Teens: Apply for Chicago Public Library School Year Internship Opportunities

Get involved with the library this spring by applying to one of our upcoming internships, starting in early 2025. 

Applications open Monday, October 14th and close Sunday, October 27th. These internships are open to Chicago high school students and you can apply to more than one based on your interest, skills and experience. Positions are available at multiple CPL locations, find the application link and full description of each program below.

!!!!APPLY HERE!!!!

Teen Best Reads:

  • Get paid to read and talk about your favorite books of the year. Record booktoks and meet monthly with other teens to curate the ultimate annual book list by teens for teens.
  • This internship runs from January 2025 to December 2025.
  • Follow this link for details about Teen Best Reads Internship. 

Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild:

  • Bring your gaming expertise to design a free, all ages convention that celebrates everything gaming. Apply to these sub-guilds: Esports, Cosplay, Con Planning, and Game Design.
  • This internship runs from January 2025 to June 2025.
  • Follow this link for details about CTGG. 

Digital Content:

  • Start your journey towards a future in social media. Gain hands-on experience, create engaging content and collaborate with creative minds.
  • This internship runs from January 2025 to December 2025 with a summer break from June to August. 
  • Follow this link for details about Digital Content Internship. 

Radical Fit Incubator:

  • Boost your design skills with Chicago-based fashion designers Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments and Vieve White of Vulpinic Vestements and create a fashion capsule collection to showcase at the Queer Radical Fair.
  • This internship runs from January 2025 to July 2025. 
  • Follow this link for details about Radical Fit Incubator. 

College and Career:

  • Create social media, print and web content to help others find their post-high school path. Choose from a focus on photography, videography, and emceeing/writing to develop resources and help lead College and Career Saturday events. 
  • This internship runs from January 2025 to December 2025. 
  • Follow this link for details about College and Career Internship. 

If you have any questions or concerns please email teenservices@chipublib.org