If you are interested in applying for the positions listed below and have read the job description and requirements, you will need to complete an online application.
Resumes and applications will be accepted starting in January and continue until all positions have been filled. After receiving and reviewing your application, qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For program specific contact information, see below.
Job Descriptions and Requirements:
Team Advisors guide students through their NSLC experience. Each TA is responsible for a small group of 12-16 students. TAs generally work either half or whole summers (to review this year's dates, please visit www.nslcleaders.org/dates-and-locations.html).
As a TA, you will:
- Lead small group discussions and debriefings
- Teach academic and leadership sessions
- Assist Administrative staff, Professors and Leadership Facilitators with program components
- Serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and evening social activities
- Reside in the dormitory on the same floors as students, serving as a Resident Advisor
Qualifications: Before applying to be a Team Advisor, please note:
- Team Advisors are generally current college sophomores – seniors. Current freshman are generally considered for one of our Intern positions.
- Applicants should be familiar with all program specific information posted on this site.
- NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
- Our programs include TA-led sessions that require appropriate educational backgrounds and work/volunteer/intern experience.
Requirements: Please note the following requirements of our programs before applying to be a Team Advisor.
- Education & the Classroom: candidates should hold a bachelor's degree related to teaching or education and have classroom experience. Licensure is not required but preference will be given to current elementary, middle or high school teachers.
- Business & Sports Management: candidates should have completed coursework or have experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, basic business curriculum (including accounting, economics, management, etc.), and/or sports & entertainment management.
- Engineering: candidates should have completed coursework in the fields of science, engineering, and/or mathematics; or have relevant experience with hands-on design, problem solving, and project management.
- Forensic Science: candidates should preferably be enrolled in a forensics or criminal justice program or have completed coursework related to forensic sciences. However, candidates who are interested in forensics and are enrolled in a biology or chemistry program or have a strong background in a related science are also welcome.
- Theater: candidates should have completed college coursework in the theater (acting, directing, stage management or playwrighting) or should be an active participant in the theater.
- Study Abroad: International Business: candidates must be at least a junior in college; have coursework and/or internship/work experience in business, international business and/or international economics; and have been a staff member for the NSLC prior to the Study Abroad session or have previous experience as an RA or working in a leadership role with students (camp counselor, youth group advisor, etc).
Compensation: In addition to room, board and travel, TAs receive a stipend at the end of each session.
- International Diplomacy: candidates should be studying or have interned in the field of International Relations and/or Foreign Service. Model United Nations experience is preferred.
- Journalism & Mass Communication: candidates should have completed coursework or have work experience within a field of communication (including journalism, film, photography, public relations, etc.)
- Law & Advocacy: candidates should have a working knowledge of trial advocacy. Mock Trial experience is preferred.
- Mastering Leadership: candidates should have extensive experience/involvement with high school or youth leadership development and/or leadership organizations such as student government associations, peer education groups, community service organizations, or youth outreach programs.
- Medicine & Health Care: candidates should have completed coursework in pre-med and science courses and a strong interest in the health care field. Work or internships in medical or research facilities is highly favored. EMT training is a plus.
- U.S. Policy & Politics: candidates must have political experience or be actively studying political science. New candidates should have internship or campaign experience.
Intern (Assistant Team Advisors)
Interns are given the opportunity to work hands-on with NSLC program staff and work directly with students. This is a position of learning, being in service, and contributing to the NSLC program. Many of our past interns have considered this position as a "team advisor in training" since TA applicants with Intern experience are given first priority and special consideration. Each Intern is assigned to shadow a Team Advisor and assist with a small group of 12-16 students. Interns generally work half the summer (to review this year's dates, please visit www.nslcleaders.org/dates.html).
As an intern, you will:
- Assist with TA-led small group discussions and debriefings
- Assist with TA facilitated academic and leadership sessions
- Assist Administrative staff, Professors, and Leadership Facilitators to prepare activities and ensure site rooms are properly equipped and set for all conference events
- Serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and evening social activities
- Reside in the dormitory on the same floors as students, serving as a Resident Advisor
Qualifications: Before applying to be an Intern, please note:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age before arriving on-site.
- Interns are generally current college freshmen. Qualified incoming freshman may also be considered.
- Applicants should be familiar with all program specific information posted on this site.
- NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
- NSLC alumni may be given preference.
Requirements: Please note the following requirements of our programs before applying to be an Intern.
- Education & the Classroom: candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's degree related to teaching or education. Licensure is not required but preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching elementary, middle or high school.
- Business & Sports Management: candidates should be pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship, marketing, or business administration (including accounting, economics, management, etc.), and/or sports & entertainment management.
- Engineering: candidates should be pursuing a degree in the fields of science, engineering, and/or mathematics; or have relevant experience with hands-on design, problem solving, and project management.
- Forensic Science: candidates should preferably be enrolled in a forensics or criminal justice program or have completed coursework related to forensic sciences. However, candidates who are interested in forensics and are enrolled in a biology or chemistry program or have a strong background in a related science are also welcome.
- Theater: candidates should be pursuing a degree in the theater (acting, directing, stage management or playwrighting) or should be an active participant in the theater.
Compensation: Room and board.
- International Diplomacy: candidates should be studying or have interned in the field of International Relations and/or Foreign Service. Model United Nations experience is preferred.
- Journalism & Mass Communication: candidates should be pursuing a degree or have work experience within a field of communication (including journalism, film, photography, public relations, etc.)
- Law & Advocacy: candidates should have a working knowledge of trial advocacy. Mock Trial experience is preferred.
- Mastering Leadership: candidates should have some experience/involvement with high school or youth leadership development and/or leadership organizations such as student government associations, peer education groups, community service organizations, or youth outreach programs.
- Medicine & Health Care: candidates should be pursuing a degree in pre-med or the sciences, and have a strong interest in the health care field. Work or internships in medical or research facilities is highly favored. EMT training is a plus.
- U.S. Policy & Politics: candidates must have political experience or be actively studying political science. New candidates should have internship or campaign experience.
Intern (Administrative - NSLC Headquarters)
Enrollment Office interns work at the NSLC Enrollment Office in Chicago, Illinois throughout the summer. These internships will give students an opportunity to work in an office environment. Interns will work with the NSLC Enrollment Office staff, assisting in all aspects of NSLC program preparation.
Compensation: Interns receive a stipend at the end of each session.
As an intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Program Admissions: Communicating with participants, prospective students and their parents, and assisting with all aspects of the application and enrollment process.
- Program Marketing: Communicating with counselors and teachers about the NSLC and assisting with all aspects of the nomination process.
- Program Alumni: Communicating with NSLC alumni and assisting with all aspects of the NSLC Alumni program.
- Program Support: Communicating with the on-site offices and assisting in the preparation of necessary documentation for conferences.
Office Assistants are responsible for completing the daily tasks of the NSLC on-site office. OAs generally work the entire summer, from set-up to break-down of the site.
As an OA, you will:
- Work with the Office Manager to complete all daily administrative tasks in the on-site office
- Prepare for and facilitate program arrival and departure days
- Assist the program staff with setting up program activities
- Assist with Site Set-up at the beginning of the summer and Site Break-down at the end of the summer
- Serve as a liaison between the NSLC on-site office and the NSLC Enrollment Office
- Serve as a liaison between the NSLC on-site office and the University or Conference Center
Qualifications: Before applying to be an Office Assistant, please note:
- Assistants are generally current college students.
- Applicants should be familiar with the NSLC.
- NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
- Office experience is preferred.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access) proficiency is required.
- Must be a self-starter, flexible and willing to work long hours.
Compensation: In addition to room, board and travel, OAs will receive a stipend throughout the summer.
In addition to the responsibilities and qualifications of an Office Assistant listed above, Office Managers are primarily responsible for supervising and managing the NSLC on-site office. OMs must work the entire summer, from set-up to break-down of the site.
As an OM, you will:
- Serve all functions of the Office Assistant
- Supervise Office Assistants
- Facilitate in hiring Office Assistants
- Work closely with On-site Administration
Compensation: In addition to room, board and travel, OMs will receive a stipend throughout the summer.
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