Chicago Marathon Charity Team Associate Intern

As a Chicago Marathon Charity Team Associate Intern, you will support runner engagement, fundraising, and event coordination. The intern will assist with runner recruitment and communications, help create outreach and social media content, track fundraising progress, and support race-weekend logistics and team activities.

This opportunity is ideal for students studying nonprofit management, communications, marketing, sports management, or a related field. Candidates should bring strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. Availability to support key team events and race-weekend activities is required.

To apply for an internship

Please submit a current resume and one-page cover letter (Word or PDF) that addresses why you are applying for the internship, your relevant experience, and the skills or experience you are most interested in gaining through the internship. Your cover letter should also specify the semester you are applying for, your preferred start and end date, your ability to work remotely/in person, and the days and number of hours per week that you are available. Ideal candidates are undergrad juniors/seniors or graduate students and work 15-20+ hours a week for 1 or 2 semesters. Special consideration given to interns receiving course credit/school scholarships for the internship. Submit your application to info@worldchicago.org.  Please note that positions are accepted and filled on a rolling basis. Typical internship cycles are as follows: Winter/Spring: mid-January to early May; Summer: mid-May to early August; Fall: mid-August to mid-December.

How To Apply?

To apply for an internship, please submit a current resume and one-page cover letter (Word or PDF) that addresses why you are applying for the internship, your relevant experience, and the skills or experience you are most interested in gaining through the internship. Also, specify the semester you are applying for; your preferred start and end date; and the days and number of hours per week that you are available.

Applicants must possess excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Research, event planning, marketing, and social media experience a plus. Internships are unpaid, but WorldChicago can offer course credit.

Submit your resume and cover letter to info@worldchicago.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.