We are looking for a detail-oriented Information Technology (IT) Intern to join our IT department for a summer internship program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts while contributing to the meaningful work of our organization. 

This is a fulltime internship (40 hours per week) for a period of 9 weeks during the summer.

• Timing: The 2025 summer internship will begin Monday, June 9th and conclude on Friday, August 8th.
• Hours: Interns should be able to commit to NORC’s 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT business hours.
• Compensation: The hourly rate of pay is $22.
• Location: The 2025 Internship will take place virtually. You will be sent a NORC laptop.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. CT for the 2025 Summer Internship program. The talent acquisition team will contact candidates who make it to the final round of selection in March, providing next steps. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to contact everyone personally.

The position offers competitive compensation and the potential for future employment opportunities based on performance. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Interns will work as part of a specialized IT team on tasks such as the following: 

• Vulnerability scanning and security monitoring 
• Building sandbox environments  
• Assist with writing documentation  
• Quality assurance testing 
• Process automation 
• Conducting data analytics such as data cleaning and harmonization 
• Researching and exploring new technologies as directed 
• Applying and developing your technical skills while honing collaboration and project management skills 

• Must be a rising senior in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field 
• Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Demonstrated proficiency through coursework in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, application development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, data science, infrastructure design, process automation 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Creativity, innovation, and strong analytical abilities 
• Ability to contribute to a team or work individually 

Applications Requirements: 

• Resume
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• For specific questions, please email us at norc-recruiter@norc.org
• Please note: the only way to apply is to click the Submit button on this page and following the prompts to insert the information requested.

• Competitive hourly rate of $22 an hour. 
• Networking opportunities with peers and seasoned professionals
• Potential for future fulltime employment
• Structured mentorship program
• Exposure to various aspects of information technology
• The position offers valuable experience and insight into the field, providing a strong foundation for future career development in technology

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

For over 75 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.