General Intern (Academic Year / Course Credit)

The Chicago 2024 Host Committee (Host Committee) is open to bringing on academic year interns to assist with planning and executing the Democratic National Convention in August. The Democratic National Convention will be held August 19-22, 2024.

The academic year internship is an unpaid internship opportunity available to all high school and college-level students who are eligible for course credit at their schools or are otherwise funded by outside externship or apprenticeship programs. Candidates must submit documentation related to their academic institution and the course/funding details with the Subject Line: "Host Committee Internship - Academic Year" to jobs@chicago2024.com in addition to the below application.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application or to participate as an Intern please contact accessibility@chicago2024.com.

The interns will work closely with and report to one of the following departments:

• Accessibility: The Accessibility team focuses on meeting ADA requirements for all events, programs, and the 2024 Convention.
• Civic & Community Engagement: The Civic & Community Engagement team focuses on activating all 77 neighborhoods in Chicago through volunteer and service opportunities, as well as engaging the broader Illinois community in the Convention.
• Communications: The Communications team drives Convention messaging with a special focus on the City of Chicago. The team handles all internal and external communications, including but not limited to press releases, remarks, newsletters, social posts, and public-facing updates.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): The DEI team focuses on creating a diverse and inclusive convention by engaging local businesses, supporting a diverse workforce throughout the convention planning.
• Event Management & Production: The Event Management & Production team is responsible for planning and executing the major events surrounding the Convention. This team is responsible for venue selection, site visits, event coordination and all event logistics.
• Partnerships & Donor Relations: The Partnerships & Donor Relations team focuses on raising the necessary funds to execute the Convention, including sponsorship opportunities with partner organizations.
• Operations: The Operations team is responsible for managing the Committee’s budget, managing the Host Committee HQ office and ensuring all teams have the resources they need to support the Convention.

To apply for this internship, please be prepared to submit and answer the following on this application portal:

• Upload your Resume
Note: Your resume should include your contact information, your current school/program, your current GPA, past employment history, and any leadership/extracurricular experiences. Don’t forget to include your skills and interests! Please reach out to your school's Career Development Office if you require assistance with your resume.

Answer the following questions:

• Tell us about yourself. (max 250 words)
• Why do you want to be an intern with the Host Committee? (max 250 words)
• Tell us about a time when you served your community, whether at school or at home. What did you do? What was the result? (max 250 words)

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Open to all students
• Access to public transportation or other methods in order to commute to the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago.

Selection Criteria:

• Meets eligibility requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and other interns.
• A demonstrated commitment to public service to your community
• Preference will be given to Chicago and/or Illinois residents.

Application Deadlines:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All candidates will be notified on the next steps in the interview process via email.

Development Now for Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. Please contact us for any accommodations needed in the application process.

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