Paid Program and Member Relations Intern (Remote, Spring 2021)
We are excited to share this opportunity for seasonal employment with The Phi Beta Kappa Society’s national office in Washington, DC. We are looking for one part-time intern to work remotely on a variety of projects.
About the Phi Beta Kappa Internship Program
An internship at the Phi Beta Kappa Society provides firsthand experience with the work of a national non-profit society and the opportunity to promote a compelling mission, both through individual projects and in collaboration with multiple departments. In addition to day-to-day assignments, the intern completes a capstone project with guidance from national office staff. The project includes a written report and presentation to senior staff and is designed to encourage critical thinking, long term strategy, best writing and presentation practices, and creativity.
There is a strong focus on professional development, including regular check ins on projects, resume and cover letter review, and a Society-wide commitment to providing an educational experience.
Program and Member Relations Intern
This intern will work remotely with Phi Beta Kappa program staff and will assist with work at the heart of the Society – celebrating and welcoming new members at the nearly 300 campuses around the country that have ΦBK chapters. This is a year of challenges and also opportunities for our chapters, as we develop new capabilities for outreach and support, including an emergency fund to help defray student fees to enable all invited students to join. Phi Beta Kappa staff values the perspective that an intern brings as a student or recent graduate, and the intern will have the chance to contribute ideas to strategic discussions. In addition to outreach to invited students, the intern will also help develop member and volunteer engagement through ΦBK's local alumni associations, assisting with targeted communications and newsletters, as well as support for virtual events. Duties will include:
- Supporting development and design of promotional materials and templates that will enable chapters to be visible in their campus communities and that will assist them in creating successful student induction events; this may include digital assets such as email copy, social media posts, video, digital brochures, and the like.
- Supporting local associations seeking to expand member engagement, particularly for younger members, with advice and assistance with promotion, event planning, website management, and other related tasks.
- Assembling and writing up programmatic examples and best practices to share among chapters and associations in the monthly newsletters to these key volunteer groups;
- Assisting with other Society programs on an as needed basis, including the Visiting Scholar program, the Book Awards and planning for the upcoming Triennial conference of the Society.
- Developing communications such as short articles, social media posts and emails to members using mass mailing software, as well as website updates: and
- Completing a capstone project, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We are looking for a college student or recent graduate with a passion for the liberal arts and sciences and strong writing abilities. Canva or other design editing tool experience desired, but not required. Preference will be given to Phi Beta Kappa members. The position will work remotely, and requires access to a computer, reliable internet, and a phone.
Hours and Compensation
The position will be paid a stipend of $4,000 total for 13 weeks of work. Internship hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a minimum of three days a week. The preferred start date is February 1, 2021.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the form by Thursday, November 12, 2020.