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Current: International Programming & Outreach Intern

Apply by Feb. 17th [Download Application]

Job Description

The University YMCA is seeking a mature, organized, and detail-oriented sophomore or junior to work alongside program staff on internationally focused events, including programs like the International Dinner and Cosmo Coffee Hours. The intern will be responsible for assisting with event planning, logistics and publicity. This position offers an opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain leadership experience in a supportive environment. The intern will work 5-10 hours/week for the Spring semester and must be willing and available to continue the position through Fall 2012/Spring 2013. Must be available Thursday evenings from 7pm -10pm. Federal Work Study Preferred. Stipend may be available for non-work study student.

For more information on international programming at the YMCA, explore the tabs on the top of the International webpage.

Responsibilities

• Event planning - Recruit and schedule student organizations to facilitate events; communicate expectations to volunteer groups, coordinate reimbursements
• Publicity - Develop targeted mailing lists for individual events, send informative emails about upcoming events at the Y, help with bulk and campus mailings, etc.
• Event Logistics - Set up sound system, projector, and supplies at weekly Thursday coffee hours; greet volunteer organizations and explain how event will be run, facilitate clean up.
• Other - general office help as assigned

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in event planning/management
• Computer proficiency
• Willingness to work with and learn new multimedia

Personal Qualities

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and can manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Exhibits great creativity and resourcefulness. o Has a positive attitude, works collaboratively and efficaciously as a team member.
• Self-motivated, energetic, creative and resourceful.
• Supports and is committed to promoting cultural exchange and international understanding

To apply, please download and fill out application and return it to Ann Rasmus by emailing it to ann@universityymca.org by February 17.

Ongoing Openings

Part-Time Positions

We are not currently hiring any part time student workers, but if you have work-study at UIUC you may inquire about this type of opportunity by contacting Kasey at kasey@universityymca.org

We occasionally hire new student desk workers. Inquire with Carol by emailing carol@universityymca.org or calling 217-337-1500.

Paid Internships

Each Spring we hire a Development Intern to assist in the planning and coordinating of our yearly Spring events, such as the Annual Auction and Dinner, Annual Lunch, and other Donor Development activities. If this sounds like a good fit, check back in January of the coming year.

At the end of each Spring semester, we hire a Dump & Run Intern to coordinate volunteers and help plan our annual Dump & Run event. To learn more about Dump & Run, click here. Check back in the coming Spring semester to apply for this internship.

If you have questions about either of these internships, please contact Becca by emailing becca@universityymca.org.

Unpaid Internships

We are currently looking for a Y Archives Intern to assist with our archival photographs and oral history project. We'd request a semester's worth of 5 hours per week but are flexible in terms of schedule. Visit our Y Archives and Telling Stories pages to learn more about these projects.

If you're interested, please contact Jenni by emailing jenni@universityymca.org or calling 217-337-1500.