Careers and Internships
Careers
Join us in making a difference!
You can make a difference by joining the staff of AIDS Foundation Chicago. AFC has a dynamic staff of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds working to change lives and impact social justice issues that affect our community. We currently have more than 100 staff with expertise in the following areas: public health, mental health, social work, program development, program evaluation and public policy.
Employee benefits
AFC offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that includes a full array of benefits along with a generous holiday, sick and vacation time schedule.
Job opportunities
To browse and apply for positions at AFC, see below.
AIDS Foundation Chicago is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, people living with HIV and AIDS, transgender individuals and all others are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.
Our Values
People First
Compassion
Accountability
Meaningful Engagement
Justice in Action
Innovation
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at AFC
AFC embraces diversity and strives toward creating and sustaining an inclusive and welcoming environment where all can thrive and succeed. AFC believes that all individuals must be valued, respected, supported and honored in meaningful and substantive ways. Our unwavering commitment is reflected in how we develop, implement and evaluate programs, services, policies and procedures; which enables our organizational success as measured through our mission, vision and strategic priorities.
Internships
AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) offers a variety of internships throughout the year, each of which is designed so students experience a real-world environment connected with their academic learning. Those interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, social services, policy/advocacy, government relations, social media, LGBTQ+, HIV prevention, homelessness and other related areas will find an environment at AFC that offers focused learning and a quality internship experience.
Interns dive into real-world issues—like HIV prevention and housing stability—and see firsthand how AFC’s programs change lives.
Internships become available throughout the year and are posted on this website as well as on Handshake. We work with those selected to accommodate each person’s academic calendar and other responsibilities to create a flexible learning environment and schedule. Applicants must be currently or recently enrolled (within the past 6 months) in a degree-seeking program and should be at least 18 years old. AFC requires a commitment of at least 15 hours a week for a minimum of eight weeks, with some internships requiring longer minimum commitments. Internships are on a volunteer basis. Credit for academic programs may be available with some internships.
Available internships:
Winter/Spring internships 2026 listed below are now available Please send an email to [email protected] if you’re interested in receiving emails as new postings are added.
Please note: Most internships are partially or fully virtual, with specific information included in each listing. Interns will be provided with a laptop for use during the internship and are expected to have their own access to internet connectivity.
Thank you for your interest!