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Aligned with Virginia Tech's commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities for all students, the Women's Center strives to offer 2-4 programming and outreach paid internships each semester. All interested students must apply through the InternEXP Program. Below is some additional information about being a programming and outreach intern at the Women's Center

Internship Description

  • Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of programs, events and outreach activities, including brainstorming, coordinating logistics, promotions, being on-site for specific activities, and other logistics as they relate to program implementation, including creating nametags, setting up, tabling, program facilitation, breaking down, and assessment.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving educational programs and outreach initiatives.
  • Collaborate with team members to create engaging promotional materials, including social media graphics, newsletter highlights, web-based materials, etc.Represent the Women’s Center at after-hours community programs and events to promote our educational initiatives and support partnerships.
  • Provide administrative support, such as organizing files, maintaining program documentation, covering front office reception duties, etc.

Required qualifications:

  • Enrolled in the Campus InternEXP program and CEP 3084MS Office proficiency that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or the ability to learn quickly
  • Experience working with publication software (Canva, Publisher)
  • Social media savvy (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)Openness to trying new things

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs
  • Attention to and interest in diversity, inclusion, and sense of belonging
  • Experience working with a survey site (Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, etc.)

Necessary skills include:

Strong communication skills, project/event/program management experience, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work independently while also collaborating and working on a team, willingness to contribute new ideas, adaptability, professionalism, and a spirit of Ut Prosim.

Who you will be working with:

As the Intern for Educational Programming and Outreach Initiatives, you will join a team of Women’s Center staff and faculty who are dedicated to student learning and development. Our team is collaborative, communicative, and has a lot of fun with our work. We value the importances of student voices, perspectives, and contributions to our work.