What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Fellowship Program position at Big Shoulders Fund (supporting organization)?
Summer 2025 Fellowship Program
Big Shoulders Fund is an independent tax-exempt charitable organization that serves lower-income schools which provide a values-based education for children, thereby contributing to stronger communities. We serve students in 92 schools in the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. Each school is a vital resource for students, families, and communities, with research showing that when a Big Shoulders Fund school closes, the surrounding area experiences an increase in violence and a decrease in social cohesion. For more than thirty-six years, Big Shoulders Fund has helped children achieve their dreams through access to high quality education.
Our team of Summer Marketing Fellows play a critical role in supporting the vital work of school marketing and enrollment efforts.
This is a part-time, paid marketing-focused internship based at Big Shoulders Fund supported schools, under the supervision of local school staff. It is primarily an in-person role, though some weeks will include virtual work. Ideal candidates have a background or major in marketing, communications, or community organizing. Some evening and weekend hours required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the marketing and enrollment efforts of individual Big Shoulders Fund schools by assisting with related tasks, including:
- Designing and producing marketing pieces (e.g. signs, banners, flyers);
- Updating/supporting website and social media pages on behalf of the school;
- Canvassing school neighborhoods with support of school parents and/or staff;
- Attending school related and Chicago based events to spread the mission of our schools
- Completing other related tasks as needed.
- Specialty in web design, photography and or videography is a plus, but not required
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
- Serve as part of a dynamic team focused on providing outstanding educational opportunities for students & families
- Develop skills in communications, marketing, community outreach and leadership
- Experience working for a longstanding, independent 501(c)3 with a high profile in the city of Chicago
- Build a network of professional contacts
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in marketing, communications, web development, social media or community organizing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superb interpersonal abilities
- Capable of both a high degree of independence and teamwork in responsibilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Innovative and creative approach to tasks
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people
- Commitment to and passion for improving access to high-quality, values-based education options for all children
- Access to reliable transportation (public or personal) required; this position is primarily based at schools located in Chicago
- Ability to commit to approximately 10-20 hours per week over 12 weeks beginning in May (with a one-week break in July)
- Ability to read/write/converse in Spanish a plus, but not required
Please send resume/cover letter to:
Jacque Chapman
Big Shoulders Fund
212 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 900
Chicago, IL 60607
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.20 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60607 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607
Salary : $16
