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Emerson Collective · 1 month ago

Summer Intern, Chicago CRED: Program

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Emerson Collective is a company of investors, changemakers, creative thinkers, and problem solvers working to make a lasting mark on the world. The Program Intern will support strategic initiatives at Chicago CRED aimed at reducing gun violence and improving services for individuals affected by violence through program research, evaluation, and design.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct research on national and state workforce development programs serving justice-involved or high-risk populations

Analyze retention and outcome benchmarks across comparable workforce and reentry programs

Develop summaries and reference briefs comparing CRED’s participant outcomes to other Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and reentry workforce models

Review state-level workforce initiatives and funding sources such as WIOA, reentry grants, and apprenticeships

Support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and data visualizations to inform program improvements

Assist in planning and documenting staff wellness and professional development activities

Create and share tools that promote trauma-informed supervision and staff reflection

Provide administrative and coordination support for meetings, events, and end-of-summer reporting

Qualification

Community violence interventionWorkforce developmentData analysisExcelGoogle SheetsCultural humilityTrauma-informed approachesWriting skillsProject management

Required

Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior, preferably with an interest in public policy, education, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field

Demonstrated interest in community violence intervention (CVI) work, reentry, workforce development, or staff wellness

Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy

Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with diverse teams

Commitment to confidentiality, cultural humility, and trauma-informed approaches