About Research Park Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative and cutting-edge research and development. Within the park, we also host events for EnterpriseWorks which is an award-winning incubator that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multi-faceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including Motorola, Google, Facebook, IBM, Allstate, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Leo Burnett & Surface 51. About the Role The Events Intern assists in the implementation of over 200 events annually, including small to mid-size workshops, social & networking gatherings, corporate development & grand openings, and large-scale conferences. You will work alongside our events team to execute events to ensure that the flow runs smoothly and that our team is ready to troubleshoot any issues that arise with the venue, vendors or attendees. You will help organize activities, set up decorations and make sure all logistics are completed on time. Some events may require you to work outside of standard work hours and to take the lead in setting up and tearing down. You will need to have strong communication skills to interact with other interns who specialize in graphics, communications, multimedia, etc. to ensure that the event is a success. You will also utilize multiple software programs to manage event promotion, registration, and attendance tracking. Check out the events calendar on the Research Park website for a full list of our current events: https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/3462 *This position will begin training in Spring 2026 at approximately 10 hours per week. Priority will be given to students who can work during event hours (11:15am-1:15pm, Monday-Friday). An opportunity to continue the internship for subsequent semesters is contingent upon successful performance. This includes full-time hours up to 40 hours/week during the summer session. Eligibility Requirements Graduation date must be May 2027 or later Must be enrolled full-time as a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Must be available to work 37.5 hours/week during the summer Qualifications Ability to communicate clearly & concisely with supervisor Strong planning and organizational skills Exceptional attention to detail Effective time management skills to ensure all event logistics are completed in a timely manner, even with short deadlines Excellent ability to balance & prioritize multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment Ability to quickly troubleshoot Possess strong customer service skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Word, PowerPoint) Willingness and ability to learn software that is used for event planning Submit the following for your application: Cover letter Resume To-do list or spreadsheet for an event you have planned or a project you managed. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible To apply, please use this link: https://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/Events_ResearchPark For questions about this internship opportunity, please contact Cathy McArthur, Assistant Director of Programming, at mcarthur@illinois.edu.

About Research Park  Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting-edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, PepsiCo, Goldman Sachs, Denodo, All State, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. About the Role Join our team for an opportunity to manage interpersonal relationships, develop your decision-making skills, and work with diverse people in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment! The Student Outreach Intern will be undergraduate ambassador and a strategist on undergraduate engagement. The position will directly assist internal efforts with a wide range of projects related to planning and recruiting, management and strategy, programming, and event planning in the progression of a talent pipeline, and the development of new initiatives and programs that retain and grow the technology workforce in the Research Park. The Student Outreach Intern will support a variety of internal and external initiatives for Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and interested in operations, recruitment, relationship development and event coordination. Interns in this position will gain valuable experience in project management, professional communication, and employee engagement. Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate the full recruitment process for the internal Research Park Intern Team, including: Promoting job openings Updating online application forms Screening and tracking applicants Scheduling and facilitating interviews Maintain the Research Park Job Board and manage job posting requests received through RP and personal email accounts Act as the Research Park Ambassador with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) for event collaboration and outreach Represent Research Park and its 120+ affiliated companies at campus recruiting events and career fairs Support and help physically set up Research Park events (e.g., speaker sessions, career fairs, student and company engagement events) Assist with internal documentation, including updates to the Research Park Intern Onboarding Manual and Company Recruitment Guide Collaborate and write Weekly Student Newsletter Collaborate with fellow interns to enhance the overall internship experience Contribute to organizational structure, planning, and outreach efforts within Research Park Preferred Qualifications Experience or coursework in project or event management Previous business development experience, or experience developing and managing complex networks of relationships with large organizations. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft, and project manager/organizational tools etc. Along with WordPress and Webtools (preferred) Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work on a deadline, handle multiple projects, think creatively, and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments and team setting Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Strong initiative and leadership skills Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills Ideal Candidate Patient and detail-oriented Outgoing and personable Proactive and self-motivated Adaptable to shifting priorities and tasks *While this position is open to all majors, priority will be given to applicants whose skill sets align with the role.* Eligibility Requirements Graduation date of May 2027 or later Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to begin training immediately during Spring 2026 semester at a minimum of 5 to 10 hours/week This position will begin training during Spring 2026 at 5 to 10 hours and start full time during the summer at a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Upon successful performance review, this internship can continue through future semesters. For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position Sample of your project organization and tracking process or a sample of a organized communication/outreach plan Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible Compensation: Hourly wage will be $15.00 per hour and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is potential to be promoted into a leadership role. To apply, please use this link: HR_ResearchPark If you have any questions, please reach out to bdgoode@illinos.edu.

About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We offer the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services for managing and optimizing building environments such as HVAC, Security and Fire systems. About the Role Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) is launching JCI AI Innovation lab in collaboration with UIUC to develop production grade AI solutions for next generation smart buildings We are seeking top UIUC students in AI, Machine learning, and Data Science who want to work on real industrial systems. All candidates are paired with a dedicated mentor for ongoing guidance and career check-ins. Performance is assessed through periodic presentations and feedback, What you will build Gen AI copilots for building operators Multi-site building intelligence at scale Time series AI over IoT telemetry Autonomous build optimization (advanced phase) Why is this different Access to realistic industrial telemetry Direct mentorship from JCI engineering Rapid prototypes cycles (quarterly demos) Exposure to production scale AI systems Opportunity to influence real products Paid engagement Potential career pathways Preferred tech stack exposure Core skills Machine learning/ Deep learning Times series modeling LLMs (RAG, agents, evaluation) Python and Modern ML stack Agentic AI (MCP) Plus skills Reinforcement learning MLOps/Data pipelines IoT/Edge analytics Cyber-physical systems Tech stack (e.g PyTorch, Ray, LangGraph) Who should Apply Bachelor and Master’s students with emphasis in Machine Learning, Time series modeling, LLMs/RAG systems, MLOps, or cyber-physical systems. Program Snapshot Small elite student pods (~6 members) Dedicated JCI technical mentors Applied problem statements Quarterly milestone demos Launch target: Spring 2026 Location: UIUC based collaboration Please reach out to jcail@johnsoncontrols365.onmicrosoft.com with Resume and a short statement of interest and desired track.

About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. We offer the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services for managing and optimizing building environments such as HVAC, Security and Fire systems. About the Role Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) is launching JCI AI Innovation lab in collaboration with UIUC to develop production grade AI solutions for next generation smart buildings We are seeking top UIUC students in AI, Machine learning, and Data Science who want to work on real industrial systems. All candidates are paired with a dedicated mentor for ongoing guidance and career check-ins. Performance is assessed through periodic presentations and feedback, What you will build Gen AI copilots for building operators Multi-site building intelligence at scale Time series AI over IoT telemetry Autonomous build optimization (advanced phase) Why is this different Access to realistic industrial telemetry Direct mentorship from JCI engineering Rapid prototypes cycles (quarterly demos) Exposure to production scale AI systems Opportunity to influence real products Paid engagement Potential career pathways Preferred tech stack exposure Core skills Machine learning/ Deep learning Times series modeling LLMs (RAG, agents, evaluation) Python and Modern ML stack Agentic AI (MCP) Plus skills Reinforcement learning MLOps/Data pipelines IoT/Edge analytics Cyber-physical systems Tech stack (e.g PyTorch, Ray, LangGraph) Who should Apply PhD’s with emphasis in Machine Learning, Time series modeling, LLMs/RAG systems, MLOps, or cyber-physical systems. Program Snapshot Small elite student pods (~6 members) Dedicated JCI technical mentors Applied problem statements Quarterly milestone demos Launch target: Spring 2026 Location: UIUC based collaboration Please reach out to jcail@johnsoncontrols365.onmicrosoft.com Submit: Resume Short statement of interest and desired track