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Companies Offering Internships

The department offers many internships in a variety of areas.

Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Miscellaneous

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ACCOUNTING

Brunswick Corporation

1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Dianah Llanas
Human Resources Generalist
Brunswick Corporate
(847) 735-4499
dianah.llanas@brunswick.com

Job Description: Reponsibilities include becoming familiar with all of Brunswick Corporation and its subsidiaries and understanding the corporate structure, helping in the preparation of tax returns, assisting with the preparation of Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, and assisting with preparing support and documentation related to intercompany pricing issues. Candidates should possess skills in the following areas: knowlege in methods, practices, and concepts underlying the communication of financial information, understanding of global and domestic business practices, ability to calculate currency conversions, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Lookingglass Theatre Company

Contact:
Erick Deshaun Dorris
773-477-9257 Ext. 104
email: edorris@lookingglasstheatre.org

Responsibilities include coordinating financial responsibilities included in: general operating, production, outreach and education, marketing, fundraising, maintaining daily bookkeeping, entering and paying bills, creating and entering invoices, and making deposits.

Svigos Asset Management

272 E. Deerpath
Suite 236
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Jennifer or Becky
847/735-0656
Jen@svigos.com

Job Description: The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers the ability to work in a small team environment and exposure to all aspects of a small business. Some tasks include assisting with account reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income statement and balance sheets. This position is a paid internship.

United Way of Lake County

330 South Greenleaf Street
Gurnee, IL 60031-3389
847/775-1000

Contact:
ChiChi Liu, Controller
847/775-1011
chiliu@uwlakeco.org

Job Description: Accounting Intern - this individual will perform a variety of accounting functions, primarily dealing with accounts receivable and accounts payable. Candidate would work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with the days of the week and work hours flexible to accomodate the student's schedule.

For more information about the company, visit www.uwlakeco.org.

US Microdyne

2275 Half Day Road
Suite 350
Bannockburn, IL 60015

Contact:
Martin J. Palicki 847/244-4800
800-828-3859
MPalicki@USMicrodyne.com

Job Description: US Microdyne is a 21 year old, dynamic information technology services provider located in Gurnee, IL that offers technological solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Our business is growing faster than expected and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who love to learn and have great goals for life to join our team. Successful interns will receive excellent training and great opportunities for growth in an expanding company. We are currently looking for a Bookkeeping Intern for our Gurnee, IL office to start in December, 2003 or January 2004. The internship will last five months, and is renewable. Responsibilities will include: tracking paper flow of invoices and service requests, contacting past due accounts, assisting bookkeeper in filing and organization, assisting in timesheet reconciliation and payroll procedures, and preparing monthly reports for the president and staff. Benfits include an hourly wage of $7 to $10 based on performance, flexible scheduling, casual work environment, flexibility to mold your experience to complement your classroom objectives, and a membership in the Basic Training Academy Fitness Club. We require of our interns to display a professional etiquette, be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, travel (locally) occasionally, have a thirst for knowledge and learning, and demonstrate an ability to clearly document procedures. We have a preference that our interns be familiar with QuickBooks. Please send a resume (as a Word attachment, or in the body of the email) to CAREERS@USMICRODYNE.COM, and place “Bookkeeping Internship” in the subject heading.

For more information about the company, visit www.usmicrodyne.com.

FINANCE

A. G. Edwards Sons, Inc.

225 East Deerpath Road
Suite 100
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847/234-9664 Ext. 157
Fax: 847/234-9678

Contact:
Justin King, Financial Associate
847/234-9664

Richard Schechter
847/234-9664 x 150

Job Description: Help process day-to-day administrative requests; help financial consultant prepare financial reviews; research potential investment ideas; assist in prospecting for new clients; help maintain and develop current prospecting database.

Alley Company

585 Bank Lane
Suite 2400
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Steve Alley
847/482-0938

Job description: A semester internship primarily involving security analysis, defined as researching companies that fir our investment criteria, and portfolio management, defined as constructing portfolios according to industry groupings as well as individual securities. The internship may involve writing an essay on a relevant topic related to our investment management style or the market environment generally or developing marketing concepts relevant to our business.

For more information about the company, visit www.alleycompanyllc.com.

Alliance Equities, LLC

704 N. Deerpath Drive, Suite 2100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Contact:
Ben Reinberg, President
847/573-9263
Fax: 847-573-9815
E-mail: b.reinberg@alliance-companies.com

Job Description: Alliance Equities, LLC, is a full service commercial real estate investment company consisting of: leasing, brokerage, management, real estate investment and finance. We are looking for an intern to work with the principal of the company in the real estate investment & finance area. This is a dynamic environment with a steep learning curve and the profound opportunity to learn and participate in the acquisition, finance and due diligence process of commercial real estate. This position has a strong emphasis on financial analysis and due diligence. The intern will be working in our Vernon Hills, Illinois Corporate office. The intern will learn and participate in the following tasks: commercial real estate investment analysis, market analysis, underwriting acquisitions, financial analysis using Argus and Excel, interaction with brokers, principals and financial institutions, due diligence analysis, and investor and client relationship development.

AXA Advisors, LLC

Contact:
Gregg LaSpisa, Regional Vice President
847/498-7272
www.gregg.laspisa.myaxa-advisors.com

Job description: The intern will be paired with a top producer and experience first-hand a day in the life of a financial sales professional. The intern will engage in a wide variety of activities and implement strategies: secure client appointments for the producer; participate in client fact-finding and data-gathering with the producer; develop financial plan proposals and sales illustrations; perform asset allocation modeling; accompany producer on client sales calls and appointments; organize client annual review meeting.

For more information about the company, visit www.axaonline.com.

Brookshire Investments

6036 South Central Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
(773) 581-8755
Fax (773) 581-8220

Contact:
Garrett Arons
773/581-8220

Job Description: Assistant Director of Acquisitions & Development - the ideal candidate will possess the ability to collect and record data and have strong communication skills. This individual will identify all apartment buildings that fit the company’s criteria in a pre-determined territory; photograph and record a short description of the prospective acquisitions; using tools provided, identify ownership; collect market data from the pre-determined territory; assist the director in purchasing the asset.

For more information about the company visit www.ownacondo.com.

Chicago Board of Trade

141 West Jackson, Suite A-30
Chicago, IL 60604-2994

Contact:
Allison Schloss
312/435-3465

Job description: You may be asked to work on a variety of research projects. Assist full-time staff conduct technical studies regarding competitive strategy, strategic planning, marketing, regulatory concerns, product potential and product design. Must be a junior or senior. Strong computer skills with spreadsheet, graphics and word processing.

For more information about the company, visit www.cbot.com.

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

1905 W. Field Ct.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Lynne Caplan
847-574-5158
lcaplan@lfgsm.edu

Job description: Grants and Foundations Intern - Conduct prospect research and analysis on foundations and other grant-making institutions; identify areas of philanthropic interest; help development team members track prospects through various stages of cultivation and solicitation; use internal database to capture and analyze prospect and donor information; support development team with information and presentation materials. Summer only.

For more information about the company, visit www.LakeForestMBA.edu.

MB Financial Bank

1200 North Ashland Avenue
Human Resources - 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
Attn: Internship Program

Contact:
College Recruiting
773/328-7438


Job description: MB Financial Bank offers a formalized summer internship program that provides college students an opportunity to work in a professional business environment. Through this program, students learn new skills and use some of those skills they have developed through their education. All of our summer internships are paid, full-time positions and are available in a variety of departments across the organization, including commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, human resources, information systems, and operations management. Complete information regarding the internship are on line: Internship Home, Minimum Qualifications, and How to Apply.

For more information about the company, visit www.mbfinancial.com.

Morgan Stanley

516 North Western Avenue
Lake Forest, IL 60045
888/604-7300
847/604-7300
Fax: 847/604-7315

Contact:
Peter Dubois

Job description: Assist with day-to-day services; help prepare portfolio presentations; choose a number of stocks to track and present a final research project based upon findings.

For more information about the company, visit www.morganstanley.com.

New England Financial

707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 700
Northbrook, IL 60662-2842

Contact:
Robert Buckley, III, Managing Associate/Financial Planner
847/897-5445
rbuckley@chicago.nef.com

Job description: By interning at New England Financial, a student can gain a better perspective of the financial planning process, the business model, marketing of an individual and understand what goes into developing and running an entrepreneurial type business. The intern will be working with individual advisors and managers and be able to see the myriad of concepts, processes and approaches. Some of the various duties and concepts that an intern will learn are: financial planning (and software), asset allocation, risk management, presentation skills, marketing of an advisors practice, client maintenance, and client correspondence. This internship will allow the student to gain a better understanding of the type of work we do and if this is a business they would want to a pursue. Marketing is a large part of our business, so being able to present yourself is an integral part of the business.

For more information about the company, visit www.advisorsquare.com/new/chicago/.

PaineWebber

5 Revere Drive, Suite 120
Northbrook, IL 60062
847/498-7700
800/323-9392
Fax: 847/498-7705

Contact:
Richard W. Schmidt, First Vice President Investments/Assistant Branch Manager

Job description: Learn to operate the Bloomberg and Quotron computer systems; research client accounts to resolve problems; analyze account portfolios to gain understanding of investment recommendations; complete special project for sales manager; research historical market prices for stocks; research stock certificates.

For more information about the company, visit www.painewebber.com.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60602
800/543-5304
312/332-8881
Fax: 312/332-8882

Contact:
Boyd Klingler, Vice President/Investments

Job description: Customer contact and problem solving; company research; general acquisition of knowledge of the retail financial services industry.

For more information about the company, visit www.raymondjames.com.

Six Flags of Great America

Six Flags
542 N. Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031

Contact:
Melanie Mraz
Recruitment Supervisor & Fundraising Coordinator
847-249-2133 Ext. 6624
sfgrint@sftp.com

Job description: Finance Department. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn the processes of the Finance Department at Six Flags Great America through recruiting and hiring seasonal employees. This challenging position includes the planning, recruiting, hiring and administration of the seasonal workforce for Information Systems, Warehouse/Logistics, Purchasing, Cash Control, Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Internal Audit and Payroll. January - August positions.

For more information about the company, visit www.sixflags.com.

The Christman Group

4811 Emerson Ave, Suite 210
Palatine, IL 60067

Contact:
Erik Miller
Associate
847-303-6554
miller@christmangroup.com

Job description: The Christman Group is a middle market M&A firm that specializes in firms that generate between $5 and $150 million in revenue. The Christman Group is seeking an intern to assist in a variety of different projects, including assisting in updating our database, the distribution of marketing materials, and assisting managing directors on various projects. This is a part time, unpaid internship. The position requires candidates to have strong organization skills, communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Basik knowledge of accounting and financial analysis is a plus.

For more information about the company, visit christmangroup.com.

Wintrust Financial Corporation

727 North Bank Lane
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Dave Bruskin
847/615-4070

Job description: Help process day-to-day administrative requests; help financial consultant prepare financial reviews; research potential investment ideas; assist in prospecting for new clients; help maintain and develop current prospecting database.

For more information about the company, visit www.wintrust.com.

MARKETING

American Cancer Society

77 East Monroe Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60603

Contact:
Debbie Treehuboss
Recruitment Manager
312-641-6150 Ext. 397

Job description: Marketing and management experience in a wide variety of projects; staff responsibilities in program areas and budget experience in our fund-raising opportunities. Summer only.

Check the web site for the specific intership posting: www.cancer.org.

Chicago Council on Foreign Relations

116 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603-6097
312-821-7511

Contact:
Susan Kirschner
312-821-7523
Email: skirschner@ccfr.org

Job description: External Relations Intern - this position is for the student with a strong interest in international politics. The ideal candidate for this position will have had international studies experience or will have studied abroad. The position entails research for the marketing department, research for programming, preparing mailings for the council and other duties as assigned.

For more information about the company, visit www.ccfr.org.

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

1905 W. Field Ct.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Contact:
Lynne Caplan
847-574-5158
lcaplan@lfgsm.edu

Job description: Marketing Intern - Gather and analyze information from competitive MBA programs through primary and secondary research. Gather and analyze secondary information to identify key trends that could potentially affect LFGSM. Research and analyze competitive advertising programs. Assist in execution of advertising and marketing projects. Administrative duties (20%) - organization of past marketing materials and files. Create and present report by end of internship. This summer internship is open to college students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Summer only.

For more information about the company, visit www.LakeForestMBA.edu.

Lipson Alport Glass & Associates

990 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL

Contact:
Cindy Golden
847-313-6382
cgolden@laga.com

Job description: We are seeking an intern who will help with IDP auditing and research requests, maintaining a database, assisting with the creation of PowerPoint presentations for the new business team and design team, and assisting the Marketing Manager with all aspects of administrative tasks. The intern must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, conscientious, and be comfortable with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The internship is for 20 hours per week, and can begin immediately.

For more information about the company, visit www.laga.com.

Lookingglass Theatre Company

Contact:
Erick Deshaun Dorris
773-477-9257 Ext. 104
email: edorris@lookingglasstheatre.org

Responsibilities include coordinating financial responsibilities included in: general operating, production, outreach and education, marketing, fundraising, maintaining daily bookkeeping, entering and paying bills, creating and entering invoices, and making deposits.

New England Financial

707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 700
Northbrook, IL 60662-2842

Contact:
Sherry Long, Marketing Director
847/412-0040 ext. 1275
slong@chicago.nef.com

Job description: By interning at New England Financial, a student will make formal presentations, conduct targeted marketing research, assist in database creation, be involved in technology support, and help create a marketing center resource library. Marketing is a large part of our business, so being able to present yourself is an integral part of the business.

For more information about the company, visit www.advisorsquare.com/new/chicago/.

One Up Advertising

750 Forest Edge Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Contact:
Doug Benson
847/634-7653
doug@alwaysoneup.com

Job description: The student will assist in handling advertising client projects as part of our Account Management team. The student will report directly to our Account Manager, assisting her with the project coordination, planning and ongoing communication (internal & external). This position needs someone who is interested in the business disciplines of marketing/advertising/design, but even more important is a motivated "self starter" with excellent organizational skills. The student needs to be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs as well as the Internet.

For more information about the company, visit www.alwaysoneup.com.

Technology Executives Club

1580 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 506
Libertyville, IL

Contact:
Alex Jarett, President
Phone: 847/837-3900 Ext. 3
Fax: 847/837-3901
Email: ajarett@technologyexecutivesclub.com

Job description: The Marketing Programs Assistant is an internship for someone interested in a career in business-to-business marketing. Interns work with various marketing campaigns and as a support to the underlying marketing infrastructure by assisting with web research, database/contact management, and direct marketing campaigns. Candidates should be computer- and internet-savvy. Responsibilities include: web research, internet marketing, database management, direct marketing mailings, and light administrative work. Send resume or cover letter by email or fax.

For more information about the company, visit www.technologyexecutivesclub.com.

The Neo-Futurists

5153 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago IL 60640

Contact:
Tony Macalusco, Development Director
development@neofuturists.org
Phone: 773/878-4557
Fax: 773/878-4514

Job description: Working closely with the Development Director, the development intern will assist in expanding the theater company’s donor base through foundation and individual giving. This is a great opportunity to work behind-the-scenes of a nationally regarded touring company while learning essential fundraising techniques. The position is unpaid, but benefits include free prime-time season pass, and free entry for two into Sunday showings of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind for tenure of internship. Specific responsibilities include assisting the Development Director in developing innovative ways of attracting financial support to ensure the long-term vitality of The Neo-Futurists, assisting in creating positive, rewarding communication channels and experiences for Neo-Futurist donors, assisting with database entry, upkeep, and acknowledgement, and assisting with filing, marketing, and correspondence. Ideal competencies and attributes include good writing and organization skills, positive attitude, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Theater and/or fund-raising experience is a plus. The hours are negotiable but are expected to be between 5 and 20 hours per week between hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and/or some evenings.

U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC)

55 West Monroe Street
Suite 2440
Chicago, IL 60603
312/353-8040
312/353-8098

Contact:
Marie Baldwin or Mike Howard
marie.baldwin@exim.gov
312/353-8081

Job description: Assist international trade specialists and Illinois companies by researching and locating the best foreign markets for companies' products; prepare an in-depth international research report for a USEAC client; recruit for international trade events and seminars; attend trade shows to promote Export Assistance Center programs; prepare various communications; maintain database profiles; respond to telephone inquiries regarding trade regulations, documentation, licensing, trade events, etc.

For more information about the company, visit www.usatrade.gov.

US Microdyne

2275 Half Day Road
Suite 350
Bannockburn, IL 60015

Contact:
Martin J. Palicki 847/244-4800
800/828-3859
Fax: 847/244-4801
Job Description: US Microdyne is a 21 year old, dynamic information technology services provider located in Gurnee, IL that offers technological solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Our business is growing faster than expected and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who love to learn and have great goals for life to join our team. Successful interns will receive excellent training and great opportunities for growth in an expanding company. We are currently looking for a Marketing intern for our Gurnee, IL office. Responsibilities will include: working with our graphic design intern on ad specifications, designing and editing US Microdyne’s sales kit and collateral, developing and updating our marketing plan, measure the results of our marketing plan, attending local business meetings and networking functions, researching new marketing opportunities for US Microdyne, assisting in measuring client satisfaction, developing and submiting advertising budgets, planning and hosting an open house for US Microdyne clients and vendors, assisting sales representatives, proofreading ad materials, and attending weekly staff meetings. Benfits include an hourly wage of $7 to $10 based on performance, flexible scheduling, casual work environment, flexibility to mold your experience to complement your classroom objectives, and a membership in the Basic Training Academy Fitness Club. We require our interns to display a professional etiquette, be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, travel (locally) occasionally, have a thirst for knowledge and learning, and demonstrate an ability to clearly document procedures. Please send a resume (as a Word attachment, or in the body of the email) to CAREERS@USMICRODYNE.COM, and place “Marketing Internship” in the subject heading.

For more information about the company, visit www.usmicrodyne.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Community Family Center

425 Laural Ave.
Highland Park, IL
(Walking Distance to Train)

Contact:
Pam Feinberg, Director Tri-Con Child Care Center
847-433-1450
pamfeinberg@yahoo.com

Job description: The intern's responsibilities will include assisting with designing a new brochure, helping start a newsletter, compiling a history of the center for PR purposes, contacting local publications for increased visibility, and assisting with future PR plans.

U.S. Embassy - Commerical Services Offices

Commercial Attache
U.S. Embassy - Singapore

Contact:
Scott Pozil
Phone: 65-6476-9031
DID: 65-6476-9435
Fax: 65-6476-9080

Job description: U.S. Commercial Service offices around the world offer internship opportunities to college students. In most cases, these internships are unpaid and the student must cover all of their expenses. Ususally, student-interns are studying at local universities or come to the in-country office for two to three months during the summer for the working and living experience. These internships are most suited for Economics and Foreight Language students.

For more information on our office, visit www.export.gov or www.buyusa.gov.

US Microdyne

2275 Half Day Road
Suite 350
Bannockburn, IL 60015

Contact:
Martin J. Palicki 847/244-4800
800/828-3859
Fax: 847/244-4801
MPalicki@USMicrodyne.com

Job Description: US Microdyne is a 21 year old, dynamic information technology services provider located in Gurnee, IL that offers technological solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Our business is growing faster than expected and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who love to learn and have great goals for life to join our team. Successful interns will receive excellent training and great opportunities for growth in an expanding company. We are currently looking for a Business Writing Intern for our Gurnee, IL office. Responsibilities will include: creating and updating training manuals, creating US Microdyne templates and business forms, working with technicians in documenting systems and procedures, proofreading US Microdyne materials, assisting in the authoring of contracts and agreements, working with our marketing intern in writing ad copy, and attending weekly staff meetings. Benfits include an hourly wage of $7 to $10 based on performance, flexible scheduling, casual work environment, flexibility to mold your experience to complement your classroom objectives, and a membership in the Basic Training Academy Fitness Club. We require of our interns to display a professional etiquette, be skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, travel (locally) occasionally, have a thirst for knowledge and learning, and demonstrate an ability to clearly document procedures. Please send a resume (as a Word attachment, or in the body of the email) to CAREERS@USMICRODYNE.COM, and place “Business Writing Internship” in the subject heading.

For more information about the company, visit www.usmicrodyne.com.

World Trade Center

Suite 2400 The Merchandise Mart
200 World Trade Center Chicago
Chicago, IL 60654
312/467-0550
Fax: 312/467-0615

Contact:
Bilal Ozer, Research Coordinator

Job description: High-level research and business development support for WTCC events and seminars; research topics, countries and industries related to programming and events; assist in ongoing studies that the WTCC conducts for local companies and the country; work on promotion and outreach; event planning.

For more information about the company, visit www.wtcc.org.