The Chicago Council on Global Affairs offers undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students the chance to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through internships. While intern responsibilities vary by department, tasks may include researching prospective speakers, donors, studies, and corporate members, writing communications, assisting in the development of marketing/program materials, audience and outreach development, administrative duties (filing, faxing, data entry, preparing mailings, assembling program/meeting materials), assisting at Council events, and other projects as assigned.
With more than 150 programs and events every year, The Chicago Council delivers a diverse and balanced spectrum of programming related to international relations, global issues, and U.S. foreign policy. Note: The Council’s program season runs from September through June, however internships are available throughout the year, including the summer term.
Internship opportunities are available in the following departments:
- Public and Leadership Programs
- Global Chicago/ Global Midwest
- Corporate and Diplomatic Programs
- Studies
- Major gifts/fundraising
- Corporate Relations
- Marketing, membership, and database maintenance
- Administration
To qualify, students must have an academic major or personal interest in international affairs, possess excellent research, writing, and verbal communications skills, be detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities, and possess knowledge of Microsoft Office. Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week. While internships are unpaid, the Council does offer limited local travel reimbursement to and from the office. Interns also receive a complimentary, one-year membership with The Chicago Council.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter (specifying dates and hours of availability), résumé, and a two-page writing sample as Word documents to hr@thechicagocouncil.org. You can also mail your documents to the address below. OUR APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS IS NOW CLOSED. APPLICATIONS FOR FALL INTERNSHIPS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING JULY 1, 2010. EOE
Human Resources
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60604-4416
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