Americaninstitutesforresearch

City of Chicago Mayoral Fellowship

US-IL-Chicago · Full-time

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About the role

The Fellow will be employed by AIR and embedded within the City's Office of the Mayor.
The position is expected to start in late summer or around September 1, 2026, and continue for 12 months.
This is a paid, benefit-eligible fellowship.

Support project coordination between AIR and the City of Chicago, including participating in relevant City and AIR project meetings and coordinating across City agencies, AIR staff, and community partners to support collaboration and alignment.
Support project-related meeting activities (e.g., draft agenda, briefs, and meeting materials, support facilitation, meeting design, and follow-up items).
Support asset mapping work (e.g., information gathering, tracking, synthesis, and coordination with partners).
Draft briefing materials, summaries, and internal communications for Mayor's Office leadership and partners.
Contribute to the development of reports that describe and interpret findings for the city, community partners, and other relevant audiences.
and partner organizations
Work on collaborative project teams and lead tasks.
Represent the organization in interactions with state, local, and site-based staff; potential clients; and partner organizations

At least three years of relevant professional experience in policy, government, nonprofit, research, technical assistance, or project coordination roles.
Experience working in or with Chicago-based organizations, agencies, or communities.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Master's degree in public policy, public administration, public health, social policy, education, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in public policy, cross-sector collaboration, place-based systems change, and improving outcomes for children, youth, young adults, families, and communities.
Familiarity with strategies to support youth and young adults from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.

Experience collaborating with youth serving entities, researchers, or professional associations is preferred, but not required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds.
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Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally.
We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

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