Fellows

Are you a college student or recent grad wanting to make a difference this summer? Join the Big Shoulders Fund Summer Marketing Fellows program!

Our team of Summer Marketing Fellows play a critical role in supporting the vital work of school marketing & 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.

Professional Benefits

✶ Serve as part of a dynamic team focused on providing outstanding educational opportunities for students & families.
✶ Develop skills in communications, marketing, community outreach and leadership.
✶ Experience working for a longstanding, independent 501(c)3 with a high profile in the city of Chicago.
✶ Build a network of professional contacts.

Please note that this program is intended for current college students and recent college graduates.

Responsibilities

Support the marketing and enrollment efforts of individual Big Shoulders Fund schools by assisting with related tasks, including:
✶ Creating weekly social media content to increase engagement;
✶ Designing and producing marketing pieces (e.g. signs, banners, flyers);
✶ Updating/supporting website and social media pages on behalf of the school;
✶ Canvassing school neighborhoods with the support of school parents and/or staff;
✶ Attending school related and Chicago-based events to spread the mission of our schools;
✶ Completing other related tasks as needed.

Some evening and weekend hours required.

Required Qualifications

✶ Experience in marketing, communications, web development, social media or community organizing.
✶ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superb interpersonal abilities.
✶ Capable of both a high degree of independence and teamwork in responsibilities.
✶ Strong organizational and time-management skills.
✶ Innovative and creative approach to tasks.
✶ Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
✶ Commitment to and passion for improving access to high-quality, values-based education options for all children.
✶ Access to reliable transportation (public or personal) required; this position is primarily based at schools located in Chicago.
✶ Ability to commit to approximately 10-20 hours per week over 12 weeks beginning in May (with a one-week break in July)
✶ Must be available for in-person orientation: May 18th-22nd & May 26th-May 29th.
✶ Ability to read/write/converse in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
✶ Speciality in web design, photography, and or videography is a plus, but not required

Currently accepting applications for Summer 2026!

For more information contact Jacqueline Chapman.
Jacqueline Chapman
Assistant Director, School Marketing and Enrollment
jchapman@bigshouldersfund.org