Summer Fellow, Engagement

Description

The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) is a nonprofit that supports public schools by investing in the talented educators who lead them. We partner with Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, the local philanthropic community, and school leaders to build and sustain a culture of innovation, a love for learning, and a passion for service to students. For more than two decades, our programs, policy work, and data infrastructure have made a measurable, positive impact in schools and improve outcomes for students. 

SUMMER FELLOW – ENGAGEMENT  

We are currently looking for a Summer Fellow who can help The Fund's Public Affairs team in creating a set of school leader spotlights that help amplify their leadership and our programming. This Fellow will also help support the planning and execution of The Fund’s 2025 Principal Appreciation Month Campaign.  

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Summer Fellow will report to the Senior Manager of Grants and Reports, Patricia Mota. Responsibilities for the Summer Fellow – Engagement include but are not limited to: 

• Supporting planning for our Principal Appreciation campaign events  
• Supporting the creation of short videos of principals for the Principal Appreciation campaign, including logistics, filming, and editing;  
• Using photography and Interviews with school leaders to build content for The Fund website and other communications channels; 
• Develop and complete a capstone project, with the goal of advancing The Fund’s work;  
• Supporting the organization of photography in our Media Gallery 

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS 

The Fund is seeking an initiative-taking professional. Successful candidates will have: 

• Ability to think through, manage and communicate many details, often on tight timelines; 
• Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, particularly with diverse audiences; 
• Experience in film editing, photography, and working with Photoshop, or PowerPoint (preferred). 
• Working knowledge and/or experience working in a school setting (preferred). 

Candidates who may not fit all of the qualifications listed above are still encouraged to apply.  We especially encourageBIPOC and women candidates to apply.

COMPENSATION 

Summer Fellows will be paid $21/ hour, 40 hours a week. Please note that The Fund team is an in-person organization, working in schools and out of our office in downtown Chicago. We do have a flexible work policy, with at least one work-from-home day per week. 

START DATE: June 16- August 8, 2025 

Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ to navigate to the job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application, including a resume and cover letter in .pdf or .docx formats.