President’s Office Summer Intern — Paid, Hybrid (Chicago)

MacArthur Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, IL is seeking a President’s Office Intern for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting the President’s Office, managing the schedule, research, and grant-related tasks, with hybrid work and an emphasis on professional development.

This paid internship starts June 8 and ends August 11, 2027. Applicants must be undergraduates, highly organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and able to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• High level of organization and professionalism
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong independent research skills, including source identification, literature review, and summarization.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting events management of the Foundation and President’s Office.
• Assisting with background research and meetings related to key grant-making initiatives.
• Handling specific tasks associated with the President’s activities and needs, Board meetings, and grant-making.
• Stepping in and up as needed across a number of office tasks, special circumstances and micro-projects.

Skills

Organization

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, IL is seeking a President’s Office Intern for Summer 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting the President’s Office, managing the schedule, research, and grant-related tasks, with hybrid work and an emphasis on professional development.

This paid internship starts June 8 and ends August 11, 2027. Applicants must be undergraduates, highly organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and able to manage multiple projects.