Mayor’s Office Fellowship, City of Chicago, (Chicago, IL)

The Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program attracts bright, highly motivated individuals, gives them a broad overview of municipal government and provides a unique, “hands-on” experience. Fellows participate in budgetary, legislative, and programmatic areas of city government and work directly with Mayor’s Office staff.  Mayoral Fellows are afforded an unparalleled opportunity to learn about public service and policy-making by directly contributing to the executive office of the City of Chicago.

Through the Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program, you may accomplish the following:

• Develop new initiatives that keep Chicago green;
• Research ways to keep Chicago affordable;
• Work on workforce development initiatives targeting specific industries;
• Outline best practices in public safety programs and youth engagement;
• Research and compare housing-related policies in U.S. cities;
• Create innovative solutions to traffic and infrastructure challenges;
• Recommend ways to better integrate technology with City functions;
• Analyze information on regional issues and Great Lakes policies;
• Create new programs that connect City residents with the great cultural resources of Chicago.