Student Engagement Internship Program
Student Engagement and the Multi-Faith Centre are recruiting for six exciting and challenging opportunities for current or recently graduated U of T students to learn about the field of student life through a four-month paid internship.
The internships will be within: Clubs & Leadership Development, Mentorship & Peer Programs, Orientation, Transition & Engagement and the Multi-Faith Centre.
The interns will:
- work in a team environment under the supervision of professional full-time staff.
- develop and practice skills in communication, meeting management, event planning, outreach and marketing, and others.
- learn about the fields of student life and student development through active involvement in program/service planning and implementation.
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Program Eligibility
We invite current or recently graduated* U of T undergraduate or graduate students with the following experience, skills and attributes to apply:
- demonstrated interest in the field of student life or a related field (e.g. education, event planning, etc.)
- past experience in facilitating educational workshops
- strong understanding of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices and experience working with diverse populations
- exceptional organizational, logistical and administrative abilities
- proficiency in computer applications and tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom etc.)
- outstanding written and oral communication skills
- confidence in speaking to groups, and in organizing and facilitating meetings
- familiarity with the University of Toronto community
- trustworthy and consistently takes initiative
- ability to troubleshoot and problem solve when necessary
- ability to work well in a collaborative environment
*Students who were enrolled from September 2023 – June 2024 or who graduated during this time.
Note: Due to the nature of this hybrid work, applicants must have access to technology that includes a computer, webcam and microphone as well as reliable internet.
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How The Program Works
The contract timeline for each role is:
- Student Engagement Intern: Orientation, Transition, and Engagement from May 6 – September 6, 2024
- Student Engagement Intern: Campus Organizations from June 3 – October 4, 2024
- Student Engagement Intern: Campus Involvement from June 3 – October 4, 2024
- Student Engagement Intern: Mentorship and Peer Programs from June 3 – October 4, 2024
- Student Engagement Intern: Leadership Programs from June 3 – October 4, 2024
- Multi-Faith Centre Engagement Intern: Inclusion and Wellbeing from June 3 – October 4, 2024
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Program Student Team
Abi Akinlade
Pronouns: She/her
Role on Team: Campus Organizations Intern
Best Thing About This Program: The best part of this internship was getting to learn from all of the wonderful professional staff and my fellow interns, as well as getting to be an integral part of the clubs programming at U of T. As a fellow club leader myself, it was so fulfilling to get to plan programming like the Presidents’ Retreat and the Clubs Conference, especially because I got to meet and connect with students one-on-one. Everyone at Student Engagement is so welcoming and it has truly been one of the best job experiences I’ve ever had!
Status: Recent Graduate
Program of Study: English and Drama
Learn more about Abi
Boyuan (Elena) Zheng
Pronouns: She/her
Role on Team: Leadership Development Intern
Best Thing About This Program: What I love most about this internship program is the opportunity to work on projects that I am genuinely passionate about and the space it provides for personal and professional growth. The incredible support from the team is also a huge standout as they are always supportive and dedicated to our growth by facilitating connections with a wide range of opportunities.
Status: Recent Graduate
Program of Study: Master of Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy
Learn more about Boyuan (Elena)
Emma Paulus
Pronouns: She/her
Role on Team: Orientation, Transition and Engagement Intern
Best Thing About This Program: The best thing about this program is getting to work with a really welcoming, friendly, and supportive team. I've learned so much from the professional staff and other interns!
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Master of Education, Adult Education and Community Development
Learn more about Emma
Shivani Baldeo
Pronouns: She/her
Role on Team: Mentorship & Peer Programs Intern
Best Thing About This Program: This internship has allowed me to explore my passion for different areas of student life work with the support of all the amazing staff and student colleagues. I enjoyed building new relationships and collaborating with other portfolios to refine my skills in facilitation, curriculum assessment and student support. I explored professional development opportunities and am happy to say I’m more confident in my strengths, abilities, and identity than ever before!
Status: Recent Graduate
Program of Study: Sociology Specialist, Major in Criminology & Sociolegal Studies
Learn more about Shivani
Yue (Gloria) Gao
Pronouns: She/her
Role on Team: Campus Involvement Intern
Best Thing About This Program: I would like to take this moment to express my gratitude for this internship opportunity. I believe this internship program has been the most professionally designed one I have encountered. It has not only facilitated personal and career development to an exceptional degree but also provided me with the opportunity to establish connections with professionals working in academia.
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Master of Education in Higher Education
Learn more about Yue (Gloria)
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Program Registration
Apply through CLNx or our Microsoft application forms below.
Full job descriptions are found on CLNx under the following position titles:
- Student Engagement Intern: Orientation, Transition, and Engagement
- Student Engagement Intern: Campus Organizations
- Student Engagement Intern: Campus Involvement
- Student Engagement Intern: Leadership Programs
- Student Engagement Intern: Mentorship and Peer Programs
- Multi-Faith Centre Engagement Intern: Inclusion and Wellbeing
All positions will be live on March 11, 2024 and will close on April 1, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET.
Interviews will take place between April 8 and April 18, 2024.
Position application forms and contacts
Orientation, Transition, and Engagement
- Apply for Student Engagement Intern: Orientation, Transition, and Engagement
- Contact: Trent Barwick at trent.barwick@utoronto.ca
Campus Organizations
- Apply for Student Engagement Intern: Campus Organizations
- Contact: Alyssa Ahmed at alyssa.ahmed@utoronto.ca
Campus Involvement
- Apply for Student Engagement Intern: Campus Involvement
- Contact: Sherry Xu at xinge.xu@utoronto.ca
Leadership Programs
- Apply for Student Engagement Intern: Leadership Programs
- Contact: Siobhan Stewart at si.stewart@utoronto.ca
Mentorship and Peer Programs
- Apply for Student Engagement Intern: Mentorship and Peer Programs
- Contact: Madi Frost at madi.frost@utoronto.ca
Inclusion and Wellbeing
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What Students Are Saying
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6 votesAs the Leadership Development Intern, I loved the opportunity to be an integral part of the Student Engagement team, working alongside professional staff whose #1 priority was supporting my learning and development. The experience supported me in building skills in curriculum development and event coordination, while also enhancing my existing skills in administration and facilitation, all of which I was able to do through an extensive EDIA lens. I particularly appreciated the dedicated approach to Professional Development. Every project I took on was intricately tied to my own learning goals while also supporting the team, and we had dedicated conversations with professionals in their fields to facilitate networking and career growth beyond this opportunity. As a mature graduate student, I was a bit nervous about taking on an internship following my studies, but it was the best decision I could’ve made for myself and I am so grateful for the way that this role, and the CALDE team, propelled me into my current career.
Kelly, Leadership Development Intern 2021
From June to October 2021, I had the privilege of working as the Mentorship & Peer Programs intern with Student Engagement. Prior to the internship I held a casual position as a Peer Leadership Facilitator with the Clubs & Leadership team. During my time with the Clubs & Leadership team I had the opportunity to work alongside the Mentorship & Peer Programs team which introduced me to the mentorship realm where I discovered a new-found passion of mine. I found my experience rewarding, as if I was making an impact on the lives of others through facilitating mentoring relationships and creating space for connections to flourish. I decided to act on this enthusiasm I embodied when engaging in mentoring work and applied for the Mentorship & Peer Programs intern position after my work study contract ended. From there, my passion for mentorship amplified. I found that I was able to immerse myself into my work which encouraged me to always show up as my authentic self. My authentic self exudes passion and dedication, and the Mentorship & Peer Programs team offered me space to voice my opinion and generate meaningful change. As an intern I felt valued, appreciated and supported. In addition to me being able to explore my passion, the intern position provided me with various opportunities to make connections through networking with staff and peers on the Student Engagement team, but also with others either in different departments or outside organizations. I was also given ample space to work on personal and professional development. I was encouraged to attend workshops and events that would further my learning especially in areas that interest me such as EDIA. My experience as an intern was invaluable. If you are considering this experience, I would definitely recommend it. The connections and skills gained will prepare you for success in whichever career you choose to pursue.
Morghan, Mentorship & Peer Programs Intern 2021
My time within my internship was the perfect bridging experience between roles I held as a student into my professional career beyond graduation - there was an intentional structure to expose me to professional development events, staff within and outside of the university to broaden my network, and to check-in with my goals throughout the role. I really loved my time with Student Engagement because the staff, both that I worked closely with and those that I only saw at team meetings, were so lively and inclusive and eager to take a sincere interest in the interns & their success - Student Engagement is also a great starting point for a career within the university because it's position within the institution allows for you to meet people from across many units and colleges and/or be involved with programming that can reach students from across campus. I worked on the CCR portfolio through my internship and was the lead on a lot of integral administrative processes for a tri-campus program, while supporting work-study students within the portfolio and working on projects that I was able to start from the ground up based on where my passion where.
Amna, Campus Involvement Intern 2021
