Campus Chapter Intern at UCSB or SDSU

Position Summary

The Campus Chapter Intern (CCI) is a student intern who represents NMDP on their college campus. Interns must be currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of California, Santa Barbara or San Diego State University.

Participate in program communications

• Complete required check-ins
• Attend a weekly call with the Supervisor, Account Manager, and Member Recruitment Coordinator

Lead chapter operations

• Advising chapter leadership toward goals
• Serving as acting chapter president as needed

Recruit, retain, and engage a balanced, representative chapter membership

• Mobilize members to support education, recruitment, and fundraising
• Deliver a weekly captive audience presentation to educate and recruit prospective registry members
• Establish and staff consistent tabling opportunities to maintain on-campus visibility (minimum four hours per month in highly frequented locations)

Build and maintain relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, and partners
• Complete timely follow-up to enable campus awareness and education efforts

Collaborate with student organizations and event organizers

• Collaborate with student organizations and event organizers to expand outreach and recruit and educate prospective registry members
• Promote recruitment and education efforts via social media and other available distribution channels

Plan and execute events

• Plan and execute one campus-wide Member Education and Registration event per semester, including logistics, volunteers, materials, and follow-up
• Collaborate with the territory team and communicate progress, barriers, and upcoming opportunities

Manage partnerships

• Manage partnerships focused on assigned audience(s) and/or program(s)

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of: NMDP mission and key lifesaving messages used to educate others about NMDP and the Registry NMDP member registration process, including steps, requirements, and standards
• Computer systems and tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search applications
• Ability To Demonstrate belief and commitment to NMDP’s mission
• Demonstrate drive and determination to educate and inspire peers to join a cause
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by actively seeking mentorship and leadership development
• Create, develop, manage, and activate a volunteer team to host executive board and general body meetings, recruit new members, maintain good standing with the college/university, and achieve goals
• Communicate effectively with peers, staff, and administrators
• Maintain a collaborative and future-focused mentality
• Stay highly organized and prioritize time for CCI activities without interfering with academic commitments
• Work successfully both independently and as part of a team in a remote, virtual environment
• Work in partnership with others and delegate responsibilities as needed
• Adapt and problem-solve when things don’t initially go as planned
• Use social media platforms to effectively promote NMDP’s lifesaving mission

Education And/or Experience

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a targeted college or university
• Completed at least 30-hours of coursework
• Minimum GPA 2.8
• Meet or exceed the college/university’s Standard Academic Progress requirements

Time Commitment

• Commitment to serve in this role for a full academic year and a summer, with the targeted term beginning in June 2026 and ending in May 2027.
• Average 10 hours/week time commitment
• Active attendance in a weekly 1:1 call with supervisor
• Active attendance in a weekly CCI team call
• Livest attendance or a review of the recording of Monthly National Chapter Program calls
• Active attendance at Chapter Program Meeting Minneapolis, MN – July 20-22
• All travel, food, lodging covered by NMDP
• Contingent upon travel restrictions and budget

Pay Rate

$18.50/hour

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to students who are currently NMDP Chapter members, NMDP Ambassadors and/or NMDP volunteers
• Previous leadership roles, professional or volunteer
• Experience in planning and facilitating meetings, including agenda preparation
• Experience in goal setting and timeline planning
• An enthusiasm for personal and professional development