This internship is located on-site in Peoria, IL. Applicants should be available to work 10-20 hours per week.

IMEC is seeking a motivated college intern that is ready to help Illinois Manufacturers and interested in learning about the industry along the way. At IMEC, we believe in helping Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers grow and compete on a global scale. Our team meets with manufacturers throughout the state to discuss what they are seeing in the industry and how IMEC can assist them. As the only nonprofit manufacturing consulting firm in Illinois, we are in a unique position to:

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  Utilize our 1,000+ partners to meet manufacturers’ business needs, from training and hiring to adopting robotics on their shop floor
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  Offer services that can fit within their budgets
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  Utilize grants and other federal funding to better serve manufacturers

A Day in the Life

In this position, an IMEC intern will work directly with IMEC’s President to help him accomplish the following tasks:

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  Communicate program initiatives and strategic plans with IMEC Board, leadership, and team
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  Review organizational work processing activities to assure effective/efficient operations
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  Compile narrative, financial, and statistical information concerning IMEC’s operations
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  Develop and maintain effective relationships with organizational partners
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  Continually assess the challenges facing small and mid-sized manufacturers
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  Champion the mission of IMEC to the team, clients, Board, third parties, and legislators
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  And more.

This position requires both administrative skills (scheduling appointments, printing copies, etc.), as well as creativity (conducting research, brainstorming new program ideas with the President, writing content), and data analysis (pulling data from IMEC’s systems to write reports and create accompanying graphics). You will also have the opportunity to learn how a non-profit operates and the ins and outs of the Illinois manufacturing community.

Qualifications

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  Pursuing a degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business-related fields from an accredited University
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  Desire to help small and mid-sized manufacturers
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  Organization skills
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  Strong attention to detail
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  Research skills
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  Ability to think and act creatively

• Ability to work in Peoria, IL office for a minimum of 10-20 hours per week.

About IMEC

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists who are dedicated to changing lives and creating a positive impact on Illinois’ workforce and economy. IMEC continues to ignite Illinois Manufacturing excellence and global competitiveness. In 2025, IMEC assisted over 3,700 companies and helped create or retain over 6,800 jobs, resulting in over $950M aggregate impact to the Illinois economy. For more information, visit www.imec.org.

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