STEAMbassador Intern; Chicago Youth Works

CHICAGO YOUTH WORKS - STE AMBASSADOR INTERN

TRUMAN COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois, made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students access to affordable education.

Chicago Youth Works is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. Chicago Youth Works offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.

The Chicago Youth Works initiative encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

Chicago Youth Works jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and off-campus locations.

Become a STEAMbassador this summer and you will be a specially trained mentor that engages elementary and middle-school aged youth in STEAM activities such as:

• Lego Robotics – building robots and programming them to move and perform other functions.
• Mobile App Development – building apps for iOS and Apple Watch using Xcode.
• Spheros – spherical programmable robots that can be operated and coded using a phone or an iPad.
• 3D Printing – additive process of creating three-dimensional solid objects from digital files.
• VR Class – virtual reality headset for immersive experiences.
• Podcasting – preparation and distribution of audio files to subscribers.
• Animation – illusion of movement created via a series of images displayed in rapid succession.
• Sports Tech – learning how technology can help train and develop athletes, create highlight videos and more.

• Completes necessary STEAM training provided by Truman College and/or its partner for working with elementary and middle school students.
• Leads and works with youths on various sessions, activities, and projects that enforce knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) content areas.
• Facilitates virtual or in-person camps as needed for designated sites, working with youth on STEAM activities such as coding music, flying drones, building machines, and writing stories.
• Provides support on various STEAMbassador or Innovation One projects and assignments as needed.
• Receives ongoing professional development as needed or provided by Truman or partner organizations.

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Be a City of Chicago resident.
• Current college students.
• Current City Colleges of Chicago students enrolled in Spring 2026, Summer 2026, or Fall 2026.
• Complete Chicago Youth Works online application.

• Available to participate in the program starting June 8, 2026 and ending July 31, 2026. These dates may be subject to change depending on the department/partner organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as a City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated interest in a STEAM related field.

• Salary: $17.00 per hour.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.