Job Description

Position: Administrative Services Intern - Summer 2025

Reports to: Manager, Administrative Services

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)*

Duration: June 10 - August 13, 2025

Compensation: Paid Internship

About the Foundation:

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation boldly invests in creative solutions to urgent challenges, sparking hope for our future.

We work on a few big bets that strive toward transformative change in areas of profound concern, including the existential threats of climate change and nuclear risk, the challenges of criminal justice reform and revitalizing local news in the U.S. and corruption in Nigeria.

In addition, we maintain enduring commitments in our hometown Chicago, where we invest in people, places, and partnerships to build a more inclusive Chicago and in journalism and media, where we invest in more just and inclusive news and narratives.

We also make awards to extraordinarily creative individuals through the MacArthur Fellows program and for solutions to critical problems of our time through 100&Change. For more information, please visit our website is at www.macfound.org.  

About the Department:

The Administrative Services team plans, manages, coordinates, and directs support services to ensure the success of the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and the Marquette Building. This customer service- and detailed-oriented team provides a high level of support and seeks creative and effective programs, services, and solutions that foster a supportive, well-run, and efficient working environment.

About the Internship:

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning end of summer event to highlight Administrative Services responsibilities (Scavenger hunt or other project)

• Learning the operations of an office including (but not limited to) furniture inventory, design finishes, evacuation and emergency planning, and staff travel

• General office support including (but not limited to) stocking production room and pantries, virtual reception/greeting outside guests, delivering mail to all departments

Qualifications:

• Be a self-starter, have proven problem solving skills, work on multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines

• Prompt and consistent in person attendance is necessary for this role

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Strong customer service skills are a must

Application Process:

The application deadline is JANUARY 5, 2025. 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).

*Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process.