Join Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Big Shoulders Fund Team. Below is a listing of open positions.

Why Big Shoulders Fund

For more than thirty-six years, Big Shoulders Fund has helped Chicago’s children achieve their dreams through access to high quality education. We accomplish this by investing more than $30 million annually in scholarship support and enrichment programming for students; operational improvements for schools; cultivation of talent pipelines for school personnel from new teachers through veteran principals; and professional development and support for educators and leaders – all with the goal of not just strengthening schools, but whole communities, while preparing students for life-long success.


Junior Salesforce Administrator

The Junior Salesforce Administrator – Non-Profit will be a member of a growing Strategy, Communications, and Operations team at Big Shoulders Fund, playing a critical role in optimizing and scaling our Salesforce infrastructure. The ideal candidate for this role holds the technical skills required, is a systems-driven and data-driven problem solver, has strong capacity for inquiry and continuous learning, and believes strongly in the mission of ensuring that all children, regardless of income, deserve access to a high-quality, values-based education.

Our team of Summer Marketing Fellows play a critical role in supporting the vital work of school marketing and enrollment efforts. This is a part-time, paid marketing-focused internship based at Big Shoulders Fund supported schools, under the supervision of local school staff. It is primarily an in-person role, though some weeks will include virtual work. Ideal candidates have a background or major in marketing, communications, or community organizing. Some evening and weekend hours required.