Development Internship-Summer 2025

Chicago, IL
Internship
Development
Student (College)

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a part time development intern, to work 15 hours per week. We are looking for an outgoing, fearless and enthusiastic student who is passionate about fundraising for the protection of and advocacy for the environment.

LOCATION: This internship is based at ELPC’s headquarters in Chicago, IL with an in-person requirement of at least 4 hours per week on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The remaining weekly work hours may be performed remotely.

DURATION:  Upto 12 weeks between mid-June – August 2025. Exact dates are flexible depending on incumbent’s availability.

COMPENSATION: This can be a paid internship with a rate of $16.20/hour. However, if a student chooses to avail of course credits for the internship, it will be unpaid.

About ELPC:
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop lists and conduct research on qualified foundation, major, planned, and corporate prospects.
  • Build profiles on priority prospects using third-party resources and other research.
  • Work with team to build email and mail campaigns.
  • Create and update fact sheets and presentations.
  • Create and populate new database with foundation grant language.
  • Solicit local businesses for in kind gifts for end-of-year campaign.
  • Assist in preparing and conducting outreach for Summer giving campaign.
  • Assist with donor database entry and management.
  • Perform a variety of critical administrative tasks for a high-functioning development team.
  • Potential for other opportunities based on incumbent’s interests and abilities.


Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled in a course of study at a university or community college. The ideal candidate will be very organized, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a personal interest in environmental issues and nonprofit fundraising.

Special Requirements:
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required during events.

Application Process:
Please be sure to include your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mary Carol Murphy, Major & Planned Giving Officer.

ELPC’s EEO Statement:
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are interested in any of our open positions but are unable to apply online due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] with a reference to the specific job(s) you are interested in, and we will be happy to assist you.

 

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