Student Employment

Applications for Student Employment are currently closed. Applications for the 2025-26 academic year will open in January 2025. 

Student Employment Opportunitites

Interested in working at the Illinois Leadership Center?

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed. 

Undergraduate Student Employee Learning Outcomes:

  • Enhance personal communication skills (oral & written)
  • Develop an appreciation for diversity
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Exercise responsible independence
  • Develop leadership competencies
  • Adapt to and utilize new technologies
  • Increase career readiness
ILC Staff outside posing for a picture
ILC Staff outside posing for a picture with a rubber duck

Undergraduate Student Positions

Communication & Marketing Specialist

Specialists provide support for the ILC’s programs and services by developing and implementing creative marketing strategies to attract students, as well as managing the ILC’s social media platforms and content creation.

Data Analytics Specialists

Specialists provide support for the ILC’s programs and services by analyzing data using statistical software; producing data reports, visualizations, and presentations on ILC workshops and programs; and designing and implementing research projects on leadership initiatives.

Graf Interns (Education Team)

Graf Interns work as a team to coordinate, manage, and present student leadership development programs such as the Weekly Workshop Series and workshops for RSOs and classrooms.

Graphic Designers

Graphic Designers create visuals to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate the ILC’s audiences, such as social media graphics, digital signage, brochures, website graphics, and more.
To apply for this position, applicants must provide a portfolio of past work.

Leadership Certificate Specialist

Specialists provide support for the ILC’s programs and services by assisting with the coordination and management of all Leadership Certificate Program activities and events.

On-Site Coordinator

The On-Site Coordinator (OSC) works closely with the Co-Lead Facilitators, Cluster Facilitators, and Program Coordinator of the LeaderShape® Institute™ program to assist with the planning, coordination and management of on-site logistics for the week of the Institute.
This position is only available to sophomore, junior, or senior students who have previously attended The LeaderShape® Institute program.

Photographers

Photographers capture photos and produce videos for ILC events and programs.
To apply for this position, applicants must provide a portfolio of past work.

Podcast Intern

The Podcast Intern produces episodes for the ILC's podcast and serves as the main host.
This internship is primarily for Communication majors and eligible for course credit, but any undergraduate student is welcome to apply. To apply for this position, applicants must submit an audio sample.

Brand Ambassadors

Brand ambassadors promote ILC programs and services to Illinois students and facilitate outreach initiatives.
ILC student staff

Undergraduate Student Employment Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be open from January 19 to February 4, 2025.

ILC staff

Graduate Assistant applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be open from February 10 to March 3.