Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 48222
Closing Date: 08/11/2025
​Agency:  Department of Labor
Class Title:  STUDENT INTERN - 43190 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $2600-$3844/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near   the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Labor must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. ,000.00/month; monthly amount equals approximately $20.00/hour and can vary slightly depending on the number of days available for work in the pay period, and interns will be paid for the 

• • • $3,000.00/month; monthly amount equals approximately $20.00/hour and can vary slightly depending on the number of days available for work in the pay period, and interns will be paid for the time worked.”
    • Upon graduation, an intern must meet the minimum qualifications for the target title of the internship. For this internship the target title is MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST TRAINEE- and the minimum qualifications for the title are Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research (for example, courses such as analytical decision processes, quantitative analysis, operations control, linear and nonlinear programming, computer simulation and model building, economics of decision-making). If the minimum qualifications for the target title are not met at the time of graduation, the internship will end without being offered placement into the targeted Trainee title.

 

Benefits: The Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) allows workers to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave from work each year. Workers can use paid leave for any reason, and employers may not require workers to provide a basis for their time off request. Workers earn one (1) hour of paid leave for every 40 hours they work.

 

 

Position Statement

The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is to protect and promote the wages, welfare, working conditions, and safety of Illinois workers by enforcing State labor and employment laws, providing compliance assistance to employers, and increasing public awareness of workplace protections. As a Data Intern, you’ll work directly with the agency’s Chief Data Officer on high-impact initiatives. Potential projects include building real-time data dashboards to visualize caseloads, assisting in the implementation of a new case management system, and measuring the impact of process-improvement initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with department stakeholders to develop solutions to their unique data problems, and to propose projects that you believe will advance IDOL’s priorities. Your work will be critical in helping the department effectively utilize our data for the public good!

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed four years and while actively enrolled in college, on a part time basis, performs support work which augments the student’s major area of study.
• Assists professional staff on complex projects regarding data collection and analysis.
• Participates in on-the-job training, which provides the incumbent with a practical knowledge of work methods, procedures, and related operations, with emphasis on data collection and analysis with a goal of educating the public, improving enforcement outcomes, and managing internal performance.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, and training seminars focused on data and analysis.
• Participates in orientation and training, which provides a general knowledge of programs, service philosophies and objectives of the Department of Labor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and active enrollment at a college.
• Requires no previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in data science, computer science, or a similar field.
• Completed coursework in GIS, Microsoft BI, Tableau, and/or other programming languages.
• Active enrollment in a recognized college or university with an anticipated graduation date at least six months in the future.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Upon graduation, an intern must meet the minimum qualification for the target title of the internship. For this internship the target title is MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS ANALYST TRAINEE- and the minimum qualifications for the title are Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, supplemented by a master's degree in business or public administration, with coursework in areas such as economic theory, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and operations research (for example, courses such as analytical decision processes, quantitative analysis, operations control, linear and nonlinear programming, computer simulation and model building, economics of decision-making). If the minimum qualifications for the target title are not met at the time of graduation, the internship will end without being offered placement into the targeted Trainee title.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is one of Illinois' most important and dynamic Agencies. With an annual budget of $22.6 million, and an authorized staff of nearly 143 full-time employees, IDOL has the capacity and capability to provide administration and enforcement of over 25 labor and safety Laws. At IDOL, we take pride in our Agency's mission: to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety, and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of state labor laws, and to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flex Schedule Optional)
Work Location: 524 S 2nd Street, Suite 400, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact: Danielle Routh
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-786-0744
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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