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World Business Chicago (WBC), is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. Supported by a council of 250+ tech community leaders, Innovation & Venture leads World Business Chicago’s dedicated effort driving inclusive growth and opportunity for Chicago’s tech economy and innovation ecosystem. Innovation & Venture’s portfolio of programs include ThinkChicago, the Chicago Venture Summit, Startup Chicago, and Venture Engine with the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC).
As Chicago’s flagship venture capital conference, the Chicago Venture Summit (CVS 2024) brings together the strongest local, regional and national venture capital firms with our best and brightest entrepreneurs and industry leaders. The most recent 2023 summit year attracted 300+ venture capital firms, 2000+ in total attendance and showcased 300+ of Chicago’s best startups.
POSITION SUMMARY
World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Chicago Venture Summit intern to aid the Innovation & Venture team in the management of the Chicago Venture Summit program. The intern will support the 2024 Chicago Venture Summit, reporting to the Venture Programs Managers and receiving leadership and direction from the Director of Innovation & Venture.
The Innovation & Venture intern will have strong passion for Chicago’s technology and venture capital community and some experience in marketing, events, or technology companies, venture capital firms or financial companies. The Innovation & Venture intern will have excellent project management, organization and communication skills, and an ability to thrive in complex environments and manage multiple work-streams simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Program Development and event management
External Communications
Desired Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications
This is a 10-week hybrid summer internship position from June 10 – August 16, 2024, paid at $16.00 per hour with up to 29 hours per week.
To Apply
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to: Carrie Simmons hr@staging.wbc.cliquedomains.com
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