Intern Foundation for Culinary Arts

Position Title: Intern – Foundation for Culinary Arts

Location: Hybrid (Remote & In-person in Chicago, as needed) West Loop - A few blocks from the UIC/Halsted blue line stop and the Morgan brown line stop

Duration: Fall 2026, 10 weeks; 10 hrs/wk

Compensation: $10-$15/hr

About the Foundation for Culinary Arts:

The Foundation for Culinary Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to culinary education and career opportunities. Through dynamic programming such as the Yes, Chef! Culinary Program - Camps + Master Classes, mentorship initiatives, and scholarship support, we empower aspiring chefs and culinary professionals — particularly youth from disinvested communities on the south and west side of Chicago — to thrive in the food industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our programs, marketing, and development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about food, education, and social impact nonprofit work to gain hands-on experience across multiple facets of a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities:

• Program Support
  • Assist in the planning and execution of culinary programs and special events.
  • Help with camper outreach, enrollment tracking and scheduling.
  • Prepare materials and supplies for camps.
  • Data management and analysis of completed surveys.
• Marketing & Communications
  • Draft social media content and support campaign planning.
  • Create and maintain social media calendar.
  • Assist with email newsletters, website updates and photo/video archiving.
  • Conduct research on trends and partners to enhance the organization’s visibility and reach.
  • Accompany executive director to events and media appearances as needed.
• Development & Fundraising
  • Support donor outreach and engagement strategies.
  • Assist in grant research, reporting, and data entry.
  • Assist in creating a master key for grant applications.
  • Help create sponsorship decks and event collateral.
• Administrative Support
  • Maintain organized files and contact lists (e.g., media, donors, vendors).
  • Provide logistical assistance before and during events or board meetings.
  • Perform other tasks as needed to support the office.

Qualifications:

• Passion for social impact, food, culinary arts and/or nonprofit work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient Microsoft suite, Canva, Meta; Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), WordPress and Adobe Acrobat a plus
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Must be 18+ and available to attend occasional in-person events in Chicago

Benefits:

• Real-world experience in nonprofit management, culinary programming and communications
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in culinary and philanthropic sectors
• Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a growing organization
• Letters of recommendation and resume-building experience