Summer Orientation Intern

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General purpose: The Summer Orientation Intern helps the Center for Student Engagement staff plan and host Fall Orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students.

• Work with 2 Student Orientation Directors (SODs) and 25 Orientation Leaders (OLs).

• Work with the SODs to develop the communication from the Center for Student Engagement to the incoming first-year and transfer students.

• Work with supervisor and SODs to develop logistical plans for Orientation Leader Training and Orientation Programming.

• Assists in coordinating and hosting Orientation Leader training.

• Plan and host the Campus Resource Fair with assistance from the Student Involvement Specialist.

• Assist in the design and implementation of Orientation branding and marketing materials

• Design social and community-building programs for the Orientation Leaders and the Orientation program.

• Serve as a member of the Orientation Planning Committee and collaborate with multiple offices.

• Manage the social media outreach to incoming students alongside the SODs.

• Serve as a professional staff point of contact for the Orientation Leaders during the Orientation program.

• Work with SODs to co-host social events throughout the summer and during Orientation for incoming students.

• Plan, coordinate, and host the Campus Resource Fair with assistance from the Student Involvement Specialist.

• Contact internal and external offices to participate in the Campus Resource Fair.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated strong digital engagement skills

• Knowledge of student leadership training models and new student programs

• Demonstrates efficient time management while prioritizing workload 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators and teammates, via email and in-person

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others

• Ability to work independently on tasks

• Ability to consider the diverse needs and interests of the MICA student body, and address these through intentional and thoughtful programming

• Associates Degree.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

• A desire to serve the MICA community. 

• Student supervisory experience. 

• Prior experience in program/event planning preferred but not required.

• Prior experience in new student orientation and student leader training preferred but not required.

• $18/hr

• Meals during trainings

• 10 meal swipes during New Student Orientation

• 2 Orientation T-Shirts and other Orientation swag

• On-Campus housing over the summer (if needed)

• Background check required. 

• Preferred availability from June 1 - August 28, 2026

• Up to 10 hours per week June 1 – August 7 , 2026

• Up to 15 hours per week August 10 – August 23, 2026

• Up to 10 hours per week August 24 – August 28, 2026

• The Summer Orientation Intern is expected to attend mandatory trainings and events, as outlined below:

• Orientation Leader Training: Wednesday, August 12 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026 

• Must be available every day of Fall Orientation (Wednesday, August 19 – Sunday, August 23, 2026) with flexible on-call hours

• Convocation: Morning of Tuesday, August 25th before morning classes.

• Some late nights, weekends, and evenings are required.

• Applications close May 29, 2026

• Interviews will take place between May 4, 2026 - June 5, 2026

• For more information, please contact Nico Tackenberg at [email protected]. 

• Please note: This position is contingent on the college’s operational plan, fiscal budget, and the department’s need for student employees.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or high.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.