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Opportunities range from one-time event support to intensive practica and multi-quarter projects. Use the filters to find options that match your academic level, schedule, interests, and preferred way of participating.
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13 opportunities match your choices.
Foundation 65 is a local nonprofit whose mission is to support District 65. The organization funds mini-grants that help educators develop innovative projects. Work alongside Foundation 65 leaders and educators to design practical program-evaluation tools that help document the impact of this work.
Timing: Spring Opportunity
Assist District 65 leadership with data-related projects as needs emerge. Opportunities may vary by project and quarter. Coding experience is helpful.
Timing: Ongoing
Complete a SESP Practicum with the District 65 Research, Assessment, Accountability, and Data (RAAD) Team. Support district research and data work while learning how assessment, accountability, and decision-making operate within a public-school system.
Timing: Ongoing
Work with the Northwestern Office of Community Education Partnerships to help communicate the impact of community-engaged scholarship. Support writing and storytelling for different audiences while helping translate collaborative work into accessible and compelling narratives.
Timing: Details Coming Soon
Support the Northwestern Office of Community Education Partnerships in communicating with educators, families, and community members about programs, events, initiatives, and opportunities.
Timing: Ongoing
Join a position co-hosted by the District 65 Communications Team and the NU/D65 Partnership Office. Support storytelling, event photography, and public-relations efforts that document strong educational initiatives across the district, including collaborations with Northwestern.
Timing: Ongoing
Work with the NU/D65 Partnership Office to design visionary-fiction learning experiences and workshops. This opportunity is especially suited to students interested in imagination, learning design, facilitation, and community-engaged education.
Timing: Winter/Spring
Work with the Office of Community Education Partnerships to explore different modes of communication for academic and non-academic audiences. Help develop narratives that make community-engaged scholarship understandable, accessible, and meaningful to different communities.
Timing: Ongoing
Support the Office of Community Education Partnerships with the planning and implementation of large events and programs throughout the academic year. Build practical experience in coordination, logistics, communication, and community-engaged programming.
Timing: Ongoing
Join the OCEP volunteer network for flexible, short-term opportunities throughout the year. Help support events on campus and, at times, in local schools. This is a good starting point for students who want to get involved but cannot commit to a quarter-long placement.
Timing: Episodic
Spend your SESP Practicum quarter leading community-engaged scholarship initiatives with the Northwestern Office of Community Education Partnerships. Learn how to center community priorities while designing and implementing collaborative initiatives.
Timing: Ongoing
Explore what it takes to develop and sustain positive culture and climate in K–8 schools. Work alongside the district team on administrative and project logistics while learning about safety, restorative practices, community, and the systems that support school environments.
Timing: Ongoing
Support a range of District 65 initiatives through project-based practicum or volunteer work. Projects will vary according to current district priorities and may be matched to students based on their skills, experience, interests, and availability.
Timing: Ongoing