Opportunities near Chicago, IL

Grand Aspirations mission is to empower, connect, and support youth leaders as they create innovative, self-sustaining, and inter-dependent initiatives that systemically integrate climate and energy solutions, economic security, and social justice. Every summer, youth gather in communities across the nation for the Summer of Solutions a training ground for its participants and a launching pad for the Solutionary vision. With the support of local partnerships and a national network of fellow solutionaries, participants create self-sustaining projects that have a direct impact on their communities and that serve as models for others to build on. There are 16 programs this summer across country, plus one in Bulgaria! Read more about the program in your city at our website (www.grandaspirations.org) or at the Solutionaries Blog (http://www.solutionaries.net/)

Ralston & Anthony Advertising is an advertising agency located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2009, the agency focuses on innovation through a heavy emphasis on creative integration of human behavior in the marketing and sales process to create beautiful ads. Summer interns at Ralston & Anthony Advertising will learn wide variety of tasks associated with working for, running and developing a marketing and advertising firm including business development, client strategy development, customer relations, the psychology of marketing and advertising and more. Our summer intern will work directly with the leadership team to develop their knowledge of real life applications of marketing and advertising strategies and campaigns.

Calling talented and passionate literacy aficionados! Looking for an internship where you'll gain valuable skills and contacts, make a difference every day, and only have to make coffee if you personally plan to drink it? Join us! Open Books Literacy Interns are responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of Open Books literacy programs. This internship is designed for people with a passion for and an interest in working directly with youth across Chicago.

Desiar Eyewear designs, distributes and markets quality eyewear. The company was founded on the principle of embracing individuality through eyewear. This a great opportunity to play a vital role in the development and strategy of our business operations. The internship will require a consistent method of transportation to our office location 5 minutes from downtown Chicago and will be available starting in the Spring of 2013. We our seeking a fast learning, results driven individual who can come in and make their mark through our internship opportunity.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. Working with school, group and teacher programs, the intern will gain experience in the development and implementation of nonformal and formal educational programs (for grades Pre-K through grade 12), the cycle of inquiry, student-centered multidisciplinary pedagogy, and working with the Chicago Public School system. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for the summer term of our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. We have Zookeeper opportunities in the following areas: Children's Zoo, Hamill Family Play Zoo, Australia House, Habitat Africa!, Hoofstock, Seven Seas, Tropic World This position contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by training individuals on job skills and practices relevant to keeper work at Brookfield Zoo, focusing on sound science and animal welfare/husbandry. Individuals will also have practice with guest encounters, helping to improve relationships between keepers and guests and increasing guest knowledge and empathy about animals and conservation during Zoo visits. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. Working in the Zoo Library assisting Manager, Library Services and Cataloging Librarian with a variety of projects. The Zoo Library supports many departments providing research, inter-library loan, information management, Archives management and circulation of library materials. The intern will gain experience working as a research and technical assistant to the Librarians. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. This position contributes to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by providing seasonal support for the Environmental Quality Manager to monitor the various environments provided for animals at the Zoo using a variety of instrumentation and techniques, and to report the findings (and any potential issues) to the appropriate AP Managers and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, routine water quality sampling and analysis for all re-circulating aquatic systems, routine air sampling and analysis of areas of the zoo that may present health issues for animals, the analysis and assessment of artificial UV lighting used for indoor exhibitry, and the routine use of a toolkit designed to assess outdoor exhibits to determine if enough shade or heat had been provided. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. This position will contribute to the success of the Chicago Zoological Society by learning how to conduct research and establish partnerships that lead to an expansion of our volunteer engagement initiatives and programs. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. Please visit the following site for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have: (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves. Safety Intern Learning Objectives The intern will be responsible for assisting the Safety department with the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, as well as creating and conducting safety audits and training programs for staff. Additional Information This is an intern position which will work closely with the Safety Manager and the Safety Specialist in order to gain a working understanding of how Safety practices are an important part of the Societys core values and are essential to job activities and how work activities impact the operation of the institution and its various departments.