Voter Engagement Intern

Voter Engagement Intern

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Department

Student Engagement & Belonging

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

12.00 an hour, up to 10 hours per week

Work Schedule; work is performed on-site and in person.

Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend hours occasionally

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

The Civic Engagement Internship is an integral part of the Student Engagement & Belonging team and the Shockers Vote! Coalition. This position will run through the 2026-2027 academic year and will be supervised directly by the Coordinator of Civic Engagement. The internship is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on experience in voter and civic engagement through a combination of defined responsibilities, event planning, community engagement, and leadership opportunities

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Conduct classroom presentations on voter registration and civic responsibility.
• Plan civic engagement workshops for students and student leaders.
• Table at campus events to increase awareness of civic engagement opportunities.
• Support civic engagement initiatives and civic holiday programming, including:

National Voter Registration Day festivities

Vote Early Day (October 28)

Election Day and Get Out the Vote activities

• Plan, implement, and facilitate one civic engagement event during the semester.
• Participate in community partner meetings and trainings as feasible.
• Serve as a student representative on the Shockers Vote! Coalition.
• Meet weekly with the Coordinator of Civic Engagement.
• Assist with additional civic engagement initiatives as assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• An interest in voter and civic engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to facilitate voter engagement initiatives in a nonpartisan manner

Additional Information

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Facilitate discussions and presentations.
• Gain experience in event planning and project management.
• Develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Network with community leaders and nonprofit organizations.
• Learn nonpartisan voter engagement best practices.

Terms of Appointment & Important Dates:

• This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
• The appointment period is August 2026 through May 2027.
• The Civic Engagement Intern must remain in good conduct standing with the university throughout the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.