Chicago Intern (Paid, Part-Time, Temporary)

About Partners for Sacred Places

Partners for Sacred Places is a national, non-denominational nonprofit organization dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America’s older and historic houses of worship.

To learn more, please visit: https://sacredplaces.org/

Position Summary

Partners for Sacred Places is seeking a paid intern to support outreach and engagement for upcoming initiatives in Chicago.

This opportunity provides hands-on experience in nonprofit consulting, community engagement, and program support, while contributing to meaningful work that supports congregations and their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach for the Chicago convening
• Conduct phone outreach and follow-up communications with organizations
• Track outreach efforts and support reporting
• Participate in team check-ins and project meetings
• Support Community Engagement and Capital Campaign Consulting projects
• Assist with administrative and project-based tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate (within the last five years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Work Arrangement & Schedule

• Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Temporary position ending August/September 2026
• Flexible scheduling based on availability

Compensation

• To be confirmed

What You’ll Gain

• Mentorship from experienced staff
• Hands-on experience supporting real projects and initiatives
• Exposure to nonprofit consulting and community engagement work
• Opportunity to develop professional and transferable skills
• Meaningful experience supporting congregations and their communities

Additional Information

This is a paid internship position that will be classified as a temporary, part-time employee and will follow standard onboarding and payroll procedures.