About the role#
The Equity Office internship is a summer program focused on knowledge-sharing and organizational learning. You will work with the Equity Team to assess current needs and design programs that help staff advance the Foundation's values. This role involves exploring the Just Imperative and the broader work of the Equity Office across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Review the Equal Justice Initiative experience for staff and develop an improvement process for future trips.
- Coordinate with the Ombuds resource to create lunch and learn opportunities.
- Participate in an Affinity Group Leadership Circle meeting to gain experience in leadership and event planning.
- Serve on the Just Imperative Committee to help plan and support staff programming.
- Create and support various department projects and values-driven initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate coursework in social work, social justice, social policy, organizational psychology, culture change, or a related field. Equivalent experience is preferred.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with an interest in improving workplace systems.
- Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural work and sensitivity to historically under-resourced and marginalized communities.
- Proficiency with AI tools and an enthusiasm for applying them to existing work environments.
- You must be returning to school after the internship concludes.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The work modality is hybrid, requiring residency in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
- The internship runs from June 8, 2027, to August 11, 2027.
About MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Founded in 1978, it supports institutions and individuals working on social challenges like climate change and nuclear risk. The foundation also funds journalism and local projects in its home city. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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