Jobs/Internships

The Ada Fellowship: The Ada Fellowship teaches high school students how to tackle real-world problems in the fast-growing sectors of AI and Machine Learning using coding and data science, building foundational skills that they can take into college and beyond. And we do it backed by years of personal industry and teaching experience.  Click here for more information. 

Bank of America Charitable Foundation's Student Leaders Program: Since 2004, Student Leaders has been part of our ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. Preparing a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students with the leadership training they need to be successful in the workforce is vital to our approach to responsible growth and helps to build thriving communities. Through our Student Leaders program we connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities to employment, skills development and service. They're awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. The Student Leaders Summit focuses on skill building and creating a more civically engaged society. Click here for more information.

Brookfield Zoo: We have begun to post some opportunities for the coming season and will have many more in the coming months. Our peak recruitment period begins in mid-January and runs through mid-May each year; however, we do have openings throughout the year as Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year. Click here for more information.. 

Pedalheads: Pedalheads is a bicycle camp throughout the Chicagoland area and it is looking for high school age students who are looking for summer employment. They offer both part-time and full-time employment for students. Click here for more information. 

The Chicago Park District: is in need of summer workers for camps and as lifeguards. Visit Chicago Park District Jobs for more information. 

Goldfish Swim School Swimming Teacher: Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. We use our proven confidence-building curriculum to promote a love of swimming and teach children to be safer in and around the water. Click here for more information.

Illinois Tech Virtual Internships: Illinois Tech is a one-of-a-kind university, and our hands-on, experiential learning programs are a big reason why. These signature programs will teach you teamwork, creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving—twenty-first century skills that you’ll need to lead and innovate throughout your career. Begin your journey by participating in a special virtual internship offered by Illinois Tech in partnership with GlobalShala. In this exciting internship you'll learn core competencies and gain valuable work experience that will help you connect the dots between your college education and the next-generation skills that employers seek. Let the virtual internship be your platform to explore, collaborate, solve problems, and lead! Click here for more information. 

InvestIN Summer Experience: This London-based organization offers teenagers the chance to test-drive their dream career, through our range of immersive career experiences. In our programs, students gain up to two weeks of hands-on experience alongside top industry professionals, enabling them to make the right career decisions and maximize their potential. Select your desired career below to find out more and register your place.  Click here to see their listing: Click here for more information. 

Niles Park District Job Opportunities: Niles Park District offers a variety of full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status. Niles Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to see their listing: Click here for more information. 

PALS Program: PALS mission is to create inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging. PALS is excited to host week-long summer camps on university campuses this summer! Click here to see their listing: Click here for more information. 

Personal Financial Planning office at Racine and Taylor, Michael O'Malley: Looking for after school, part-time office help

Junior or Senior student preferred, 12.00/hr to start, Call 312-922-3269.

Right at Home: This agency is looking for recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in healthcare who would be interested in working for a senior care agency, Right at Home, for the summer.  There is an immediate need for a male to assist a retired priest living in community, but would love the opportunity to employ more Ignatian graduates.  Click here for more information.

Superior Ambulance Services:  Our industry is currently facing a national shortage of EMTs which is impacting all areas of EMS. In response to this shortage, Superior is hosting free EMT classes and hiring and training Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) to assist on patient transports while being trained and licensed as an EMT.  A high school diploma or equivalent is all that is needed to apply for our program. Additionally, our company provides tuition reimbursement for all young adults who sustain careers within Superior. Opportunities for advancement are always available within our company, or through employment by a fire department or within other areas within the healthcare industry. If you have any interest in learning more about this opportunity, please email Lauren Healy at lhealy@superiorambulance.com.

UPS: is currently hiring part time package handlers for all shifts, and is open to anyone seventeen years of age and older. Additionally, UPS offers tuition assistance programs that may be beneficial to students. (please note that the pay rate at UPS in Hodgkins only is currently $22/hr for Day/Twilight and $24/hr for Sunrise/Night through September 30, 2021). Anyone interested in applying may go to www.upsjobs.com and select the Hodgkins facility.