Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture Communications and Programs Assistant Remote · Intern

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The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture equips college students and other participants to learn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars, and internships. Together, these centers are redefining urban internships. The programs emphasize innovative, community-focused pedagogies that not only expand the traditional college classroom experience but also promote self-awareness, global citizenship, and engagement with issues like race, equity, and inclusion through critical place-based pedagogies. In 2023, the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture began managing The Philadelphia Center, an urban experiential learning program that integrates urban living, academic study, and professional development with every student’s experience. We use the city as a classroom, providing social and academic support through thought-provoking courses.

The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture seeks a dynamic self-starter to assist marketing and communications initiatives and to support program operations in Philadelphia.

This role position collaborates, coordinates, staffs, and communicates with various stakeholders on important program administration and communications projects. 

Attention to detail and a hands-on approach in setting up program environments are essential for success in this role.

About the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture

For 50+ years, we have leveraged the power of place and people to create transformative student learning experiences. Today, we prepare students to be global citizens with greater self-awareness and career preparedness for a more just world.

The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture equips college students and other participants to learn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars, and internships.

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Since 1970, the Chicago Center has expanded the traditional classroom with a community-based, first-voice pedagogy that prepares its students for greater self-awareness and global citizenship. In 2023, we began managing The Philadelphia Center, an urban experiential learning program that integrates urban living, academic study, and professional development with every student’s experience. We use the city as a classroom, providing social and academic support through thought-provoking courses.

Together, these centers are redefining urban internships. The programs emphasize innovative, community-focused pedagogies that not only expand the traditional college classroom experience but also promote self-awareness, global citizenship, and engagement with issues like race, equity, and inclusion through critical place-based pedagogies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the promotion of organizational initiatives, recruitment, and ongoing communication with alumni, prospective students, donors, and staff, as well as the development and photo/video documentation of community-building opportunities to encourage bonding among students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Communications

• Assist with updating and maintaining the organization’s social media presence
• Assist in planning, writing, managing monthly newsletter(s)
• Design of flyers, graphics, and other marketing material as assigned using Canva
• Assist with updating the organization’s websites
• Assist with the cataloging of photo and video content for the organization
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas and directions for marketing and communications

Programs

• Assist in administering a variety of tasks.
• Coordinate with staff and faculty members to document, using photo or video, student experiences/learning in courses and other program activities
• Liaise with faculty, students, consultants, and field office staff, delivering logistical and administrative support as needed.
• Other duties/projects as assigned and/or required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Graphic Design)
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space; proven experience with Instagram is a plus
• Experience using Canva to create social media content
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Working knowledge of Hubspot (or similar CRM).
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for the mission of The Philadelphia Center/Chicago Center

The Chicago Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Tyler Hough, [email protected]