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Hazing Prevention & Leadership Development Internship

With the Harbor Institute & StopHazing

Internship Description

This virtual internship experience offers students the opportunity to gain practical knowledge,

develop professional competencies, and connect with leading experts in the field of hazing

prevention, leadership development, and DEI work.

We are seeking student interns to join a high-energy, collaborative, remote team. Interns will

assist in the development of short form resources, research-to-practice projects, resource

distribution, programmatic logistics, and hazing prevention initiatives. Expectation of a

minimum of 10 hours/week for the semester/term*.

Responsibilities and Expectations

● Collaborate with members of the Harbor Institute and StopHazing to complete projects

supporting the missions of both organizations.

● Support, provide feedback, and work on tasks related to resources in development,

including, but not limited to cultural competence, leadership development, and other

current and ongoing hazing prevention projects.

● Provide input for content development of infographics and social media presence to

communicate key data, trends, outcomes, interventions, intersections, and messages from

both organizations to their shared audience.

● Attend meetings for both StopHazing and the Harbor Institute to gain insight into each

organization’s structure and needs.

● Brainstorm new and creative ways to engage stakeholders and share information.

● Support marketing efforts and programmatic logistics (technological support, generating

traffic for resources, etc.)

● Meet with supervisor(s) weekly to discuss progress and plans.

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Skills and Qualifications

● Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

● Commitment to DEI and the dismantling of systems of oppression

● Strong leadership skills and a commitment to the promotion of healthy group

environments

● Strong written/oral communication skills

● Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

● Familiarity with G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office

Competencies

This internship is designed to support the development and strengthening of both NACE and

ACPA/NASPA professional competencies. More specifically, the intern can expect to prioritize

the following competency areas: Leadership (NACE), Social Justice and Inclusion

(ACPA/NASPA) / Equity and Inclusion (NACE), and Personal and Ethical Foundations

(ACPA/NASPA).

Remuneration

Experience and possible academic credit.*

This position provides an opportunity for possible academic credit for the applicant’s program

curriculum requirements. Credit(s) enrollment is not mandatory; however, we acknowledge most

graduate programs require a type of practicum experience and are willing to structure the

internship to meet those needs, given a successful applicant.

An internship contract outlining duties and responsibilities will be drafted and agreed upon

between The Harbor Institute and StopHazing internship supervisors, and the intern. If academic

credit is involved, a faculty sponsor shall also agree. Additionally, intern evaluation methods and

timelines will be agreed upon.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit this form - also available on the both the Harbor Institute and

StopHazing websites. The form asks for a resume detailing relevant academic and professional

experiences and explaining the applicant’s desire to complete the internship.

Applicants should also indicate 1-2 references (at least one within higher education or student

affairs). Additional materials may be requested (e.g., writing sample, creative work, social media

samples/portfolio).

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Questions or additional materials should be sent to Meredith Stewart, Operations Manager at

StopHazing (meredith@stophazing.org) and/or Chidera Petrovic, NEXT!ern Program Manager

at The Harbor Institute (caririguzo@theharborinstitute.com) with the subject line: Harbor

Institute & StopHazing – Internship.

*Applicants seeking course credit for the experience are preferred.

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) are filled.

Depending on the applicant’s academic needs, a start date can be tailored to correlate with the

academic term.

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