Global Leaders Internship

The Global Leaders Internship is designed exclusively for learning abroad past participants to spread the word about international experiences. By participating in the Global Leaders Internship, you will not only contribute to the growth of international education but also further develop personally and professionally.

Testimonials

“The internship is an opportunity to be part of the study abroad community on campus, provides excellent professional development skills, and has helped me become more confident in articulating my study abroad experience and public speaking skills through the classroom visits.”

“You meet a lot of amazing people; both students and faculty. It is a wonderful way to learn how to use your study abroad experience to your advantage in the workplace. In addition to that, you get to visit a lot of different classrooms on campus and get to know more students and faculty that way.”

“It’s a fun internship, and you’re well looked after by your supervisors. It felt like a group that you would go on a Study Abroad trip with, and I can say that most of the students in the internship felt the same way.”

Position Description

The position is for one semester and requires 35 service hours total throughout the semester. Those hours include the following:

Attend required regular meetings (30%, approximately 6 hours)
Completion of a minimum of 15 classroom presentations, both specific to your program and general LAC promotion (30%, approximately 15 hours )
Contribute to a project team by completing projects specific to your team's focus and your professional goals (15%, approximately 4 hours)
Attend or participate in LAC events or promotional activities, both specific to your program and general LAC promotion (15%, approximately 4 hours)
One-on-one or small group mentoring (5%, approximately 2.5 hours)
Other duties as assigned (5%, built into hours listed above)

Professional Development Opportunities

Exposure to the field of international education
Build a community of professional contacts
Be a part of a study abroad student community on campus
Further develop cross-cultural skills learned abroad
Articulate the value of your experience abroad and learn how to utilize it for your future
Market research experience
Practice public speaking and delivery of study abroad experience
Headshots for professional use

Global Leader Interns will be provided a stipend for 35 hours at $15 per hour.

Eligibility

2.5 GPA minimum
Availability to attend all required meetings (listed in job description post)
Current University of Minnesota Twin Cities student enrolled in 6 or more credits
Participation in a credit-bearing program study abroad program
Demonstrated interest in international and intercultural activities and opportunities
Interest in developing public speaking and outreach skills
Interest in professional development and mentorship opportunities
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and strong work ethic
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact with a diverse body of students, staff, and faculty in a professional manner

Mandatory Meetings

Global Leaders are required to attend several in-person meetings during the semester. These meetings are mandatory and class or other conflicts will not be permitted. Check that these meetings work for your schedule before applying. Confirmed meeting dates are:

Tuesday, September 3rd from 4–6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1st from 4–5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22nd from 4–6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3rd from 4–6 p.m.

There will be 3 other 30-minute meetings required. Dates and times will be determined at a later date.

Information on Fall 2024 application

Applications for the Fall 2024 cohort are now open and can be found on the student jobs page with Job ID 360578.

For more information, email Molly Green at [email protected] or Jemma Lund at [email protected].