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Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive people as catalysts, building strong communities for all. CFW funds organizations working to solve the biggest problems facing women, girls, and gender-expansive people: economic insecurity, violence, and lack of access to healthcare and information. In addition to grantmaking, CFW invests in developing women leaders and advocates and brings together diverse coalitions to collaborate, share resources, and develop solutions. Since its founding in 1985, CFW has invested more than $53 million in hundreds of organizations supporting women, girls, and gender-expansive people across the Chicago region.

Chicago Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ qualified individuals based on individual merit. CFW is committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.

Open Positions

Accounting Coordinator

The Accounting Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day finance department’s functions and operations of the Foundation. This position will maintain strong internal controls while processing accounts payable and receivable, credit card expenses, recording daily revenue journals, and assisting in month and year-end financial close cycles. The Coordinator supports financial operations by preparing reports, assisting with audits, and performing ad hoc expense analysis.  
 

The salary range is $58,925 – $67,000. 

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HR and Operations Intern 

CFW is proud to partner with The CAFE Group for the LEAD Internship Program, which connects college students from underrepresented backgrounds to paid internships in the social impact and philanthropic sectors. The HR and Operations Intern will support core administrative, human resources, and operational functions that help the Foundation run smoothly. The intern will gain hands-on experience in data management, staff engagement, and day-to-day operational support. 
 
The HR and Operations Intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year institution and available to work up to 35 hours per week in Chicago from June 1 to August 7, 2026 (no relocation support provided). 
 
The compensation for this internship is $20 per hour. 
Apply here.

Program Intern 

The Program Intern will provide essential administrative and project support across all areas of CFW’s program work. CFW partners with local community organizations and leaders, raising funds from the community, and directing resources to frontline groups responding to community-identified needs. In this role, the intern will support the implementation of CFW’s grantmaking and program initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Programs and Program Officers, the intern will gain hands-on experience with CFW’s grant management system, help organize the annual event calendar for CFW’s Giving Councils and Circles, and assist with coordinating new and existing capacity‑building programs for grantee partners.

The Program Intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year institution and available to work up to 35 hours per week in Chicago from June 1 to August 7, 2026 (no relocation support provided). 
 
The compensation for this internship is $20 per hour. 
Apply here.