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Summary of Position: The Seasonal College Intern - Events and Specially Funded Programs will develop skills in nonprofit program management. The Seasonal College Intern - Events and Specially Funded Programs position will provide support to all aspects of After School Matters programming including event planning and execution for specially funded programs (Ex. comEd, Peoples Gas, etc.). The intern will gain a broad exposure to the inner workings of a high-functioning nonprofit organization. The intern will assist the Development team, Downtown Program Director, and Program Specialists in overall administration and logistics of everyday programming. Seasonal College Intern - Events and Specially Funded Programs will perform work directly related to the general business operations of After School Matters.

This is a part-time, temporary position. The start date is June 2,2025 and the end date is August 8, 2025. From June 2- June 13, the role requires 25 hours per week. From June 16 - August 8, the role requires 37.5 hours per week.

Location:

Gallery 37 for the Arts

66 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Manage communication with program providers and other partners

+ Manage communication with teen participants and parents

+ Verify accuracy of program logistics and enter information into the Cityspan database

+ Assist in the planning and coordination of meetings, orientations, and events

+ Support supervisor in maintaining professional relationships with local partners and employers

+ Monitor teen attendance, enter payroll information, distribute pay checks

+ Independent travel to employers to check on teens and programs

+ Support Programs department with tracking of expenses and data entry

+ Support program team with special initiatives, events, and recruitment needs as assigned

+ Monitor community partner compliance through weekly tracking of enrollment and attendance

+ Review, document, and submit check requests in relation to program activities - field trips and guest speakers

+ Verify teen participants have satisfied program requirements prior to award distribution

+ Collaborate effectively with the entire Program Quality Division to support quality programming

+ Site visit to ASM buildings (Lutz Center, Gallery 37 and Gately) and community programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Energetic and enthusiastic employee who can succeed in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

+ Capability to succeed while working either independently or in collaborative settings.

+ Problem solving abilities and analytical skills

+ Organizational skills

+ Oral and written communication skills

+ Dependability, accuracy, and attention to detail

+ Ability to plan, create and execute safe and successful events

+ Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and provide effective follow-up with staff

+ Proficiency with CANVA and flyer making a plus

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; excellent familiarity with Excel and Pivot tables is a plus

Qualifications:

+ Currently attending a post-secondary institution, in an undergraduate or graduate program

Compensation: $18 / hour

Organizational Summary: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.

Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 350,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.

We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.

Currently, After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.

For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

EEO:

After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

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