2024-2025 Shaw University Divinity School Internships

Essential Job Functions

• Interns will assist the director in the preparation, carrying out, and follow-up of approximately four (4) in-person events, one of which will be the Minister's Conference in the Spring.
• Preparation for each event: work with the SUDS program director to prepare for events, including designing materials, scheduling venues, transport of materials, various arrangements, etc.
• In-person support of each event: attend and staff the event. Responsibilities may include set-up and tear down, hosting, check-in, moderating, photography, tech support, etc.
• Follow-up for each event: work with the SUDS program director to follow-up on the event, including building database, surveys, and other communications.

Internship Requirements

• Interns will receive training
• Interns must be available to support approximately four (4) in-person events during the internship. One of the events is the Minister's Conference April 2-4, 2025.
• Interns must have flexibility and be available for the Minister's Conference, April 2-4, 2025, as well as other in-person events to be arranged with directors at the beginning of the internship.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Enrolled as a Shaw University Divinity School student in good standing.
• Ability to effectively engage and work together with others.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and produce accurate professional work products under demanding timelines.
• Flexibility and willingness to periodically travel independently and work extended workdays and occasional weekends as needed to meet desired objectives (i.e., Shaw Days, conferences, etc.).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Likely to legally operate an automobile in the State of North Carolina-valid driver's license.

Other Competencies (skills, Abilities, Behavior)

• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Shaw University.
• Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day.
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Heavy local travel required.