-term care admissions process in order to ... Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service ...
The Community Liaison conducts and supervises the long-term care admissions process in order to ... Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service ...
Homeowner Coordinator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52K - $65K/yr
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, social services, urban planning, community development, public administration, or a related field * 1-4 years of experience in housing ...
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Homeowner Coordinator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$52K - $65K/yr
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, social services, urban planning, community development, public administration, or a related field * 1-4 years of experience in housing ...
Homeowner Coordinator
$52K - $65K/yr
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, social services, urban planning, community development, public administration, or a related field * 1-4 years of experience in housing ...
Homeowner Coordinator
$52K - $65K/yr
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, social services, urban planning, community development, public administration, or a related field * 1-4 years of experience in housing ...
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$20/hr
Full-time
Posted 29 days ago
Job description
Title: Community Impact, Fall Intern
Department: Community Impact
Reports To: Manager, Homeownership & Home Equity and Manager, Policy Change
Direct Reports: N/A
Classification: Internship
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: N/A
Compensation: $20/hour
Schedule: 21 hours/week (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 1 day remote)
Duration: 16 weeks, Fall 2026 (August 25 - December 10)
About the Internship Program
Our Fall Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy, community engagement, operations, and organizational strategy. Interns work alongside staff across multiple departments.
The Policy Change Team supports and engages in policy and advocacy to realize the systemic reforms necessary to achieve the Trust's strategic goals. The teams work to support the landscape of organizations and coalitions working to reform inequitable laws and policies that created and perpetuated the racial and ethnic wealth gap.
The Homeownership and Small Business Team focuses on supporting households that have faced systemic barriers to building wealth in two areas where the Trust believes it can have the greatest impact: (1) increasing homeownership and home equity and (2) boosting income and financial assets.
What You'll Do
The intern has an active role in supporting both the Homeownership and Policy Change teams through their work in developing learning memos, presenting findings, and participating in convenings to further develop the intern's presentation and writing skills while advancing the learning agenda of the Trust.
Expected Assignments:
Review existing impact frameworks for funding programs to determine alignment with priorities; make recommendations based on past grantmaking.
Participate in meetings with potential grant applicants, documenting important information, and providing feedback on alignment with strategic priorities.
Review existing impact frameworks for funding programs to determine alignment with Homeownership and Policy Change priorities; make recommendations based on past grantmaking.
Track, document, and assess opportunities to increase access to capital aligned with Homeownership and Small Business priorities.
Participate in meetings with potential grant applicants, document important information, and provide feedback on alignment with strategic priorities.
Research and provide background memos on key policy issues and policy reform proposals to inform potential Trust engagement.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
This internship follows a hybrid schedule:
2 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday)
1 day remote
Timeline
This posting will close at 4:59PM CST on Friday July 24, 2026.
Application Cycle (7/15 - 7/24)
Applicant Screens (7/27 - 7/31)
In Person Interviews (8/3 - 8/7)
Intern Selection and Notifications (8/10 - 8/14)
Internship Onboarding (8/25 - 8/27)
Position Qualifications
We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): Rising Senior - Graduate level Public Policy; Political Science; Public Administration; Urban Planning; Sustainable Urban Development; Community Development; Social Science, Economics; Business; Social Work; Law; or other related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project coordination
Experience working with multiple teams/leaders at the same time
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Chicago Community Trust
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Industry
Charitable organizations
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Chicago, IL, US
Year founded
1915