Interdisciplinary Internships

Purdue CDF Freedom School Program

Description: The Purdue CDF Freedom School Program is a free six-week, literacy-based summer program for students in grades K-3. The mornings are dedicated to the integrated reading curriculum and afternoons consist of various activities including STEM engagement, field trips, and social action activities. Freedom School encourages a love of reading and learning through a culturally diverse curriculum.

This year, we are looking to welcome 60 K-3 students into the Purdue Freedom School program and, to make this a success, we are in need of passionate and dedicated classroom teachers. We're hiring 8 classroom teachers for the summer, and we invite Purdue students across all fields of study to be a part of this enriching experience.

Summer Engagement Compensation:

Stipend: Teachers selected for the summer program will receive a stipend of $4,000.

Program Schedule: The program will span from June 17th to July 26th, 2024.

Course Requirement: All teachers will be required to enroll in EDCI 591: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Action for Spring 2024. Open to undergraduates and graduates, this course provides an in-depth exploration of the theory and practice of culturally responsive teaching, aligns with the Freedom School's philosophy, and enhances the understanding of a diverse student body.

Number of Students Needed: 8

This experience will occur: June, July

Send resumes to: purduefreedomschools@purdue.edu

Experience: SLHS 41900 SLHS Internship

Description: The course introduces students to working in a professional setting. In addition to gaining successful work habits and building a professional network, students gain experience collaborating with other professionals in an environment related to communication across the lifespan. Objectives include assisting students with developing effective communication skills, increasing skills with working with people of diverse backgrounds, and working effectively within diverse environments. Duties and responsibilities will be dependent on the specific internship setting.

The internship can be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for securing their own internship opportunity. Students need to be enrolled in SLHS 41900 and will need to purchase liability insurance through the University. Students will complete 48 hours of work/internship experience throughout May, June, and July.

Number of Students Needed: 25

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Undergraduate Coordinator Melissa Taylor taylo913@purdue.edu

Experience: REU: Sensory Ecology of eavesdropping mosquitoes

Description: The goal of the REU program is to enhance research opportunities for undergraduate students through targeted summer programs. This REU program at the Bernal lab will focus on our research which involves studying the behavior, ecology, and neurophysiology of frog-biting mosquitoes. We are interested in understanding the mechanisms underlying the behavior and perception of frog calls that the mosquitoes use to find their host and obtain a blood meal.

The overarching goal of this research project is to provide students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM to get targeted training in sensory ecology, mosquito and anuran behavior, and anthropogenic effects. The intern will participate in laboratory experiments with mosquitoes and frogs involving bioacoustics, animal behavior, microscopy, and neurophysiology. In addition, the student will participate in fieldwork in the Greater Lafayette area to assist with experiments evaluating the effect of sensory pollutants (traffic noise and artificial light at night) on communication systems. We are particularly interested in supporting scientists from institutions with limited research opportunities.

Number of Students Needed: 1-2

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Dr. Richa Sigh, sing1098@purdue.edu

Experience: PSUB Marketing Intern

Description: Looking for the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of engaging programs for the Purdue community this summer? If yes, then the Purdue Student Union Board Summer Internship Program is for you! Selected interns will gain experience in developing, planning, executing, and assessing co-curricular summer programs. At the end of this experience, you will have assisted in 15-20 programs - with opportunities directly associated with Marketing, Budgeting, Facilites, and more. Programs take place all over campus and range from craft nights to inflatables, and more! All interns will be expected to work events and other tabling opportunities throughout their scheduled hours.

Marketing Intern - Work in conjunction with Office Staff, PSUB Graphic Designer and other interns to curate content for the PSUB social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) during the Summer Months. Create and execute ideas for marketing PSUB and its events to summer students. Experience with one or more platforms is preferred.

Number of Students Needed: 1

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Assistant Director PSUB Mikayla Woodward, mqwoodwa@purdue.edu

Experience: PSUB Photographer/Videographer

Description: Looking for the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of engaging programs for the Purdue community this summer? If yes, then the Purdue Student Union Board Summer Internship Program is for you! Selected interns will gain experience in developing, planning, executing, and assessing co-curricular summer programs. At the end of this experience, you will have assisted in 15-20 programs - with opportunities directly associated with Marketing, Budgeting, Facilites, and more. Programs take place all over campus and range from craft nights to inflatables, and more! All interns will be expected to work events and other tabling opportunities throughout their scheduled hours.

Photographer/Videographer - Work in conjunction with Office Staff, PSUB Graphic Designer and other interns to capture photos and videos of all PSUB programs throughout the summer. As necessary, create video materials to market opportunities and events. Previous experience and use of personal equipment may be required.

Number of Students Needed: 1

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Assistant Director PSUB Mikayla Woodward,  mqwoodwa@purdue.edu

Experience: PSUB Equipment & Facilities Intern

Description: Looking for the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of engaging programs for the Purdue community this summer? If yes, then the Purdue Student Union Board Summer Internship Program is for you! Selected interns will gain experience in developing, planning, executing, and assessing co-curricular summer programs. At the end of this experience, you will have assisted in 15-20 programs - with opportunities directly associated with Marketing, Budgeting, Facilites, and more. Programs take place all over campus and range from craft nights to inflatables, and more! All interns will be expected to work events and other tabling opportunities throughout their scheduled hours.

Equipment & Facilities Intern - Work with office staff and other members of planning teams to coordinate equipment and facility needs for all events, including but not limited to reserving equipment, working with vendors to order food, assessing other shopping needs for events, etc.

Number of Students Needed: 1

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Assistant Director PSUB Mikayla Woodward, mqwoodwa@purdue.edu

Experience: PSUB Finance & Assessment Intern

Description: Looking for the opportunity to assist in the planning and execution of engaging programs for the Purdue community this summer? If yes, then the Purdue Student Union Board Summer Internship Program is for you! Selected interns will gain experience in developing, planning, executing, and assessing co-curricular summer programs. At the end of this experience, you will have assisted in 15-20 programs - with opportunities directly associated with Marketing, Budgeting, Facilites, and more. Programs take place all over campus and range from craft nights to inflatables, and more! All interns will be expected to work events and other tabling opportunities throughout their scheduled hours.

Finance & Assessment Intern - Work with office staff to track spending for all events and programs offered during the summer. Use registration and attendance data to coordinate surveys and other forms of collecting feedback on events.

Number of Students Needed: 1

This experience will occur: May, June, July

Send resumes to: Assistant Director PSUB Mikayla Woodward, mqwoodwa@purdue.edu

Experience: ACE Campus Food Pantry Summer Internship

Description: This unpaid summer internship is offered through the Roger C. Stewart Leadership and Professional Development department. Anyone may apply, but students who are interested in local and global food security are preferred. Students will determine the structure of the program under the ACE Campus Food Pantry advisor. Interns can expect to dedicate 10 hours a week with duties including promoting pantry use over the summer on social media, coordinating one summer pantry event, soliciting donations if ever needed, making sure that the pantry is fully staffed every shift, filling in if there are not enough volunteers, recruiting and training volunteers, assisting pantry advisors with planning Hunger Action Month activities and other duties as assigned. Intern will need to be available Tuesdays 12-3 or Tuesdays 3-6.

Number of Students Needed: 5

This experience will occur: May, June, July, August

Send resumes to: Coordinator for Civic Engagement Viviana Tsangaropoulos, vtsangar@purdue.edu

Experience: Central Hiring Internship

Description: This person will work as an intern with the Central Hiring area for Dining & Culinary. The intern will help with interviewing and hiring student employees. They will talk to students and families in person or virtually. They will help with planning, developing, and implementing the Jumpstart program, which is an early arrival program for student employees that come to campus before BGR to do employee orientation, training, team building, and fun activities. Other projects as assigned. Paid internship with a meal benefit. Possible housing available.

Number of Students Needed: 6

This experience will occur: May, June, July, August

Send resumes to: Ms Mary Jo Zeiser, zeiser@purdue.edu

Experience: Recreation & Wellness Outreach Coordinator

Description: The Outreach Coordinator will play a vital role within the Purdue Recreation & Wellness team, supporting the Assistant Director of Outreach in various outreach initiatives. This position will primarily focus on handling outreach requests, including graphic design projects, social media campaigns, and video and photography requests. The intern will collaborate with team members to ensure that all marketing materials align with the organization's branding and messaging guidelines.

Key Responsibilities: Assist in the creation of graphic design materials for print and digital platforms. Support the planning and execution of social media campaigns to promote events and programs. Collaborate with the team to develop engaging video and photography content. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials. Maintain organized files and documentation related to marketing projects. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design, social media, and multimedia content creation.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a college or university program, preferably studying marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field. Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with social media platforms and content creation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Passion for health, wellness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle is a plus. This is a part-time internship position with flexible hours based on the intern's schedule. The position offers valuable hands-on experience in marketing and outreach within a dynamic university recreation and wellness environment.

Number of Students Needed: 1

Experience will occur: May 20th-August 9th

Send resumes to the Assistant Director of Outreach, Alena Chitty, at achitty@purdue.edu

Summer Session Intern

Description:The Office of Summer and Winter Sessions seeks interns to plan, coordinate, and facilitate summer programming and events. Interns will assist with pre-college check-in (Sunday’s, 2-6pm) and check-out (Friday, 2-6pm) in June and July. Help to prepare and organize materials needed for summer experiences. Assist with summer orientation weekend (July 5-7), assisting with evening programming (Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm). Other duties as assigned.

Number of Students Needed: 4

This experience will occur: May, June, July, August

Send resumes to: Dr. Sean Dufault, sdufaul@purdue.edu

Winter Session Intern

Description:The Office of Summer and Winter Sessions seeks Winter Session Interns for Summer 2024 to assist with office-sponsored programs and projects, create social media content and promotional materials, and serve as a student resource.

The summer schedule will be set depending on the student’s availability between May and August, working 10 to 12 hours a week on average to complete 140 hours. In-person office hours will occur between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The Intern will support summer programs with some evening and weekend hours and needs to be available the weekend of July 6-7.

Compensation for serving as an office intern is a summer tuition scholarship worth up to $2,500.

Number of Students Needed: 2

This experience will occur: May, June, July, August

Send resumes to: Dr. Sean Dufault, sdufaul@purdue.edu