Description
Open Contractor Opportunities
Events Production Contractor
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking a qualified independent contractor or event production firm to manage the planning, logistics, and execution of our signature events across all three cities. This role replaces what was previously an internal Sponsorships and Events Manager position. As part of an organizational restructure, i.c.stars is separating event production (this engagement) from corporate sponsorship sales (which will be managed by internal Corporate Relations staff).
The Events Production Contractor is responsible for the operational strategy, project management, vendor coordination, and on-site execution of each event. i.c.stars retains ownership of mission, messaging, donor relationships, speaker selection, and final approvals.
Respondents may propose to cover all three cities or a subset. i.c.stars may engage one contractor across all cities or multiple contractors by market.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
Technology Facilitator
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking qualified independent contractors to serve as tech instructors for each of our three program cities. The Technology Facilitator is responsible for helping interns build foundational technical awareness and growth, scope and execute on a client tech project that can be successfully executed in 13 weeks, and develop the skills/mindset to be a continuous tech learner.
This position prioritizes interns’ learning processes and deliverables. The instructor guides interns to understand fundamental concepts, ask insightful questions, and overcome obstacles.
The Tech Facilitator works alongside—but is distinct from—the Technology Fellow, who supports client project delivery and sprint execution, foundational tech learning, and small group differentiated learning supports. These roles coordinate closely.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
Career Coach
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking qualified independent contractors to serve as Career Coaches in each of our three program cities. The Career Coach supports interns and recent graduates/residents (1st 90 days following successful completion in our 14-week internship/training program) in translating their learning into credible, employer-ready evidence and making strategic early-career decisions aligned to their skills, goals, and values.
The role centers on helping interns/residents understand their strengths, tell their story clearly, navigate the job search with intention, develop and leverage their professional network, and enter the workforce with confidence and clarity grounded in the skills they have and their future career goals.
The Career Coach engages during two specific windows: the latter weeks of each internship cycle (approximately Weeks 8–14) and the first 90 days of residency following commencement. Hours vary based on participant needs and cycle timing.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
Requirements
Open Contractor Opportunities
Events Production Contractor
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking a qualified independent contractor or event production firm to manage the planning, logistics, and execution of our signature events across all three cities. This role replaces what was previously an internal Sponsorships and Events Manager position. As part of an organizational restructure, i.c.stars is separating event production (this engagement) from corporate sponsorship sales (which will be managed by internal Corporate Relations staff).
The Events Production Contractor is responsible for the operational strategy, project management, vendor coordination, and on-site execution of each event. i.c.stars retains ownership of mission, messaging, donor relationships, speaker selection, and final approvals.
Respondents may propose to cover all three cities or a subset. i.c.stars may engage one contractor across all cities or multiple contractors by market.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
Technology Facilitator
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking qualified independent contractors to serve as tech instructors for each of our three program cities. The Technology Facilitator is responsible for helping interns build foundational technical awareness and growth, scope and execute on a client tech project that can be successfully executed in 13 weeks, and develop the skills/mindset to be a continuous tech learner.
This position prioritizes interns’ learning processes and deliverables. The instructor guides interns to understand fundamental concepts, ask insightful questions, and overcome obstacles.
The Tech Facilitator works alongside—but is distinct from—the Technology Fellow, who supports client project delivery and sprint execution, foundational tech learning, and small group differentiated learning supports. These roles coordinate closely.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
Career Coach
Locations: Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | Kansas City, MO
i.c.stars is seeking qualified independent contractors to serve as Career Coaches in each of our three program cities. The Career Coach supports interns and recent graduates/residents (1st 90 days following successful completion in our 14-week internship/training program) in translating their learning into credible, employer-ready evidence and making strategic early-career decisions aligned to their skills, goals, and values.
The role centers on helping interns/residents understand their strengths, tell their story clearly, navigate the job search with intention, develop and leverage their professional network, and enter the workforce with confidence and clarity grounded in the skills they have and their future career goals.
The Career Coach engages during two specific windows: the latter weeks of each internship cycle (approximately Weeks 8–14) and the first 90 days of residency following commencement. Hours vary based on participant needs and cycle timing.
To learn more about this RFQ and to apply, click here.
