Sponsorship Internship

This internship is designed to give an intern experience in sponsorship management for Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival. The assistant works directly with the sponsorship manager in researching potential sponsors as well as organizing and fulfilling the needs of all sponsors and partners throughout the year, supporting all year-round programming, including the Summer Screenings, the Festival fundraiser, and the Festival. Responsibilities include researching sponsor leads, organizing and keeping track of detailed spreadsheets and inventory of promotional material, liaising with Festival staff, providing on-site support at special events and screenings, supporting sponsor inquiries, collecting sponsor deliverables, and assisting with sponsorship wrap reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• Detail oriented
• Extremely organized and responsible
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time
• Must complete tasks in a timely manner and under a deadline
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Sheets, Form, Doc, and Slide
• Customer-focused and strong interpersonal skills

Time commitment

Flexible hours/schedule; generally 11am-4pm, Tue-Thu; must be able to attend in-person on select dates, however some work can be done remotely.

Start Date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, starting at the end of July 2026. This internship can lead to a seasonal paid position for this year’s 62nd Festival (Festival Dates: October 14-25, 2026)

How To Apply

This position has been filled.