Social work intern

Under the direction of the chief administrator officer, the social work intern will support the OIG Operations team and operational functions. This opportunity offers valuable experience in macro social work practice while contributing to OIG’s mission of promoting accountability and efficiency in City government.

OIG is accepting social work intern applications for summer and fall 2025. 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 a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Applicable coursework or academic focus in social work, social welfare policy and services, public administration, or related subject matter. Must be able to abide by OIG’s Confidentiality policies.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Interest in the work of the Office of Inspector General, including government oversight and civic engagement.
• Passion for the practice of macro social work.
• Ability to effectively listen to and comprehend information and ideas presented through verbal communication.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Capability to collaborate with colleagues from a wide array of technical and professional disciplines and backgrounds in and across all the office’s sections.

ANNUAL SALARY: Unpaid. Internships may be completed for school course credit.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY
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.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at emarkham@igchicago.org. 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.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
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.