Summer Internship - Community Impact - Part Time

At Gensler, we believe the key to building a diverse emerging talent pipeline begins with early exposure to the design profession through meaningful internship experiences. Creating intentional opportunities for students to achieve and realize their full potential and providing access to skills, knowledge, experience, and mentorship will have a positive and lasting impact on our firm and industry. 

By joining the Community Impact studio, you will be focused on how we can create a better world through the power of design. Across every Gensler office, our people donate their time, skills, and passion to their communities through volunteer service and pro bono and low-bono work. We believe that when we put people first, we make the world a better place.    

For more information on Community Impact at Gensler and our four pillars, click here. 

Your Role 

As a Summer Community Impact Intern in Gensler’s Chicago office (5 days a week), you will join a dedicated and creative environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity at a rate of $23-25 per hour based on your year of completion in your educational program.  

This is a part-time program (20 hours per week) running from June through August. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. You will report to the Community Impact Project Manager and work closely with the Director of Community Impact. Please note that this position is not remote.  

Your job during this internship will be to leverage your problem-solving, organizational, and community-focused skills to build capacity within the studio so we can continue our meaningful work to improve the communities where we operate.  

What You Will Do  

• Support planning and execution of Global Give Back Month activities in June and the summary of activities and impact for future reporting.  

• Assist in preparing for the launch of the 2027 Gensler Impact & Inclusion Awards program in the fall. 

• Participate in the organization and transfer of Community Impact files through the drive and SharePoint. 

• Expand your knowledge of impact measurement, data collection, corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, low- and pro-bono architecture and design work, and more.  

• Work closely with the Community Impact team on administrative tasks such as note-taking, presentation development, and scheduling.  

Your Qualifications  

• Completion of at least two years of post-high school educational experience. 

• Capable of consistently maintaining a high level of confidentiality. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Express. 

• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe InDesign is a plus.  

• Ability to work – in-person – in Gensler’s Chicago office 20 hours per week through August 2026. The team will work with the final candidate to accommodate holiday schedules as needed.  

Additional Characteristics 

• An affinity for corporate social responsibility, volunteering, data, storytelling, employee engagement, and community building is a strong bonus.  

How to Apply 

Submit an online application including a resume and cover letter in PDF form.   

This posting will remain open until April 7, 2026.  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the application or interview process.