STUDENT WORKER

Job Requisition ID: 58732 
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 09/29/2026
Agency: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Class Title: STUDENT WORKER - 43200 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $2,600 - $4,136 based on hours worked at $18/hour
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Part Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, 60602
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: [email protected]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is seeking to hire one (1) highly motivated student to fill a student worker position within the agency. The intern will develop professional oral and written communication skills and gain experience in all facets of office work. Through the up to 6-month position, student workers will gain knowledge of the inter-related divisions of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission with a view toward qualifying for a specific position in the Agency upon the completion of academic studies. The benefits of working at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission include a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick, or personal leave, thirteen holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the on-boarding process.

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period not to exceed six months, performs support work in an office, field location or state operated facility to become proficient in a given occupation.
• Performs basic clerical functions, including limited keyboarding, filing, receptionist, mailroom, document processing and other clerical support tasks.
• Performs property and supply support functions including delivery of supplies and materials, moving furniture, stocking shelves, packaging and inventory.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to enrollment in high school or college.

About the Agency

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system of benefits paid by employers to workers who experience work-related injuries or diseases. The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses. A case is first tried by an arbitrator, whose decision may be reviewed by a panel of three commissioners. Cases may then be appealed to the circuit court, Appellate Court, and Illinois Supreme Court. Like most court systems, the vast majority of disputes are resolved by settlement.

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]