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While other internship positions focus primarily on what they can get from you, here at the ACCU we prefer to collaborate with our interns to create a mutually beneficial relationship. We have worked hard to create an environment in which our interns have an opportunity to develop skills relevant to their chosen career path while at the same time furthering the goals of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
We are always working on a wide variety of projects at the ACCU allowing us to welcome applicants from almost any academic background and customize the experience to their needs.
It is vital that you communicate to us what you hope to take away from the experience if you are successful in your application to the ACCU. The better we can understand each other the more valuable the experience will be for all involved. -Dr. Michael Galligan-Stierle, President, ACCU
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Expectations
Application Process
Location
Where to Stay
The Intern Experience
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WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED…
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...By You |
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You can expect to be given real responsibilities during your time here and to work on projects which are relevant to your skill set and interests. |
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Examples of previous work done by our interns include:
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Working on the association’s academic Journal and newsletter editing documents.
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Researching mission integration projects within Catholic colleges and universities.
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Helping prepare best practice documents related to Catholic Higher Education.
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Drafting of correspondence letters.
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Working on the peace and justice initiatives.
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Working on the university database.
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Preparing PowerPoint presentations.
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Assisting on webpage updates.
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We trust our interns to be mature and competent. You will spend much of your time working independently on agreed upon projects although you will be working closely with other members of staff. This is our way of communicating that you are an integral part of our team. |
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The U.S. Capitol shown on the left and the Old Post Office on the right
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APPLICATIONS
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Applicants can chose to apply for positions of varying lengths of time at the ACCU. We accept approximately 9 interns per year. All internships are volunteer positions with no monetary compensation. |
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Semester
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Students in the D.C. area may apply to intern at ACCU over a semester. Within this model, interns are expected to be at the office 2-3 times a week. Academic credit is often awarded for semester-long internships.
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Summer Interns
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Positions of 2-12 weeks are available during the Summer and Winter semester breaks. |
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How to Apply
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To apply for an internship at ACCU, please send an email with the following to Dr. Galligan Stierle:
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A copy of your resume
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The names and phone numbers of two references
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The dates when you would like to intern at ACCU
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The goals of your internship
Next Steps
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Dr. Galligan-Stierle will contact you for a phone interview.
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If successful in your application, Dr. Galligan-Stierle will come to a common agreement on internship goals and the main focus of your work assignment.
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Please note that housing is not provided and you will need to secure accommodations on your own. Following are resources to aid you in this search.
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WHERE TO STAY
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Alumni of your university or college are often willing to help students by providing an affordable place to stay. You may wish to talk to your alumni office and see if they can place you with someone in the D.C. area. This option is usually the cheapest with interns paying little in the way of rent. |
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University Accommodation |
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Many universities in D.C. rent their halls of residence to interns during the summer months at relatively affordable prices. A list of links is provided below: |
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Internship accommodation |
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There are also residential facilities specifically for interns. These organizations offer great social environments. However, they require applications a couple of months prior to your arrival in D.C. We have listed two below. |
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Other options |
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You may prefer to rent a private apartment while in D.C. Often times these are available for short term and require a substantial down payment. Some useful resources are provided below for those interested in this option: |
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THE INTERN EXPERIENCE
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Kristin Legge, Winter Break Intern
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 During my internship at ACCU, I got the opportunity to learn about event planning. I helped with the administrative aspects of planning and coordinating the annual meeting for Presidents of Catholic Universities. I worked closely with staff members in updating the annual meeting binder, ordering flowers, creating the menu, and using the database to make name tags.
The staff shared their valuable knowledge which helped me to learn and grow. It was a wonderful opportunity in which I got a hands-on experience in event planning. -Kristin
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Pedram Norton, BEI Program, Summer Intern
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 I worked full-time for the ACCU in June 2-13, 22-27 on a number of projects both independently and with the ACCU team. My work focused on four main areas: events preparation, research, data entry and oral presentation.
As the annual ACCU Rome Seminar is in June, I helped to prepare for the week-long event by carefully assembling the seminar mailing, recording participant’s addresses and emergency contacts and proofreading participant correspondence. I prepared an interactive map for the ACCU website containing all Catholic higher educational institutions in the United States. Working closely with Michael, I also delivered an interactive power point presentation on ‘how to be a better communicator’ to a group of 33 student interns from the Washington-Ireland program.
Even though I worked with the ACCU team for a short period, I felt comfortable and well-supported from the beginning and left with a sense that I made a valuable contribution to the ACCU. I was able to improve a broad range of skills; something that proved invaluable during my search for graduate employment. -Pedram
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