Exec Club Intern

About the Role

The Executives’ Club of Chicago internship program provides the opportunity for current college students to gain unparalleled experience with the city’s premier business forum. Interns will work closely with Exec Club staff on executing a variety of tasks to support programming, partnerships, membership, and overall engagement strategy. Ideal candidates have an interest in the operations of a non-profit organization and a desire to learn more about Chicago’s business community. Opportunities are available to support the following departments:

• Content and Communications
• Leadership Development
• Membership
• Partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Draft content materials for events (agendas, discussion questions, remarks).
• Research speaker leads and topic ideas, and maintain a database of potential topics and speakers.
• Draft social media posts and other marketing materials to promote members and events.
• Draft template letters for upcoming programs to drive ticket and table sales.
• Collaborate with the communications and content team for all digital material and event updates on the website.
• Liaise with the membership team to support member recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Familiarize yourself with the current membership database to understand members and identify potential non-member companies for membership.
• Assist in potential new member research (industries, companies, C-Suite leaders).
• Assist in the recruitment of new members and prepare materials for pitch calls.
• Solicit member feedback on programming and member benefits.
• Create reports on continuous improvement opportunities for member benefits.
• Research potential sponsor leads for the partnership team as they relate to specific events.
• Develop and maintain a database of corporations that could serve as potential sponsorship leads.
• Research and update staff with relevant Chicago corporations and business news.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner for staff to develop ways for corporate partners to engage in specific programs.
• Provide day-of support for events (as available), including assistance with badges, general event set-up, and greeting guests.
• Attend and participate in departmental and internal staff meetings.
• Perform administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Willingness to experiment, learn quickly, and be creative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in varying stages of development.
• Capacity to work independently, including prioritization of tasks and self-management.
• Exceptional writing skills and willingness to use them.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Eagerness to work in a team environment.
• Must have at least one business outfit for attendance at Exec Club programs.

Qualifications

Internship opportunities are available to support the following departments: Content and Communications, Leadership Development, Membership, Partnerships.

Specifications

• Hours: 8-16 hours/week. Schedule TBD upon placement.
• Term: Ongoing Opportunities. Summer, Fall Semester, or Spring semester duration.
• Rate: Unpaid, but applicable for School credit.

About Us

The Executives’ Club of Chicago is Chicago’s premier membership and business forum. It is a valued resource for local business leaders, connecting members, providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, and enhanced exposure to the global business community. Membership comprises senior-level executives, including significant representation among CEOs of multinational corporations headquartered in the region, as well as professionals from Chicagoland’s business, civic, and academic communities. Founded in 1911, it is one of the nation’s oldest and most established business organizations.