The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. As a collaborative cultural presenter, arts funder, and advocate for creative workers, our programs and events serve Chicagoans and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, downtown and in diverse communities across our city — to strengthen and celebrate Chicago.

For more information on the following opportunities and to apply, visit Chi.gov/DCASEJobs.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Film Office (Job Number: 409430)

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, June 10, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II position in the DCASE Chicago Film Office Division will serve the needs of the local film and media industry and be its advocate. This includes reviewing and facilitating film permit applications and city services requests for film and television productions and serving as a liaison between city departments, aldermanic offices, location departments, sister agencies, and other government, community, and industry stakeholders. In addition, the position will support other activities of the Chicago Film Office as needed, including programming, events, and serving as an industry resource for the local film community.

Student Intern (Job Number: 411653)

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, June 10, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

Student intern positions are for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The positions will perform administrative and program support duties as needed working in various DCASE Divisions, including Cultural Grants and Resources, Chicago Film Office, Executive Administration, Finance and Development, Marketing and Communications, Operations and Permits, and Programming and Visual Arts.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Visual Arts Division, Public Art (Job Number: 412416)

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, June 17, 11:59 p.m. (CDT)

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Public Art position will report to the Program Director of Public Art and manage public art commissions, programs and community engagement activities, and oversee the maintenance of the city’s public art collection.