(Hybrid) Strategic Communications, Fall Intern

At the Trust, we believe it is our privilege to work onbehalf of the Chicago region and the people who call it home. Ourguiding light is service to our community, our donors, and our nonprofitpartners-and we aim to be better and do better with every stepwetake.
(Hybrid) Strategic Communications, Fall Intern
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Job Tracking ID :

512298-913343
Job Location :

Chicago, IL
Job Level :

Any
Level of Education :
Job Type :

Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated :

07/15/2026
Years of Experience :

College
Starting Date :

Invalid Date
Education :

None
Application Deadline :

July 24, 2026
Salary :

$20 USD per hour
Job Description

Position Summary
Title:

Strategic Communications Intern
Department:

Strategic Communications
Reports To:

Director of Communications, Content Strategy & Narrative Change
Direct Reports:

N/A
Classification:

Internship
FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt
Job Grade:

N/A
Compensation:

$20/hour
Schedule:

21 hours/week (Hybrid: 2 days in office, 1 day remote)
Duration:

16 weeks, Fall 2026 (August 25 - December 10)
About the Internship Program
Our Fall Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in philanthropy, community engagement, operations, and organizational strategy. Interns work alongside staff across multiple departments.
Strategic Communications

shapes the Trust’s public voice through storytelling, media relations, digital content, and brand strategy. Interns gain experience translating complex ideas into accessible narratives and supporting campaigns that highlight community partners and impact.
What You’ll Do
You will support the Strategic Communications team on a range of content creation and outreach projects. This includes writing web stories and other content, developing social media content, tracking digital and podcast metrics, and assisting with multimedia efforts such as graphics, photography and video.
You will also help with research and interviews and support event planning, gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, content strategy, and communications operations.
Work Environment
This internship follows a hybrid schedule:
2 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday)
1 day remote
Timeline
This posting will close at 4:59 p.m. CST on Friday July 24, 2026.
Application Cycle (7/15 - 7/24)
Applicant Screens (7/27 - 7/31)
In Person Interviews (8/3 - 8/7)
Intern Selection and Notifications (8/10 - 8/14)
Internship Onboarding (8/25 - 8/27)
Experience and Skills

Who We’re Looking For
Students who are:
Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate or first-year graduate student
Curious, motivated, and committed to the Trust’s mission
Strong communicators (written and verbal)
Organized and attentive to detail
Comfortable managing multiple tasks
Collaborative and eager to learn
Open to feedback and new ideas
We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including (but not limited to): public policy, public relations, marketing, arts, film, creative writing, digital media, communications, journalism and related fields.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Trust does not consider demographic data when making employment decisions. Nor does the Trust discriminate based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected category when making employment decisions. The Trust uses nondiscriminatory measures to pursue diversity, and this demographic data should not be interpreted as mandating, encouraging, or permitting decisions based on protected characteristics.

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