Who is eligible to be a UIFI intern?

Interns for UIFI must be graduates of the Institute and be an undergraduate/graduate student involved in Greek life. Professionals and non-students are not eligible to apply.

What is the role of the UIFI Intern?

The primary role of the intern is to provide logistical support to ensure a positive UIFI experience for facilitators and students participating in the program. Interns may also assist with experiential activities and other curriculum components as part of the session leadership team along with the session coordinator and NIC coordinator.

What are the specific responsibilities of a UIFI Intern?

Besides bringing a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of fun, the interns will do the following:

•  Assist with presentation/facilitation of curriculum components as determined by session coordinator and NIC coordinator.  

•  Prepare and present a brief testimonial for participants about how they took their UIFI experience and created positive change within their chapter councils and/or Greek communities.

•  Serve as a liaison to facilitators and students, especially in preparation for chapter meetings.

•  Coordinate and facilitate all evening social activities at the chapter house.

•  Participate in evening facilitator team meetings.

•  Coordinate transportation arrival and departure schedules and pick up students flying to UIFI.

•  Ensure all equipment and materials for each day's sessions are available 

•  Respect the policies and procedures of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and all other national entities connected to the Intern's affiliation.

•  Live in the chapter house during the entire institute. 

•  Support the substance-free policy of UIFI, share this expectation with participants and assist in holding them accountable to it.

•  Coordinate facility needs, rooming lists, door signs, meal assignments, name tag/folder distribution, house tours, etc.

•  Coordinate group picture.

•  Coordinate transportation for off-site activities such as service projects, social events, etc.

•  At all times act in a professional manner and as a representative of the NIC and UIFI.  This includes acting and dressing appropriately, participating in appropriate activities and confronting inappropriate ones.

What costs are involved?

Interns are expected to cover their own travel expenses to and from the UIFI host sites. NIC covers all lodging and meal expenses and provides materials for the program.

How do I apply?

Fill out the application here. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your application is processed. This may not be immediate. Intern selections will occur by mid-February. Please note that applications are due February 8, 2008.

North-American Interfraternity Conference
3901 West 86th Street Suite 390
Indianapolis IN 46268
FAX 317.872.1134 shertzer@nicindy.org