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Summer Graduate Internship Program

Summer 2009

The NASPA summer internship position provides a graduate student with a valuable learning experience and a deeper understanding of the role a national association, including how it functions and what it offers to its members. The selected intern will receive ongoing mentorship by a NASPA staff member and will be provided a valuable work experience within the field, uniquely at a professional association and not on a college campus. The selected intern will also have the opportunity to work closely with all members of the NASPA staff, as well as expand their network of relationships with people within the field.

This summer, the selected intern will work with the assistant director of educational programs to establish and document a process for the regional advisory board transition. The intern will be expected to create a leadership tool-kit/manual which will explain the appointment process of volunteers; clarify the roles and expectations of office staff and volunteer members; contain policies; and contain resources. The intern will also help the assistant director plan training for leadership transitions.

Additionally, the selected intern will be asked to blog about their experience as an intern and may be required to assist with office administrative tasks as necessary.

Skills Needed

Applicants must be master’s level graduate students who have completed at least one-year of a program in higher education, student affairs, or a related field. He or she must also possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal communication (both verbal and written) skills, as well as be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Position Details

This position is located at the NASPA office in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate for this position will be available 30 hours per week for 8 weeks during the summer. Start and end dates are flexible. Compensation is a $2,500 stipend. Unfortunately, NASPA is unable to provide housing.

In addition, if the selected intern is attending the 2009 NASPA Annual Conference, the conference registration fee will be waived and housing will be provided. The intern will have the opportunity to gain a “behind the scenes” view of the conference, attend the NASPA leadership dinner, and attend the awards luncheon. The intern will be required to

• attend the annual NASPA business meeting
  
• attend their respective regional business meeting
  
• attend one knowledge community sponsored event
  
• attend one leadership meeting of a national board or center (i.e., Center for Research, NUFP, James E. Scott Academy)
  
• attend at least three concurrent conference sessions
  
• volunteer at least four hours in registration
  
• volunteer at least four hours in the book store
  
• blog about their experience