Opportunity
- Full-time, paid internship in a non-profit or government organization. Such as Heart to Heart International, Kanbe’s Markets, Ivanhoe Neighborhood Association, 39th Street Thrift and Harvesters.
- Significant Stipend: $7,000 for the ten-week period: June 8 - August 14, 2026.
- One-on-one faculty mentoring with Tom Vansaghi.
- Leadership Seminar done concurrently, carrying 1-3 elective credit hours. Leadership readings, self-reflection, group discussions, writing, and insights about:
- Their leadership strengths and development areas; and
- Effective leadership practices within organizations.
Eligibility
Bloch Students
- MBA, MSA, MPA, MSF, MERE
- Junior/senior BBA or BSA
- Enrolled in a Bloch School degree program in the winter/spring term of 2026, but is graduating December 2026 or beyond.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Interested in, and committed to, personal leadership development.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- Able to work a full-time, 40+ hours position from June 8 -August 14.
Up to five Bloch students may be selected for the program.
Application
Contact Cindy Laufer at Lauferc@umkc.edu or 816.590.8558.
