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CHOOSE CHICAGO

Partnership Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Heavily assists with Chicago Restaurant Week implementation (registration, onboarding, and support of participating restaurants, database updates, and more.) * Assist with monthly partner events

Shef - Chicago

Sales Representative

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Job Details Field Sales Representative -- Chicago Shef is looking for a Field Sales Rep who knows the Chicago restaurant scene inside and out -- someone as comfortable walking into a kitchen mid-prep ...

Ron's Staffing

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Restaurant Line Cook

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Line Cook - (Chicago, IL) Company: Ron's Staffing Position: Line Cook (PM Shift) Schedule: 4:00 PM ... high-end restaurant. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen ...

The Budlong Hot Chicken

Cook

Chicago, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Chicago, IL 60625 About Us The Budlong Southern Chicken is a Chicago staple restaurant known for our fast casual southern style hot chicken. We pride ourselves on delivering authentic, flavorful ...

DREAMWEAVER HOTELS LLC

THE ALBERT HOST/HOSTESS

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Summary Talented Host/Hostess needed for our elite downtown Chicago restaurant. The Albert embodies the spirit of the restlessly curious and unconventional. Featuring globally inspired cuisine, the ...

The Whit Hotel

PT ROOF Busser - theWit

Chicago, IL · On-site

$12.96/hr

Ability to adapt and thrive in an energetic downtown Chicago restaurant environment * Must have open availability on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Compensation and ...

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Partnership Intern

CHOOSE CHICAGO

Chicago, IL • On-site

$20/hr

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Job description

WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO

Choose Chicago® is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois. Its mission is to bring regional, national and international business and leisure visitors to Chicago for the economic benefit of the city, the community and its membership. For more information visit www.ChooseChicago.com.

The Partnership department promotes the interests of the visitor industry and our partner organizations. 

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the VP of Partnership and the Sr. Manager of Partnership, this position assists with the acquisition and onboarding of new partners, support of existing partners, Chicago Restaurant week 2027, monthly partner events and administrative duties. This is a seasonal position, August 2026 through April 2027.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with new partner outreach and onboarding
  • Heavily assists with Chicago Restaurant Week implementation (registration, onboarding, and support of participating restaurants, database updates, and more.)
  • Assist with monthly partner events
  • General support and retention of partners
  • Update partner data in CRM system
  • Perform other partnership related administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned

RELATED DUTIES

  • This position will work Monday-Friday
  • Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of 1 year of customer service or visitor service environment experience in the hospitality, tourism, retail or event planning industry
  • Junior or above in college preferred
  • Must be age 21+
  • Must have a strong knowledge of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Google Docs and the use of the internet
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal, correspondence, personal/face-to-face and electronic means
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to present and communicate information in a friendly, welcoming manner in high-volume and sometimes difficult situations
  • Excellent phone etiquette

Intern Period:               August  through April

Hours:                          Work minimum 20 hours per week

Positions Open:           One (1)

Wages:                         $20.00/hour

Choose Chicago is an equal opportunity employer

Choose Chicago conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We strongly encourage Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic Information & testing, Family & Medical Leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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