Intern with Chicago Youth Centers!

For any additional questions, please contact:

Tarnisha Smith
Senior Director of People & Culture
312-913-1700 x415 / 312-913-1800 Fax tarnisha.smith@chicagoyouthcenters.org

Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) wants to ensure you get the most fulfilling experience out of your internship. Work as many hours as you need, and choose your areas of focus!

You can choose from:

  • Early Learning

  • Out-of-School Time in CYC Centers

  • CYC on Campus school-based programs

  • Education Support Initiative for youth in care

Center hours are 7am-7pm with flexible scheduling. All CYC locations have near by public transportation.

Skills and experience you can gain:

  • Program development

  • Classroom management

  • Group and Individual facilitation

  • Data management

  • Family and Community engagement

  • Government program reporting

  • Social-emotional development

Early Learning Internships

Head Start Program Partnership for children 15 months - 5 years old, at 6 Centers & 8 Partner Sites.

  • Undergrad, Graduate, Doctoral, & Practicum hours available

  • Teaching (bilingual classroom options)

  • Family Services & Support

  • Food Aide/Nutrition

  • Metal Health & Well-being

  • Health & Safety Education

  • Data & Quality

  • Community Needs Assessment

  • Administrative & Office Management

  • Creative Arts Education

  • Literacy & Language

  • Program Assessment & Evaluation

Out-of-School Time Internships

After School & Summer Programs for children 6 - 18 years old, at 3 Centers & 8 In-School Partner Sites.

  • Undergrad, Graduate, Doctoral, & Practicum hours available

  • Programming Aide

  • Literacy Specialist

  • Data & Quality

  • Family Engagement

  • Community Engagement

  • STEAM Initiative Assistant

  • Creative Arts Programming Assistant

  • CYC on Campus (School-based Programming)

  • Education Support Initiative (Programming for children in the care of DCFS)

We Build a Culture of Well-being

CYC intends to create a culture of holistic well-being for our staff, children, families, and communities. We envision a culture that has positive impact on the entire CYC community by embodying holistic practices as a way of life.

Required for all interns:

  • Background screenings

  • Medical forms & COVID-19 vaccine

  • Reference letters

Process varies by location (DCFS, CPS).