Administrative Services Intern - Summer 2027

MacArthur Foundation•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Services Internship is a paid, hands-on opportunity to learn how workplace operations support employees and advance the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s mission. The intern may contribute to projects across workplace services, corporate travel, emergency preparedness, internal communications, employee engagement, and process improvement. Work may also include developing educational video content and collaborating with the Office of the Building on sustainability and other building priorities. The internship runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027, and is based in Chicago, Illinois. The work environment is hybrid, with four designated in-office days and one virtual day each week. Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process. The internship pays an hourly rate starting at $22.00.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student.
Must be returning to school to be eligible.
Have an interest in business administration, workplace operations, facilities management, sustainability, communications, or a related field.
Have strong organizational, communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate creativity and an interest in developing short videos and other educational content.
Be able to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Have attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office.
Reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with video editing, graphic design, or digital storytelling.

Responsibilities

Contribute to projects involving workplace services, corporate travel, emergency preparedness, internal communications, employee engagement, and process improvement.
Translate workplace policies and procedures into clear, engaging content.
Develop short training videos or reels on topics such as business travel, emergency evacuations, sustainability, and workplace resources.
Assist with research, concept development, scriptwriting, coordinating participants, filming, and editing.
Collaborate with the Office of the Building on sustainability initiatives, including evaluating potential pathways toward LEED certification and identifying practical next steps.
Support additional building priorities, which may include accessibility initiatives, capital projects, tenant improvements, leasing, tenant relations, and analysis of building operations and performance.