Development Internship
About the Alliance Française de Chicago:
The Alliance Française de Chicago is a 501[c] [3] non-profit organization. Located in downtown Chicago,
Illinois, our mission is to be Chicago’s center of French language and French-speaking cultures. We promote
exchange, understanding, and friendship between Americans and French-speaking people – including those
from Europe, Canada, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East – a world of 220 million French speakers.
Through the study of another language and its associated cultures, we help to develop a global view of the
world. Among the largest and most influential Alliances Françaises in the US, we offer a full menu of cultural
programs, classes, and an outstanding library.
Description:
As the Development intern, your efforts will be integral to the success of the Development Department,
primarily with its fundraising efforts and grant applications. The intern will report to the Executive Manager
and the Director of Special Programs. You will join a team of professionals who are passionate about their
mission to help people learn, explore, and connect with others – especially those who have an interest in
French and Francophone cultures and communities. This is a great choice for a socially engaged and energetic
candidate; a proactive and detail-oriented person – one who is also comfortable with big-picture thinking –
who will enjoy the networking and learning opportunities of this position, while learning about the operations
of running a non-profit organization.
Core functions and responsibilities:
● Handle daily and weekly administrative tasks related to the Development team, including but not limited to: email correspondence, preparing thank-you and tax acknowledgment letters, and assisting with meeting and daily operations.
● Assist with events and programming related to our Etoile Scholars, Professionals Group, Symposium on the Arts of France, McCormick Scholarship Programs, donor cultivation, and fundraising.
● Assist with the Etoile Scholars program and goûter set-up (Tuesdays and Thursdays are mandatory)
● Assist with front desk coverage
● Work with Raiser’s Edge NXT , a standard CRM for non-profit institutions to monitor donations and dues payments. Generate biweekly reports.
● Assist with grant applications and follow-up reports.
● Assist with other development efforts as needed.
● 95% of written/oral communications are in English.
● Bring an upbeat attitude and energy to the team.
Qualifications & Experience:
● Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and ability to represent the Alliance to the public.
● Organized and detail-oriented.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Able to work independently and as part of a team.
● Good computer skills in MS Office products, Google Suite, and Zoom video conferencing. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
● A good understanding of the French language and culture would be a plus but is not mandatory.
● Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● Must be able to work on-site
● Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Compensation and Benefits:
● A monthly stipend of $1100/month is available.
● Free French classes.
Internship Duration: 6 months to a year
Start date: October 2026
Days per week: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday, with compensatory time off for
occasional evenings or Saturdays worked.
THIS POSITION IS IN-PERSON ONLY
To Apply: Please send a resume/CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position to
serragragui@af-chicago.org. Please include “Development Intern application” in the subject line.