OC3 Student Internship
At the Otter Cross Cultural Center, we place a high value on developing students' cultural awareness, understanding of social justice, and growth during their time at CSUMB. Join us by becoming an OC3 Student Intern! This is a great way for you to not only be involved on campus, but also within your own personal communities. Not only will you learn on how to advocate for yourself and your communities, but you will also get an opportunity to create your own event on campus to create that social change! Expand your knowledge on identities, intersectionality, cross-culturalism, leadership, professionalism, and more!
This is an academic year-long commitment and will require you to dedicate about 4-5 hours a week. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Interested in the OC3 Internship? Follow this timeline!
| OC3 Internship | Application Timeline |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2022 | Applications Open! |
| September 18, 2022 | Applications Close |
| TBD | Interviews |
| TBD | Intern Fall Retreat |
OC3 Internship Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to sign up? Who can apply to the internship?
All prospective interns must be a current student at CSUMB.
Is this a paid internship?
Unfortunately, this is not a paid internship. However, the experiences, connections, and memories that you will gain will be priceless!
How long is the internship?
The OC3 internship is a year-long commitment. Interns will be required to work both fall and spring semester.
Is the internship a very time consuming commitment?
Interns are required to commit at least 4-5 hours to the OC3 per week. Hourly breakdowns and duties include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly meetings
- Scheduled meeting times/ office hours with Student Coordinator (est. 3+ hour)
- Helping/attending with OC3 events (est. 1+ hours)
What will I get out of this internship?
That amount of commitment that interns decide to put in their internship experience will reflect the outcome of their experience. Come with an open mind because others will too!
What is a Student Coordinator?
Student Coordinators are student employees who are responsible for directly overseeing an OC3 programmatic area and serving as a general OC3 representative to the public. Student Coordinators will mentor their intern(s) through their year-long social justice journey during their internship.
What do I do during my office hours?
Office hours consist of anything OC3-related.
Do I have to go to every weekly meeting?
Yes. Meetings are mandatory, unless told otherwise. However, if an intern must miss a meeting for an extenuating circumstance (i.e. getting sick) they can talk to the Internship Student Coordinator.
What happens during the intern meeting?
Meetings are times when interns get together in community to learn about a topic around diversity/social justice. These meetings are meant to be developmental and focused on interns' growth!