About the role
Development Internship
Assist in the management of events, community outreach, public relations, social media strategy, and WorldChicago fundraising initiatives.
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Assist with outreach and publicizing of events
- Coordinate program documentation, including photography and social media posts
- Attend in-person events promoting WorldChicago initiatives
- Support event planning of major fundraisers
- Update WorldChicago social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
- Assist in the management of WorldChicago Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with Salesforce
Application Requirements
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.
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.
Typical Internship Cycles
- Winter/Spring: mid-January to early May
- Summer: mid-May to early August
- Fall: mid-August to mid-December