People & Culture Intern - Summer 2027

MacArthur Foundation•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People and Culture Intern supports the Foundation’s People & Culture team and gains broad exposure to its work across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Benefits & Compensation, HRIS, P&C Communications, and Special Initiatives. The team advances human resources practices to attract, develop, engage, support, and retain a diverse, high-performing staff and cultivate a culture grounded in trust, relationships, authenticity, and continuous learning. This is a paid internship running June 8 through August 11, 2027, based in Chicago, Illinois. The work environment is hybrid, with designated in-office and virtual days, and interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the program. Housing assistance for non-local students may be available and will be discussed during interviews. The internship pays from $22.00 per hour. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and returning to school after the internship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program of study and returning to school after the internship.
Demonstrated interest in all areas of Human Resources.
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a quick and collaborative environment and manage multiple projects.
Must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
Submit a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS tools such as Workday.
Research skills.
Event planning experience.
Digital marketing experience.

Responsibilities

Help review applications and participate in virtual and in-person interviews.
Partner with the Department Administrator to prepare welcome kits and greet new hires on their first day.
Partner with the Senior Associate to the Managing Director on team meeting agendas, team lunches, and quarterly check-ins with international offices.
Support the integrity and maintenance of applicant records in the ATS/HRIS (Workday).
Conduct research to develop a needs assessment and process for launching a people analytics strategy aligned with P&C initiatives and Foundation goals.
Edit pre-recorded Spotlight Series videos and publish them on the Foundation intranet.
Help maintain Employee Resources, Learning & Development, and Benefits listings and pages on the Foundation intranet (the Hub).
Support the handbook review process and updates across all three Foundation offices.
Contribute as a thought partner on special projects related to staff engagement and wellness.
Participate in creative special projects using different technology platforms.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.