The Millennium Campus Network is transforming the future of global development practice by identifying and supporting key student leaders to:
1) re-think the paradigms that perpetuate inequality, including connecting how our social identities affect our work and including challenging all sectors in their effect on poverty
2) promote a human-centric and collaborative approach to global development based on authentic and community-led partnerships
3) transform dialogue into action by presenting opportunities to act, challenging youth towards advocacy, and celebrating concrete action.
Our Annual Conference, Global Campaigns, and Millennium Fellowship convene university students worldwide to become the people the world needs..
MCN Advisors include Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, and John Legend. Our many committed sponsors and partners include: The Jenzabar Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, The UN Foundation, Better World Campaign, The Boston Globe, and Glamour.
Interns will work out of the MCN’s national headquarters in Boston’s Prudential Center.
Responsibilities
The Millennium Campus Network’s Millennium Fellowship Program convenes university student organizations working to achieve one or more objectives of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Fellows build their individual organization’s capacity as well as their collective social impact.
This will be our third year of the Millennium Fellowship and this is a critical year to get involved in a growing program.
As our Programs Associate Intern, work closely with the MCN’s Programs Manager to assist with the MCN Millennium Fellowship program implementation:
Significant management support for the Millennium Fellowship: taking detailed notes of the advice peer leaders provide each other, purchasing and setting up session materials/refreshments, and adding your ideas and insight to discussions as a student leader yourself.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking data, writing and sending post-session notes to the Fellows, summarizing results, and contributing to mid-year and end-of-year program reports.
Mandatory attendance at all Fellowship Sessions: see mandatory session times below.
Liaising with MCN Staff in drafting official communications promoting the Millennium Fellowship program
Directly assist with Fellowship recruitment for Fall 2016, potential to support program expansion into other cities.
Duration
This intern must commit 8 hours per week from January 15, 2016 through April 29, 2016 in our Boston office, and may be needed for select events outside of the city. Mandatory Dates.
Hub Site Dates [all Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm] at MCN Headquarters.Your role includes additional hours for session set up and debrief.
Internship includes the following dates from 4:30pm to 9:00pm.
January 21, 2016 February 4, 2016 February 18, 2016 March 3, 2016 March 17, 2016 April 7, 2016 Graduation Soiree with Donor’s Panel: Saturday,April 22, 2016, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Beyond these sessions, work hours are during business hours and flexible with your calendar. An exemplary intern in this role may be asked to continue their experience with us beyond April.
Qualifications
An outstanding work ethic, self-direction, initiative, and a positive, results-driven attitude
Demonstrated ability to think critically, deduce, and make connections between various materials, while quickly summarize results in writing.
Reliability is critical to our success. Please review your school, vacation, and other commitments before applying. If hired, the expectation is 100% attendance.
Demonstrated ability to both complete administrative tasks quickly and provide big-picture recommendations on programming for student organizations
Satisfactory academic standing and enrollment in a certified college degree program
Strong organization skills. Able to manage scheduling, coordinate initiatives and manage time effectively
A keen interest in global poverty, the MDGs, and related issues
A passion for leadership development, campus organizations, and working to improve the lives of the world’s billion poorest people
An excellent understanding of what the MCN is and does (be sure to check out our web site) as well as our Millennium Campus Conference 2014
Passion for networking a plus
Benefits
Successful interns will receive the following benefits by the end of their internship:
On-the-job training in nonprofit program implementation, event planning, communication, student organizing, and management
A deeper understanding of the inner workings of a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
The chance to hear guest speakers from our Board of Advisors, Board of Directors, or partner organizations (i.e. Jeffrey Sachs, Paul Farmer, Partners in Health, Engineers Without Borders, the ONE Campaign, Millennium Promise, the Earth Institute.)
Work in a youth-driven environment
Professional development and working in a learning-centered environment
Strong consideration for future internships and/or employment at the MCN
If the intern is very successful, s/he will receive a letter of recommendation from the MCN’s Director of Programs and can use MCN staff as references.
This internship is unpaid.
How to apply
Email your resume, cover letter, and any other materials demonstrating your relevant professional skills to hiring@mcnpartners.org with the words “YOUR NAME – Programs Associate Intern” in the subject line to be considered for the position.
Applications are accepted and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. It is strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.