Internship Program 1600 East Golf Road Room 2500, Des Plaines (847) 376-7165 www.oakton.edu/internships internships@oakton.edu
Internship Opportunities – July 2, 2026 To be considered for any of these positions, you must first apply to Oakton’s Internship program and meet with your Work-Based Learning Navigator We send eligible students resumes directly to our employer contacts. For instructions on how to apply, please visit us online at www.oakton.edu/internships These are abbreviated internship descriptions. For more details about the listed internship opportunities, contact the Work-Based Learning Navigators at internships@oakton.edu or 847.376.7165. Internships are listed alphabetically by the following Program of Study Category (related Oakton “Areas of Interest” in parenthesis): − Accounting and Finance (Public and Professional Business Services) − Automotive (Manufacturing, Facilities, and Automotive) − Business, Human Resources, and Sales (Public and Professional Business Services) − Communications and Journalism (Humanities and Languages) − Education (Social and Behavioral Science and Education) − Engineering (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) − Environmental Studies (Special Programs) − Graphic Design, Photography, and Videography (Fine, Performing, and Applied Arts) − Health Careers: Cannabis, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Education, etc. (Please note that Oakton does not currently offer internships in BNAT, Nursing, and PTA) − HVAC (Manufacturing, Facilities, and Automotive) − Information Technology and Computer Science (Computer and Information Technology) − Law Enforcement, EMT, Paramedic, & Fire Science (Public and Professional Business Services) − Manufacturing & Computer Aided Drafting (Manufacturing, Facilities, and Automotive) − Marketing and Public Relations (Public and Professional Business Services) − Paralegal Studies (Public and Professional Business Services) − Political Science and Government (Social and Behavioral Science and Education) − Science and Nanotechnology (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) − Social Science, Human Services, & Non-profit (Social and Behavioral Science and Education) − Theatre (Fine, Performing, and Applied Arts)
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Accounting and Finance Public and Professional Business Services No current listings at this time. But, apply anyway to Oakton’s Internship Program to start the process and prepare your application materials for when something is posted. Automotive Manufacturing, Facilities, and Automotive No current listings at this time. But, apply anyway to Oakton’s Internship Program to start the process and prepare your application materials for when something is posted.
Business, Human Resources, and Sales Public and Professional Business Services
(NEW!) Admin/Clerical Internship Position: (Knechtel, Inc.) Location: Skokie, IL 60076 Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 15 – 20 hours per week
Description: Assist with daily administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and document management. Help organize and maintain office supplies, records, and inventory. Support team members with project coordination, scheduling, and administrative activities. Attend meetings and prepare notes and documentation as needed. Conduct research and compile information for reports Provide customer service support by answering phone calls, responding to emails. Accepts designated business focus projects to research propose ideas and solutions and present final project during the internship. Interact with customers and clients, providing service and support as required. Offer suggestions to management for improving customer service, office efficiency, and internal processes. Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems. Requirements: Strong work ethic. Fields of Study: Business, Communications Posted: 6/24/2026 Office Assistant: (Niles Historical Society) Location: Niles, IL 60714 Pay: Unpaid (non-profit) Hours per Week & Shifts: Flexible shifts during Museum open hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11am – 3pm. 12 – 15 hours per week Description: Data entry for Historical Society memberships, updating visitor lists, visitor count. Scanning and organizing research materials. Maintain e-communication. Data analysis (making list for membership without email addresses, identifying when we are busiest and cross checking with programs and weather. Assist with social media and website. Requirements: Organizational and communication skills. 16-week commitment preferred Fields of Study: Business, Communications Posted: 4/27/2026 Preferred Start Date: June 2026
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Career Services Internship: (JCFS Chicago) Location: TBD Pay: Unpaid Hours per Week & Shifts: 10 – 20 hours per week (flexible, during normal business hours Monday through Friday). Starts in September and runs through May. Description: Research job opportunities, connect with hiring businesses, resume assistance, and workshop preparation. Requirements: School year commitment. Comfort with Microsoft Office. Fields of Study: Business, Psychology Posted: 5/7/2026 Office Manager/Administrative Assistant: (Building Innovations, Inc.) Location: 1939 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025 Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: No less than 30. Shifts will take place during regular business hours. Description: Manage/take leadership of the office and company operations, as well as maintaining great working relationship with other staff. Manage and organize confidential documents and files. Assists the company's principal in time management by documenting and tracking calendars, appointments, and emails. Assist with planning meetings, events, and presentations. Visit construction sites sometimes, to assist CEO with administrative tasks. Requirements: Must have your own car and driver’s license. Must be open to the possibility of continuing to work through the school year and staying in the area for at least a year. Some familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and office management software preferred, not required. Good understanding of moderate accounting/bookkeeping or willing to learn. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Strong team player, with hands on work ethic. Enthusiastic about building a positive company culture. Ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently. Willing to be flexible. Some office experience preferred. Fields of Study: Business, Management Reposted: 4/29/26 Communications and Journalism Humanities and Languages Summer Communications / Office Intern: (New Trier Township) Location: Winnetka, IL 60093, Located near Metra stop Pay: $16.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 12 hours/week (during the hours of Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm); some evenings and weekends required Description: Writing and updating comprehensive communications copy designed to communicate information on Township services including promotional materials, social media posts, website content, etc. Draft collateral materials for communication campaigns in support of the Communications and Community Outreach Director. Assist in planning Township-wide special events and programs in coordination with the Communications and Community Outreach Director. Support office duties. Requirements: Knowledge of principles, methods and theory of communication relates to several media
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sources including newspapers, television, social media, etc. Strong sense of design and layout organization. Ability to create and edit text from source material using appropriate style and format. Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Ability to manage several projects in an efficient and effective manner with minimal supervision. Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail needed. Fields of Study: Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing Posted: 5/19/2026 Education Social and Behavioral Science and Education Updated location: HIAS Internship: (JCFS Chicago) Location: Rogers Park neighborhood, Chicago Pay: Unpaid Hours per week & shifts: 10 – 20 hours per week (mostly after-school hours, Monday through Friday). Starts in September and runs through May. Description: Support children in refugee families - school support, after school support, case management. Requirements: Ability to work September through May. Comfort with Microsoft Office Fields of Study: Education, Psychology, Human Services Posted: 5/7/2026 Autism Support Technician/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): (Instructional ABA Consultants) Please see more details under Social Sciences and Human Services section.
Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(NEW!) R & D Technician: (La Marche Mfg. Co) Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 20 hours per week for 16 weeks
Description: Performs a wide variety of difficult and critical tests on assigned projects and spot testing of manufactured products or components. Sets up test equipment and products in proper sequence. Conducts tests for stated criteria according to product specifications. Tests returned products, components, or material from the field and/or other departments. Supports Engineers as needed for prototyping, etc. Records data for evaluation by Engineers. Analyzes results and recommends possible improvements to products or components. Notes deviations in performance not anticipated or indicated in test procedures. Requirements: Maturity/Professionalism, Reliability, Trainability Fields of Study: Electrical Engineering Posted: 6/4/2026
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(NEW!) Building Services, HVAC & Groundskeeping Summer Internship: (Mather Senior Living) Location: Evanston, IL 60201 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: Full -Time 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week. Days/shifts are flexible with availability on weekdays/nights and weekends. 1 st shift (8am – 4pm) & Mid-shift (12pm – 8pm) available. 6 – 10 weeks duration Description: Assist with routine grounds care, including debris and leaf removal, trash and recycling support, and maintaining outdoor furniture and shared spaces. General building maintenance such as HVAC observation, lighting, painting, basic plumbing, and in-unit apartment troubleshooting. Interns support scheduled pressure washing, watering plants as assigned, and inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment. Fields of Study: HVAC, Engineering, Building Services Posted: 5/19/2026 Preferred Start Date: ASAP Automation Maintenance Technician Intern: (Symbotic) Please see more details under Manufacturing, Facilities, and Automotive section
(NEW!) Summer 2026 Intern: (Formic) https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/formic/jobs/4649249006?gh_src=d35b3d366us
Environmental Studies Special Programs Summer Forestry Intern: (Mount Prospect Public Works Department) Location: 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Pay: $15 -$23 per hour, depending on qualifications Hours per week & shifts: 40 Hour Work Week Description: Data updating for computerized tree inventory, scouting for disease, responding to service requests, and working with municipal forestry crews. Requirements: Excellent tree identification skills, some computer course work, 1 or 2 years of college level training in arboriculture or related field, and valid driver’s license. Fields of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences Posted: 2/12/2026 Graphic Design, Photography and Videography Fine, Performing and Applied Arts No current listings at this time. But, apply anyway to Oakton’s Internship Program to start the process and prepare your application materials for when something is posted.
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Health Careers: Cannabis, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Tech, Physical Education, etc.
We can help you navigate finding an internship in cannabis, medical billing, pharmacy tech, and physical education, but this Internship Program is not allowed to nor is setup to offer internships in the following programs of study: BNAT, CNA, Nursing, Dental, and Physical Therapist Assistant. But, these programs of study do offer clinicals in the curriculum to provide work-based learning opportunities. (Updated pay!) Operations and Production Intern: (Elevated Organics/HIJNX) Location: Skokie, IL 60076 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: Part-time and full-time internship opportunities available. Flexible scheduling available for students. 20 weeks long preferred. Description: Student will have the opportunity to shadow and learn about all aspects of this woman- owned small business. Learn about cannabis manufacturing, compliance, transport, and METRC. Assist with packaging cannabis edibles. Case pack finished products for shipment and distribution. Apply exit labels and compliance labels to products. Pack, organize, and prepare deliveries. Track and organize inventory throughout the facility. Assist with daily facility organization and end-of-day cleanup. Help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment. Follow all company safety, sanitation, and compliance procedures. Will have access to cannabis events and networking with other companies in the industry, and will have access to explore the company’s cannabis research/data software. Requirements: Must be 21 or older. Strong attention to detail. Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Dependable and punctual. Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting boxes/products as needed. Team-oriented mindset. Interest in cannabis, manufacturing, operations, or consumer packaged goods is a plus. Fingerprint and badge application cost covered by employer. Fields of Study: Cannabis Studies, Manufacturing Posted: 5/26/2026 Preferred Start Date: June 2026 Performance Training Intern: (Illinois Bone & Joint Institute-Health Performance Institute) Location: 431 Lakeview Ct, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Pay: $15 per hour if certified and unpaid if no certification (liability and licensing issues) Hours per Week & Shifts: 8-12 hours per week. 7 AM to noon (morning shift), or 4 PM to 8 PM (evening shift) Description: Conduct personal training and sports performance programs for athletes. Assist in personal training group classes for adults. Learn how to perform movement assessments to assess client strengths and limitations. Understand the essentials skills it takes to be a highly sought-after performance trainer. Receive a comprehensive education surrounding anatomy, movement patterns, and core pillars of movement training and performance. Develop entry level understanding of plyometric training, speed and power development, and agility programming. Gain in depth understanding of biomechanics, proper form, advanced lifting techniques, mobility routines, and more. Interns must ensure that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times. Interns will develop knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury prevention, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports science. Helping assist with operational duties - client services, gym management, and customer retention. Opportunities for networking with other partners in
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performance management, such as physical therapists, doctors and athletic trainers. Expected to work to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements. Requirements: Verbal communication skills, Leadership Ability/Ability to work independently, Teamwork skills/Ability to work well in groups. Previous coaching experience is a plus. Fields of Study: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health, OR interest in Physical Therapy/Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy Ongoing recruitment Cannabis Post-Processing Agent Internship: (Bedford Grow LLC) Hours per week & Shifts: Flexible, ideally 20 hours per week. Shifts must take place during hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. M – F. 8 - 16 weeks long, no preference. Description: Internship will include dealing with a multitude of product/plant processing tasks after the growing cycle. Trimming, harvesting, dry/cure tasks, cleaning, packaging, pruning, and additional tasks required in production. Bedford Grow has served as a launchpad for cannabis careers for nearly a decade, potentially leading to full-time opportunities. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and pass background check. Reliable transportation. Fields of Study: Cannabis Studies, Manufacturing, Agriculture Posted: 12/5/2024. Preferred Start Date: Ongoing HVAC Manufacturing, Facilities and Automotive No current listings at this time. But, apply anyway to Oakton’s Internship Program to start the process and prepare your application materials for when something is posted. Information Technology and Computer Science Computer and Information Technology . Location: Bedford Park, IL 60638 Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Law Enforcement, EMT, Paramedic and Fire Sciences Public and Professional Business Services
Alarm Monitoring Operator/Central Station Alarm Dispatcher: (Emergency24 Alarm Monitoring and Security) Location: 999 East Touhy, Suite 500, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: Multiple shifts available as this is a 24/7/365 employer Description: Respond to alarm activations and follow established procedures to verify events. Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls. Dispatch alarms to police, fire, or emergency services nationwide. Communicate clearly and professionally during high-pressure situations. Answer customer questions regarding alarm activity and account history. Monitor alarm and video systems
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using company software. Accurately document all calls and alarm activity. Adhere to assigned schedules, performance standards, and quality guidelines. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must pass required background checks, integrity testing, and confidentiality agreements. Ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Fields of Study: Law Enforcement, EMT Posted: 2/23/2026 Manufacturing and Computer Aided Drafting Manufacturing, Facilities and Automotive (NEW!) SMT – Intern Surface Mount Technology Operator: (La Marche Mfg. Co) Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 20 hours per week for 16 weeks Description: Programs and operates the SMT (Surface Mount Technology Equipment. Sets-up and operates the Pick and Place Machine. Operates the Reflow oven. Operates the AOI (Automatic Optical Inspection) machine. Performs machine maintenance on the equipment. Assists with circuit board assembly. Keep the immediate work area clean and organized. Follows all safety rules. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Requirements: Maturity/Professionalism, Reliability, Trainability Fields of Study: Manufacturing Posted: 6/4/2026 (NEW!) Electronic Assembler: (La Marche Mfg. Co) Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 20 hours per week for 16 weeks Description: Works from diagrams and operating procedures. Works from production orders, schematics, assembly drawing, bill of materials and instructions. Performs duties to assemble components in printed circuit boards following assembly drawings and bill of materials. Requirements: Maturity/Professionalism, Reliability, Trainability Fields of Study: Electronics, Manufacturing Posted: 6/4/2026 (NEW!) Electronic Tester: (La Marche Mfg. Co) Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018 Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 20 hours per week for 16 weeks
Description: Electronics Product Testing and Evaluation, Drafting Requirements: Maturity/Professionalism, Reliability, Trainability Fields of Study: Electronics, Manufacturing Posted: 5/26/2026 Preferred Start Date: June 2026 (NEW!) Operations and Production Intern: (HIJNX)
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Please see more details under Health Careers section
Fall Automation Maintenance Technician Intern: (Symbotic) Location: Melrose Park, IL Pay: $20.00 per hour Hours per week & Shifts : 20 hours per week ideal, but can be less or more if student wants. Days, start and end times flexible. Warehouse open 24/7. 16 weeks ideal. Description: Repair and calibrate automated and robotic systems at warehouse (i.e., Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and Symbotic’s fleet of automated robotic vehicles). Become system expert of Symbotic’s automation, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical or electronic subsystems. Requirements: Students must have personal experience working with hand tools and display interest in mechanical and electrical work, such as an ability to take machines apart, problem-solve and test, and repair things like their car, home appliances, and/or robots. Must demonstrate strong communication skills, be able to change course based on immediate business needs, show a sense of responsibility, and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. Preference will be given to students who would be interested and available for full-time hire afterwards if good fit. Please note: This is a hands-on, mechanical and electrical job, NOT a robotic programming desk job. Fields of Study: Manufacturing, Engineering Reposted: 3/6/2026 Marketing and Public Relations Description: Create & schedule content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube. Design social graphics, flyers & event promo assets on brand. Write & edit blog posts and student success stories. Build & format email campaigns and newsletters. Capture & edit short-form photo/video at campus events. Update pages on the WordPress site & track basic performance. Requirements: Enrolled in marketing, media, communications, or digital design. Comfortable with social platforms & eager to learn pro tools. Organized, reliable & a clear communicator. Bonus: Canva/Adobe, photo & video editing, or WordPress. Fields of Study: Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design Posted: 7/2/2026 Video Content Creator & Speaker Reel Editor: (Success Redefined) Location: Remote Description: Edit professional speaker demo reels for keynote and corporate speaking opportunities. Create engaging highlight reels from speaking engagements, interviews, podcasts, and workshops. Produce high-converting Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, LinkedIn videos. Transform long-form videos into short, engaging clips optimized for social media. Add captions, motion graphics, transitions, music, and branding elements. Create value-driven educational videos that position our founder as an authority Marketing & Media Internship: (Stellar Career College) Location: 205 W. Randolph St., Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60606 Pay: Unpaid Hours per Week & Shifts: Flexible, 10 – 15 hours per week Pay: Unpaid Internship + Professional Development Benefits Hours per Week & Shifts: Approximately 10 hours per week
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in confidence, leadership, and public speaking. Develop promotional videos for workshops, mentorship programs, book launches, and special events. Edit client testimonials and success stories into compelling marketing assets. Collaborate on creative concepts that support brand awareness, lead generation, and Sales. Apply storytelling techniques and viewer psychology to maximize engagement, watch time, and conversions. Organize and maintain a video content library for future marketing use. Requirements: Has strong video editing skills and a creative eye for storytelling. Is proficient in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software. Understands pacing, hooks, retention, and social media algorithms. Has experience creating viral or high-performing short- form content. Is passionate about personal branding, marketing, and digital media. Pays close attention to detail and delivers polished, professional work. Enjoys collaborating and bringing creative ideas to life. Fields of Study: Marketing Posted: 7/2/2026 Communications / Office Intern: (New Trier Township) Location: Winnetka, IL 60093, Located near Metra stop Pay: $16.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: 12 hours/week (during the hours of Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm); some evenings and weekends required Description: Writing and updating comprehensive communications copy designed to communicate information on Township services including promotional materials, social media posts, website content, etc. Draft collateral materials for communication campaigns in support of the Communications and Community Outreach Director. Assist in planning Township-wide special events and programs in coordination with the Communications and Community Outreach Director. Support office duties. Requirements: Knowledge of principles, methods and theory of communication relates to several media sources including newspapers, television, social media, etc. Strong sense of design and layout organization. Ability to create and edit text from source material using appropriate style and format. Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Ability to manage several projects in an efficient and effective manner with minimal supervision. Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail needed. Fields of Study: Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing Posted: 5/19/2026 (NEW!) Lifecycle Marketing Intern: (Chamberlain Group) https://www.builtinchicago.org/job/intern-lifecycle-marketing-summer-2026/9213225 (NEW!) Marketing Intern: (iManage) https://www.builtinchicago.org/job/marketing-intern/9170847
Museum Studies Fine, Performing and Applied Arts
(NEW!) Niles Historical Society Archives Intern: (Niles Historical Society)
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Location: Niles, IL 60714 Pay: Unpaid Hours per Week & Shifts: Flexible shifts during Museum open hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11am – 3pm. 12 – 15 hours per week Description: Fill out a paper catalog for each item, photograph or scan each item, upload photos into computer and change file names, input data into a collection management program Requirements: Willingness to contribute to the Museum Collections Inventory Project by cataloging and inputting data using Past Perfect Museum Software. 16-week commitment preferred Fields of Study: Museum Studies, History, Anthropology Posted: 4/27/2026 Preferred Start Date: 6/1/2026 Paralegal Studies Public and Professional Business Services Intake Intern: (Rabin & Associates, LTD.) Location: 479 Business Center Dr. Suite 113, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 Pay: $15.00 per hour Hours per week & Shifts: 15 hours per week, flexible schedule during business day Description: Answer telephone calls, responds to emails, follows-up on other leads and sets appointments for our office team for clients thought to be eligible for benefits. The flow of contacts is steady so most of the day is spent interacting with potential clients either on the telephone or via email. Requirements: Be empathetic; Be willing to learn the basics of the Social Security Disability programs; Enjoy telephone interactions with a wide variety of people with a wide range of backgrounds, education and issues; Be comfortable with computers, case managements systems and CRM software; Desire to assist people while balancing the requirements of the legal system; Be able to work well with a team. Fields of Study: Paralegal, Law, Business
Political Science and Government Social and Behavioral Science and Education
Fall 2026 Internships (multiple positions): (Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth) Location: Chicago office and other locations Pay: Can apply for their scholarship/stipend https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/help/internships Please also apply with Internships Program, who will send your resume to them.
Science and Nanotechnology Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(NEW!) Lab Technician Intern: (Knechtel, Inc.)
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Location: Skokie, IL 60076 Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour Hours per Week & Shifts: Description: Miscellaneous support to a food scientist. Requirements: Math skills, interest in food and science, long-term opportunity possible. Fields of Study: Science, Food Science, Pharmacy Posted: 6/4/2026
Social Science, Human Services and Non-Profit Social and Behavioral Science and Education
(Updated location) Access Intake & Referral Internship: (JCFS Chicago) Location: Skokie or Chicago Pay: Unpaid (nonprofit) Hours per Week & Shifts: 10 – 20 hours per week, flexible during Monday – Friday hours. Starts in September and runs through May. Description: Training and intern supervision by licensed therapist. Conduct intakes and provide community resource referrals. Learn about nonprofit social service agency and network with social services professionals. Requirements: Ability to commit the whole school year (2026 – 2027). Comfort with Microsoft Office Fields of Study: Communications, Psychology Posted: 5/7/2026 Updated location: HIAS Internship: (JCFS Chicago) Location: Rogers Park neighborhood, Chicago Pay: Unpaid Hours per week & shifts: 10 – 20 hours per week (mostly after-school hours, Monday through Friday). Starts in September and runs through May. Description: Support with children in refugee families - school support, after school support, case management. Requirements: Ability to work September through May. Comfort with Microsoft Office Fields of Study: Education, Psychology Posted: 5/7/2026 (New!) Fall 2026 Autism Support Technician/ Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): (Instructional ABA Consultants) No prior training required! Location: Des Plaines, IL Pay: $19.00/hr. for client sessions and office work (post RBT certification), $17.00/hr. for client sessions and office work during in-person shadowing (pre-certification) Hours per Week & Shifts: Flexible, 10 – 20 hours per week. Minimum availability of 3 weeknights (3:00pm – 7:30pm) Length: Minimum of 6 months.
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Description: RBT interns work with children on the Autism Spectrum. No prior training required! Students will complete virtual onboarding and training on RBT, followed by in-person job shadowing of client sessions and paperwork. After about 3 months, can sit for the RBT certification exam (refunded by company) and will become certified! Pay increase to $19 per hour and will be able to work solo with clients. by Deliver direct ABA therapy in a clinical setting. Follow treatment plans designed by a Board- Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Accurately collect and report session data within 24 hours. Follow all ethical standards and HIPAA regulations. Requirements: Commitment to a minimum of 6 months. 6 months prior experience working with children (babysitting paid or unpaid counts). Minimum 3 weeknights (3:00pm – 7:30pm) and part of a weekend day . Fields of Study: Education, Psychology, Human Services Ongoing Hiring Social Services Reception, Client Intake, and Case Manager Intern: (Center of Concern) Location: 1665 Elk Boulevard, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Pay: Unpaid (nonprofit) Hours per Week & Shifts: Flexible, 3 – 30 hours per week during open office hours Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm Description: Volunteer interns will gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit social service setting by assisting with front desk reception, client intake, and case management support. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering phones, and helping connect individuals with needed services. Interns will also work alongside the agency’s Older Adult Case Manager to support client assessments, regular check-ins, and referrals. Requirements: Current student or recent graduate, interest in nonprofit social services and case management Fields of Study: Social Services, nonprofit Ongoing Hours per week & Shifts: Around 10 hours per week between 9am – 3pm, Monday - Friday Description: For 25 years, Arts of Life has been advancing the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership. The studio intern will directly supervise and collaborate with assigned artists, including, but not limited to the following: helping artists to implement their goals, assisting artists with taking out and putting away supplies for their projects, providing technical assistance related to their projects, and assisting studio staff with transportation. Assist staff and artists in maintaining the studio and the art, including, but not limited to: brush care, studio upkeep and repair, and cleanup. Complete documentation related to happenings in the studio. You may also be asked to assist in stretching canvas and matting, framing, and hanging work. Over the course of the internship, interns will be asked to plan and facilitate a personal project related to the arts or another community initiative. Fall Studio Intern: (Arts of Life) Location: 1963 Johns Drive, Glenview IL Pay: Unpaid (Arts of Life is a nonprofit)
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Requirements: Personality, Drive, Enthusiasm, Leadership ability, Ability to work independently, Reliability Fields of Study: Fine Arts, Psychology, Education, Social Work
Theater Fine, Performing, and Applied Arts
Studio Intern: Arts of Life Please description under Social Science, Human Services, and Nonprofit.
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