This paid internship is in honor of 1949 Illinois graduate Barbara Seaquist Williams whose dedication to volunteerism inspired countless. This position provides the opportunity for a student to work with the Champaign-Urbana community and its ever-changing needs. The intern will engage in volunteer-related activities and organize office projects related to service, and the intern’s major and interest areas. The intern will network with professionals in the field and help develop a climate of community engagement on and off-campus. The intern will also learn skills in project management, managing team members, and administrative duties. Pay rate: $9.50/hr; for more info, go to https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/6641/619744
Requirements:
- Junior or senior class status beginning Fall 2018
- High academic achievement
- Available to work 12-15 hours per week
- Available for bi-weekly staff meetings on Mondays at 4 p.m.
Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience in student leadership, community volunteering, or related activities
- Ability to work in a face-paced environment
- Ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population
- Enthusiastic and collaborative member of the OVP team
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and self-motivation
- Dependable and punctual
- Friendly, positive, and professional
To apply, please complete the following two steps: First, submit an online application to the Illini Union. Under “Work Areas Interested” check only the box for Office of Volunteer Programs. Second, email a cover letter, resume, and two references in one pdf file to Dr. John Lang, jlang10@illinois.edu. In your cover letter, please briefly describe the project you wish to develop along with your experience in leadership and service. Application deadline is Friday, March 30, 2018. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted at the OVP office in mid-April.
