Internships in South Shore, Illinois, United States

Akuna Capital Technology team builds low‑latency trading and data platforms. As a Python Software Engineer Intern you will join Post Trade Technology or Data Engineering, design and implement solutions for high‑performance systems processing large market data sets, and own a full‑cycle project presented at program end.

Digital Photography Team at The Aparecio Foundation creates visual storytelling for the 100 Women in S.T.E.M. program, showcasing empowered women in science and tech. The intern captures studio product stills for Felix Magazine, handles lighting, retouches, archives assets, and ensures colour consistency while meeting daily and weekly deadlines.

Core Development team at Jump Trading builds ultra‑low‑latency FPGA systems for global trading, integrating machine learning and high‑performance computing. As a Campus FPGA Engineer Intern you will develop RTL, prototype hardware, and collaborate with experienced engineers on custom acceleration solutions.

Felix Editorial Team creates compelling human interest stories for Felix and FelixMag.co, showcasing the impact of fashion on individuals. As a Volunteer/Intern Editor, you will copy edit, fact‑check, and coordinate with writers, designers, and production to ensure daily publications meet quality standards.

Community Action Works is hiring Research and Organizing interns to support our community organizing efforts and program work. Interns will help identify and support communities in need, attend meetings, plan Grassroots Organizing Summits, run trainings, and assist in community events.

The Aparecio Foundation seeks a Speech Writer Volunteer to craft compelling speeches and presentations that advance its mission of supporting women's education. The role involves researching relevant economic and policy issues, writing and editing content for speeches, newsletters, and media materials, and collaborating with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging.

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community‑based nonprofit serving low‑income immigrant and refugee populations in Chicago through social services, advocacy, and education. As an intern you will manage client information, input data, gather surveys, and interact directly with clients to address their needs.

BlackEdge Capital is a proprietary options market maker focused on cutting‑edge technology and collaborative trading. Interns work on real trading, quantitative research, or engineering projects, collaborating daily with traders, researchers, and engineers to deliver production‑ready solutions.

The Aparecio Foundation is expanding its event planning team to coordinate corporate meetings, conferences, and conventions. The intern will plan, arrange, and organize all aspects of events, including venue selection, audio‑visual setup, catering, transportation, and on‑site logistics while liaising with sponsors and staff.

Crowdfunding Specialist on Hasana, Inc.'s team, which creates accessible luxury fashion that funds The Apareció Foundation's women's education programs. The role designs, launches, and manages reward‑based crowdfunding campaigns, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube ads, and produces high‑impact pitch videos to exceed fundraising goals.

Luxe Media photography team creates visual stories that showcase women in STEM for Felix Magazine. The Digital Photographer Intern captures studio product stills, manages lighting, archives and retouches images, and ensures consistent colour and quality while meeting daily and weekly deadlines.

DV Advocacy and Support: Apoyo a Sobrevivientes de Violencia Domestica Program at Metropolitan Family Services provides direct services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. The intern assists with crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource referrals while collaborating with the Midway team to develop service plans and maintain community partnerships.

Quantitative Research team at Jump Trading conducts cutting‑edge research to develop predictive trading models. Interns spend 10 weeks in‑person in Chicago or New York, receiving two weeks of training then working 1:1 with senior researchers on a live‑market project, building features, training models, and presenting results.

Design Intern for Hasana, Inc., an accessible luxury brand supporting women’s education, works on creating and sourcing fabrics, researching collection ideas, and developing presentation boards for apparel and accessories. The role involves organizing fabric files, communicating with factories and sample makers, and assisting with ordering and expediting samples.

Forward Deployed Engineering at Palantir embeds engineers directly with customers to solve high‑stakes problems. Interns build custom applications, LLM workflows, and production solutions while collaborating on architecture and data challenges, owning stakeholder relationships from users to executives.

The Aparecio Foundation (TAF) seeks Brand Ambassadors to promote its vision and expand its community of stakeholders. Ambassadors engage in outreach via email, social media, and events, organize local meetups, gather feedback, and represent TAF at conferences and networking sessions.

Board Effectiveness Director role at The Aparecio Foundation, focusing on evaluating and enhancing the foundation's recruiting, fundraising, community partnerships, training, marketing, business strategy, and compliance efforts. The intern works closely with board directors to coordinate initiatives, motivate volunteers, and provide guidance to improve overall impact.

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a community‑based nonprofit supporting immigrant and refugee communities in Chicago. The Paralegal Intern will assist with client intake, prepare USCIS forms, conduct legal research, and maintain confidential case files while receiving mentorship from legal professionals.

Board Committee Director on the Aparecio Foundation board, guiding the foundation's mission to support women's education through strategic planning and volunteer coordination. Leads policy development, oversees fundraising, recruitment, community partnership, training, and marketing volunteers, and collaborates with fellow board members to evaluate program effectiveness.