Elon University Greek Life

OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE INTERNSHIPS

Fall Term 2008 Greek Life Internship
September 2 - December 9 (16 weeks)

Job Description & Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop event planning and management skills through coordination of social event registration for both on and off campus

Process weekly social event registrations for on and off-campus events
Verify approved third party venues and follow up with events at such locations in consultation with the Director of Greek Life
Organize “party packs” for on-campus social events (BYOB cards, wrist bands, guest lists, cups, trash bags, etc.)
Coordinate tailgating for home football games with Student Activities
Schedule appropriate security staffing and payment for all on-campus events
Log all events in Greek Life database

2. Exhibit self-reliant behaviors and collaborative efforts by organizing major all-Greek events with Greek Councils and House Managers

Plan and organize National Hazing Prevention Week (September 22-26) with Greek Council Vice Presidents of Education and Programming
Host Trick or Treat on Greek Street (October 26) in conjunction with House Managers
Coordinate Loy Lights Up Holiday Decorating Event (November 16) with House Managers

3. Enhance written communication skills by producing a bi-weekly newsletter, Stall Street Journal.

Winter Term 2009 Greek Life Internship
January 5 - February 1 (4 weeks)
Extends over Fake Break for Panhellenic Recruitment

Job Description & Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop effective communication skills by educating new students and their parents on the logistics of fraternity and sorority recruitment in January 2009.

Answer questions regarding recruitment via phone and in person
Assist with publicity and marketing communications via E-net, emails and flyers
Assist with event planning for fraternity recruitment events, including basketball tailgates, field day and tables in Moseley
Coordinate budgets for Pi Chi (Recruitment Counselor) groups

2. Exhibit the ability to comprehend the dynamics of a group and visualize a group purpose through planning and execution of the annual Greek Leadership Retreat in February 2009.

Coordinate facilities, transportation, lodging and meals for retreat
Assist Greek Life and Center for Leadership with development of curriculum
Facilitate retreat sessions and encourage participation
Develop and administer assessment of retreat based on learning outcomes

3. Exhibit self-reliant behaviors and function autonomously by assisting with the management Loy Center facilities and the 2009 Housing Review Process

Assist with facility maintenance and management
Compile 2009 Housing Review Packets and schedule presentations for all organizations requesting Housing for 2009-2012

Click here to download the 2008-9 Intern Application - Due May 2nd, 2008


	OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE INTERNSHIPS Fall Term 2008 Greek Life Internship September 2 - December 9 (16 weeks) Job Description & Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop event planning and management skills through coordination of social event registration for both on and off campus Process weekly social event registrations for on and off-campus events Verify approved third party venues and follow up with events at such locations in consultation with the Director of Greek Life Organize “party packs” for on-campus social events (BYOB cards, wrist bands, guest lists, cups, trash bags, etc.) Coordinate tailgating for home football games with Student Activities Schedule appropriate security staffing and payment for all on-campus events Log all events in Greek Life database 2. Exhibit self-reliant behaviors and collaborative efforts by organizing major all-Greek events with Greek Councils and House Managers Plan and organize National Hazing Prevention Week (September 22-26) with Greek Council Vice Presidents of Education and Programming Host Trick or Treat on Greek Street (October 26) in conjunction with House Managers Coordinate Loy Lights Up Holiday Decorating Event (November 16) with House Managers 3. Enhance written communication skills by producing a bi-weekly newsletter, Stall Street Journal. Winter Term 2009 Greek Life Internship January 5 - February 1 (4 weeks) Extends over Fake Break for Panhellenic Recruitment Job Description & Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop effective communication skills by educating new students and their parents on the logistics of fraternity and sorority recruitment in January 2009. Answer questions regarding recruitment via phone and in person Assist with publicity and marketing communications via E-net, emails and flyers Assist with event planning for fraternity recruitment events, including basketball tailgates, field day and tables in Moseley Coordinate budgets for Pi Chi (Recruitment Counselor) groups 2. Exhibit the ability to comprehend the dynamics of a group and visualize a group purpose through planning and execution of the annual Greek Leadership Retreat in February 2009. Coordinate facilities, transportation, lodging and meals for retreat Assist Greek Life and Center for Leadership with development of curriculum Facilitate retreat sessions and encourage participation Develop and administer assessment of retreat based on learning outcomes 3. Exhibit self-reliant behaviors and function autonomously by assisting with the management Loy Center facilities and the 2009 Housing Review Process Assist with facility maintenance and management Compile 2009 Housing Review Packets and schedule presentations for all organizations requesting Housing for 2009-2012 Click here to download the 2008-9 Intern Application - Due May 2nd, 2008