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AgeGuide

AgeGuide is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Advocacy & Communications team as an intern. We’re looking for someone with a go-getter attitude and creative out-of-the-box ideas.

Communications Intern Job Description

Advisory Council or Board of Directors

The core of AgeGuide is its Board of Directors, assisted by the Advisory Council. The Board and Council represent the eight counties of the Northeastern Illinois service area.

What makes a qualified Board member?

• Sincere interest in benefiting older adults
• Desire to make the public aware of services available to older adults
• Must reside in the county you represent
• Women, people of color, persons 60 or better and those representing underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply

What is involved in being a board member?

• Attend seven board meetings a year, including the Annual Meeting
• Attend AgeGuide events
• Serve as a member of a committee

What makes a qualified Advisory Council member?

• Sincere interest in advocating for programs and services that benefit older adults
• Desire to make the public aware of services available to older adults
• Must work or reside in the county you represent
• Women, people of color, persons 60+, and those representing underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply

What is involved in being a Advisory Council member?

• Attend six Advisory Council meetings a year, and the Annual Meeting
• Attend AgeGuide events
• Serve as a member of a committee

Although Board and Advisory Council members represent their home counties, they also share a regional perspective in order to provide planning and services for the entire area. Board and Council duties center around the Agency’s Area Plan and the schedule of funding allocations, grant awards, and service monitoring.

AgeGuide is actively seeking individuals from Grundy, Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties to join our Board of Directors.

AgeGuide is actively seeking individuals from Grundy, Kendall, Lake and McHenry counties to join our Advisory Council. 

Download the Advisory Council Job Description

Download the Board of Directors Job Description

Volunteer Opportunities

Internships

AgeGuide does not provide direct services to older adults but looks for students with an interest in program evaluation, development and system change.