Scholar Engagement and Marketing Intern

LINK Unlimited Scholars•Chicago, IL

20d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scholar Engagement and Marketing Intern will play a key, cross-functional role supporting Scholar engagement, program innovation, and storytelling. This internship blends programming, evaluation, marketing, research, and content creation. In collaboration with LINK’s Programs Team, the intern will gather meaningful feedback from current Scholars and families, analyze trends and insights, translate key insights into compelling, mission-aligned content and help develop targeted mini-workshops based on findings. This role is ideal for a student interested in communications, nonprofit marketing, education equity, research, or community engagement.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for the period of the internship (June through August 2026).
First Generation College Student
Undergraduate student during the summer of 2026. (Already started undergraduate college but have not yet graduated with a 4 year degree.)
Live in Chicago or surrounding suburbs during the summer of 2026.
An analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns in qualitative data
Mastery in Google Workspace and basic presentation tools
Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize information, and communicate insights effectively through written and verbal communication.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to conduct interviews and engage effectively with diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with analyzing social media engagement metrics (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Experience working with youth or in educational settings
Interest in education equity and nonprofit work