Student Intern, Peace and Education Coalition Alternative High School (CPS Students 16+ years of age

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Peace and Education Coalition Alternative High School (PECHS) Internship program is a three month program that provides our high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Senior students the opportunity to improve their attendance as well as gain real-world work experience. Interns may work up to a maximum of four hours per week. These are temporary positions.

Job summary:

This student employee position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 4 hours per week - 2hrs/day after school from 3:30-5:30 pm for 2 days per week for an anticipated period of 3 months beginning February 2,2023 and ending May 31, 2023.

The PECHS Student Intern will complete duties such as the following:

• Perform assigned duties specific to the school/building needs where the internship is performed.
• Perform specific tasks under the supervision and guidance of staff to support program activities.
• Participate in set-up and operation of special events and program activities.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred:

• Willing and able to perform the job duties.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of employment.
• Must be willing and able to improve school attendance.

In order to qualify for this student worker position, candidates must be actively enrolled as a CPS student and attending their sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school during the 2022-2023 school year.