About the Position
The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund, the Illinois Environmental Council’s 501(c)(3) organization, is looking for a part-time (24-30 hours/week) intern to work with its Development team. The candidate will gain valuable development experience in the nonprofit sector. You can expect to learn about nonprofit fundraising, prospect research, event management, data analysis, and donor communications.
Key projects of this internship include soliciting donations for IEC’s silent auction in October, growing IEC’s membership base through our Summer Membership Drive, and researching and connecting with local businesses to partner with for small fundraisers. Daily activities will include writing, editing, emailing, researching, managing data, coordinating events and other administrative tasks common to Development operations.
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic intern with an interest in the environment and nonprofit fundraising and development work.
This position will be in person at our Chicago office. Candidates must reside within Illinois.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Danny Collins (he/they), Director of Development, dcollins@ilenviro.org
Introduce yourself to us as a colleague in your cover letter. Show us your future here! We value great writers, so be yourself and take your time with the application. Stock cover letters won’t do. Tell us why you want this job.
IEC/IECEF is an equal-opportunity employer.
Applications must be received by April 1, 2026.