President’s Office Intern - Summer 2027 (Hybrid, Chicago)

MacAthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance for non-local

Job summary

The MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, IL invites applications for the President's Office Intern - Summer 2027. This paid internship in a hybrid office supports the President’s schedule, travel, and meetings, with opportunities to contribute to grants and Board-related work during June to August 2027.

Interns must be undergraduates, highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, and possess strong writing and research skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student status required.
• Strong organizational skills and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong research, literature review, and summarization skills.
• Excellent writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support events management for the Foundation and President’s Office.
• Assist with background research and meetings related to grant initiatives.
• Handle tasks related to President’s activities, Board meetings, and grant-making.
• Step in across office tasks and micro-projects as needed.

Skills

Organization

Verbal communication

Project management

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, IL invites applications for the President's Office Intern - Summer 2027. This paid internship in a hybrid office supports the President’s schedule, travel, and meetings, with opportunities to contribute to grants and Board-related work during June to August 2027.

Interns must be undergraduates, highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, and possess strong writing and research skills.