Student Opportunities On-Campus

On-campus internships provide you the opportunity to gain real experience while working in an academic college or department on campus. The listed opportunities are examples of internships. If you are interested in any of the positions, please reach out to the associated contact.

Academic Affairs Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator (Student Intern) will support the Academic Affairs in achieving its strategic communication objectives.

Description of key duties

Support the Academic Affairs Office in adopting the University’s new brand standards by updating documents and communication tools with the secondary mark (logo) and by incorporating the new font options and color palette.

Support the Academic Affairs Office in developing and refreshing internal communication assets, such as report templates, downloadable resources, professional development certificates, digital badges, and infographics.

Support the Academic Affairs Office in creating and implementing environmental graphics within the OIE office and across campus.

Support the Academic Affairs Office in reimagining its website structure and content

Support the Academic Affairs Office in managing its blog

Minimum requirements for knowledge, skills, and attributes

Understanding of print and digital marketing principles and practices

Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Proficiency using other design tools as needed

Enthusiasm for trying fresh design ideas within the parameters of University Marketing guidelines

Ability to listen, seek input from others, use feedback to improve ideas, and collaborate with others

Ability to provide some examples of previous work

Ability to stay up-to-date on trends and to make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices

Superior time management skills and ability to meet deadline

Ability to think analytically and critically

If interested, please contact Meredith Pool at mpool@lindenwood.edu.

Marketing and Communications | Social Media Intern

Internship Summary

The Communications team, a division of the Marketing and Communications Department at Lindenwood University seeks a student intern to support social media needs, focusing on content creation. This intern will work closely with members of the Communications team and will report directly to the Social Media Manager.

Intern Responsibilities

Creating photo and video content to support social media needs
Attending various campus events (as listed) for content collection
Staying on top of the latest social media trends to assist in development of content creation
Collaborating with University faculty, staff, students, and alumni on projects
Maintaining an ongoing University-wide social media account audit

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Recognize marketing strategies used to gain an engaged and active audience
Identify target demographics associated with each social platform and practice creating content specific to each different audience.
Establish an understanding of how to implement the University’s Brand Guidelines
Create an understanding of how social media insights and analytics improve marketing strategies
Form work experience with constituents across the University

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Resume
Current enrollment in a digital marketing or graphic design degree program
Strong interest/skills in working hands-on with students and Lindenwood community members
Well versed in social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok
Preferred experience in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, but not required

Must be able to attend (but not limited to) the following on-campus events

Fall Semester Requirements

Family Day
Career Fair
Minimum of 2 tailgates of your choice (Homecoming tailgate required as one)
Homecoming parade, tailgate, and game
Homecoming Lip Sync competition
Dark Carnival (Community Day)
Future Lion Day
Late Night Breakfast
Winterfest
Other events as needed (these will count toward the weekly hours required)

Interested applications should send resume and cover letter to Julee Mitsler at jmitsler@lindenwood.edu.

Marketing and Communications | University Photo/Video Intern

Internship Summary

The Communications team, a division of the Marketing and Communications Department at Lindenwood University, seeks a student intern to support internal and external photo and video needs. This intern will work closely with and report directly to Staff Photographer/Videographer Phoebe Mussman.

Intern Responsibilities

Shoot video at events, scheduled interviews, and posed video shoots
Edit videos highlighting events, campus life, official announcements, and the student perspective of the LU experience using Premiere Pro CC
Photograph campus, events, headshots, and posed photo shoots
Edit images using Lightroom CC with best practices in mind
Brainstorm ideas on video projects that promote excellence, connection, humor and engagement in our social channels
Download, title, and organize valuable images from the Felix archive to allow more campus-wide access to historical photographs
Collaborate with university faculty, staff, students, and alumni on related visual media projects

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Skill development in cinematography, sound design, photo editing, and video editing
A thorough, working knowledge of best practices within modern photography and videography
Story generation experience from conception to publication
Experience shooting public events and editing visual media into professional-grade videos and published photo collections
Work experience with constituents across the University
Experience naming assets, applying metadata, and organizing them into a professional archive
Understanding of how to implement the University’s Brand Guidelines and create content based off excellence, creativity, integrity, teamwork, and dedication

Requirements

Photo editing, video editing, and cinematography skills
Strong communication and storytelling skills
Preferred current enrollment in a photo, video, or cinema arts-related degree program
Resume
Portfolio of past photo and video work
Preferred previous experience in a photo/video role
Working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom CC and Premiere Pro CC

Interested applications should send resume and cover letter to Julee Mitsler at jmitsler@lindenwood.edu.

Advancement Intern

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain real experience at a NCAA Division I university? Do you want to learn alongside a team of dedicated advancement professionals committed to your career growth? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain the kind of real experience that will position you as a top candidate coming out of college?

Then come join us. As a Lions Booster Club student intern, you will serve as an important part of the Lindenwood advancement team as we proudly support Lion student-athletes. This role epitomizes our university’s commitment to providing the kind of professional preparatory experiences that ensure “real experience, real success” and will position you as a top candidate in the field of athletics development coming out of college. Below are some of the activities you would be involved in:

Responsibilities and Duties

Attending regular development staff meetings
Host guests at both local and regional Lions Booster Club events
Basic data entry and attributing to gain familiarity with Raiser’s Edge database
Donor stewardship initiatives (mailings, gift selection, personal thank you correspondence)
Executing annual fund appeals (mailings and follow-up calls)
Create, track, market and promote Lions Booster Club activities in coordination with university communications and our social media team
Peer benchmarking and research projects
Opportunity to get “real development experience” and grow your network in the industry
Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics Development and University Advancement leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Junior or higher
Pursuing a degree in sport management, non-profit administration, or related field
A “people-person” who enjoys interacting with a wide variety of constituents
Team player who is willing to innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable talking on the phone
Belief in the importance of the student-athlete experience and its role in higher education
Relationship-focused and donor-centric mindset

Contact Information

Advancement
advancement@lindenwood.edu

Campus Accessibility Intern

· Accessibility Challenges:

o Campus audit:

§ Intern will compile results from previous campus audits and determine and address gaps in information.

§ The audit will look at buildings, paths, events, and other campus activities and opportunities.

o Based on the audit and focus groups (see below), the intern will develop an interactive, dynamic campus map. The map(s) would provide spatial information to a variety of stakeholders.

· Accessibility Opportunities:

o Using the audit results, intern will develop a list of priorities to make LU more accessible and more friendly to students, faculty, and staff with various physical disabilities.

o Intern will coordinate focus groups/meetings with various stakeholders to define gaps in audit results and refine priorities based on experience.

o Intern will develop strategies/materials to facilitate communication (for students, advisors, sponsors of campus clubs/activities, and all other invested parties).

o Intern will begin developing strategies for recruiting students with physical disabilities to our campus in coordination with enrollment management.

Job Description:

Are you a social work or special education major? Are you interested in advocacy efforts and social justice? Do you love Lindenwood and its students, faculty, and staff? If so, this might be the opportunity for you! In this internship, you will engage with and advocate for our students, faculty, and staff that have physical disabilities. Internship duties involve performing/refining a full campus accessibility audit, meeting with relevant stakeholders, determining strategies for improving accessibility—in all forms—on our campus, and designing and implementing communication initiatives that increase awareness of and responsiveness to individuals with physical disabilities (or injuries).

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, a resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Meredith Marsh (mmarsh@lindenwood.edu). Note: while this internship aligns with careers in social work, special education, or recreation, it is open to students in any major.

Career Services Intern

Advising

Meets with students to create a career development plan including components of career assessment, definition of career and internship goals, choosing a major, job-search, resume preparation, interviewing, and applying to graduate/professional school.
Refers students to workshops, career strategists, and/or resources as appropriate.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge and information about career resources and events.

Employer Relations

Communicates with employers via telephone, letter, on-site visits, and on-campus recruitment and career fairs.

Conducts all direct contact in a courteous, professional manner.
Encourages employers to participate in career fairs, on-campus recruitment, and special programs, and to submit job announcements.
Communicates this information to students in one-on-one meetings.

Marketing

Bolster student participation in career fairs and workshops hosted by the career center by hosting information tables and conducting classroom visits.

Recruitment

Serves as a resource to employers who host information tables on campus.
Meets employer representative on the day of the recruitment, and answers his/her questions
Career fairs/interview days: Participates in all fairs as assigned.

Other duties as assigned, including the opportunity to pursue a career services related passion project.

Participation in:

· CEL Introduction Meeting 

· Service Learning Project 

· Connecting with a Professional Mentor 

· Professional Development Workshops 

· Weekly Intern Check-In Meetings 

· Events Hosted by the CEL 

Qualifications

Junior majoring in human resources, marketing, business administration, nonprofit administration or a related field required.

Work experience requirements:

Prefer 2+ years of customer service experience.

Physical effort required to achieve essential functions of the job:

Work effectively at a computer for extended periods.

Mental effort required to achieve essential functions of the job:

Must be initiative driven, highly motivated and team oriented with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Working Environment:

General office conditions.

Tools and equipment used:

Computer skills.

Essential Job Functions also include:

The essential roles, responsibilities, and activities in this position are as follows:

· Regular and reliable attendance is required. 

· Job may require other duties as assigned.

Please apply through Handshake.

CEL | Community Engagement Intern

Employer Relations

· Establish new employer contacts and strengthen current employer contacts through outreach activities such as cold calls, emails, and assisting on employer visits (if able) 

· Promote Lindenwood students and alumni to employers as a potential candidate pool 

· Maintain, update, and expand Handshake contacts 

· Demonstrate working knowledge of Handshake and encourage employer registration and use of the system 

· For employers who are interested in developing an internship, act as a liaison between employers and appropriate Career Services personnel. 

· Serve on the Career Services Office advisory board 

· Assist Career Services Office in coordinating job fairs and professional development workshops 

· Attend meetings and network at appropriate professional organizations 

· Coordinate with CEL Administrative Assistant to schedule employer recruiting tables.

Suits for Success

 Organize, sort, and arrange suit donations 

· If able, make alterations to suits if necessary 

· Collect suit donations as needed 

· Donate non-professional clothing to local organizations 

· Meet with students who are interested in the program, help them sort through suits and piece together a professional look 

· Go over the do’s and don’ts of professional dress with students 

· Plan and implement events to publicize the Suits for Success Program 

· Create basic advertising material for event 

· Collaborate with CEL Team and Interns on day-to-day tasks and projects 

· Coordinate with local organizations and employers, such as Habitat for Humanity, for suit donations 

· Act as a general liaison between organization and Career Services Office for suit donations 

Service Learning

Create and maintain community organization partnerships

· Build and maintain database of projects and community partners

· Attend Service Learning Committee meetings with influential campus staff/faculty

· Work with marketing interns to create promotional materials highlighting service learning courses and projects

· Co-host, host, and attend service learning workshops as needed

Participation in:

· CEL Introduction Meeting 

· Service Learning Project 

· Connecting with a Professional Mentor 

· Professional Development Workshops 

· Weekly Intern Check-In Meetings 

· Events Hosted by the CEL 

Qualifications 

· Current college students at Junior, Senior, or graduate level seeking a degree in human resources, higher education, business administration, communications, English, education , nonprofit administration or related field

· Excellent ability to communicate in person, print, and electronically to variable audiences 

· Creative and out-of-the-box thinking 

· Must be initiative driven, highly motivated, and team oriented with strong interpersonal and written communication skills 

Please apply through Handshake.

CEL | Digital Content Intern

Responsibilities

Research, develop and create content for social media for Career Services and Study Abroad (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and assist with day-to-day account monitoring.
Increase activity on Lindenwood Career Services’ LinkedIn page
Support the Center for Experiential Learning events as needed
Photograph events hosted by the Center for Experiential Learning and create an ongoing database of photos
Create a cohesive brand for the Center for Experiential Learning online
Work with Center for Experiential Learning staff to conceptualize and pitch ideas for social media
Create marketing materials for events and programs for CEL
Draft and send Handshake marketing emails to students and employers
Collaborate with CEL Team and Interns on day-to-day tasks and projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Participation in:
- CEL Introduction Meeting
- Service Learning Project
- Connecting with a Professional Mentor
- Professional Development Workshops
- Weekly Intern Check-In Meetings
- Events Hosted by the CEL

Qualifications

Current college student at Junior or Senior level seeking a degree in public relations, communications, English, graphic design, digital content strategy, advertising, marketing or related degree
Excellent ability to communicate in person, print, and electronically to variable audiences
Writing and copyediting experience
Experience with developing messages for social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
Creative and out-of-the-box thinking
Experience with Adobe applications or Canva is recommended
Must be initiative driven, highly motivated and team oriented with strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Supervisor: Center for Experiential Learning

Pay: Unpaid internship

Hours: Flexible, but mostly within the realms of 8-5 Monday-Friday

Application Process: Apply through handshake.

Diversity Intern for Marketing and Communications

Job Summary

The Marketing and Communications teams at Lindenwood University seek a student intern to collaborate and provide perspective to ensure diversity and inclusion in key institution channels. This intern will work closely with members of the Communications and Marketing teams and will report directly to the Assistant Vice President, Communications.

Intern Responsibilities

Provide feedback on marketing materials and communications content for inclusion and equitable representation

Conduct interviews for content generation and draft content

Collaborate with University faculty, staff, students, and alumni on projects

Recruit students for inclusion in university highlight stories

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

Experience advocating for underrepresented populations to ensure equitable and accurate inclusion

Understanding of how to implement the University’s Brand Guidelines

A thorough, working knowledge of AP Style

Story generation from conception through execution and publishing

Work experience with constituents across the University

Requirements

Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Strong communication skills

Resume

Preferred previous experience in a journalism or communications role

To apply, please send resume to Julee Mitsler at jmitsler@lindenwood.edu.

LARC | Archives Intern

Lindenwood University Library recently acquired The Sporting News (TSN) archival collection. It is a unique and prestigious collection related to sports and sports history with a heavy emphasis on baseball. The collection in total is rich and reflective of how individuals, businesses, and societies interact with sports. The importance of its contents speaks not only to sports history, but to American cultural history in general. TSN began as a family-owned business in 1886 based in St. Louis, MO, until it was bought by American City Business Journals and moved to Charlotte, NC in 2008. While it has strong ties to the St. Louis area, this collection is recognized by sports historians and archivists across the country. The intern(s) selected will have the opportunity to interact with these artifacts and assist the University Archivist in describing and digitizing these rare and fascinating documents.

Job skills and responsibilities

Strong written communication skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Ability to discern, categorize, and describe materials that fall into the broad category of sports and related subcategories e.g. journalism, business, marketing, civil rights, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of digitization processes

Works well cooperatively and self-directed tasks

Must be willing to lift boxes up to 40 lbs

If interested, please contact Dr. Liz Macdonald at emacdonald@lindenwood.edu.

LARC | Marketing Intern

Internship or applied learning position for a student with strong project management and marketing skills. This student will concentrate on developing a plan to promote the services provided at the LARC. Tasks include reviewing focus group data, student feedback data, and usage data; interviewing with LARC stakeholders; creating surveys; and collaborating with the LARC marketing team.

Requirements

Analyze data

Conceive, design, write copy, and layout of marketing plan

Ability to broadly understand technical products and communicate the benefits simply and with impact

A multiple project, work style is expected

Exceptional writer and oral communicator

Meet deadlines or give advanced notice if you won’t

Must be enrolled in for credit experiential learning course, such as applied learning, practicum, or internship

If interested, please contact Dr. Liz Macdonald at emacdonald@lindenwood.edu.

LARC | Social Media Intern

Internship or applied learning position for a student to responsible for organizing, planning, and overseeing aspects of marketing the LARC. Responsible for posting and tracking content.

Here are some of the social media platforms currently in use: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Requirements

A multiple project, work style is expected

Exceptional writer and oral communicator

Meet deadlines or give advanced notice if you won’t

Analyze data

Collaborates with team members

Must be enrolled in for credit experiential learning course, such as applied learning, practicum, or internship

If interested, please contact Dr. Liz Macdonald at emacdonald@lindenwood.edu.

LARC | Writing and Editing Intern

Internship position for a student to work with the marketing team. Primary tasks include creating copy for marketing materials, editing copy for all platforms – electronic media, social media, and print – editing copy, and providing editorial support for marketing the services in the LARC.

Requirements

Exceptional writer and oral communicator

Analyze data

Meet deadlines or give advanced notice if you are unable to complete tasks

Must be enrolled in for credit experiential learning course, such as applied learning, practicum, or internship

If interested, please contact Dr. Liz Macdonald at emacdonald@lindenwood.edu.

LARC | Graphics and Web Design Intern

Internship or applied learning position for a hardworking, creative student to create graphic and web design, print materials, social media and email campaigns promoting the services in the LARC. Great communication skills are necessary to communicate with various team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

Ensure creative elements are on target with Lindenwood University brand requirements

Builds and develops layouts

Conceptualize, create, develop, design and produce web promotions using graphic design software

Collaborate with multiple departments.

Meet deadlines or give advanced notice if you won’t

Analyze data

Must be enrolled in for credit experiential learning course, such as applied learning, practicum, or internship.

Collaborates with team members

If interested, please contact Dr. Liz Macdonald at emacdonald@lindenwood.edu.