IUBWR Lead intern

IUB Women Rising (IUBWR) Lead Intern

Job Summary

The mission of the IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology is to inspire, encourage, and educate IU women to develop tech skills, which gives them an edge in whatever field, discipline, or career they choose. IUBWR promotes leadership and career development for women by serving IUB students with education and practical tools to close the gender equity gap through innovative outreach and advocacy programming. The goals of IUBWR are to build awareness, knowledge and understanding of equity gap issues; increase leadership opportunities & advocacy skills for women; and encourage early career development and planning with this knowledge.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and engage IU students and groups across campus for outreach events that build awareness of career related gender equity issues.
  • Create a strategic plan for the year and include mission, goals, marketing, implementation plan, and desired outcomes.
  • Research, develop, and present TENTalk presentations on gender wage gap and other gender equity topics.
  • Supervise interns who will assist in the development of this content and community.
  • Market TENTalks and build a schedule to present to classes, organizations, and events on the gender wage gap.
  • Curate content to maintain active IUBWR social media accounts.
  • Staff events to raise awareness of both the Center and IUBWR and to drive member affiliation:
    • Broaden Center and IUBWR exposure to students and to the campus
    • Plan and host Equal Pay Days
    • Assist with campus tabling events and classroom visits
    • Keep up to date on Center programs, events, and initiatives in order to inform the public
  • Assist trained AAUW SmartStart workshop facilitators during workshops.
  • Provide timely reports regarding marketing plans, attendance, and assessment information following outreach events.
  • Serve as a role model to affiliates and advocate for women and underrepresented groups.
  • Submit weekly progress reports to the senior associate director.

All student employees are required to:

  • Lead weekly meetings with IUBWR team.
  • Attend bi-monthly all Lead Intern Meetings.
  • Attend mandatory Leadership Training on August 23-24, 2024.
  • Attend and present at our annual Summit, scheduled for 3/7 and 3/8, 2025.
  • Attend Intern Celebrations on 12/6/24 from 4:30-6:30p and 4/27/25 from 5:30-7:30p.

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A professional demeanor and the ability to work well with others
  • Public speaking experience and strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills
  • An ideal candidate is energetic, organized, motivated, and actively involved on campus

Schedule and Pay

Work Schedule

An average of 8-10 hours per week.

Wage/Salary

$15.00 per hour

Application Instructions

Send a cover letter and resume to the Center. Please put the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Selection will remain open until the position is filled.