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(Hybrid) Community Impact, Fall Intern

The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
On-siteOTHR$20/hrFull-time

About the role

The Fall Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in philanthropy, community engagement, operations, and organizational strategy. Interns work alongside staff across multiple departments, including the Policy Change Team and the Homeownership and Small Business Team.

Responsibilities

  • Review existing impact frameworks for funding programs to determine alignment with priorities and make recommendations based on past grantmaking.
  • Participate in meetings with potential grant applicants, documenting important information, and providing feedback on alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Track, document, and assess opportunities to increase access to capital aligned with Homeownership and Small Business priorities.
  • Research and provide background memos on key policy issues and policy reform proposals to inform potential Trust engagement.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Rising Senior - Graduate level Public Policy; Political Science; Public Administration; Urban Planning; Sustainable Urban Development; Community Development; Social Science, Economics; Business; Social Work; Law; or other related fields.
  • Project coordination experience working with multiple teams/leaders at the same time is preferred.

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, Social Science, Economics, Business, Social Work, Law, or other related fields.

Skills

Strong research, writing, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with policy analysis and grantmaking processes is beneficial.

Benefits

Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday), 1 day remote.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule

21 hours/week

Benefits

Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday), 1 day remote.

Timeline

This posting will close at 4:59PM CST on Friday July 24, 2026. Application Cycle (7/15 - 7/24) Applicant Screens (7/27 - 7/31) In Person Interviews (8/3 - 8/7) Intern Selection and Notifications (8/10 - 8/14) Internship Onboarding (8/25 - 8/27)

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