Job Decription and Requirements

Interns are given the opportunity to work hands-on with NSLC program staff and work directly with students. This is a position of learning, being in service, and contributing to the NSLC program. Many of our past interns have considered this position as a "team advisor in training" since TA applicants with Intern experience are given first priority and special consideration. Each Intern is assigned to shadow a Team Advisor and assist with a small group of 12-16 students. Interns generally work half the summer (to review this year's dates, please visit www.nslcalumni.org/dates.htm.). As an intern, you will:

• Help TAs lead small group discussions and debriefings
• Help TAs t each academic and leadership sessions
• Assist Administrative staff, Professors, and Leadership Facilitators with to prepare activities and ensure site rooms are properly equipped and set for all conference events.
• Serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and evening social activities
• Reside in the dormitory or conference hotels on the same floors as students, serving as a Resident Advisor

Compensation: Room, board and travel.

Qualifications/Requirements: Before applying to be an intern, please note:

• Applicants must 18 years of age before arriving on-site.
• Interns are generally current college freshman. Some high school graduates may be considered.
• Applicants should be familiar with all program specific information posted on this site.
• NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
• NSLC alumni may be given preference.
• We understand that Interns have had less of an opportunity to accumulate coursework and experience, but the following would be beneficial:
  • Business programs: candidates should have completed coursework or have experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, basic business curriculum (including accounting, economics, management, etc.), sports management, and/or international business.
  • Engineering: candidates should have completed coursework in the fields of science, engineering, and/or mathematics; or have relevant experience with hands-on design, problem solving, and project management.
  • Forensic Science: candidates should preferably be enrolled in a forensics or criminal justice program or have completed coursework related to forensic sciences. However, candidates who are interested in forensics and are enrolled in a biology or chemistry program or have a strong background in a related science are also welcome.
  • Inside the Arts: candidates should have completed college coursework in an arts field (music, drama, visual arts, or architecture) or should be an active participant in one or more of the arts.
  • Intelligence and National Security: candidates should have completed coursework or have relevant experience in the fields of political science (domestic and foreign policy,) the U.S. military, international relations, or national security.
  • International Diplomacy: candidates should be studying or have interned in the field of International Relations and/or Foreign Service. Model United Nations experience is preferred.
  • Journalism & Mass Communication: candidates should have complete coursework or have work experience within a field of communication (including journalism, film, photography, public relations, etc.)
  • Law & Advocacy: candidates should have a working knowledge of trial advocacy. Mock Trial experience preferred.
  • Mastering Leadership: candidates should have some experience/involvement with high school or youth leadership development and/or leadership organizations such as student government associations, peer education groups, community service organizations, or youth outreach programs.
  • Medicine & Health Care: candidates should have complete coursework in pre-med and science courses and a strong interest in the health care field. Work or internships in medical or research facilities is highly favored. Experience in leadership facilitation as well as teaching is preferred.
  • U.S. Policy & Politics: candidates must have political experience or be actively studying political science. New candidates should have internship or campaign experience.