Intern

Empire Interns are an integral part of the Empire staff team. Interns work closely with the Empire Leadership Team to support their work and to allow the organization to fulfill its mission. Interns are expected to provide between 3​­-10 ​hours of work per week during which time they will complete a range of ongoing and ad hoc tasks. T​he type and frequency of work varies significantly depending on the time of year, with the majority of the work taking place during the summer and fall.

Interns can build skills for future employment by completing tasks across a range of business functions including; Development, Journalism, Judge Recruitment, Marketing, Merchandising, Social Media, Web and Graphic Design.

Each Intern will be given ongoing responsibilities in one or more of the areas listed below, allowing you to work closely with Empire’s Leadership Team and make a lasting impact on the organization.

  • Development (fundraising) – call prospective donors and share your Empire story.

  • Marketing – identify and connect with prospective schools and share your Empire story.­

  • Judge Recruitment – contact legal organizations and attorneys.

  • Event Planning – coordinate logistics for one of our fall programs.

  • Merchandising — coordinate logistics for Empire’s online and in-person store.

  • Social Media Content Creator — assist with Empire’s social channels and design needs.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the work of the Leadership Team by completing a range of ongoing and ad ­hoc tasks;

  • Volunteer for at least 3 hours per week but no more than 10;

  • Suggest new ideas, projects and initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

  • An Empire alumnus or alumna (though this is not a requirement)

  • Passionate about Empire’s mission;

  • Interested in volunteering year-round with the organization and developing relationships with the Empire Leadership Team and staff;

  • Independent, self-sufficient and self-motivated­­;

  • One who can be trusted to produce work timely and accurately when given clear direction but little direct supervision (Empire works remotely so this is crucial);

  • One who routinely takes initiative to achieve goals in the most efficient and effective way possible;

  • An outstanding verbal and written communicator­, ­who is comfortable interacting with third parties and members of the Empire team in-person, on the phone and via e­mail;

  • Hoping to leverage their Internship experience to build leadership skills.

Job Perks

  • Receive public service or academic credit (if your university permits);

  • Preference on Empire competition in which to Blue Shirt;­

  • 20% off at Shop Empire.

Apply

All prospective Interns are required to submit an application.