Operations intern 2026

Operations Intern 2026

Under the direction of the chief administrator officer, the operations intern will support the OIG Operations team and operational functions. This opportunity offers valuable experience in day-to-day operational processes while contributing to OIG's mission of promoting accountability and efficiency in City government.

OIG is accepting operations intern applications for fall/winter 2026. Start and end dates are flexible.

Duties:

• Collaborates effectively with operational team to ensure efficiency in various administrative tasks.
• Process referrals of complaints to appropriate City department
• Analyzes agency data and prepare resources to support the work of OIG
• Interacts professionally with members of the public, elected officials, appointed officials, civic organizations and other individuals associated with private and public entities including commercial and non-profit organizations
• Assists or observes other duties related to criminal investigations, audits, and public safety oversight work.
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in college or university as a full-time student in a relevant undergraduate degree program with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong communications and organizational skills, basic analytical abilities, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in the work of the Office of Inspector General, including government oversight and civic engagement
• Ability to effectively listen to and comprehend information and ideas presented through verbal communication
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks
• Capability to collaborate with colleagues from a wide array of technical and professional disciplines and backgrounds in and across all the office's sections
• Consciousness of diversity, inclusion, and equity challenges across communities, including for underserviced and underrepresented communities in the City of Chicago, and commitment to address those challenges and positively contribute to OIG's internal culture of inclusion, respect, and community

Annual Salary: Unpaid. Internships may be completed for school course credit.

Schedule: The working hours for this position are flexible. This role requires in-person work.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact OIG's Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

The City of Chicago is an equal opportunity and military friendly employer.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the Office of Inspector General is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

The submission of written materials (e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc.) generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.

City of Chicago Office of Inspector General