Associations Management Intern

Celtic Chicago, Inc. is seeking an organized and motivated Association Management Intern to gain hands-on experience in non-profit management. The intern will support association managers and operational teams with database management, reporting, event planning, administrative tasks, and non-profit client operations.

What you'll do:

• Data Entry & Database Management: Accurately update and maintain member records across various association CRM platforms to ensure data integrity
• Reporting & Analytics: Assist in pulling, formatting, and distributing weekly or monthly reports related to membership growth, event registration, and financial tracking
• Event Support: Provide logistical support for upcoming client conferences, board meetings, and regional events. Tasks may include managing registration lists, preparing name badges, producing event deliverables, organizing event shipments, and answering attendee questions
• General Office & Administrative Support: Assist with routine office tasks, including monitoring client email inboxes, responding to basic member inquiries, organizing digital files, and routing complex issues to the appropriate team members
• Non-Profit Operations: Support the core operational functions of our non-profit clients through ad-hoc research, committee support, and basic administrative tasks assigned by the management team

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university (Business, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Hospitality/Event Planning, or related fields preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and incredible attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word); comfortable learning new software and CRM databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and a genuine interest in learning how non-profit organizations operate
• Bonus: Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement