Special Project Intern
This is a paid position.
The WT Alumni Association is searching for a Special Projects Intern 10- 20 hours a week to research, develop and execute new project ideas within the Association. Initial projects will be focused on Student Engagement and increasing value-added benefits to our Alumni around the country.
This individual will work with our entire team but have a variety of independent responsibilities. He or she must be self-motivated, work well with all populations, have excellent writing and editing skills, and exhibit great Buff pride and spirit. The ability to independently complete tasks of various degrees of difficulty with speed, accuracy and a good attitude is a must. Primary responsibilities will be overseeing student engagement initiatives. Planning and executing the annual Grad's Guide to Life: Things to Know Before You Go event is a big part of that, as well as assisting with other Alumni Association activities, including Homecoming and other service projects.
Some of the Things You’ll Learn:
Public speaking, presenting & writing
Event management
Research and planning
Networking and professional communication
Goal setting & time management
Teamwork
You’ll also expand your professional network through interaction with alumni and students.
The WT Alumni Association exists to foster pride in the University, to build and enrich relationships, and to create opportunities for lifelong engagement among the University, Alumni and Community. We believe this lifelong pride begins while you’re still a student at WTAMU and want to continue the development of a program for student engagement that helps students embrace our history and see the benefit to keeping us a part of your future. Student Engagement is just one program our Special Projects Intern will work to create.
How to Apply:
- Please submit a resume, cover letter, and *on-campus job application through Handshake.
- Include a sample of your writing style by including a paragraph with an idea of how YOU would increase new-graduate involvement in the WT Alumni Association. Email this sample separately to Becky Stogner at bstogner@wtamu.edu.
*The on-campus job application can be found under Resources in Handshake. You will need to upload your on-campus job application under the category "Other Document". Be sure to carefully read the instruction on how to download/upload this document or it may not be visible to the employer.
There is a minimum GPA requirement for this position. You will need to input your GPA under the Education section of your Handshake profile. If you need assistance, please call Career Services at 806.651.2345.