Timing: ASAP
Number of Hours – Flexible
Location: Chicago, IL
mHUB, Chicago’s physical product innovation center, is looking for a membership intern to support our Community and Devolopment manager. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Chicago’s startup industry filled with dynamic entrepreneurs, leading corporations, and seasoned investors. Born out of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s World Business Chicago office, mHUB is creating the conditions for product innovation to thrive. orn out of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s World Business Chicago office, mHUB is creating the conditions for product innovation to thrive.
The selected intern will be fully immersed in mHUB’s culture of innovation, attending cutting-edge events and discussing the latest trends in product innovation, with mHUB’s industry leaders, serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, politicians, and trend-setters - all who are supporting mHUB's mission to drive physical product innovation and help the Midwest continue to be an industry-leading manufacturing community.
Just two stops on the Blue line to downtown Chicago, mHUB sits in the heart of West Town, neighbors with some of the fastest growing Chicago-born companies like Groupon, Lightbank, and Uptake. Chicago’s CTA Blue line stop makes mHUB an easy, stress-free commute for interns traveling from Evanston as well as those coming from the city. mHUB is an ideal workplace for energetic, entrepreneurial-minded students looking to immerse themselves in Chicago’s developing economy and startup culture.
Responsibilities:
- Help to maintain and recruit a diverse community of mHUB members
- Assist with customer relationship management and business development
- Strategize and implement new initiatives that meet the needs of mHUB members
- Contribute to mHUB’s growth and shape the future of Chicago’s manufacturing and product innovation
The ideal candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a graduate program. Independence and creativity are a must, as is an enthusiastic interest in manufacturing, technology, or entrepreneurship. Startup industry knowledge or experience in programming is a plus. Ability to spend some evenings and weekends at programming events is preferred. To learn more, visit www.mhubchicago.com.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Membership@mhubchicago.com.