Our Summer 2026 application cycle is now CLOSED

due to a high volume of responses and interest.

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Please reach out if you are interested in semesterly opportunities.

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The 49th Ward Service Office offers two different internship opportunities for students:

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• One paid, full-time summer position

• Multiple UNPAID, part-time positions in the fall & spring 

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All fifty aldermanic offices receive funding in their budget to support one full-time, paid summer intern as part of a City-wide program. Our office offers multiple unpaid, semester-long internships for those seeking fall and spring opportunities. All internships can count towards class credit.​

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To apply, please email our Director of Constituent Services, Ms. Clarissa Steinbrecher (she/her/hers) at clarissa@49thward.org.

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In your email, please include your resume and a short statement of interest in the position (250-300 words). We accept either a cover letter or a statement in the body text of the email. 

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Interested applicants should view the internship job description below for more information. For questions or more information, please email Clarissa Steinbrecher at clarissa@49thward.org