As an 1871 intern, you’ll have opportunity to further develop your skills in a dynamic, exciting, and inspired environment. Through exposure to our incredible community of entrepreneurs, tech talent, and corporate, university, and community partners, you’ll discover first-hand what it’s like to thrive in the startup world.
1871 offers internships with several internal departments, including Membership, Educational Programming, Graphic Design* and Multimedia*, Communications*, Events, and Business Development. *Requires digital portfolio submission.
Applications for our Summer Internship Program are now closed.
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 1212
Chicago, IL 60654
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 the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.
Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.
