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Beta Theta Pi Summer Leadership and Education Graduate Intern Application

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in working at Beta Theta Pi! We look forward to talking further about this opportunity. Below you can find more details about the role and the materials required for the application.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Summer Graduate Intern. This position is responsible for:
  1. Serving as a member of the Leadership and Education team and participating in relevant meetings, retreats, and other functions of the department
  2. Serving as the lead onsite staff member for sessions of the John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle, including but not limited to managing site logistics, serving as the primary liaison and support for lead facilitators, assisting with supervision of undergraduate interns during sessions, maintaining communication and coordinating with lead facilitators, educating on and enforcing safety protocols, crisis management, registration, housing and rooming logistics, and serving as the liaison to Administrative Office staff for session related functions.  
  3. Supporting the assessment and evaluation processes related to Leadership and Education programs by evaluating and presenting educational program data to inform decision-making, specifically data related to the Wooden Institute, the Keystone Regional Leadership Conference, the Son of the Stars Program, and the 186th Convention Educational Programs.  
  4. Assisting with the department’s preparation and execution of educational sessions for the 186th Convention by preparing supplies, assistance with run-of-show and on-site task list creation, creation of assessment for educational programs, and on-site support for educational sessions.  
  5. Participating in a two-month professional development plan developed in coordination with the Associate Director of Leadership and Education, focused on intern’s desired areas of professional growth and competencies outlined below.   

A full position description can be found at www.beta.org/careers.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following by January 22, 2025.
  • Cover letter describing their interest in the position.
  • Resume.
  • Contact information for three references – including a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted until later in the process and with advance notice to the candidate.
  • Written responses to each of these questions:
    • Consider the role's responsibilities and describe the skills and knowledge you will bring to the experience, the skills and knowledge you are looking to gain from the experience, and how the role relates to your professional goals.
    • Review the Mission, Vision, and Values of Beta Theta Pi. These can be found on the position description at www.beta.org/careers. How would you bring these to life through the work you would do in this internship?
Any questions about the position should be directed to the following individuals:

Kirby Fitzpatrick, Delta Delta Delta
Associate Director of Leadership and Education
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
kirby.fitzpatrick@beta.org

Nathan Balkenbusch, Kansas State '14
Associate Director of Business Operations, Society of Human Resources Certified Professional
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
nathan.balkenbusch@beta.org