About Us
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn't really about the fire. It's about what happened next, A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects, and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations born of passion and practical ingenuity shaped not just Chicago but also the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.
1871 exists to inspire, equip, and support founders, growth scalers, and innovators in building great businesses. We deliver unfair advantages at scale s. The team supports ~420 young companies. 300+ growth stage members and 100+ partners made up of Chicago's brightest digital designers, engineers, and leaders shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what's possible.
Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, partner with others, work hard, grow professionally, and change the world with a bit of luck. If that sounds like you, join us!
1871 seeks a professionally driven, detail-oriented, and highly motivated summer intern to support its Corporate Innovation Team. The 1871 Corporate Innovation Team works closely with corporate partners (several Fortune 100 organizations) to identify and execute new paths to innovation, sponsorship, and organizational growth.
Duties and responsibilities
Projects May Include:
Requirements
Benefits
Benefits: Letters of recommendation from our leadership team, college credit ( upon school approval), work with the best and brightest entrepreneurs and startups in the country, develop in-demand skills, and flesh out your resume with Context, Action, and Results
Time: Monday - Thursday, 10 am-4 pm (hours and time commitment may be flexible if agreed upon by the supervisor and the internship candidate prior to the start of the internship)