Location: Chicago, IL
About the company: Chicago Fashion Connect is a Chicago based fashion startup that aims to raise the cultural profile of the city by promoting the fashion industry and emerging talent thru a series of fashion events. We have innovative ideas and devoted to results-driven execution. We’re looking for fashionable, out of the box thinkers who are passionate about what they do to add to our entrepreneurial team.
Fashion Intern, Marketing and Events

We’re looking for highly motivated, forward thinking, entrepreneurial spirit to fill a position of Fashion Intern with focus in Marketing and Event Coordination. The ideal candidate has a burning desire to learn, serious ambition to be in the fashion industry; you’re in school for a degree in fashion or recently graduated.
- You’re looking for more then a line in the resume about the internship, you’re looking to make a difference, leave a mark.
- You can do more then get the coffee right. Your mission is to go where no one has gone before.
- Self-starter with sense of initiative, organized with immaculate attention to detail, willing to learn and can work with minimal direction, outgoing personality and positive attitude are only few things that describe you.
- You take deadlines seriously, able to set goals and follow them to completion. You know which rules are there to be broken and which must be followed.
- Previous photoshoot and fashion show experience is a plus

This is a role for the consummate juggler and your time will be spend:
- Assisting with events logistics (fashion shows, cocktail parties, networking events), scout venues, liaise with contractors
- Assist with casting calls and model selection
- You’ll be rocking the fashion show backstage, assisting with styling, directing models, keeping an eye on the schedule
- Attending industry events around Chicago, networking and raising awareness about CFC.

This is an unpaid internship with a potential to lead to a paid position. You will have flexible schedule, must be reachable on email, text or chat. CFC operates out of virtual office, you should be available for evening and weekend meetings in the Loop. You’re willing to commit to 4-6 hours/week.

How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, highlighting why you are the right person for this position, along with a resume to cfc@chicagofashionconnect.com with subject line “Fashion Intern”. Only those we wish to interview will be contacted.