Intercultural Affairs Graduate Intern/Practicum Student (Unpaid)

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.

Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values a diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes ("Light and Hope"), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage towards creating a more just and compassionate world.

The mission of Intercultural Affairs at Stonehill is to contribute to the creation, influence, and sustainability of a community where the dignity of all people is respected and affirmed. Our vision is to promote a living, learning, and working environment in which our differences are celebrated, respected, and embraced as an essential part of our Stonehill community.

Position Summary

The Graduate Intern/Practicum Student will provide support, leadership, and guidance in Office programs, initiatives, and services directly related to the Office's mission and vision. The Graduate Intern/ Practicum Student will assist in the continued enhancement of a campus culture of respect and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The internship/practicum is designed to provide the learner with experience and knowledge in social justice, diversity, and inclusion. Under the supervision of the Director or Assistant Directors of Intercultural Affairs, students will develop skills and competence in these areas as well as learn more about the Stonehill College community. Attention will be placed on the student's development and application of classroom learning in practice.

Goals:

• Develop knowledge in social justice, diversity, and inclusion.

• Develop skills in administration, advising, and programming.

• Develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Develop skills for facilitating conversations on social power and privilege.

We seek a Graduate Intern/Practicum Student who can commit 8+ hours a week. Ideal candidates will commit to one year; however, we will consider candidates who are available for one semester only. We will also consider candidates who wish to complete an internship for the summer months (May-August).

We intend to hire 1 Graduate Intern/Practicum Student.

Below is a list of potential responsibilities. Assigned duties are flexible and based on student interest, competencies, and desired outcomes for practicum/internship.

• Coordinating, promoting, and executing heritage awareness programs:

• Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and departments across the college to offer programs that further the understanding of a diversity of cultures and experiences.

• For summer intern applicants: Coordinate and co-deliver diversity-focused sessions during the Summer Orientation program (2 sessions during June).

• Provide support to organize, facilitate, and implement Office initiatives and services. Specifically working with the:

• Advocates for a Brighter Stonehill Leadership Program

• Book Club Discussion

• Intercultural Experience Program I, II

• IGNITE Lunch and Learn Series

• DiverCity Festival

• Safe Zone Series

• Website Development/Social Media/Marketing

• Advising and assisting student organizations/groups:

• Provide resources and guidance to Identity-based Dialogue Groups and their Student Coordinators (ex: RISE, MOSAIC, GenOne).

• Provide general program advisement, program support, and program evaluation for activities that promote diversity and inclusion.

• Coach student leaders in leadership development.

• Enhance historically marginalized student support and resources.

• Develop new resources for academic, social, emotional, and cultural development.

• Support retention programming initiatives such as peer mentor programs, orientation, celebratory graduations, etc.

• Serve as an advocate and resource for historically marginalized students regarding issues of transition, as well as academic, social, cultural, and personal matters.

• Support innovation of current offerings and development of new initiatives through research, data tracking, and assessment.

Education and/or Experience

Education: A Bachelor's Degree with experience or interest in working with multicultural populations and/or diversity programs. Currently enrolled in a Master's Program in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related fields.

Experience: Familiarity with event planning/programming, interest in diversity/multicultural education, knowledge of PCs and software programs such as Outlook and Microsoft Office. Also, the successful candidate must be dependable and have excellent interpersonal communication (written, oral, and electronic) skills. Candidate must demonstrate integrity, initiative, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary.

• Demonstrated commitment to embracing and advancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of campus life is necessary.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and use hands to handle and feel. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Licenses/Certifications Competencies Intellectual-Project Management, Interpersonal-Customer Service, Interpersonal-Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal-Oral Communication, Interpersonal-Written Communication, Interpersonal-Teamwork, Organization-Diversity, Organization-Ethics, Organization-Organizational Support, Organization-Strategic Thinking, Self Management-Judgement, Self Management-Motivation, Self Management-Planning/Organizing, Self Management-Quality, Self Management-Adaptability, Self Management-Attendance/Punctuality, Self Management-Dependability, Self Management-Initiative

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information or to be considered for an internship opening, please send cover letter and resume to:

Kristine Din, Director of Intercultural Affairs, Stonehill College

E: Mail: kdin@stonehill.edu, Phone: (508) 565-1409

Priority Deadline for Summer Intern applicants (June 2024 start): May 1, 2024

Priority Deadline for Fall Intern applicants (August/September 2024): June 15, 2022

Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Therefore, we welcome applications before the deadline!