Responsibilities

• Drafts Scholar newsletters, emails, and text messages using templates and provided graphics.
• Monitors opportunities and requests shared by Chicago Scholars staff; elevates key requests to Associate Director of Scholar Communications; liaises with the REACH intern to ensure all opportunities are listed on the REACH opportunities board.
• Serves as liaison between Chicago Scholars staff and Scholars for communication-related outreach, including newsletter highlights, event promotions, and coordinating filming for videos.
• Contributes creative ideas for recurring newsletters and engagement content, such as Scholar spotlights, wellness features, and student-centered resources.
• Participates in planning meetings with the Marketing and Communications team. Shadows the Associate Director of Scholar Communications as they develop strategies and analyze data.
• In collaboration with the Career and Leadership Advancement team, update Salesforce database with current and updated career partner and Scholar information (for example: primary contact, contact emails, institutional profile/demographic, partnership type, internship placement etc.)
• Assist with database management related to marketing and communications campaigns (i.e., updating and removing email and mailing addresses)
• Maintains archive of Scholar communications and materials
• Collaborates with other Development and External Engagement interns on cross-team projects

Requirements

• Education: Completed at least first year of college
• Experience: 0-2 years
• Must be located in the Chicagoland area and be able to regularly commute to the Chicago Scholars office at 141 W. Jackson Blvd.
• Excellent communication skills
• Outlook
• Basic Knowledge of design software like Canva or Adobe products
• Flexibility and ability to take feedback professionally, not personally

Preferred