Institute of Politics

Overview of Organization:

The Office of Budget Management (OBM) plays a crucial role in Chicago's governance by annually preparing and executing the City's budget. OBM also oversees the capital improvement program, provides citywide grants management oversight, monitors and forecasts revenue, manages various financial activities, ensures citywide compensation management, and leads diverse management initiatives.

Internship Summary:

As an intern at OBM's Grant Operations Division, you'll contribute to projects that align with your interests and strengths while gaining valuable experience in budget management and city governance. Past interns have worked on data visualization, strategic communication campaigns, and grants management. This project-based internship will provide opportunities to collaborate with OBM leadership and develop skills by actively contributing to the office's operations.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, cleaning, and analyzing large data sets for various purposes.
• Developing strategic communications, crafting internal and external documents, presentations, and policy recommendations.
• Conducting research on grants, federal regulations, and compliance when relevant.
• Partner with your supervisor to clarify internship priorities and determine appropriate assignments for graduate vs undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Adaptable and open to various tasks, including those that may seem mundane.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with federal, state, or local grants is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in Tableau is a plus.

About the Supervisor:

Your supervisor will be Senior Recovery Team Program Manager, Andrew Miller, a graduate of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. In this role, Andrew manages OBM oversight of the City's Road to Recovery Plan funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF). This work includes evaluating eligibility & compliance, program performance, financial management, and communications.

Eligibility:

• Graduate students
• Domestic students

Location, Modality, and Commute:

You will be required to be present in the office at least once per week and set a schedule for virtual work. The OBM is situated in City Hall at 121 N. LaSalle Room 604. Convenient access options include taking the ME train to Millennium Station (4 blocks from City Hall) or utilizing the pedway that leads directly into City Hall.

Start and End Date:

The Academic Year internships will take place according to the IOP’s timeline, with specific dates and weekly hours to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process:

• Onboarding: November – December 2024
• Intern Work Period: January – May 2025