Scholar Communications Intern

Position Summary

The Scholar Communications Intern plays an important role in helping Chicago Scholars keep Scholars informed about opportunities, programs, and resources. This role reports to the Associate Director of Scholar Communications and supports the day‑to‑day execution of Scholar communications, assists with tracking Scholar opportunities, and contributes a Scholar-centered perspective to communication and marketing efforts across programs. The Scholar Communications Intern also works closely with the Career and Leadership Advancement team to support data management.

This is a part-time, hourly position without benefits. The rate per hour is $17, with an average of up to 15 hours per week, flexible to accommodate school schedules and heavy project periods.

• Draft Scholar newsletters, emails, and text messages using templates and provided graphics.
• Monitor opportunities and requests shared by Chicago Scholars staff; elevate key requests to the Associate Director of Scholar Communications; liaise with the REACH intern to ensure all opportunities are listed on the REACH opportunities board.
• Serve as liaison between Chicago Scholars staff and Scholars for communication‑related outreach, including newsletter highlights, event promotions, and coordinating filming for videos.
• Contribute creative ideas for recurring newsletters and engagement content, such as Scholar spotlights, wellness features, and student‑centered resources.
• Participate in planning meetings with the Marketing and Communications team. Shadow the Associate Director of Scholar Communications as they develop strategies and analyze data.

• In collaboration with the Career and Leadership Advancement team, update Salesforce database with current and updated career partner and Scholar information.
• Assist with database management related to marketing and communications campaigns, including updating and removing email and mailing addresses.

• Maintain archive of Scholar communications and materials.
• Collaborate with other Development and External Engagement interns on cross‑team projects.
• Occasionally work nights and weekends for career events and programming.
• Support administrative tasks and events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Scholar Communications Intern compiles a portfolio of their best work at the end of each internship term and participates in a presentation and conversation to discuss their learning and goals. This presentation is attended by the Marketing and Communications team, alongside other select staff members and interns.

Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, stretch projects may be assigned once a working relationship has been established. These projects might involve developing Scholar resources like handbooks and guides; conducting surveys or other research related to Scholar experiences; collaborating with other departments to develop projects and assets.

• Education:
  
  Completed at least first year of college.
• Experience:
  
  0–2 years.
• Must be located in the Chicagoland area and be able to regularly commute to the Chicago Scholars office at 141 W. Jackson Blvd.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of design software like Canva or Adobe products.
• Flexibility and ability to take feedback professionally, not personally.

• Accountability/Project Management: Effectively manages own work, and work of teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high‑quality work.
• Teamwork/
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrates awareness and respect of cultural and…