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Development Communication Internship Jobs in Illinois

OpenGov Inc.

Sales Development Representative

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) is the front line of OpenGov's mission. You won't just ... communication - internships, campus jobs, retail, service industry, and bootcamps all count * A ...

Little Friends Inc

Unpaid Internship - Respite

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... with developmental disabilities. The experience and knowledge our interns develop will provide a ... Interns will work closely with mentors, learning how to plan and execute goals, communicate ...

Little Friends

Unpaid Internship - Respite

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

... with developmental disabilities. The experience and knowledge our interns develop will provide a ... Interns will work closely with mentors, learning how to plan and execute goals, communicate ...

Sassetti, LLC

Sassetti Internship

Oak Brook, IL

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Benefit from mentorship and career development opportunities * Gain exposure to a variety of ... Communicate professionally with clients and team members Tax Intern Responsibilities * Assist with ...

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What is a development communication internship?

A Development Communication Internship is a temporary position that allows students or recent graduates to gain practical experience in the field of development communication. Interns typically work with organizations focused on social change, public awareness, or community development, using communication strategies such as media production, public relations, or outreach campaigns. The goal is to help bridge communication gaps and promote informed decision-making within communities. Interns often assist with content creation, project coordination, and research, gaining valuable skills for a future career in development or communications.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a development communication internship?

As a Development Communication Intern, you’ll typically assist with creating content for outreach campaigns, conducting stakeholder interviews, supporting event planning, and developing communication materials such as newsletters, reports, or social media updates. Your tasks may also involve monitoring project outcomes, collecting data to analyze communication effectiveness, and collaborating with program teams to ensure messages align with organizational goals. This role often offers hands-on experience in both digital and traditional communication channels, providing valuable insight into the real-world impact of development initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a development communication intern, and why are they important?

To excel as a Development Communication Intern, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, a background in communications or related fields, and a keen understanding of development issues. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is often required. Creativity, adaptability, and teamwork are critical soft skills that help interns effectively engage diverse audiences and collaborate with stakeholders. These competencies ensure impactful messaging and efficient support for development initiatives within organizations.
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Metallic Internship Coordinator

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL • On-site

$60K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting world-class research to address the nation's energy, environmental, and security challenges. The University Student Program Team within Institutional Partnerships supports the development of the next generation STEM workforce through work-based learning experiences for over 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students annually.
We invite you to apply for the METALLIC Internship Coordinator position. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the operational and logistics aspects of a brand-new METALLIC internship program as defined by the larger METALLIC initiative.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Design and deliver work-base learning programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, and lead participant recruitment and tracking, coordinate with other national laboratories to ensure a seamless experience.
  • Organize and coordinate all aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate, master's, and PhD student experiences. Assist with onboarding, orientation, cohort activities for program participants, scheduling, tracking deliverables, and ensuring program activities align with METALLIC's goals.
  • Act as a resource for students, helping them navigate their learning experience and connect with mentors.
  • Assist in the hands-on creation of student experiences that will include skill development at the national labs, industry and higher education institutions.
  • Support recruitment efforts to attract students from regional and national academic institutions.
  • Help maintain relationships with other METALLIC labs and strategic university partners by coordinating cross-lab collaborations and industry engagement activities and providing logistical support for visits to other labs and industry sites for program participants.
  • Help track program metrics, such as participant counts, deliverables, and feedback summaries; and prepare quarterly updates and annual summaries for program reporting.
  • This hybrid position requires on-site presence a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

Position Requirements
  • PA2: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Biology) or a related field (e.g., Education, Communications) with a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, educational program support, or a related role within a research, academic, or STEM-focused environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of and experience in coordinating programs for university students and proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
  • Experience with coordinating programs, participant recruitment, outreach, or student services in a higher educational or research setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse participant populations.
  • Proficiency in using online application systems, cloud-based collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office.
  • Department priorities include leveraging AI capabilities to increase efficiencies; AI experience a plus but not required.
  • Demonstrated experience of working within a high-functioning matrixed team and within a dynamic environment managing multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend programming.
  • Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  • Familiarity with the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain or related industries is a plus.
  • Formal and informal teaching experience not required but a plus.

Job Family
Professional Administrative (PA)
Job Profile
Education Outreach 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $60,750.00 - $94,770.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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