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Introduction
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Center Professionals Internship Program provides opportunities for graduate students (and students accepted to graduate education programs) to intern over the summer at professionally-staffed campus LGBT resource centers/offices. Interns complete a Consortium Project to contribute to the profession of LGBT resources in higher education and to benefit the host campus.
The Internship Program is coordinated by Khristian Kemp-DeLisser and supervised by the Consortium Support Services Work Group.
Consortium Graduate Intern Benefits
1. Supervision by an LGBT Resource Professional on a college or university campus, with the opportunity to develop a mentoring relationship.
2. Membership in the Consortium, including the members’ listserv.
3. Completion of a Consortium project, with the opportunity to present at the LGBT Campus Administrators Institute at the NGLTF Creating Change Conference.
4. Opportunity to apply for a Consortium scholarship to attend the NGLTF Creating Change Conference, a national conference of LGBT activists, academics, and service providers.
5. A report of interns’ accomplishments published in the Consortium newsletter
6. Depending on the internship site, interns may receive academic credit, a stipend, and/or room and board.
Internship Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for applying for an internship?
Each host campus sets their own deadline for accepting applications and notifying applicants. In general, internship job descriptions are posted in February or March, with final notification of intern selection in April or May.
Will all my expenses be paid during the internship?
Specific compensation packages vary, depending on the resources of the particular institution. Typically the internship includes a stipend, free or affordable housing options, and assistance with future conference attendance costs. Many interns can receive academic credit.
Who will be my site supervisor?
Site supervisors are current Directors of LGBT Centers/Offices at their institutions, with 50% or more of their duties devoted to LGBT resource development. Direct supervision may also be provided by Assistant Directors or Program Coordinators who report to a full-time center Director.
What kinds of applications, reports, or other paperwork must interns complete?
click here to download a PDF version of the Internship Program Forms. Interns and site supervisors often sign a written agreement stipulating the terms of the commitment (start and end dates, hours of work, compensation, etc). Compensation for the intern’s time (whether credit, community service, monetary or “in-kind”) is at the discretion of the site supervisor.
I don’t have any idea what I would do. What have interns done in the past?
Past intern Projects have included:
• Creating a proposal to establish an LGBT Studies Program
• Creating policies related to gender-neutral housing and an LGBT theme hall
• Assessing programs and efforts to include straight allies
• Creating a programming guide for Residence Life
• Creating a Queer People of Color Heroes Poster Series
• Exploring best practices for peer education programs
• Studying use of FaceBook as an outreach tool
• Creating training modules for Residence Life student staff
• Developing a peer education program
• Creating an Allies program
I have a great idea for a project or area of research. Can I contact the LGBT Resource Center at my school on my own?
Yes, we encourage you to contact your campus LGBT center or office. The Director must be a current member of the Consortium and must be willing to meet all the requirements of hosting a Consortium internship. The Internship Program Coordinator will work with the potential host site to make sure all Internship Program requirements are met.
What campuses have hosted interns in the past?
• American University
• New York University
• Pennsylvania State University
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, Riverside
• University of California, San Diego
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• University of Oregon
• University of Virginia
2008 Consortium Summer Internship Sites
Some, but not all consortium sites will have a position description listed below. Many Consortium institutions are accepting applications for a consortium intern this summer. Interested interns must submit an intern proposal for consideration. The descriptions listed below are advertising for ACTUAL intern positions; they also can be used as examples of possible projects or internship experiences that an individual can propose to their local LGBT Center.
The Pennsylvania State University Summer Graduate Internship in the LGBTA Student Resource Center
Overview: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally Student Resource Center offers up to three summer Graduate Internships through The Consortium and the Pennsylvania State University.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Scheduling Straight Talk presentations and maintaining statistics for the program
* Organize and update programming files and databases
* Resource distribution: clip-boards, listservs, brochures etc
* Become familiar with LGBTA student resource centers and how they operate
* Assist with alumni development activities
* Supervising summer undergraduate student Interns
* Assisting with programming for upcoming year including: LGBTA Student Leadership Retreat, annual Fall staff training, Lavender Graduation Ceremony, Lecture Series
* Representing the Center at various events and outreach activities
* Reading list for LGBTA student affairs professional to be provided by the director
* Other projects as assigned by graduate student initiation and interest
QUALIFICATIONS:
Students interested in social justice issues and the wellbeing of LGBT students are preferred. Applicants are typically enrolled in the IUP Higher Education, College Student Affairs Program or other Student Affairs Programs around the country. All applicants must be in good academic standing.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 150 hours appointment; typically sometime between May 20-August 15th. Housing may be provided by the LGBTA SRC at The Pennsylvania State University
TO APPLY:
Please send a letter of interest, current resume, and the names and contact information of two references to:
Allison Subasic
Penn State University
LGBTA Student Resource Center
101 Boucke Building
University Park, PA 16802
(or Fax: 814-865-0790)
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Office for LGBT Resources Summer Intern 2008:
Overview: The Office for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resources welcomes applicants for a summer intern position. LGBT Resources staff will work with candidates to develop a project that is mutually beneficial to both parties as well as all members of the National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education. The summer intern also has full responsibilities for opening, closing, and staffing the LGBT Resource Center daily, in cooperation with the professional staff team. The office has a variety of opportunities for projects including but not limited to: interviewing and researching practices of LGBT student leaders; designing initiatives to foster and encourage relationships between on-campus and off-campus LGBT community organizing efforts; developing a capacity-building manual for organizing a regional LGBT student conference.
Essential Qualifications: Successful candidates will have:
*Independent, motivated and goal-focused work ethic
*A drivers license
*A demonstrated familiarity with LGBT organizing in rural or sub-rural environments
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Demonstrated ability to serve in a customer service capacity, both on the telephone, in person, and using electronic communication systems, exercising tact and diplomacy with emphasis on flexibility and professionalism.
*Achieved a Bachelor’s degree and completed at least one year of a Master’s degree program in Higher Education or related field.
*Demonstrated commitment to issues related to diversity, social justice and multiculturalism.
The Summer Intern will be supervised by professional staff and will receive training on all aspects of operating a LGBT Resources Office, as well as gain valuable knowledge by working within a complex, research institution.
Terms: Dates of internship: Negotiable between May 1, 2008 through August 1, 2008.
Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit available.
Application:
Please send resume, cover letter and project proposal no later than 5pm on April 7, 2008 to:
Khristian Kemp-DeLisser, Assistant Director
Office for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resources
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Rm 323 Illini Union
1401 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801
For more information, contact (217) 244-8862 or:
Khristian Kemp-DeLisser, kkempdel@uiuc.edu
Curt McKay, curtb@uiuc.edu
How to Apply
1.
Select a qualified intern supervisor. Supervisors must be
current Directors of LGBT Centers/Offices at their institutions,
with 50% or more of their duties devoted to LGBT resource
development. Additionally, supervisors must maintain a current
Consortium membership.
2.
The student and internship supervisor must sign a written
agreement stipulating the terms of the commitment. The intern need
not be enrolled in classes at the site of the internship. Compensation
for the intern’s time (whether credit, community service,
monetary or “in-kind”) is at the discretion of
the supervising consortium member.
3.
Submit an Internship Application (pdf) to the Consortium
executive board. All objectives must be compiled
and reported in their entirety to the Consortium before interns
may begin working.
4.
Upon completion of the internship, provide a summary report of the
internship activities.
The goal of the internship should be to provide a needed service
to the LGBT community at the site of the internship. For example,
creating an educational speakers bureau at an institution
that does not already have an LGBT speakers program. The intern
should also provide a service to the Consortium. Using the
previous example, the intern would then represent the Consortium,
presenting the methodology of creating an LGBT speakers bureau
during NGLTF’s Creating Change conference.
Past Projects
The
Consortium Interns have been creating projects and conducting research since 1994! Check out the list of past projects (pdf), complete with the institutions where the intern was hosted.
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