Internship Requirements
Get Ahead at the Hostel!
Hostelling International-Chicago is a great place to gain valuable
experience for your career. This page describes the application
process and expectations for internships. Interns
Index:
Interns Main Page
Intern Application Requirements
Intern Testimonials
Basic Information
- Some interns receive college credit for their work. We will
do whatever possible to insure that your internship meets those
requirements.
- While all interns and volunteers should have a regular schedule,
work times are flexible depending on your work or school schedule
and the nature of the project.
- All internships are unpaid.
- Accommodations are not provided for most interns. A few summer
interns are provided accommodations on a very limited basis.
- Decisions are made on a rolling basis. Please include your
timeline for making an internship commitment in your cover letter.
Academic Semester Interns: September – December, and January
– May
Requirements:
- completed application with supporting documentation.
- commitment to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per week
for a minimum of eight (8) weeks.
- current enrollment in institute of higher learning or graduate
of same.
Intern Application (Acrobat pdf)
Intern Application (MSWord doc)

Summer Interns: June through August
Requirements: Summer non-resident interns
- completed application with supporting documentation
- commitment to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per week for
a minimum of eight (8) weeks
- current enrollment in institute of higher learning or graduate
of same
Requirements: Summer resident interns
- completed application with supporting documentation
- commitment to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per
week for a minimum of eight (8) weeks
- current enrollment in institute of higher learning or graduate
of same
Summer Resident Intern Accommodations
- apartment-style room shared with three other interns
- private bedroom with in-suite living room, kitchen and bathroom
available June 13 through August 15
- arrangements can be made for earlier starts and later end
dates
Intern Application
(Acrobat pdf)
Intern Application
(MSWord doc)

Questions?
Contact Lisa Miller, Programs Coordinator for more information:
[email protected]
312-360-0300 x1573
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