Honors Program Internships

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Internship Opportunities: Get Involved in the Honors Program at Westfield State University

Explore exciting internship opportunities within the Honors Program at Westfield State University. From contributing to The Squirrel Squire to managing our social media platforms, coordinating community service initiatives, and serving as an Academic Advisor, there's a role for every passionate student ready to make an impact. 

Student Editor, Honors Program Newsletter The Squirrel Squire

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Uphold the WSU Honors Program Pillars
  • Meet weekly with the Honors Program Administrative Assistant to coordinate around design and content
  • Write one or more stories for The Squirrel Squire 
  • Solicit content for the issue from fellow students, faculty, and staff on campus
  • Collaborate with the Honors Program Administrative Assistant to edit all submitted work
  • Attend social, academic, and service events (when possible given scheduling) to document events
  • Compile an electronic portfolio of internship activities for evaluation
  • Serve as a guide for future interns offering tips, best practices, and sharing any account information (including passwords) to foster smooth transition
To be eligible for this position, you must:
  • Be an Honors student in good standing (GPA > 3.30)
  • Have an interest and knowledge in newsletter, magazine, or related publication design and editing
  • Know how to use Canva
  • Be organized, self-directed, and responsive to WSU email
Evaluation for grading will include:
  • Attendance at required weekly meetings
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Timely communication via email
  • Production of content
Application Instructions:

Email a letter of interest detailing your qualifications based on the above internship position description to:

Honors Program Director (honors@westfield.ma.edu)

Honors Program Administrative Assistant (gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu) 

Students interested in reapplying for the role for a second semester must do so during the pre-registration period. 

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Student Manager, Honors Program Social Media Accounts

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Uphold the WSU Honors Program Pillars
  • Meet weekly with Honors Program Director or Assistant Director
  • Manage the Honors Program social media accounts, including: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
  • Post account updates regularly and respond to messages received in each account
  • Serve on the Student Honors Association (SHA) in the role of Publicist in order to stay well-informed on planned social events, academic workshops, and service events throughout the semester
  • Collaborate with the Honors Program Administrative Assistant to create and/or share flyers, posts, pictures, etc. over social media in a timely manner 
  • Attend social, academic, and service events (when possible given scheduling) to document events
  • Compile an electronic portfolio of internship activities for evaluation
  • Serve as a guide for future interns offering tips, best practices, and sharing account information (including passwords) to foster smooth transition
To be eligible for this position, you must:
  • Be an Honors student in good standing (GPA > 3.30)
  • Have an interest and knowledge using various social media platforms, including best practices to engage audiences in different platforms
  • Know how to use Canva
  • Be organized, self-directed, and responsive to WSU email

 

Evaluation for grading will include:
  • Attendance at required weekly meetings
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Timely communication via email
  • Production of content
Application Instructions: 

Email a letter of interest detailing your qualifications based on the above internship position description to:

Honors Program Director (honors@westfield.ma.edu)

Honors Program Administrative Assistant (gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu) 

Students interested in reapplying for the role for a second semester must do so during the pre-registration period.

Student Coordinator, Honors Program Service-Learning

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Uphold the WSU Honors Program Pillars
  • Meet weekly with the Honors Program Director or Assistant Director
  • Organize one or more service events/projects for students in the Honors Program
  • Form new and foster existing connections with community partners who can serve as the site for service projects
  • Collaborate with the Honors Program Administrative Assistant to document student service hours
  • Compile an electronic portfolio of internship activities for evaluation
  • Serve as a guide for future interns offering tips, best practices, and sharing any account information (including passwords) to foster smooth transition
To be eligible for this position, you must:
  • Be an Honors student in good standing (GPA > 3.30)
  • Have enthusiasm for community service
  • Be organized, self-directed, and responsive to WSU email
Evaluation for grading will include:
  • Attendance at required weekly meetings
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Timely communication via email
  • Production of content
Application Instructions: 

Email a letter of interest detailing your qualifications based on the above internship position description to:

Honors Program Director (honors@westfield.ma.edu)

Honors Program Administrative Assistant (gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu) 

Students interested in reapplying for the role for a second semester must do so during the pre-registration period. 

Student Academic Advisor, Honors Living and Learning Community

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Uphold the WSU Honors Program Pillars
  • Meet weekly with the Honors Program Director or Assistant Director
  • Organize weekly study hours for students in the Honors LLC
  • Organize complementary events to promote physical/mental wellness, life skills, and career development in the Honors LLC
  • Coordinate with Res Life leadership and LLC Resident Assistants on co-sponsored programming
  • Compile an electronic portfolio of internship activities for evaluation
  • Serve as a guide for future interns offering tips, best practices, and sharing any account information (including passwords) to foster smooth transition
To be eligible for this position, you must:
  • Be an Honors student in good standing (GPA > 3.30)
  • Have enthusiasm for academic excellence and intellectual curiosity
  • Be organized, self-directed, and responsive to WSU email
Evaluation for grading will include:
  • Attendance at required weekly meetings
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Timely communication via email
  • Production of content
Application Instructions: 

Email a letter of interest detailing your qualifications based on the above internship position description to:

Honors Program Director (honors@westfield.ma.edu)

Honors Program Administrative Assistant (gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu) 

Students interested in reapplying for the role for a second semester must do so during the pre-registration period. 

Student Peer Mentor, Honors Discovery Seminar

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Uphold the WSU Honors Program Pillars
  • Meet weekly with the Instructor of the Honors Discovery Seminar
  • Attend one (assigned) section of HNRS0101 weekly
  • Share contact information and availability with students in your mentoring group. This should include time students could meet with you outside of class each week as needed. 
  • Lead one or more classroom activities/discussions as designated by the Instructor
  • Compile an electronic portfolio of internship activities for evaluation
  • Serve as a guide for future interns offering tips, best practices, and sharing any account information (including passwords) to foster smooth transition
To be eligible for this position, you must:
  • Be an Honors student in good standing (GPA > 3.30)
  • Practice openness, empathy, patience, and understanding
  • Be organized, self-directed, and responsive to WSU email
Evaluation for grading will include:
  • Attendance at required weekly meetings
  • Adherence to deadlines
  • Timely communication via email
  • Production of content
Application Instructions: 

Email a letter of interest detailing your qualifications based on the above internship position description to:

Honors Program Director (honors@westfield.ma.edu)

Honors Program Administrative Assistant (gkonrad@westfield.ma.edu) 

Students interested in reapplying for the role for a second semester must do so during the pre-registration period.

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Dr. Hillary Sackett-Taylor
Honors Program Director
Parenzo 038 (beginning Fall 2024)