UIC Illuminate Paid Internship Program Community Impact

Public Equity Llc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,622 - 48,657; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend of $4,000

Flexible work options

Hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector

Job summary

Public Equity Llc is offering a paid internship in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) through the Illuminate Program. This internship will focus on community impact, violence prevention, and nonprofit leadership, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes various responsibilities from program development to administrative support with opportunities in-person, hybrid, or virtual based on availability. Interns will contribute to impactful projects that support community wellness initiatives across Chicago neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate pursuing related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in community efforts.
• Interest in working within nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives.
• Support research, planning, and program development activities.
• Assist with community outreach and engagement efforts.
• Support administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and collaborative team projects.
• Help document project outcomes and accomplishments.
• Contribute creative ideas and solutions to organizational priorities.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

Interest in nonprofit, community-based, or social impact work

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Passion for equity, violence prevention, healing, and community wellness

Willingness to learn and contribute to meaningful projects

Education

Students in Social Sciences, Business and Marketing, Public Health, Education, STEM Fields, Arts and Humanities, Social Work, Communications

Job description

UIC Illuminate Paid Internship Program

Public Equity is excited to partner with the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) through the Illuminate Paid Internship Program to provide meaningful, project-based internship opportunities for students interested in community impact, violence prevention, nonprofit leadership, and organizational development.

This paid internship opportunity allows students to gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced Community Violence Intervention (CVI) nonprofit organization serving communities throughout Chicago. Interns will support priority projects, research initiatives, program development, administrative operations, community engagement efforts, and organizational planning while working alongside experienced nonprofit professionals.

Interns will contribute to real‑world projects designed to support healing, equity, violence prevention, and community wellness initiatives across Chicago neighborhoods.

Internship Details

• Paid internship through the UIC Illuminate Program
• $4,000 stipend provided directly by UIC
• 15–20 hours per week
• One semester duration
• Opportunities available in-person, hybrid, or virtual, based on organizational needs and student availability

Potential Internship Areas Include

• Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programming
• Research and program development
• Public health and wellness initiatives
• Social services and nonprofit management
• Communications, marketing, and outreach
• Administrative and operational support
• Community engagement and event coordination
• Data tracking, reporting, and evaluation projects

Responsibilities May Include

• Assisting with special projects and organizational initiatives
• Supporting research, planning, and program development activities
• Assisting with community outreach and engagement efforts
• Supporting administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting
• Participating in meetings, trainings, and collaborative team projects
• Helping document project outcomes, accomplishments, and program impact
• Contributing creative ideas and solutions to organizational priorities

Eligible Majors & Interests

• Social Sciences
• Business and Marketing
• Public Health
• Education
• STEM Fields
• Arts and Humanities
• Social Work and Nonprofit Management
• Communications and Community-Based Studies

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Interest in nonprofit, community-based, or social impact work
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for equity, violence prevention, healing, and community wellness
• Willingness to learn and contribute to meaningful projects

Public Equity is committed to creating equitable, supportive, and impactful learning experiences for students while strengthening communities throughout Chicago. Apply through UIC Illuminate and Public Equity for your transformative internship experience.

Flexible work from home options available.