People & Culture Intern (Summer 2026)

Double Good

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Internship

Elmhurst, Illinois

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include building a skills library aligned with job architecture, conducting compensation benchmarking, generating internal stories for engagement, and partnering on event planning for the Summer Shindig. The intern will also support efforts related to business continuity and retention strategy, contributing to various cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

Double Good is seeking a People & Culture Intern for a Summer 2026 internship. The role requires someone pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, with an expected graduation in Spring 2027. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Double Good is a leading fundraising app and best-in-class technology company redefining how youth organizations raise funds for the causes they care about. Teams run short, high-impact fundraisers by selling delicious popcorn through personalized Pop-Up Stores, keeping 50% of every sale. Thousands of schools and teams nationwide use Double Good to raise meaningful funds quickly and easily.

Guided by our mission to create joy, Double Good also supports the Double Good Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to spark joy for children with special needs and the people who care for them through inclusive experiences and spaces that foster play, connection, and possibility.

Double Good has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list 18 times and ranked No. 13 on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list in 2025, and it continues to grow while staying focused on impact.

Location - This is an on-site role, based primarily out of our Elmhurst office with opportunity to work in both our Burr Ridge and downtown Chicago locations on occasion.

About the Role

Double Good is seeking an Intern to join our People Team for the summer.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that support Double Good’s continued growth. Interns will work alongside experienced team members, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to how teams operate within a fast-growing consumer technology company.

This is a 10-week internship designed to provide real business impact, cross-functional exposure, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Build out a skills library in alignment with Double Good’s jobs and job architecture
  • Utilize the skills library and job architecture to build career paths for teammates in Operations, Technology and Growth
  • Conduct compensation benchmarking for all Double Good jobs
  • Generate internal “stories” that drive engagement, alignment with our values, or showcase what makes Double Good a great place to work
  • Partner with Internal Communications and Marketing to plan Double Good’s Summer Shindig
  • Support efforts to ensure key company and teammate information and documents align with Double Good’s business continuity and retention strategy
  • Contribute to other cross-functional projects as needed, gaining exposure across the business.

Internship Experience

As part of the Double Good Internship Program, interns will also participate in:

  • Orientation and onboarding
  • People Team meetings and Town Halls
  • Cross-functional discussions and problem-solving sessions
  • Professional development sessions
  • Leadership roundtables
  • Social and networking events
  • A final capstone project presentation

Experience & Skills We Value

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field (expected graduation Spring 2027)
  • Comfortable working with data and solving problems (bonus points if you’ve spent time in Excel)
  • A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating and learning from others
  • Organized and detail-oriented (you take pride in getting the little things right)
  • Able to manage multiple projects and keep things moving forward
  • Curious, eager to learn, and excited to roll up your sleeves
  • Energized by fast-paced environments where things are always evolving
  • Motivated to do meaningful work, contribute to something bigger, and maybe enjoy really great popcorn along the way

Internship Details

Program Length:
10-week Summer internship (Summer 2026)

Program Dates:
June 2, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Availability Requirement:
Interns must be available to participate in the full 10-week program and commit to the start and end dates listed above.

Schedule:
Full-time (40 hours per week) during the duration of the program

Work Authorization Requirement

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.

Equal Pay Disclosure(s):

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Base Pay range for this position:

  • $25/hour

The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.

Benefits:

  • Double Good offers competitive benefits for all eligible full time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs. We offer immediate vesting in our 401k plan, paid time off, company-paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).
  • Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at https://www.doublegood.com/careers.

Double Good is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.  The EEO is the law and is available here. Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).

This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Double Good

At Double Good, we’re all about raising joy. Our easy-to-use app makes fundraising 100% virtual and contactless for sellers and buyers, allowing coaches and instructors to do more of what they love. Fifty percent of sales are returned to the event organizers, enabling them to achieve their goals faster with less effort. These funds are transformed into uniforms, instruments, cleats, calculators, travel opportunities, brand-new experiences and boundless joy. Our handcrafted, small batch popcorn is made to order, comes in more than a dozen caramelicious, butterblissful, cheese-tastic flavors, and has helped teams and kids’ groups raise more than $200 million to fund their goals, fuel their passions and make dreams come true. Our social initiatives are a reflection of our values. While Double Good is fulfilling dreams, the Double Good Kids Foundation is committed to leveling the playing field for children with special needs. We created and host Double Good Days: daylong events designed to provide hands-on, sensory activities in sports, art and music for the kids and their families. We welcome prospective employees and partners who hunger to be part of something bigger, something that empowers kids of all abilities to do more of what they love. Let’s raise some joy together.

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