What We Do

Uptake helps industrial companies digitally transform with open, purpose-built software that delivers outcomes that matter. Built on a foundation of data science and machine learning, our vision is to create a world that always works — one where the machines and equipment we depend on daily don’t break, and industrial companies are once again the creators of economic growth and opportunity.

Uptake.org is the philanthropic and civic innovation arm of Uptake. We build applications that use data science and best in class technology for our visionary NGO partners. These tools are built on our technology platform, in partnership with NGOs, to make a measurable difference in how they work.

Why Work Here

Uptake is a values-driven organization, and we are excited about what we do. We’re flexible, honest, hardworking, and collaborative. As a team, we bring our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences together to solve tough, important problems. We support and challenge one another to bring out the best in each of us, and we might have a little fun along the way. We’re also proud to be one of Chicago’s best places to work in 2018 according to Forbes and Great Place to Work Institute.

What you’ll do:

As an Uptake.org Intern, you’ll join the team leveraging Uptake's people, technology and expertise in data-driven insight to address the world's most pressing problems. You will be predominantly involved in Uptake’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. You will be focused on supporting the execution of our Data Fellows Program which brings people from around the world to Uptake to grow their skills in data science and apply it to their philanthropic organizations. Uptake interns are creative, self-driven and are always looking to innovate and improve, and we are committed to providing them with the necessary resources to take their skills to the next level in their time with us.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all admin and logistics for the Uptake.org Data Fellows Program
• Outreach and recruitment of fellows
• Enlisting and coordinating internal and external judges
• Coordinating internal resources
• Budget planning
• Event management including travel, venues, food etc
• Support communication efforts around the Data Fellows Program

Prefer to have:

• Must have experience managing large projects with many moving parts
• Experience with MailChimp and InDesign is a plus
• Other internship experience
• Must currently be enrolled in school