(Hybrid) Strategic Communications, Fall Intern
$20 per hourThe Chicago Community Trust
Job Description
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)
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!
$20 per hour
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