Life and Career Design Intern

Basic Information

Title: Life and Career Design Institute Student Intern

Reports to (Position and Name): Interim Director of Career Navigation - Beth Moriarty

Summary of Position:

The Life and Career Design Institute at Wheaton College seeks motivated, curious, and detail-oriented students to serve as Student Interns during the academic year. These donor-funded positions provide students with an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the work and priorities of the Institute.

Life and Career Design Institute Student Interns will work closely with members of the team on projects that support student engagement, career development, experiential learning, signature programs, communications, employer and community engagement, and other Institute initiatives.

Because Life and Career Design Institute’s work is dynamic, specific assignments may vary based on the needs and priorities of the Institute. Interns will be supervised by the Life and Career Design Institute staff member responsible for the project or initiative to which they are assigned.

This is an opportunity for students to contribute to the growth of an emerging Institute while developing transferable skills and gaining insight into the connections between a liberal arts education, experiential learning, career development, and life design.

Required Dates 

Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters)  8–10 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications 

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to follow through on commitments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and open to exploring new approaches to engaging students and supporting Life and Career Design Institute initiatives.
• Interest in career development, experiential learning, life design, communications, programming, or related areas is welcomed but not required.

Job Compensation 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Depending on the intern’s assigned project(s), responsibilities may include:

• Program Support: Assist with the planning, implementation, logistics, and follow-up for Life and Career Design Institute programs, events, and signature initiatives.
• Student Engagement: Support efforts to increase student awareness, participation, and engagement with Life and Career Design Institute programs, resources, and opportunities.
• Signature Programs: Provide project-based support for Life and Career Design Institute signature programs such as the Employer-in-Residence program, Life-Ready Lab, and other emerging initiatives.
• Career & Experiential Learning Support: Assist with projects that connect students with internships, employment opportunities, experiential learning, employers, alumni, and members of the broader Wheaton community.
• Handshake & Opportunity Development: Support the organization and maintenance of career and experiential learning opportunities in Handshake, including helping to develop and maintain the Norton Community Collection and other relevant opportunity resources.
• Research & Data: Conduct research, gather information, organize data, and assist with projects designed to inform Life and Career Design Institute programs, student engagement, and future initiatives.
• Project-Based Support: Contribute to specific projects identified by Life and Career Design Institute staff, with responsibilities and deliverables determined in collaboration with the supervising staff member.
• Marketing & Communications: Assist with developing and implementing strategies to increase awareness of Life and Career Design Institute programs and opportunities. This may include creating content, developing promotional materials, supporting social media or digital communications, and identifying new ways to reach students.
• Administrative & Team Support: Assist with scheduling, preparation of materials, event logistics, documentation, and other activities that support the effective operation of the Institute.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of Life and Career Design Institute priorities and initiatives.

Learning Outcomes (please identify at least 3-5)

● Through this internship, students will:

• Career & Self-Development: Identify and articulate their strengths, areas for growth, and professional interests through reflection, feedback, and meaningful work experiences.
• Communication: Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication when working with supervisors, colleagues, students, campus partners, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to analyze information, anticipate needs, make informed decisions, and address real-world challenges.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism through accountability, dependability, organization, attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and completing assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others while taking ownership of projects, contributing ideas, managing responsibilities, and working toward shared goals.

If supervisors need to collect additional information (i.e. previously through Google Forms), please provide the questions in this section and advise students to “Respond to the prompts uploaded as an additional document in Handshake.” to ensure all application materials are documented through Handshake. 

Students can only work a combined 15 hours per week between a maximum of 2 on-campus positions.

Students will need to complete some tax withholding forms and the form I-9. The I-9 requires certain documents to be presented. Please review the acceptable documents/IDs at this link. Documents need to be original copies, photocopies or electronic versions are not permissible. 

Position Details

Job Title:  Life and Career Design Institute Student Intern

Position type: On Campus Student Employment

Work-Study program: No

Location Requirements

Location type: Onsite

Onsite location: LCDI, Filene Center, Kollett Hall

Time Requirements

Schedule: Part time

Hours: 8-10 hours per week

Employment duration: academic year

Estimated start date:  Mid September

Estimated end date: May 2027

Compensation and Benefits

Expected pay: $17.00 per hour

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Candidate Qualifications

Work authorization: DO NOT DISCLOSE

Additional Qualifications

Application Process

Application open date:  Sep 1, 2026

Application close date: at least 7 business days after open date

How will candidates submit applications? On Handshake

Note: If supervisors need to collect additional information (i.e. through Google Forms), please provide the questions in this section and advise students to “Respond to the prompts uploaded as an additional document in Handshake.” to ensure all application materials are documented through Handshake. All students are required to submit their applications through the Handshake platform to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Additional required documents on Handshake: Resume

Note: If supervisors choose “Other Document” for additional information, students will be required to submit a document with their applications. Please provide explicit directions as to what documents need to be attached so students can submit their applications appropriately.

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Job Owner:  LCDI