STUDENT INTERN APPLICATION
What is the goal for student interns?
With the end goal of completing a meaningful internship project, student interns will engage in cohort-based workshops, project management meetings, and a final presentation to key stakeholders.
We hope to work with students to see themselves in multiple careers beyond what they might typically think of as a work environment for their major. All of our sites are going through project development workshops with the Career Center so they will be ready to welcome any student from any academic program!
Examples of participating sites for Summer 2024 include (NONE are limited to specific majors):
- Sustainability Hub (Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory) – intersections of community-centered sustainability, asset mapping, community development, web development (UX design), and communications
- Ethnic Studies Collab Lab – intersections of collaborative research, community development, and creative practices, centering LGBTQ2SIA+ identities
- Translational Neurological Lab (Occupational Therapy) – intersections of health sciences, communications, education, and community development
- Center for Collaborative Conservation – intersections of science, conservation, communication, event planning, and community development
- Sense of Belonging @ CSU Libraries – intersections of student engagement, inclusion & belonging, data management, interior design, web development, communications, and art/art history
- Agricultural Research, Development, and Education Center – intersections of agriculture, food supply, data management, and operations
- Gregory Allicar Museum of Art – intersections of art, history, communications, community development, and archival methods
How do students earn & receive $5,000 in student hourly pay?
By engaging in approximately 40 hours of training and a 10-week team internship project (15-20 hours per week), students will receive $5,000 in student hourly pay. Upon acceptance, students will work with Career Center staff to set up direct deposit forms so they directly receive funds through student employment.
By applying, students acknowledge and understand the requirements and time commitments. The time commitment for this internship program spans the Summer 2024 academic term, with on-site requirements in Fort Collins. Housing will be provided during the 10-day training intensive at the beginning of the summer with options to extend throughout the summer if needed.
Spring 2024
- Orientation with Internship Sites (April)
Summer 2024
- Six (6) site visits and training with site supervisors (late May-early June)
- Placement Day (early June)
- On-going project work on site (June-August)
- Final presentations by student interns (August)
What does the application process look like?
Students must submit their online applications by Friday, February 16, 2024. A preview of the application is linked above so students can review questions prior to beginning the application form.
Of note, a resume upload is required as part of the application. For assistance, please check out our Resume Guide and consider coming to the Career Center drop-in hours TWRF 11am-3pm in LSC 120 for a resume review prior to submitting.
Can I meet with someone to ask questions/learn more about the program before submitting my application?
Yes! We will be hosting four information sessions on Zoom for students:
- Monday, January 29 @ 2pm Mountain Time – register here
- Thursday, February 1 @ 10am Mountain Time – register here
- Tuesday, February 6 @ 5pm Mountain Time – register here
- Friday, February 9 @ 10am – register here
What is the timeline for application and review of applicants?
Application Opens | January 19, 2024 |
Application Closes / Deadline | February 16, 2024 Late applications may not be considered. Thank you for understanding. |
Decisions Communicated to Students | We plan to inform students of their application status when they return from Spring Recess 2024. |
INTERNSHIP SITE APPLICATION
What is the goal for campus internship sites/supervisors?
With the end goal of providing a meaningful internship project, CSU employees serving as internship supervisors will engage in workshops on student supervision and project development, facilitate trainings for the internship cohort, and provide developmental supervision to their assigned student(s) throughout the summer experience.
Click here to view a sample internship site application.
How do internship sites receive up to $1,000 of funding towards intern professional development in their offices?
By engaging in approximately 20 hours of events, sites may receive up to a $1,000 to provide professional development opportunities to their assigned student(s). Upon acceptance into the cohort, the Career Center’s Business Coordinator will work directly with respective departments to facilitate the appropriate financial routing for approved purchases.
One site application can be submitted per office / department. Sites will be asked to submit the name of three (3) staff members who can participate in workshops and trainings; only one staff member is required to attend each meeting.
We will be organizing Spring and Summer 2024 based on availability of accepted sites and students so a specific calendar cannot be provided at this time. However, interested sites can find an example of the time commitment expected for SPARK participation below.
Spring 2024
- Three (3) monthly 2-hour workshops (January-March)
- Introduction, Community Building, Equitable Practices in Internships
- Project Development
- Summer Training Topics, Self-reflective Journal Review
- Orientation with Students (April)
Summer 2024
- One (1) site visit and training for students (late May-early June)
- Placement Day (early June)
- On-going site supervision (June-August)
- Final presentations by student interns (August)
What does the application process look like?
Application Opens | Friday, October 6 |
Application Closes / Deadline | Friday, November 3 at 11:59 p.m. Late applications may not be considered. Thank you for understanding. |
Decisions Communicated to Campus Employers | Site supervisors will hear back about application decisions no later than Friday, November 17. |
