What is special about this opportunity?
- Full-time, paid internship in a non-profit or government organization
- Significant Stipend: $7,000 for the ten-week period: June 5 - August 11, 2023
- Leadership Seminar done concurrently, carrying 3 elective credit hours. Leadership readings, self-reflection, group discussions, writing, and one-on-one faculty mentoring with Professor Brent Never will help selected students gain insights about:
- Their leadership strengths and development areas; and
- Effective leadership practices within organizations.
In addition, the program is an excellent resume-builder and provides an opportunity to join a professional network with Edward Smith Intern alumni now working at companies like Cerner, Ernst & Young, Kansas City Southern Lines, Ford, Federal Reserve Bank, BKD, HUD, State Street Bank, American Red Cross and Google Fiber.
Who is eligible?
Any MBA, MSA, MPA, MSF, MERE or junior/senior BBA or BSA student who:
- Is enrolled in a Bloch School degree program in the winter/spring term of 2023, but is graduating May 2024 or beyond.
- Has a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Has excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Is keenly interested in, and committed to, personal leadership development.
- Has a reliable means of transportation.
- Can commit to a full-time, 40+ hours per week (paid) position from June 5-August 11. Typical work hours are 8:30a-5:30p M-F with most weekends free.
Up to five Bloch students will be selected for the program.
How should I apply?
An Q & A session for further information is Monday, February 13 at noon. Zoom Meeting 938 9491 6567.
Questions? Cindy Laufer at Lauferc@umkc.edu or 816.590.8558.
View the Application (PDF)