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Graf Internship
If you are looking for a pre-professional work opportunity that allows you to plan, organize, and facilitate activities and programs while developing your leadership skills, consider applying for the Graf Internship at the Illinois Leadership Center. The Graf Internship is limited to four students per academic year. Graf Interns are responsible for overseeing the logistics and administration of the Leadership Center's I-programs, as well as other office priorities such as marketing, yearly intern recruitment, outreach, and coordinating the Student Leadership Advisory Team (SLAT).
Meet the current team of Graf Interns.
A former student leader, John Graf and his wife Maureen created the Graf Internship Program for current Illinois students. As an Illinois student, John was involved in Student Alumni Association, Student Organization Resource Fee Board, Volunteer Illini Projects, student government, Mortar Board, and Greek Affairs. John had to work throughout his college years at the same time that he was such an involved student leader. He gave his gift to provide students who need to work the opportunity to develop their skills in the Leadership Center environment.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.8/4.0 grade point average
- Familiarity with the Illinois Leadership Center through previous program participation or enrollment in a leadership course
- Junior or Senior standing during the term of the Internship
- Available to work 15 hours per week from mid
August - mid May
Interested in Applying?
Apply online by logging into our website. Applications will become available
in late Fall and can be saved at any point; however, to formally
submit your application you must do so before the final deadline (typically mid-February).
Interns earn $9.00 per hour.
Student Workers
The Leadership Center depends on motivated students every semester to help run our day-to-day operations, support the logistical details of planning and implementing our programs, and assist with outreach presentations and marketing creativity. If you are interested in working in a fun team environment that allows for personal development and career experience, stop by the Leadership Center in the early spring semester to inquire further about working as at ILC Student Worker. We have various positions available including:
- Student Employee: Helps with administrative office tasks, present outreaches, and lead office projects.
For more info and to apply, download the application. - Multimedia: Creates multimedia videos and helps identify new ways to promote our programs and services.
For more info and to apply, download the application. - Graphic Designer: Creates marketing posters, flyers, and other office marketing materials.
For more info and to apply, download the application - Photographer: Shoots photos at our programs and services to share on Facebook, on our website, and in our marketing materials.
For more info and to apply, download the application
Meet the current team of ILC Student Workers.
Graduate Assistantships
The Graduate Assistant(s) at the Leadership Center serves as a member of the Illinois Leadership Center staff. Our GAs work closely with the professional staff and undergraduate interns at the Center. Typically, the Center employs two Graduate Assistants per year enrolled in programs within the College of Education.
Responsibilities of our Graduate Assistants include: serving as program coordinator for the leadership certificate program, coordinating and implementing i-programs, and assisting with the development and implementation of the Center's specific activities including (but not limited to) workshops, research, our resource library, and assessment.
Meet the Leadership Center's current Graduate Assistants.
Professional Staff Positions
Professional staff within the Center have significant experience in leadership education and leadership development, and often possess a background in higher education administration prior to working in the Leadership Center. All employment vacancies, when they occur, are posted at the University of Illinois employment website.
Meet the Leadership Center's current Professional
Staff.
