Are you prepared to invest time teaching and training interns?

Is there a staff person who wants to supervise interns?

(Note: the question is not who wants to have an intern)

Can you provide financial support (e.g. salary, mileage reimbursement, supplies)?

Do you have sufficient office/work space for an intern?

Is this person committed to and capable of developing people?

Does this person have the professional content expertise necessary to effectively coach and/or mentor students in the content area?

Does this person have the time to work with interns?

C. Develop Work Activities & Position Descriptions

Will these activities be appropriate for a high school or college student?

Are there projects and tasks that will benefit your organization and at the same time provide a student with the opportunity to develop professional skills?

Develop an overview of the internship position - work assignments, time frame, and application procedures.

Clearly identify any necessary occupational or academic background or qualifications.

Interact with customers by providing towels and answering questions

Assist with creating spreadsheets, memos, and/or letters

REMINDER: No more than 20% of an internship should be taken up with repetitive tasks, such as filing and photocopying.

Can be asked to ‘job shadow’ or observe other employees working

Can be asked to assist other employees with completing projects/tasks

Should learn the organizational/agency processes

Connect with prospective interns by searching the posted resumes on the web site (ContraCostaInterns.com). You may also be contacted by interested applicants if you’ve posted an internship with information on how to contact you.

Do not automatically accept intern candidates without interviews.

Provide interns with information regarding work attire and agree on days and work schedule.

Notify employees that the intern will be starting and provide them with background information about the projects interns will be doing.

Set up a workspace for the intern and provide appropriate tools (i.e., computer, printer, phone) and supplies (i.e., pens, paper, etc.)


	MODULE 2: Hosting an Intern [Back] A. Conduct an Internal Audit Can you provide meaningful work assignments? Are you prepared to invest time teaching and training interns? Is there a staff person who wants to supervise interns? (Note: the question is not who wants to have an intern) Can you provide financial support (e.g. salary, mileage reimbursement, supplies)? Do you have sufficient office/work space for an intern? B. Select the Intern Supervisor Is this person committed to and capable of developing people? Does this person have the professional content expertise necessary to effectively coach and/or mentor students in the content area? Does this person have the time to work with interns? C. Develop Work Activities & Position Descriptions Will these activities be appropriate for a high school or college student? Are there projects and tasks that will benefit your organization and at the same time provide a student with the opportunity to develop professional skills? Develop an overview of the internship position - work assignments, time frame, and application procedures. Clearly identify any necessary occupational or academic background or qualifications. Clearly outline expected outcomes. Acceptable Activities Unacceptable Activities (No more than 20%) Sorting & delivering mail Sealing mailing envelopes Interact with customers by providing towels and answering questions Folding towels at the Health Club Assist with creating spreadsheets, memos, and/or letters Shredding paperwork/documents REMINDER: No more than 20% of an internship should be taken up with repetitive tasks, such as filing and photocopying. D. Expectations of Interns Can be asked to attend staff meetings Can be asked to ‘job shadow’ or observe other employees working Can be asked to assist other employees with completing projects/tasks Should learn the organizational/agency processes E. Selecting & Preparing for Interns Connect with prospective interns by searching the posted resumes on the web site (ContraCostaInterns.com). You may also be contacted by interested applicants if you’ve posted an internship with information on how to contact you. Interview candidates you are interested in. Do not automatically accept intern candidates without interviews. Discuss start and end dates. Provide interns with information regarding work attire and agree on days and work schedule. Notify employees that the intern will be starting and provide them with background information about the projects interns will be doing. Set up a workspace for the intern and provide appropriate tools (i.e., computer, printer, phone) and supplies (i.e., pens, paper, etc.) Continue with Module 2 [Back]