Human Capital Intern

About the Role

This Human Capital Internship offers a unique opportunity to experience the inner workings of a talent acquisition department within a nonprofit organization. Designed to bridge academic learning with professional practice, the role allows you to explore various aspects of human capital, from building talent pipelines to creating compelling content. Whether you choose to focus on a single category or engage with multiple areas, you will gain valuable, resume-building experience while applying your classroom skills to real-world assignments.

As part of the team, you will learn to identify partnership opportunities, plan career events, and develop relationships across the organization. You will also have the chance to create persuasive communication materials and content that aligns with business goals, potentially shared by influencers to amplify the organization's message.

Hiring Process

To apply, please visit www.aceroschools.org/careers/. Candidates invited to interview should bring a strategic sample of their work and contact information for two supervisory references.

About the Team

The Acero Schools Charter School Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational excellence. This internship is based in Chicago, IL, and reports directly to the Talent Acquisition Lead. The position is designed to be flexible, with start and end dates negotiable to fit your academic calendar. The internship will not exceed 17 weeks of work, with a commitment of approximately 8–15 hours per week, preferably scheduled two to three times in the office.

Equal Opportunity

The Acero Schools Charter School Network is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.