Mission
Like the LGBTQ+ Resources Center, our Center Internship Program cultivates the success, retention, and well-being of George Mason students. Our work is deeply collaborative and rooted in intersectional approaches. We build identity-affirming programs, develop leaders, provide critical resources, and foster a culture of meaningful community and allyship, at George Mason.
Often we are looking for new Center Interns to join our team in April/May or July/August, so check us out on Handshake if you are interested in joining the team!
Read on for more information about the program and please direct any questions you might have to the LGBTQ+ Resources Center at [email protected].
Center Intern Learning Outcomes
As a result of participating in this internship program, Center Interns will develop and practice the following skills:
- Building an affirming support network
- Stewarding a community space
- Designing and delivering programs or projects
- Using and sharing inclusive language and practices
Time Commitment
The undergraduate Center Intern position is designed for a 5 hour per week work commitment (Graduate and Doctoral-level positions will have higher engagement levels). This time includes regular meetings with their supervisor, regular meetings with their teams, and larger Center All Teams professional development opportunities. Outside of meetings, they will focus on their team projects and/or programs which may occur during the evening or weekend. All hours will be recorded for accountability.
- Internship appointments last one academic year, but the scholarship will be awarded semesterly.
- There is no expectation that interns work over breaks or during finals, besides being available the week prior to the semester for training.
- Center Interns cannot also hold another role in the LGBTQ+ Resources Center (i.e. Center Coordinator)