Summer 2021 Intern

Opportunity is EARN Indiana eligible

Last Updated:Jun 13th, 2022

Center for Civic Innovation Internship Program

Summer 2021 Intern

Type: In Person
Location: South Bend
Application Due Date: Jun. 14, 2021
Starts: Jun. 14, 2021
Structure: Standard
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

The Center for Civic Innovation (CCI) Internship Program is a partnership that pilots and contributes to community-engaged, sustainable projects to address real world challenges in South Bend and Elkhart Indiana. Interns work in small project teams to approach complex community issues through technical, analytical, and empathetic problem-solving skills. Intern project teams use design thinking methodology, meet with stakeholders, and develop project plans to create meaningful and positive impact in the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

Interns will be expected to work on teams of four with other college and high school to solve real-life community identified problems. Interns will facilitate community meetings, manage projects, implement solution(s), and present on findings.

Intern Benefits

โ— 8- Week Paid internship through the University of Notre Dame

โ— Interns connect regularly with community leaders and professionals

โ— Exceptionally diverse and collaborative environment

โ— Up to three hours per week of professional and/or personal development

โ— Leadership, project management, design thinking, and diversity and inclusion training

โ— Opportunities to participate in local social events with other interns

Qualifications

Job Requirements

โ— Current or recently graduated college or high school student

โ— Must be 16 years or older at start of internship

โ— Must be available for the entire 8-week duration and work hours (College: 35 hours/week, High School: 35 hours/week) 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM with some night and weekend meetings required.

โ— Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with project and community partners

โ— Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and in a group setting

โ— Interest in developing innovative solutions to community identified concerns

โ— U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

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