The Lion Co-op offers interdisciplinary opportunities for internships and practicum students majoring in Health Promotions, Social Work, Marketing, Communications, Technical Writing, and more. Build career skills and experience while earning educational credits through projects such as Adopt-A-Lion, social media & marketing campaigns, website design, grant writing, food system research, and organizing Empty Bowls and other fundraising events. In addition to learning about addressing the problem of food insecurity, gain experience in a non-profit setting with client relations, fundraising, marketing, inventory, and financial planning. Develop an individual project suited to your program of study.
This internship is highly flexible and open to all majors at MSSU. Consult your academic advisor to see if interning with the Lion Co-op is the right option for you.
DETAILS
Pay and Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. However, you can earn credit towards your degree while working on campus or from home.
Hours: Hours vary by degree. Ask your academic advisor for more details regarding your major's requirements. The Co-op is flexible and willing to work around your schedule.
In-person or Remote: The internship can either be in-person or a hybrid of in-person and remote, depending on your schedule and degree requirements.
Location: The Co-op is located on the 3rd floor of Spiva Library on the campus of Missouri Southern State University.
Application Process: Please apply on Hire a Lion. Make sure to check the application deadline of the semester you seek to intern so that you do not miss the final date to apply. If your application is accepted, a representative from the Lion Co-op will reach out to you to schedule an interview.