Internship Jobs in Illinois
Internship jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Dixon, and Springfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like The Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern Mutual, and Sinnissippi Centers hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting world-class research to address the nation's energy, environmental, and security challenges. The University Student Program Team within Institutional Partnerships supports the development of the next generation STEM workforce through work-based learning experiences for over 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students annually.
We invite you to apply for the METALLIC Internship Coordinator position. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the operational and logistics aspects of a brand-new METALLIC internship program as defined by the larger METALLIC initiative.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Include:
- Design and deliver work-base learning programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, and lead participant recruitment and tracking, coordinate with other national laboratories to ensure a seamless experience.
- Organize and coordinate all aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD student experiences. Assist with onboarding, orientation, cohort activities for program participants, scheduling, tracking deliverables, and ensuring program activities align with METALLIC’s goals.
- Act as a resource for students, helping them navigate their learning experience and connect with mentors.
- Assist in the hands-on creation of student experiences that will include skill development at the national labs, industry and higher education institutions.
- Support recruitment efforts to attract students from regional and national academic institutions.
- Help maintain relationships with other METALLIC labs and strategic university partners by coordinating cross-lab collaborations and industry engagement activities and providing logistical support for visits to other labs and industry sites for program participants.
- Help track program metrics, such as participant counts, deliverables, and feedback summaries; and prepare quarterly updates and annual summaries for program reporting.
- This hybrid position requires on-site presence a minimum of 2-3 days per week.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- PA2: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Biology) or a related field (e.g., Education, Communications) with a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, educational program support, or a related role within a research, academic, or STEM-focused environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Knowledge of and experience in coordinating programs for university students and proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
- Experience with coordinating programs, participant recruitment, outreach, or student services in a higher educational or research setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse participant populations.
- Proficiency in using online application systems, cloud-based collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Department priorities include leveraging AI capabilities to increase efficiencies; AI experience a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated experience of working within a high-functioning matrixed team and within a dynamic environment managing multiple deadlines.
- Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend programming.
- Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
- Familiarity with the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain or related industries is a plus.
- Formal and informal teaching experience not required but a plus.
JOB FAMILY
Professional Administrative (PA)
JOB PROFILE
Education Outreach 2
WORKER TYPE
Regular
TIME TYPE
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $60,750.00 - $94,770.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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Internship Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- The Art Institute of Chicago5

- Northwestern Mutual3

- Sinnissippi Centers2

- The Field Museum2

- Argonne National Laboratory1

Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism7
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Insurance3
- Investment & Asset Management2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internship jobs across Illinois.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or role-specific software tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through coursework or projects
- Ability to work a defined schedule, either on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, for the program duration
- Completion of relevant coursework or a declared major aligned with the internship's function
- Previous project, research, club leadership, or volunteer experience in a related area
Internship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many internship jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 22+ internship openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Dixon, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most internship jobs?
Chicago, Dixon, and Springfield have the most internship openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire internships in Illinois?
Employers hiring internships in Illinois include The Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern Mutual, and Sinnissippi Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote internship jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 9% of internship openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for internship jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to internship jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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