OPAL Internship
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POSITION JOB TITLE:
Inter-Community Council (I-CC) Chairs
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Must be on campus for all three terms next year!
(fall, winter and spring)
*** Application deadline- Wed., May 18 ***
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ABOUT I-CC:
* Founded in 2004, I-CC facilitates effective communication among diverse campus communities.
* The I-CC is made up of selected students who serve as liaisons to the following communities- Women, Men, International, Black/African American, Latina/o, Pan Asian, Native American, LGBT, Multi-faith, Greek letter, Accessibility, Environmental Justice, Socioeconomic Class.
* The I-CC provides a space for these communities to identify and share ideas, goals, needs & concerns.
* The I-CC advocates for the interests of traditionally under-represented groups at Dartmouth to the administration, the alumni and other outside groups in order to help ensure that the Dartmouth community remains a healthy, nurturing environment for all students.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Facilitate weekly I-CC meetings
* Provide structure in implementing the established I-CC goals and objectives
* Provide mentoring and advice to community liaisons
* Act as a student liaison with administration
* Assist in organizing events and programs that help increase the understanding of I-CC communities
* Maintain the I-CC blitz bulletin and account
* Assist in developing webpage
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Basic knowledge of issues related to the different communities
* Strong communication skills
* Organization skills
* Ability to demonstrate ethical leadership (able to put aside personal motivations)
* Creative & strategic problem-solving skills
* Ability to compile information/synthesize many opinions
* Diplomacy
* Strong commitment to network with diverse groups
* Programming and leadership experience a plus
** Previous experience with I-CC encouraged but not required.
*** Must be on campus for all three terms!
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* The I-CC Chairs will report to Nora Yasumura, Office of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL)
* I-CC chairs will each receive a termly stipend of $375 (for an estimated 5 hours per week of work).
* Most work hours are flexible.
* Must meet with Advisor weekly.
* Must attend I-CC weekly meetings.
* Students from all racial and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
* Student interns must remain in good academic standing and taking no more than 3 courses per term.
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INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
* Send resume
* Three names of on-campus references (at least two must be a faculty or staff)
* A brief statement describing why you would like to be selected, what you see the role of the I-CC chair to be, what would you like to see I-CC work on in the future, and what
skills and insights you will bring to this position.
* Send a list of activities (including thesis, extracurricular, other jobs) or responsibilities you plan on doing next year.
* Email all information to "Nora Y"
* Apply by Wednesday, May 18
** Contact Nora Yasumura (OPAL), Angelo Carino '11 or Maya Granit '11(current I-CC Chairs) with any questions.
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