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The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC)is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8 1997 on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire the Club began play in 1998 as one of the Leagues first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles including the 1998 MLS Cup; theand 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters Shield.
The Club recently announced plans to build a $650M privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicagos newest neighborhood the 78 a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans visit.
Additionally the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that has set the standard for North American training facilities. With tremendous growth and expansion the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.
At Chicago Fire FC were on a mission to entertain serve and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity show respect for all at all times never settle for less constantly innovate and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.
Job Overview:
The Chicago Fire are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Intern to join our team for a 6-month program! The HR Intern will report directly to the VP of People and Culture and will support key functions across compliance recruitment and employee engagement. In this role the HR Intern will gain practical experience in HR processes and contribute to various initiatives that enhance our Clubs workplace culture. This role requires an organized detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who is eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced dynamic environment in sports.
This role will begin on August 4 2025 and will conclude on December 19 2025
Job Responsibilities:
Office Support:
- Ensure the kitchen and common areas are fully stocked organized and clean at all times
- Work closely with the kitchen services representative to ensure preferred items are ordered and in place
- Perform inventory on office supplies order and re-stock the office supply closet when necessary.
- Save organize and upload receipts to Concur on behalf of the VP People & Culture
- Provide additional administrative support to the P&C department as needed
Staff Engagement Support:
- Assist in organizing and promoting employee engagement programs and activities (e.g. team-building events development initiatives).
- Help analyze employee feedback and support the development of initiatives that promote employee satisfaction and retention.
- Participate in organizing employee recognition programs and events.
HR Compliance Support:
- Assist in maintaining employee records and ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements
- Conduct full record audits for recruitment and supporting with ensuring compliance
- Help prepare documentation for audits and regulatory compliance reviews
- Assist in tracking and ensuring compliance with mandatory training and certifications
- Support the development and updating of HR policies and procedures to meet industry standards
Recruiting Support:
- Support recruitment with sourcing screening and interviewing candidates
- Assist in posting job openings on various job boards and platforms
- Help manage and organize candidate applications schedules and communication
- Coordinate and schedule interviews ensuring timely follow-ups with candidates
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic self-motivated and a proactive problem-solver
- Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint Internet Microsoft Office for day-to-day tasks and activities
Compensation:
- This role offers an hourly rate of $19
- This role is classified as Part-time non-exempt
What You Can Look Forward To:
- Practical HR Experience: Gain hands-on experience in HR compliance recruitment and employee engagement while working closely with experienced HR professionals.
- Exposure to HR Best Practices: Learn MLS industry-standard HR practices policies and compliance regulations and understand their real-world application in a business setting.
- Skill Development: Improve key professional skills such as organization time management communication and problem-solvingall critical to building a successful HR career.
- Mentorship and Professional Growth: Receive guidance and feedback from seasoned Sports HR leaders who are committed to supporting your personal and professional development.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with sports professionals in the HR field and across other departments within the organization which could open doors to future career opportunities.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful HR initiatives that directly impact employee satisfaction retention and overall organizational success.
- Career Path Insights: Gain clarity on potential career paths within HR from compliance and recruitment to employee relations and beyond helping you chart your future in the field.
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity accessibility and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore wed like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin ancestry ethnicity citizenship age veteran or military status disability sexual orientation sexual orientation or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including hiring promotion compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.
- If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact the People and Culture Department at to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
