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The student ambassador intern will perform the following duties:

• Represent the WGSS department at campus events, WGSSSA tabling, and classroom visitations
• Make a list of Introductory WGSS classes and 300-level electives as well as introductory level courses to offer a classroom visitation with WGSS outreach materials
• Develop a 5-10 minute outreach pitch for the WGSS major, WGSS minor, Queer Studies minor and department/classes in general to give to classes and when tabling
• Engage with prospective and current students to promote WGSS courses, programs, and opportunities
• Create promotional materials for outreach (e.g. flyers, social media content, newsletter/website content)
• Distribute promotional materials at campus events and during classroom visits
• Provide peer mentorship by answering student questions about WGSS coursework, internships, and career pathways during campus events, WGSSSA tabling, and classroom visits
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on outreach initiatives to increase visibility of the department
• Gather and share student feedback to help improve department programs and outreach

The social media/content creator will perform the following duties:

• Develop and execute creative strategies to engage students, faculty, and the community through Instagram
• Create and schedule posts, stories, and reels that highlight department events, upcoming classes, faculty achievements, student spotlights, grad awards, alum spotlights and relevant social justice topics
• Adhere to agreed upon schedule and focus for posts/stories/reels and that all are shared via Trello for approval before sharing
• Monitor trends in social media, feminism, gender, and sexuality studies to ensure content remains relevant and impactful
• Engage with followers by responding to comments, messages, and fostering community interaction (e.g. posting polls/surveys, asking questions)
• Collaborate with faculty and WGSSSA to promote events and classes
• Analyze engagement metrics and adjust strategies for maximum impact
• Ensure all content aligns with the department’s values of inclusivity, intersectionality, and social justice

WGSS 496 is designed for students to obtain knowledge and practice of interning with an organization that addresses issues related to gender, sexuality, equity, and justice, broadly defined. Students undertake supervised work in many fields, including community organizations, social service agencies, public offices, law offices, medical research, and legislative initiatives. An internship is different from paid professional labor, volunteer work, or community service learning; it is intended to provide concrete work experiences that will be valuable in identifying the next steps in students’ professional lives. While interning, students are expected to balance classes, readings, and assignments to think through internship challenges, possibilities, and strategies. This course will allow students to critically explore and develop self-assurance and self-reliance on post-graduation objectives, professional skills, and personal goals.

1. Select an internship. For a full list of internships our students' have participated in, .
2. Students must complete 50 internship hours over the course of Spring semester.
3. Students must complete their internship by the end of Spring semester.
4. Internships placement may not take place with friends or family.

Students will receive course credit based on the number of hours logged, an evaluation by your supervisor, and dossier documents.