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Summer Intern

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Date: 03/09/2009	Office/Department: Center for Community Service
Starting Wage: Minimum Wage	Supervisor: Lina Menard
Openings: No	Department Head: Susan Buchanan

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POSITION PURPOSE

The Center for Community Service Summer Intern is responsible for two main areas: updating CCS communication materials and assisting with the coordination of a pilot program for service trips in August. Communication responsibilities include updating the CCS community partner database, online guide to volunteer opportunities, and volunteer map; archiving CCS data and producing participation reports; maintaining the CCS website; and creating a scrapbook of CCS achievements. The intern will work closely with the CCS Coordinator to organize and implement a pre-orientation service trip pilot program. The planning process will include coordinating the logistics of housing, food, transportation, and itineraries for two local service trips to take place in August 2009.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be work study eligible. This position will be 20 hours/week for 10 weeks. Exact dates will be negotiated before submitting a Washington State Work Study Summer Internship application. The intern must be available Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 27 to oversee service trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year as a Whitman College student and at least one semester of programming experience (for a club, Hall Council, ASWC, a fraternity or sorority, a sports team, etc.).  In addition, the position requires a flexible, self-directed individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize responsibilities and juggle multiple tasks, and a valid driver's license. Students with prior volunteer experience and an interest in strengthening Whitman-Walla Walla connections are encouraged to apply.

Please do the following four steps before noon on Monday, March 30:

1. Complete the online application   

2. Compose an e-mail answering the following questions:

        A. What interests you most about the possibility of working for the Center for Community Service as a summer intern?

        B. Please describe your strengths, skills, and the experiences that you think would enhance your performance as an intern in the CCS office.

3. Attach your resume to the e-mail (as a WORD or PDF attachment).

4. Send your e-mail to the Center for Community Service Coordinator, Lina Menard at menardla@whitman.edu

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