Kennedy-King College Summer 2026 Internship

Office of the Illinois State Treasurer • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office (“Treasurer’s Office”) offers a variety of low-cost, high-quality financial products to help individuals and families save for retirement, higher education, and the future. These programs help to fulfill the Treasurer's Office’s mission to give families the tools they need to build a more secure financial future. The Financial Products division is responsible for administering the following programs, including program oversight, marketing, product development, and analysis: College Savings: A set of programs including a direct-sold 529 plan (Bright Start), an advisor-sold 529 plan (Bright Directions), and a children’s savings account program (First Steps) Financial Education: Programming for youth and adults IL ABLE: A savings program for people with disabilities Illinois Secure Choice: A retirement savings program for private-sector employees who lack access to a workplace retirement plan The Financial Products team seeks an undergraduate student intern who will help support several of the programs. The student intern will be assigned to the primary projects detailed below, with a possibility for further opportunities depending on interest, availability, and need.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in public policy, public finance, and/or personal finance
• Reliable and detail-oriented, excellent organizational aptitude
• Strong overall work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong commitment to the mission of the state government, with the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public

Responsibilities

• Secure Choice Provide support on employer compliance efforts, including: Researching and making calls to noncompliant employers to assess if they qualify for an exemption or need to go through the onboarding process for Illinois Secure Choice Supporting needs related to the formal enforcement process undertaken by the Illinois Department of Revenue in partnership with the Treasurer’s Office and the Illinois Secure Choice program administrator
• IL ABLE Provide support to the program through follow-up calls, research, and assistance with events.
• College Savings Provide occasional support for small projects as needed.
• General Learn about the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, including major legislation and financial product Perform other duties or assist with other projects that are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees