Knowledge, Records and Information Management (KRIM) Intern - Summer 2027

MacArthur Foundation•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Knowledge, Records and Information Management (KRIM) intern will support the Foundation’s ongoing work to assess its information and records landscape. The intern will contribute to a specific project defined according to need and opportunity when the internship begins. Potential projects may include archival review, system assessment, and creating tools that make institutional information easier to find and use. The intern may also support activities involving the Foundation’s intranet, knowledge capture, library catalog and research services, records retention, and research into practices at peer foundations. The internship is based in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid work environment with designated in-office and virtual days. Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the program’s duration. The internship runs from June 8 through August 11, 2027, and is paid, with hourly rates starting at $22.00. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during interviews. The KRIM team manages the Foundation’s records and archives, intranet, and library; supports staff research; and leads policies governing how information is created, stored, found, protected, and disposed of. It is part of Core Services and works with every Foundation department.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a graduate program, such as library and information science, archives, history, museum studies, or information management, and returning to school following the internship.
Careful and methodical, with sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Strong aptitude for clear written communication.
Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel.
Comfortable handling physical materials, including lifting and moving record boxes and working in storage areas.
Must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

Prior archival or records experience is highly encouraged but not required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar relational database tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a defined project within KRIM’s current priorities, scoped before the internship begins according to Foundation needs.
Support discovery and assessment work related to Foundation records, information systems, or knowledge management practices, as guided by the Director.
Carefully and methodically review assigned materials and clearly document findings for KRIM and relevant Foundation stakeholders, including Legal, IT, and Program Staff.
Document the methodology used and present findings to the KRIM team and at the Foundation’s summer intern capstone.
As time and interest allow, support other KRIM activities, including the intranet, knowledge capture, library catalog and research services, records retention, and research on practices at peer foundations.