Summer Orientation Intern

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General purpose:The Summer Orientation Intern helps the Center for Student Engagement staff plan and host Fall Orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students.

Summary of Essential Functions

• Work with 2 Student Orientation Directors (SODs) and 25 Orientation Leaders (OLs).
• Work with the SODs to develop the communication from the Center for Student Engagement to the incoming first-year and transfer students.
• Work with supervisor and SODs to develop logistical plans for Orientation Leader Training and Orientation Programming.
• Assists in coordinating and hosting Orientation Leader training.
• Plan and host the Campus Resource Fair with assistance from the Student Involvement Specialist.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of Orientation branding and marketing materials
• Design social and community-building programs for the Orientation Leaders and the Orientation program.
• Serve as a member of the Orientation Planning Committee and collaborate with multiple offices.
• Manage the social media outreach to incoming students alongside the SODs.
• Serve as a professional staff point of contact for the Orientation Leaders during the Orientation program.
• Work with SODs to co-host social events throughout the summer and during Orientation for incoming students.
• Plan, coordinate, and host the Campus Resource Fair with assistance from the Student Involvement Specialist.
• Contact internal and external offices to participate in the Campus Resource Fair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong digital engagement skills
• Knowledge of student leadership training models and new student programs
• Demonstrates efficient time management while prioritizing workload
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and teammates, via email and in-person
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to work independently on tasks
• Ability to consider the diverse needs and interests of the MICA student body, and address these through intentional and thoughtful programming

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• A desire to serve the MICA community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Student supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in program/event planning preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in new student orientation and student leader training preferred but not required.

Compensation

• $18/hr
• Meals during trainings
• 10 meal swipes during New Student Orientation
• 2 Orientation T-Shirts and other Orientation swag
• On-Campus housing over the summer (if needed)

Conditions of Employment

• Background check required.
• Preferred availability from June 1 - August 28, 2026
• Up to 10 hours per week June 1 - August 7 , 2026
• Up to 15 hours per week August 10 - August 23, 2026
• Up to 10 hours per week August 24 - August 28, 2026
• The Summer Orientation Intern is expected to attend mandatory trainings and events, as outlined below:
• Orientation Leader Training: Wednesday, August 12 - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Must be available every day of Fall Orientation (Wednesday, August 19 - Sunday, August 23, 2026) with flexible on-call hours
• Convocation: Morning of Tuesday, August 25th before morning classes.
• Some late nights, weekends, and evenings are required.

Application Timeline & Details

• Applications close May 29, 2026
• Interviews will take place between May 4, 2026 - June 5, 2026
• For more information, please contact Nico Tackenberg at ntackenberg@mica.edu.
• Please note: This position is contingent on the colleges operational plan, fiscal budget, and the departments need for student employees.