Mikva Summer Fellows Program Support (Contract)

Mikva Challenge • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mikva Challenge is seeking three independent contractors to support the planning and execution of its Summer Fellows Program. This is a six-week program that places approximately 46 young people (ages 17-20) in fellowship roles within the offices of elected officials across Chicago. Fellows will work up to 30 hours per week in their assigned offices and participate in a professional development cohort focused on developing workforce readiness skills through required assessments and skill-building activities. This is a Chicago-based hybrid contract role, engaging with staff and partners in-person and through virtual platforms. The anticipated duration is from May 25, 2026, to August 4, 2026, requiring contractors to be available for the full 10.5-week period. The anticipated time commitment is up to 30 hours per week, with a compensation rate of $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Interest and/or experience working with youth, teaching, social work, counseling or related fields
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Facilitation experience or interest in developing facilitation skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Nice To Haves

• Current college students or recent graduates with an interest in youth development and civic engagement strongly preferred
• Experience working in a professional office setting (preferred)
• Familiarity with Chicago and/ or the structure and duties of Illinois government (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Facilitation of small group and individual check-ins with an assigned cohort of Fellows, helping them assess their workplace skills and set goals for growth throughout the summer
• Ongoing communication with Fellows to collect, track, and file timesheets and other required paperwork
• Support the completion of all required workplace assessments
• Enter Fellows data into IL Worknet and Google Spreadsheets
• Coach Fellows on workforce development skills
• Schedule and complete site visits with Fellows in assigned cohorts
• Provide regular updates to the MSF Program Manager on progress and deliverables

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees