About UHC

Current Volunteer Positions

UHC is a deeply rooted and experienced team of designers, activists, fundraisers, marketers, communication specialists, and community members, AND we need help to grow stronger so we can better educate, design, and build. We need you!

Please link this page to stay current regarding UHC’s staff and intern opportunities. The majority of the positions listed below can be fulfilled as either a Volunteer or an Intern. If you would like to develop a position into an internship, please include your interest with your submittal.

Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Landscaping Internships*

(posted 01-23-12)

These internships are a part of UHC’s Institute and will provide hands-on experience in landscape architecture, environmental design, ecology, habitat restoration, sustainable urban farming, as well as working with youth. Interns will work in the development and maintenance of a large-food producing farm and gardens, learn restorative landscape techniques specific to agriculture in an urban environment and gain experience leading high school students. For more information about UHC’s Institute and internships go here or email Lee Bouchard

Nonprofit Administration Internships*

(posted 01-23-12)

These internships are a part of UHC’s Institute. Administrative interns work from home, with weekly work-meetings with our staff to support, develop, sustain and market our environmental programs and projects. Available internship opportunities may include various tasks, including event planning and logistics, publicity, fundraising, record keeping, grant writing and communication. Administrative interns will work one afternoon a week on an urban agriculture site as well. For more information about UHC’s Institute and internships go here or email Lee Bouchard

General Administrative Assistant*

(posted 10-10-11)

UHC is looking for an independent, energetic, self-start to assist our Board President, Lee Bouchard, in updating our records, preparing our program for 2012, and general project management. Will also work as a member of UHC’s Fundraising Committee. Ideal candidates will be well organized, flexible, have excellent writing skills and attention to detail. Minimum commitment of 2-3 months, and minimum 5 hours per week, plus occasional staff and work meetings. Please email resume and any descriptions of past work experience to Lee Bouchard.

Events Publicity/Event Planning Team Volunteer*

(posted 10-10-11)

UHC is seeking an intern to assist with marketing and communication of our public programs and events. This position includes regular posting of UHC events to external online calendars, contacting media outlets when applicable, and creation and distribution of promotional flyers. Also will assist in planning UHC’s 2012 events. Works closely with Marketing/Communications Committee members and will work as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Organizational skills, timeliness, attention to detail, editing and writing skills, and some graphic skills are essential. Availability to attend monthly staff meetings and periodically attend UHC Fall events are also important. Marketing and publicity experience, and graphic design skills are a plus. Minimum commitment of 2-3 months, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. Please email resume and any descriptions of past work experience to Lee Bouchard.

Volunteer Coordinator*

(posted 10-10-11)

UHC is in need of a Volunteer Coordinator to assist in organizing and soliciting regular volunteers for UHC events and gardens. Will help manage volunteers on group volunteer days by performing such tasks as making available information about the volunteering event, ensuring volunteers have appropriate tools if necessary, and organizing beverages/snacks if included with the event. Will work closely with event organizers and will work as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Organizational skills, timeliness, ability to attend monthly staff meetings and volunteer events are essential. This position may be best suited to someone also serving as a Saturday Agricultural volunteer. Minimum commitment of 2-3 months, and minimum 5 hours per week. Please email resume and any descriptions of past work experience to Lee Bouchard.

Grant Writer*

(posted 10-10-11)

UHC is seeking a Grant Writer in order to increase UHC’s ability to expand current projects as well as develop and implement new ones in the near future. The Grant Writer will write and submit grant applications, letters of inquiry, proposals, contracts, budget reports, and other grant-related correspondence. Experience with fundraising activities is essential. Ideal candidate must have strong attention to detail, experience creating and managing a budget, outstanding communication skills, as well as enthusiasm towards UHC’s mission. Minimum commitment of 5 months, and minimum 5 hours per week. Please email resume and any descriptions of past work experience to Lee Bouchard.

Fall Saturday Urban Agriculture Volunteers*

(posted 10-10-11)

Urban Habitat Chicago is looking for regular, reliable, hardworking, and awesome volunteers. We need your assistance in maintaining, managing, and planning for 2012 for our urban agriculture initiatives at multiple established and developing sites. In particular, we are in need of volunteers at our gardens at Northside College Preparatory High School and at Gethesemane Community Garden. Environmental experience and experience with managing youths or adults is a plus. Expected commitment of 2-3 months or longer, 4-hour long volunteer sessions on saturday (mid-week positions may be available as well), plus occasional staff and work meetings. If you are interested in helping, please email a letter of interest and resume to Lee Bouchard.

Events Coordinator*

(posted 02-09-11)

UHC seeks an Events coordinator to help organize workshops, lectures, and various public events hosted by UHC. Assists in finding speakers or films for the UHC Lecture and Film Series and acts as a contact for scheduling lectures and organizing speaker information. Oversees the development of and helps coordinate new events that promote UHC’s mission. Assists in publicizing events and attends monthly staff meetings. Will be aided by/assist the Marketing/Communications Committee. Interpersonal communication skills are essential. Required commitment includes 10-15 hours per week for 6 months minimum. Please email resume and any descriptions of past work experience to Lee Bouchard.

Committee Volunteers*

UHC also has a number committees that need volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks. Those committees include:

Fundraising/Development
Lecture/Film Events
Communications/Marketing

If you are interested in assisting with the Fundraising/Development Committee please contact Anne Roesner for more information. If you are interested in the Lecture/Film Events or Communications/Marketing Committee please contact Anna Glenn

Pro-bono Accountant

(posted 10-13-10)

UHC is seeking an experienced accountant for pro-bono services! If you’re interested, please contact Lee Bouchard for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: It is our intent to review each application as it arrives and respond as quickly as possible. Your diligence in staying in contact is appreciated! - Anna Glenn (acting Board President) and Breena Ferguson

*UHC is an all-volunteer organization and although the benefits of working with us are many, all positions and openings are unpaid.