Top 141 Program Intern Volunteer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Sports & Fitness Program Assistant
Breakthrough —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- CDL
- Paid sick time
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SOUTH SUBURBAN SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION —Tinley Park, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
Legal Intern
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Student - Marketing & Communications Intern
Purdue University —Hammond, IN
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Business
Legal Intern
TDS Telecom —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2027
U.S. Department of Justice —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Office
- Entry level
Support Coordinator
Chicago Abortion Fund —Chicago, IL
- $71,188 - $87,887 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Health Technician (Dietetic)
US Veterans Health Administration —Chicago, IL
- $45,538 - $59,200 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- High school
- Writing skills
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Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Nourishing Hope —Chicago, IL
- $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Marketing Intern
New Home Star —Elmhurst, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
Recreation Therapy Intern
NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSN —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Internship for Non Profit Innocence Project
The Evans Exoneration Project NFP —Hillside, IL
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
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Program Coordinator, Clinical Rotation Coordinator
University of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $60,957 - $77,431 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Student - Human Resource Intern Work Study
Purdue University —Merrillville, IN
- $12 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Flexible schedule
Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $15.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Retirement plan
3d
Student - Marketing/Client Services Associate
Purdue University —Merrillville, IN
- $12 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Children
- Internship
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (Bilingual Spanish)
Nourishing Hope —Chicago, IL
- From $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Aquarist - Lakes, Rivers, Coasts
Shedd Aquarium —Chicago, IL
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Environment Illinois Campaign Associate
Environment America —Chicago, IL
- $38,250 - $39,500 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
Domestic Violence Advocate - 2nd Shift
Crisis Center for South Suburbia —Tinley Park, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Sports & Fitness Program Assistant

Breakthrough -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$18 - $19 an hour

Benefits

Paid sick time

Qualifications

Community partnership development
Driving
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Job Title: Sports & Fitness Program Assistant
Reports to: Director of Operations and Recreations
FLSA Code: Part time, Non-exempt
Hours: Up to 28 hours/week; including weekends and evening hours
Program Area: Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)
Location: FamilyPlex, 3219 W. Carroll, Chicago, IL 60624

POSITION SUMMARY
The Sports and Fitness Program Assistant will help operate high-quality, mission-driven athletic events as part of the Breakthrough Sports and Fitness Academy (BSFA), which currently serves approximately 1,000 school-aged youth through a range of fitness and athletic programs, from beginner to advanced levels.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

Assist the Sports & Fitness Specialist in the management of community sports activities. This includes planning for activities, leading activities, preparing food, managing data collection like attendance and surveys, building healthy relationships with students, assuring a safe environment, communication with parents, solving conflicts during programming, coaching teams, organizing volunteers, managing equipment and uniforms, and program clean-up.
Supervise youth during travel team outings and field trips
Participate in BYN special events
Collaborate with other Program Assistants and interns
Support program operations through administrative duties like expense tracking, data management and social media coordination
Assist with student transportation and building clean-up when needed
Participate in special events, such as summer camps, awards nights, registration nights, and field trips
Participate in staff trainings and professional development
Perform other duties and tasks assigned

Demonstrated Values

Independently follows agency policy and procedures
Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
Identifies and resolves difficult issues
Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
Promote customer care and hospitality through all actions and behaviors
A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 1 year of experience serving urban communities working with youth, and/or managing sporting events.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and problem-solving skills
Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities, especially as related to youth, poverty, and community development
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using computer programs to track participant engagement
Flexible and team oriented
Must demonstrate initiative and follow through, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Must maintain a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred) along with daily access to a vehicle and acceptable driving record

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of program outcomes and deliverables
Must demonstrate solid knowledge in the fields of youth development and sports/fitness
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance
Ability to relate well to and coordinate with the people being served, solve problems, communicate effectively, gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports, and recommendations
Must be able to develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to display a warm, supportive attitude toward all people
Ability and commitment to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens, who may have conflicting interests and opinions

SUPERVISION

Does not supervise employees
Direction received from the Director of Operations and Recreation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, pull, and lift as well as have an overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift, carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work, must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance.

Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copier, overhead projector, paper shredder, paper cutter, and filing systems.

BENEFITS

Sick leave - Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of sick pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for medical and safety reasons
Paid leave - Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of paid pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for any reason

COMPENSATION
The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education and internal equity.
$18-$19/hourly

Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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