HI-Chicago 
Chicago 
HI-USA 
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.
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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 sixteen (16) hours per week for a minimum of eight (8) weeks.
- current enrollment in institute of higher learning or graduate of same.
Summer Interns: June through August
Requirements: Summer non-resident interns
- completed application with supporting documentation
- commitment to work a minimum of sixteen (16) 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 en suite living room, kitchen and bathroom
Questions?
Contact Sharday El-Assar, Community Liaison:
- [email protected]
- 312-583-2227
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