UIC Illuminate Paid Internship Program – Community Impact

Job overview

The UIC Illuminate Paid Internship Program – Community Impact is based in Chicago, IL, with in-person, hybrid, or virtual opportunities depending on organizational needs and student availability. The program provides a $4,000 stipend directly from UIC and runs for one semester at 15–20 hours per week. Public Equity partners with UIC to offer project-based internships with a community violence intervention nonprofit serving Chicago communities. Interns support projects and initiatives in areas such as research, program development, community engagement, administration, and organizational planning. Their work contributes to efforts focused on healing, equity, violence prevention, and community wellness.

What you'll do

• Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives
• support research, planning, and program development
• assist with community outreach and engagement
• support administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting
• participate in meetings, trainings, and collaborative projects
• document project outcomes and impact
• and contribute ideas and solutions to organizational priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paid internship

community impact

community violence intervention

nonprofit

chicago il

uic illuminate

$4,000 stipend

15-20 hours per week

one semester

in-person, hybrid, or virtual

community engagement

violence prevention

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $4,000 stipend provided directly by UIC
• project-based experience
• opportunities to work in person, hybrid, or virtually based on organizational needs and student availability.

Why this role

The posting offers opportunities in person, hybrid, or virtual based on organizational needs and student availability; it is a one-semester program for undergraduate and graduate students from all majors.

About the employer

Public Equity Llc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.