Summer Intern (Full-time)

The Chicago 2024 Host Committee (Host Committee) is seeking summer 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 Summer Internship Program will begin on June 10, 2024. The Program will end for summer interns no later than August 31, 2024.

Summer interns will be required to commit to work a minimum of 9 weeks during the program period, depending on school schedule and availability.

A commitment of at least 25 hours per week is required for the months of June and July, and a 40 hour per week commitment for the month of August, with specific schedule to be determined based on intern availability.

Summer interns will be paid $17.25 per hour.

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.
• Must be actively enrolled as a college student
• Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
• Open to all majors
• Access to public transportation or other methods in order to commute to the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago.
• Commitment to work at least 9 weeks beginning June 10, 2024.
• This program is also open to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, no more than two years prior to the first day of the Program

Selection Criteria:

• Meets eligibility requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and other interns in past opportunities
• A demonstrated commitment to public service in your community
• Preference is given, but not limited, to college students with at least one year of undergraduate studies completed
• Preference is given, but not limited, to Chicago and/or Illinois residents

Application Deadlines:

• To ensure a timely review of your application all materials are due by 11:59pm Central Time on March 31, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All candidates will be notified on the next steps in the interview process by April 5, 2024.

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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