2012 VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

LINT CENTER ANNOUNCES OPEN 

ENROLLEMENT FOR 2012 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

Lint Center for National Security Studies Unveils Its Inaugural Virtual Internship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

 

 WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2011 – The Lint Center, a non-profit charity, focused on supporting the educational pursuits of the next generation of America’s Counterintelligence and National Security Workers, today formally announced the launch of the Center’s virtual summer internship program for 2012. The Lint Center is seeking high caliber candidates from multiple academic disciplines who are seeking substantive career-related work experience through internships and cooperative education positions – for credit or non-credit. The internship program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students seeking unpaid volunteer positions.

 

The Lint Center virtual summer internship program is seeking well qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in a wide variety of disciplines including liberal arts, communications, administration, computer science, graphics design, business, public administration, history, national security, intelligence as well as other applicable fields of study.

 

“The Lint Center’s continued growth and the increasing need to further the educational development of the next generation of America’s Counterintelligence and National Security Workers compels us to identify and recruit promising talent to assist the Center’s core mission,” said James R. Lint, Chairman and CEO of the Lint Center for National Security Studies. “Our virtual summer internship will be demanding, but it will also be extremely rewarding and it is my hope tremendously beneficial for those up to the rigorous challenge of a Lint Center internship. In addition to learning the  real world skill experience, Lint Center interns will also have a chance to interact with many national security and counterintelligence professionals.”

 

About the Lint Center Virtual Summer Internship:

Prospective candidates and potential applicants are encouraged to learn more about the Center’s virtual summer internship program, eligibility criteria, program requirements and how to apply. Please visit www.LintCenter.org for background information. Specific questions regarding the Center’s internship program should be sent to INFO at LintCenter.org with the subject line “LC Internship Inquiry” to ensure an immediate response.

 

Areas of Interest:

--Communications (Virtual)

·       Manage social media – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LI, etc.

·       Develop 3 blog postings a week on relevant newsworthy topics

·       Recruit blog writers and review weekly submissions

·       Develop semi-monthly newsletters

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

·       Assist with fundraising outreach

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Create ideas for improving website 

--Public Relations Internet (FB,TW, LI, etc)  (Virtual)

·       Manage social media – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LI, etc.

·       Recruit blog writers and review weekly submissions

·       Develop semi-monthly newsletters

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

·       Create ideas for improving website 

--Recruiter (Volunteers and admin set up) (Virtual)

·       Manage and expand volunteer base, proactively

·       Recruit blog writers

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

--Mentor Care Officer (Virtual)

·       Coordinate and motivate Mentors

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Manage and expand volunteer base, proactively

--Volunteer Coordinator (Virtual)

·       Manage and expand volunteer base, proactively

·       Recruit blog writers and review weekly submissions

·       Coordinate and motivate Mentors

--Public Relations (Blogger and Editor) (Virtual)

·       Develop 3 blog postings a week on relevant newsworthy topics

·       Recruit blog writers and review weekly submissions

·       Manage social media – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LI, etc.

·       Develop semi-monthly newsletters

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

 

--Art Student Video Producer (Virtual)

·       Create multimedia-advertising campaigns – videos

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

·       Create ideas for improving website 

 

--Grant Writer (Virtual)

·       Identify grant opportunities and manage the application process

·       Assist with fundraising outreach

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

 

--Newsletter Editor (Virtual)

·       Recruit blog writers and review weekly submissions

·       Develop semi-monthly newsletters

·       Assist with Mentor spotlight section

·       Assist with fundraising outreach

·       Assist with identifying potential partnerships, crosslinking, and cross-promotional efforts

 

 

Special: Design Your Own Intern Program. Pick the areas you want to learn and do from the list above or from your approved suggestions. We have either the above ready-made jobs to apply for or design your own program, with you choosing 300 hours of work in multiple areas.  This has to be coordinated with the Lint Center team before it is approved and then presented to your school as an option.

 

 

About the Lint Center:

The Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc., founded in 2007, is a non-profit IRS 501 (c) (3) organization created to award merit-based scholarships for Counterintelligence and National Security Workers, their children and scholars, and to advance the study of National Security, cross-cultural studies, and global understanding. The Center, an IRS approved charity, is Veteran and minority operated and managed. For more information and to view details regarding semi-annual scholarship opportunities, please visit www.LintCenter.org.

 

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We have a Virtual Internship Project that will allow our members to have an impact.

Benefits:
Mentorship:

1. For those individuals who volunteer will have an opportunity to interact with some Lint Center mentors.
2. Mentors are highly regarded individuals who have practitioner oriented experience and who are current and/or former members of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Lint Center Mentors are individuals with expertise and experience in a broad array of our country’s intelligence agencies including the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security,  US State Department, and various other organizations including  the Department of Defense.

Presidential Service Award Nomination:

 

1. In his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush issued a challenge to all Americans to make time to help their neighbors, communities, and Nation through service. He created the USA Freedom Corps to help all Americans answer his call to service and help foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility. President Obama has signed a letter of recognition for those qualifying for a presidential service awards. As a result, we are now fulfilling award requests for service hours as indicated here.
2. Hours spent on this project may be added toward a nomination for the Presidential Service Award. If nominees receive a service award, volunteers will receive 1) An official President’s Volunteer Service Award lapel pin; 2) A personalized certificate of achievement; 3) A congratulatory letter from the President of the United States; 4) A letter from the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, 5) A personal letter of recommendation from the Lint Center for future employers.

Bronze	Silver	Gold	Lifetime

	Bronze	Silver	Gold	Lifetime
Children (14 and younger)	50 to 74 hours	75 to 99 hours	100 hours or more	4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)
Young Adults (Ages 15 to 25)	100 to 174 hours	175 to 249 hours	250 hours or more	4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)
Adults (25 and older)	100 to 249 hours	250 to 499 hours	500 hours or more	4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)
Families and Groups (two or more people)*	200 to 499 hours	500 to 999 hours	1000 hours or more	4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)

 

Internship Requirements

Volunteer Form

See Wall Street Journal Article on Virtual Internships

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