About the role#
The Office of the General Counsel supports the day-to-day operations of the MacArthur Foundation, including grantmaking, policy development, governance, and contracting. This summer internship offers the opportunity to gain experience in the philanthropic sector while working alongside a team of eleven legal staff members.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Office of the General Counsel with matters involving state and federal tax-exempt law, intellectual property, anti-terrorist financing, international law, and general corporate regulatory issues.
- Conduct legal research and draft Foundation policies and memoranda.
- Prepare grant agreements and review various contracts.
- Interface with Foundation staff to support ongoing legal activities.
- Develop an understanding of the philanthropic sector and the organizations supported by the Foundation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at an accredited U.S. law school, with plans to return to school after the internship.
- Completion of at least one year of law school, with a preference for two years completed.
- Good academic standing.
- A passion for the nonprofit sector and an interest in a career in tax-exempt organization law.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A working knowledge of United States tax law is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship with an hourly rate of $30.
- The term runs from June 8, 2027, to August 11, 2027.
- The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and follows a hybrid work model requiring at least two days per week in the office.
- Interns must reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the program.
About MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago. Founded in 1978, it supports institutions and individuals working on social challenges like climate change and nuclear risk. The foundation also funds journalism and local projects in its home city. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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