Lewis Summer Intern Program
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The orientation is an in-depth introduction to the structure and goals of The Harriet and Maurice Lewis Family Summer Intern Program and to the Chicago Jewish community at large. It includes meetings with professional and lay leaders of the Jewish Federation, team-building activities and a mini-mission to member agencies. Orientation provides the interns with a wonderful opportunity to meet the other interns and The Harriet and Maurice Lewis Family Summer Intern Program staff.
Note: We understand that this may be still during the academic year for those on the quarter system. Students who are still taking finals during these dates will still be eligible for the program.
Interns work full time in supervised placements in agencies and departments of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Interns must be available to fulfill all work requirements during this time period and need to schedule their summer vacations accordingly. Opportunities are available in the fields of:
Non-Profit
• Public Policy
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Education
• Health Care/ Public Health
• Communications
• Grant writing
• Accounting
• Development
• Marketing
• Business
• Non-profit management
For-Profit/Business Placements:
Assignment is made on the basis of agency need and the individual student's interests or qualifications as discussed in the interview.
Interns will work at their placements four days during the week and will spend one day per week in seminars.
"Going through the Lewis Summer Internship Program this summer I was given the opportunity to develop my professional and leadership skills to help build my future career. The resources within the LSIP program, Jewish United Fund, and the Jewish Community as a whole, have set me up on a path for success moving forward as a professional."
- Former LSIP Intern
Seminars will be held on Fridays of selected professional development concepts along with issues currently facing the organized Jewish community from multiple perspectives. Format may include discussions, simulations, guest speakers, and briefings from agency staff. Informal social activities are often a by-product of these group interactions.
Seminar topics from previous years included but were not limited to:
• Building your Professional Brand
• Social Media and Business Branding
• Tradition and Leadership
• Planning & Allocations of our Chicago Jewish Community
• Jewish Values in the Workplace Presentations
• LinkedIn Workshop
• Guest Speakers from Leaders in our Community
• Current Trends in Successful Resumes and Cover Letters
• Israel Current Events and Education
• Recognizing Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, and Anti-Israel Sentiment
• Public Speaking & Networking Skills
• Mock Interviews
The 2025 Application is available now!
APPLY NOW