**Job Description:** Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide. ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) employs ~46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities. More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/ **Internship Program Overview** ITW’s internship program provides unparalleled access to challenging opportunities in high-growth, dynamic industries. Interns are encouraged to think and act like entrepreneurs and are provided with significant responsibility and autonomy to take ownership of projects and complete assigned tasks. As an intern, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship, and networking with senior leaders across the Enterprise. ITW’s “80/20” front-to-back business model along with our entrepreneurial culture will provide you with the opportunity to work in an organization that is committed to innovation and creativity. Our program gives interns the chance to collaborate with their teams and participate in exciting, enterprise-wide projects. Some of our intern engagement highlights include intern kickoff events, professional workshops, lunch & learns, volunteering during Day of Action, networking, and more. **Community Affairs Overview** Guided by our culture and core values, ITW is dedicated to investing in the communities where our colleagues live and work and where we do business through multi-year pledges, annual and employee matching grants, scholarships, and in-kind donations. The Community Affairs department facilitates and manages these programs that invest $24M+ annually in our communities. **Position Summary** ITW’s Internship Program is aimed at providing meaningful and fulfilling work experience under the mentorship of skilled professionals. This summer internship program will provide you with marketable experiences and skills, as well as introduce you to ITW’s unique way of doing business. _Excellent performance can result in a full-time employment offer._ Partner with the Community Affairs team on a variety of projects including event planning, sponsorship investment fulfillment and employee engagement. **Responsibilities** Sponsorships + Prepare of documentation to process sponsorship payments + Download documents from YourCause, File in folders, Combine documents into one PDF + Track amounts/sub codes in Excel spreadsheet to be charged against a budget code (tax-deductible vs. non-tax-deductible) + Draft email for supervisor with payment details + Update spreadsheet with upcoming event information (dates, location, # guests, hosts) Gift & Volunteer Match + Maintain and clean-up Gift and Volunteer Mailbox + Send correspondence to program participants and/or organizations from paper applications received + Archive matching grants gift acknowledgements Event Planning + Assist with planning and execution of ITW’s Annual Day of Action (DOA) and any onsite volunteering events at Corporate Campus (e.g., SparkShop toolkit packing) + Assist with building marketing and communications assets for events such as DOA & onsite volunteering. Assets include microsite, registration forms, surveys, digital flyers, monitor slides, email, and newsletter copy. + Manage week-long pre-event shirt pick-up event + Manage correspondence with Day of Action participants + Assist with event registration tracking and changes + Research/Source materials/supplies/promotional items as needed for events General Operations + Open and sort mail + Attend ITW sponsored events with Community Affairs + Additional duties & projects may be assigned **Qualifications** + Familiarity with the Noble Network of Charter Schools and the ITW David Speer Academy required; graduate of the ITW David Speer Academy preferred + Pursuing a bachelor’s (rising junior or senior) or master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Organizational Psychology, or related disciplines + Excellent organizational and planning skills; Previous experience planning school/extracurricular events ideal + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Previous experience writing for school publications and/ or drafting business correspondence ideal + Detail oriented + Eagerness to learn, demonstrated curiosity and a drive to excel + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Previous experience using Excel is highly desired **Additional information** _*ITW Community Affairs Department is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status_ Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._ **Compensation Information:** The hourly rate for this position is $23.00