The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.
The Club recently announced plans to build a $650M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans, visit DearChicago.com.
Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that has set the standard for North American training facilities. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.
At Chicago Fire FC, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.
Position Overview:
Chicago Fire FC is seeking a Community Relations / Chicago Fire Foundation Intern! This role, reporting to the Director, Community Relations, will support the planning and implementation of Chicago Fire Foundation programs and community development initiatives. This internship will run from March through August.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in coordination of game day 50-50 raffle program
- Assist in development and execution of present and future community relations programs
- Assist with operational execution of the Foundation's proprietary P.L.A.Y.S. program including all logistics and scheduling of Game Days
- Assist with Foundation marquee fundraisers including White Party, Commemorative Jersey Auction, and Marathon Charity Team
- Organize monthly autograph sessions and send out donation requests
- Assist with administrative tasks, participant surveys and tracking, recaps, and grant writing
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Previous community service experience or heart to serve others
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work autonomously and use excellent judgment in escalating issues to supervisors
- Proven ability to work on simultaneous projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, high-performing work environment
- Knowledgeable of the Chicagoland Area
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when needed
Compensation:
- This role offers a rate of $17.00 per hour
Please Note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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