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First NameLast NameDepartmentLegacy Internship TitlePosition DescriptionSkills/Qualifications RequiredExamples of Assignments/DutiesCareer Fields Related to PositionUnique Responsibilities
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PaulaEyermanAdvancement OperationsAdvancement Operations Digitization InternThis is a rare opportunity for a student to further develop their leadership/entrepreneurial skills. Primarily because the student will have input in the creation and implementation of a complete project unlike a work study student who is assigned a specific task when they report for work
In the digitization role the student will be working with an Advancement Operations staff member to:
1. Review and evaluate the “Records Retention Policy” for Advancement Operations paper files. And determine how to implement or update the process.
2. Create a work flow plan for digitizing OWU’s paper files – to meet deadline – identify any problems that would prevent process from being implemented – and offer viable solutions for overcoming those problems
3. Determine most efficient, consistent and effective method for reviewing paper files and identify what resources are needed to implement the plan
4. Create scanning guideline – (i.e. naming conventions and search-ability; document resolution; sensitive or personal info guidelines)
5. Put into place (and test) method for quickly scanning large quantities of paper files
6. Create a work flow plan to ensure scanned data is attached to the correct individual
Critical thinking skills; attention to detail; ability to take ownership of the project and bring it to completion; ability to work independently and with a team memberResearch information; review files; cross reference scanned data for accurate attachment and search-ability; testing scans for most reliable and legible methods of scanningData management applies to most careersThis project is different in the student will have input in the create and implementation of the project unlike a work study student who is assigned a task when they report for work
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NancyRutkowskiAlumni & Family EngagementVolunteer Engagement InternThe intern will assist with programs and activities that support volunteer management and stewardship. This role will communicate and interact with volunteers supporting recruitment, career and alumni engagement, among other efforts. The intern will also assist with parent & family engagement efforts. The intern will help track volunteer engagements, enter volunteer data, assist in analyzing data and form reports. Additionally, the intern will help create and identify unique ways to steward our volunteers through a variety of forms and channels.Strong written and verbal communication skills; marketing experience and/or creative thinking; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; excellent organization and time management skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience/knowledge with web editing is helpful, but not necessary. Ability to work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and interact with various types of individuals. Upbeat and motivated attitude, dependable, flexible and willing to learn.Creatively engage with volunteers through video and unique printed materials; Help create updates and photos on platforms about individual volunteers, overall volunteer impact and how to volunteer; create marketing flyers and other content. Support A/PART engagement programs including the postcard writing campaign to admitted students, letters from alumni and the alumni referral program.
Design infographics that showcase unique data points and impact and create marketing materials for events and engagement efforts. Edit websites related to Alumni Engagement/Parents & Families (training provided)
Opportunities to learn and use tech/software: Canva (marketing), BigTree (web editing), Raiser’s Edge (volunteer tracking), and ThankView (personalized video tool).
All Majors Welcome: This position will offer the unique opportunity to connect with and engage alumni throughout the country and the world in assisting students to network and explore careers.Direct opportunity to work with alumni volunteers in a variety of capacities. This position will help to provide interesting career and professional development content to alumni and help create meaningful connection events that promote networking and outreach between alumni and alumni and alumni and students.
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MindieBurkeAlumni EngagementEvents and Experiences InternThis position will work to assist the Alumni Engagement Office in the planning and execution of signature events. This will include (but not be limited to) Homecoming/Family Weekend, Alumni Weekend and Holiday Parties.Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Use creative skills to promote events
Strong proof-reading and editing skills
Good working knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office applications, database experience desired
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Assist with signature events logistics
Serve as Reunion Weekend Student Ambassador liaison
Build event process from start to finish
Create graphic for event to be used on almabase platform and website calendar
Create Almabase event registration
Send out save the date invite, reminder invite, logistics email, post event email and thank you for all events
Prepare name tags and any other supportive materials
Support Hall of Fame planning and communication with awardees.
Prepare and send all communications for athletic receptions and gatherings
Prepare Welcome Center materials
Answer phone and return calls to alumni seeking additional information about Reunion Weekend.
RW Student Ambassador leader
Market and publicize reunion student ambassador process
Prepare application process for student ambassador
Help interview students
Help prepare student schedule and serve as lead over Reunion Weekend
Provide assistance and support for event logistics, welcome center, and registration process
Answer phone and return calls to alumni seeking additional information about Reunion Weekend.
Higher Education Administration
Alumni Relations / University Advancement
Volunteer Relations
Program Coordination / Event Planning
Opportunity to interact with alumni on so many levels, from in person during our on campus events, to phone calls made to confirm reservations and to answer the alumni questions. There is not one day that is the same, different tasks from day to day allow a broad array of opportunities that will allow one to be engaged in ALL the things that Alumni Engagement does so well.
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KatieWebsterAlumni & Family EngagementAlumni Engagement Communication and Program InternThis position will work to assist the Alumni Engagement Office in supporting engagement communication and programs for alumni. Specifically, this role will work on supporting social media campaigns to drive interactive engagement with OWU, newsletters for various constituents groups, and projects that support the Women of Ohio Wesleyan (WOW) program, and Alumni Board of Directors.Strong written and verbal communication skills; marketing and/or creative thinking helpful; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; excellent organization and time management skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, CANVA, and/or any other design software; ability to work with sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and interact with various types of individuals.Opportunity to help support the Alumni Board of Directors in various programs including the Emerging Leaders program and Alumni Recognition program. Work to develop social media campaigns around giving days (We Are OWU), women’s history month, black history month, Homecoming & Family weekend; support other engagement and communications activities within the department including graphic support for events and writing for alumni, family & friends newsletters.Social Media
Graphic Design & Marketing
Public Relations & Communications
Business
Education
All Majors Welcome
This position will offer the unique opportunity to connect with and engage alumni throughout the country and the world in assisting students to network and explore careers.
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MakennaDanielsAnnual GivingAnnual Giving Special Programs InternThe Annual Giving Signature Events Intern works closely with the Associate Director of Advancement, alongside the Annual Giving team, to support two of Ohio Wesleyan’s signature fundraising programs: the 50th alumni reunion celebration and the annual day of giving, We Are OWU. The 50th reunion program will provide the Class of 1974 with a memorable milestone event while also fundraising for the class gift. We Are OWU will be in its fourth year, and it brings together the entire campus, alumni, and Bishop family community to provide essential resources for Ohio Wesleyan. The selected candidate will help strategize, develop, and execute program tasks throughout the year to provide meaningful experiences for alumni and secure philanthropic resources for the University.• Strong communications and design skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to engage with new people and those from different generations
• Creativity and idea-oriented
• Quick learner comfortable with learning new software systems
• Organizational skills
• Willingness to promote Ohio Wesleyan University's mission
• Understanding of and respect for confidentiality
• Comfort with appearing on video preferred (for video thank you messages to donors)
• Excel experience preferred
• Using an online email platform, develop messaging and layout for emails and e-newsletters
• Work with OWU digital archives and other alumni memorabilia, including yearbooks
• Attend and contribute to program committee meetings alongside OWU staff
• Generate ideas and create graphics for social media posts and other marketing materials related to fundraising initiatives
• Develop and help execute on-campus activities for students leading up to and during We Are OWU
• Prepare event materials for Reunion Weekend in May
• Make thank you calls, record videos, and write notes to donors
• Manipulate large data sets
• Record outreach in alumni records system
• Handle special projects, assist with Annual Giving and Advancement events, and other duties as assigned
Related career fields include:
• Non-profit management and/or development
• Communications and marketing
• Data management
• Fundraising
• Event coordinator

Other skills gained for future career application include:
• Professional collaborative work experience
• Familiarity with working in an office setting
• Knowledge of various software
The Annual Giving Special Programs Intern has unique access to OWU’s alumni and campus community through two annual programs: the 50th reunion (May 2024) and We Are OWU (February 2024). The Special Programs Intern experiences the full development cycle, from content creation to donor stewardship, and supports strategic planning and content for both events throughout the year. The candidate selected will be introduced to several platforms used to engage, solicit, and thank donors and will aid in their data management as well. Also unique to this position is the ability to see the results of all the work invested during two events that each engage hundreds of alumni and to analyze those results to inform future programming.
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Annual GivingAthletics and Communications InternThe Annual Giving Athletics and Communication Intern will report to the Assistant Director of Athletic Giving and Events and the Assistant Director of Annual Giving. The selected candidate will support fundraising for Athletics by providing support and marketing materials for Team OWU events such as the annual Team OWU Golf Outing and Bishops for Bishops fundraising campaign. The intern will also support the multi-channel communications of the Annual Giving Office, including print, email, and social media, as we engage with, solicit, and thank donors.Strong writing and verbal skills.
Phone etiquette and comfort in engaging with new people.
Strategic thinking.
Organized with good time management.
Willingness to promote Ohio Wesleyan University’s mission.
Understanding of and respect for confidentiality.
Interest in and/or experience with graphic design.
Familiarity with OWU Athletics is a plus
Assist with designing marketing materials for the annual Team OWU Golf Outing.
Provide logistical support for Team OWU events such as the annual golf outing, hall of fame induction ceremony, etc.
Assist with creating campaign landing pages, campaign video content, and social media content for Bishops for Bishops.
Provide support in GiveCampus, Campaign Monitor, and other platforms to help solicit and steward Team OWU donors.
Assist with other communications for the Annual Giving Office, including developing messaging and layouts of emails and social media posts.
Make thank you calls, record videos, and write notes to donors.
Communications and marketing
Graphic design
Fundraising
Athletic administration and fundraising
The Annual Giving Athletics and Communications Intern will have unique access to OWU’s alumni, families, and friends, along with its extensive athletic programs. They will use multi-channel communication tools to interact with OWU constituents at both individual and mass communication levels. The text and graphics created for various projects will reach a mass audience. In addition, the intern will work closely with Team OWU and the Athletic Department to assist and develop important events related to OWU’s athletic success. The candidate selected will be able to learn about donor engagement, solicitation, and stewardship through Athletic and Annual-specific giving. Also, the candidate will hone their messaging skills to support the University’s brand across communication channels.
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LisaTabakBiological SciencesMuseum of Natural History and Departmental Collections CuratorCuration of specimens and digital records in the teaching and research collections of the OWU Museum of Natural History, located on the first floor of the Schimmel Conrades Science Center, including (but not limited to) new exhibit design and the creation and presentation of public programs.Required: Attention to detail, ability to work independently, familiarity with Microsoft Access and/or Excel; ability to speak to members of the general public in person or on video.
Preferred: Completion of at least one BIOL, ZOOL, or ART class (especially ART 492-Exhibition Practice) OR experience in identifying birds, insects, or fish OR experience in the preparation of taxidermy or other types of natural history specimens
-Review storage locations for the department's preserved samples not currently housed in the Museum and add those samples to the appropriate Museum cabinets and databases.
-Photograph specimens
-Design and create new public exhibits
-Develop and present new public programs
-Learn to use Arctos, the online collaborative collection management platform we use
-If desired, learn how to prepare bird study skins (sewing, anatomy, or art skills not required, but would definitely be helpful)
-Museum Curator
-Museum Exhibit Designer
-Museum, Science Center, or Nature Center Public Program Developer
-Natural History Conservator
-Digital Content Coordinator
-Biologist
-Environmental Educator
-Teacher
-Writer
-Historian
-Communications
-Artist
-Librarian
-Physician
All other student Natural History Museum curator positions require that the student be eligible for federal or institutional work study funds (with the exception of the StAP position, but the main responsibility of that position has been and will be, if funded this year, chemical inventory and chemical health and safety). The Museum work study students spend the majority of their time preparing bird study skins. The Legacy internship is the only student job available in the Department of Biological Sciences that does NOT have a science course prerequisite.
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KellieHallEarly Childhood CenterECC Leadership and Curriculum AssistantThis internship will provide an opportunity to work alongside an education administrator. The experience will include working with ECC parents, ECC head teachers, children, and the ECC director.*strong organizational skills
*knowledge of early childhood education/education psychology
*strong interpersonal skills
*assist with organizing and implementing parent events (including evenings)
*track enrollment paperwork
*attend and participate in staff meetings
*assist with providing content on social media sites
*contribute to project/emergent curriculum efforts
*assist director with compliance with state licensing requirements
Education Administration, Education Psychology, Education Curriculum and Instruction, Education LeadershipThe student will engage in hands-on experiences while learning about the field of education administration.
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MicheleNobelEducationEducation Department Student Engagement InternThis intern will support the education department in developing, planning, and implementing a more cohesive and structured set of events to engage current and prospective students with the education department. This intern would assist with managing social media accounts for the education department, but would also work with education faculty to develop monthly engagement activities that would bring together Education Fellows, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society members, current education students, and prospective OWU/education students. These monthly events seek to provide social, professional, and service opportunities for the students in the department and would create a more cohesive strategy for recruiting and retaining students in education. The department has several annual events (e.g., Ed Fellows Ice Cream Social, mentoring meetings, Student Teaching Celebration) and we would like to create additional opportunities (e.g., Student Teacher Signing Day). This Student Engagement Intern would assist education faculty and department student organizations to create, develop, and enhance social media platforms, connect with prospective high school and transfer students during admissions events (e.g., scholarship days), and engage in other marketing and recruiting activities that we hope will attract additional students to Ohio Wesleyan and into the department.Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organized and able to meet deadlines
Experience with marketing and/or recruitment activities
Basic knowledge of or experience with project/event management
Skilled with use of various social media platforms
Outgoing and willing to talk with prospective and current students
Strong independent, self-paced work ethic
Strong web search/research skills
- Planning and implementing a variety of social, service, and professional activities hosted by the education department or one of the education department’s student organizations
- Creating and managing content to share on social media platforms to promote the education department/majors/minors and our equity work
- Assisting education faculty with developing prospective student activities targeting high school sophomores/juniors/seniors or even middle school students
- Assisting education faculty with admissions events such as scholarship days in February
- Collaborating with education department student organizations to plan and execute joint events that will promote the department/majors/minors
- Researching marketing/recruitment efforts of competitors through website/social media audits
Professional skills applicable to any field
Event/Project management
Marketing and recruiting careers
Social media content development and management
Website development and research
This position offers opportunities to provide guidance and advice in developing a set of annual events that will showcase the education department. The department would like to develop a more robust outreach plan that recruits current OWU students into education and highlights the department for prospective students.
This intern would have the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty and student organizations to create new activities and experiences for the department. Because our Education Fellows are with us for 4 years, we need help from the intern to create new opportunities to minimize the number of repeat events.
This position has some flexibility for completing your 6 hours/week, which means you can tailor this position around classes or commitments. Your supervisor will work with you to determine your schedule either weekly or for a semester at a time.
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DebbieLewisGift Planning/University AdvancementLifelong Learning Institute Intern (LLI)Seeking an intern to help develop and execute the current term offered of the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Ohio Wesleyan. The LLI offers 6-week non-credit courses for adults age 55+, taught by volunteer presenters on topics from culinary trends to film studies to Delaware history and more.Applicant will have a positive attitude, solid customer service skills, and a willingness to learn new things and work with new people.The intern will assist with facilitating courses, working with software and spreadsheets to track classes and registrants, help check-in at class locations, provide support for facilitating registration and check-in of registrants.All majors are welcome. Those interested in education, non-profit work, event planning or marketing may be especially interested in this role.This position offers an opportunity to help implement the Lifelong Learning Institute program at Ohio Wesleyan. You will gain experience in planning, marketing support and tracking statistics.
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