Equity Office Intern - Summer 2027

MacArthur Foundation•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Equity Office Intern will explore the Foundation’s Just Imperative and the Equity Office’s work across the Foundation. By assessing current needs and emerging trends, the intern will collaborate with the Equity Team to recommend programs and design opportunities that help staff advance this work in alignment with the Foundation’s values. The internship combines learning and knowledge-sharing and runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid work arrangement involving designated in-office and virtual days. 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 interviews. This is a paid internship, with hourly rates starting at $22.00.

Requirements

Must be returning to school to be eligible.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to improving workplace systems.
Experience or demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural work, with sensitivity to historically under-resourced and marginalized communities.
Proficiency with AI and enthusiasm for developing and applying AI tools in existing work environments.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate coursework in social work, social justice, social policy, organizational psychology, culture change, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Review the purpose, plan, and summary of the Foundation’s Equal Justice Initiative experience for staff and create an improvement process for future trips.
Connect with the Ombuds resource to identify and create lunch-and-learn opportunities for the Foundation.
Participate in an Affinity Group Leadership Circle meeting to gain leadership experience and provide event-planning support.
Participate on the Just Imperative Committee to plan and support a programming experience for staff.
Create and support department projects and values-driven initiatives.