Interns are a vital part of the Order Sons of Italy/Sons of Italy Foundation (OSIA/SIF). You support to the communications and development departments, assist in maintaining membership programs, and provide administrative support.
- Previous intern projects have included maintaining our Twitter and Facebook accounts, assisting with membership fulfillment, writing (and being published!) for the OSIA Magazine, Italian America (read by over 600,000 members), and providing event planning and day-of support to our Annual NELA Gala (some of our more recent honorees/attendees include Vice President Biden, Nancy Pelosi, General Raymond Odierno, George W. Bush, Italian P.M. Berlusconi, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, music legend Quincy Jones, and President Bill Clinton).
- Requirements: You should possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills as well as be some research skills. Basic computer knowledge is necessary, including word processing. Database management a plus, but not required.
Most importantly, you should be highly motivated, demonstrate a professional demeanor and a strong desire to learn about the many facets of a non-profit and membership association. Interest in Italian-American issues and culture a plus, but not required.
Students majoring in journalism, communications, public relations, public affairs, business, political science, government, and related fields are encouraged to apply. College students entering their second year of school or higher are eligible.
While the internship is unpaid, we do recognize hard work at the conclusion of an internship.
For more information about OSIA/SIF, please feel free to visit our website!
Hours: A minimum of 10-12 hours per week between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for a term of 10 to 15 weeks. The National Office will work with student to accommodate class schedules and other part-time jobs. However, a consistent weekly schedule must be established.
The National Office is a two minute walk to Union Station Metro.
