Intern Job Description
Have you ever wanted to work for a fun fast-paced organization that is full of challenges? Have you ever wanted a career that allows you to travel and help others across the country? When working for College Options Foundation (COF), you will experience a fun upbeat environment, full of new exciting tasks from day to day.  The opportunities at College Options Foundation are endless. 

College Options Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the academic development of high school students and assisting them in their preparation for higher education.  We use academic competitions, college exam study guides, college admissions tutorials, and personalized counseling to aid thousands of students in achieving their dreams of attending college.  As an intern with this organization, you will manage projects, produce newsletters, travel, and organize events. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience in planning, marketing, fundraising, recruitment, and various other skill areas critical to the non-profit management professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist COF staff with Academic Bowls and Leadership Symposiums for high school students.
• Establish relationships with colleges and universities for internships and refine procedures for securing interns in the Kansas City, Chicago, and Atlanta areas.
• Secure funding for COF programs (e.g. distribution of College Success packages to assist students with college financing and admissions). 
• Increase professional skills as outlined by American Humanics.
• Successfully fulfill all internship course requirements set by COF and the academic institution.

Wages
Must come with scholarship or financial aid
 For scholarship help contact Christine Dittmer:
cdittmer@collegeoptions.net 
 (816) 347-1016

Time Commitment
Full and part-time opportunities available.

Locations
Kansas City Area
National Research Center for College and University Admissions (NRCCUA) Headquarters
3651 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Lee’s Summit, Mo 64064

Atlanta, GA
- This location is a work from home internship

Greater Chicago
Urban Ministries, Inc.
1551 Regency Court
Calumet City, IL 60409
-Flexible schedule 

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
• Microsoft Word 2007
• Microsoft Power Point 2007
• Microsoft Excel 2007
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Must be attending an accredited college or university

How To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Christine Dittmer
Intern, College Options Foundation
NRCCUA
3651 NE Ralph Powell Road
Lee’s Summit, Mo 64064 
cdittmer@collegeoptions.net
Include a one page double-spaced letter explaining why you wish to intern with College Options Foundations.
Interviews may be conducted by phone, Skype, or in person.

Deadline
All applications must be emailed or postdated on or before:
October 19, 2009 for spring internships
March 15, 20010 for summer internships
June 14, 2010 for fall internships