Job Description

Position: President's Office Intern - Summer 2024

Reports To: Director, President's Office

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Duration: June 4 - August 14, 2024

Compensation: Paid Internship (hourly rates will start at $20/hour)

About the Foundation:

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, supporting local news, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program, and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsible and responsive democracy, as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. More information is at www.macfound.org .

About the President’s Office:

The Office of the President is responsible for supporting the President in achieving his aims for the Foundation. The Office manages the President’s schedule, travel, and speaking engagements. The Office supports the President’s leadership both within the Foundation and within the sector. The Office liaises with and supports the Foundation Board Directors and manages preparations for Board meetings. And the Office implements President-directed grant-making.

General Summary of Internship :

The summer intern in the President’s Office will be engaged in a number of projects and activities. Responsibilities will include assisting with background research and meetings related to key grant-making initiatives, supporting events management related to both grant-making and to the Foundation, and handling specific tasks associated with the President’s activities and needs, Board meetings, and grant-making. As with every member of the team, the summer intern also will step in and up as needed across a number of circumstances and micro-projects.

Qualifications:

• High level of organization

• High level of professionalism

• Strong independent research skills, including source identification, literature review, and summarization

• Strong writing skills

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Application Process:

The application deadline is February 14, 2024. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. As a requirement, students “ must be returning back to school ” to be eligible. Students meeting the minimum requirements should apply through the MacArthur Foundation website ( www.macfound.org/jobs ). The internship posting is listed under the About Us/ Employment tab.