Grants Management Intern - Summer 2027

MacArthur Foundation • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants Management Intern will support the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Grants Management department, which partners with program teams to maximize the impact of grantmaking. The department promotes effective operations and equitable grant processes, advises on grantmaking practices aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values, and manages grantmaking data to support learning and improved operations.

The internship runs from June 8 to August 11, 2027, and is based in Chicago, Illinois. The work arrangement is hybrid, with 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 the interview process. The internship is paid, with hourly rates starting at $22.00.

Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who will be returning to school. The ideal candidate has an interest in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and/or process improvement, along with strong research, communication, and data synthesis and analysis skills. The position also requires self-motivation, a results-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student who will be returning to school.
• Demonstrated interest in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and/or process improvement.
• Strong independent research skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data synthesis and analysis.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging trends, research, and learnings in the philanthropic sector and synthesize relevant insights for the team.
• Assist with qualitative analysis of stakeholder or grantee feedback and help identify themes and trends to improve grant practice.
• Support the development and refinement of internal and external communications materials, such as newsletters, guides, and process checklists.
• Provide meeting and call support, including taking notes, tracking action items, and helping ensure follow-up on key decisions.
• Support other special projects and administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Paid internship; hourly rates start at $22.00.
• Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during the interview process.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process and may be provided to enable a person with disabilities to perform the job.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed