About UsThe story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn't really about the fire. It's about what happened next, A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects, and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago but also the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.1871 exists to inspire, equip, and support founders, growth scalers, and innovators in building great businesses. We deliver unfair advantages at scale. The team supports ~420 young companies. 300+ growth stage members and 100+ partners made up of Chicago's brightest digital designers, engineers, and leaders shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what's possible.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, partner with others, work hard, grow professionally, and change the world with a bit of luck. If that sounds like you, join us!1871 seeks a professionally driven, creative, and highly motivated individual who will support the Director of Talent Programs in identifying efficiencies and creating streamlined processes in delivering programs to the community. Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelop processes to collect and track talent metricsProvide support for our talent programs Assist in the development of unique program featuresCreate resource materials for each programTrack engagement and program milestonesProvide administrative support for programs Identify potential opportunities for external collaborationCreate presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and other related materialsRequirementsExperience within a club or organization in a leadership or planning capacityPassion for talent and human resource topics and emerging trendsWillingness to think outside the box and juggle multiple tasks simultaneouslySense of urgency and attention to detailsStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter and effective time management skillsKnowledgeable in Google Suite, HubSpot and CRM toolsBenefitsBenefits: Letters of recommendation from our leadership team, college credit ( upon school approval), work with the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups in the country, develop in-demand skills, and flesh out your resume with Context, Action, and ResultsTime: Monday - Thursday, 10 am-4 pm (hours and time commitment may be flexible if agreed upon by the supervisor and the internship candidate prior to the start of the internship)This internship is from June 6 to August 12, 2022, and can be in-person or virtual.