North-American Interfraternity Conference - advocate • collaborate • educate

NIC Seeking Graduate and Undergraduate Interns

Position Announcements: Graduate and Undergraduate Internships at the NIC

The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for one of four Internships available in the spring and/or summer of 2011.  The NIC is a trade association representing 73 International and National men's fraternities and each of the internships will focus on specific areas related to the mission of the NIC which works to advocate, collaborate, and educate so that fraternities can operate in environments conducive to their success.  Available opportunities include:

Graduate Practicum in Interfraternal Advocacy:  
Seeking a graduate student in a Public Affairs / Policy, Higher Education, or related graduate program.  Membership in a social fraternity/sorority is not required, but a benefit. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Provide assistance to fraternal partners with implementation of NIC Standards.
• Assist in the review of Relationship Statements.
• Coordinate communication between and among NIC Membership regarding Interfraternal and campus advocacy efforts.

Graduate Practicum in Assessment:
Seeking a graduate student in a Higher Education Master's Program.  Membership in a social fraternity/sorority is not required, but a benefit. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the marketing of the Coalition Assessment Project, which is a comprehensive fraternity/sorority community assessment process that includes participation from the NIC as well as the National Panhellenic Conference, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.
• Assist in coordinating the logistics of Coalition Assessment team visits to host institutions.
• Synthesize data from assessment team reports to develop recommendations regarding current trends and resource needs within the fraternity/sorority movement.

Graduate Practicum in Program Development: 
Seeking a graduate student in a Higher Education Master's Program.  Membership in a social fraternity/sorority is not required, but a benefit. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the content development of print and digital resources for NIC member fraternities and host institutions.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of specific aspects of the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute, which is the premier leadership institute for undergraduate fraternity men and sorority women.
• Coordinate the Into the Streets experience for UIFI, which annually results in over 2000 hours of community service at UIFI host locations.

Undergraduate Internship in Marketing:
Seeking an undergraduate student with an interest and/or experience in marketing, communications, and/or public relations. Demonstrated knowledge in social media and experience with video editing software is also a desired skill. Active involvement in a social fraternity/sorority is not required, but is a benefit. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of the NIC's comprehensive social media strategy, with a focus on the continual improvement of the web and social media presence of the NIC, as well as content updates to www.fraternityinfo.com, a site designed for high school students and their families who are looking to learn more about fraternity life.
• Coordinate the process of updating and publishing the NIC Interfraternity Directory & Membership Survey
• Coordinate the process of collecting NIC Academic Success reports.
• Assist in the publication and marketing of resources for NIC member fraternities and host institutions.

Applicants should have a desire to learn and bring with them a passion for contributing the fraternal movement.  Each intern will be tasked with contributing to the work of the staff and will be given significant opportunities to learn and work as a part of a dynamic team.   Through this experience, an intern will gain an awareness of industry standards and best practices.

Review of candidates will begin on November 1, 2010.  To apply, submit a current resume and letter of intent to:

Pete Smithhisler, President & CEO
North-American Interfraternity Conference
3901 West 86^th Street Suite 390
Indianapolis IN 46268
T: 317.872.1112   /   F: 317.872.1134   /   E: pete@nicindy.org