New student orientation helps assist new students in making a successful transition to the academic and cultural environment of Calvin. Orientation interns play an integral role in this process by: planning and executing orientation programs and Welcome Week programs; recruiting, selecting, training, and leading a staff of orientation leaders; supporting Calvin’s mission in day-to-day contact with new students and their parents; and participating in appropriate evaluation of Calvin's orientation programs.
For more information regarding applying to work for Calvin's Orientation program, please email orientationintern@calvin.edu!
Calvin students with the following characteristics may apply for an orientation intern position:
- Committed to helping new students make a smooth and successful adjustment to Calvin.
- Willing to exercise gifts of creativity, hospitality, and service.
- Possesses general understanding of Calvin's campus environment (current or previous experience in orientation, a student organization, student leadership, or campus office is required).
- Demonstrates confidence and maturity in interpersonal relationships.
- Strives to manifest Christian commitment in thought, word, and deed.
- Maintains full-time student status at Calvin and fulfills the college's eligibility requirements for participation in campus activities as reflected in the Student Handbook.
- Has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Students with previous orientation experience is required for all applicants!
Orientation interns will begin serving in late spring and will complete their service in early fall except for assisting in the selection of the following year’s orientation interns the following year. They will be involved in all aspects of Calvin's orientation programs, including the programs for first-year students, transfer students, and parents.
Schedule and Responsibilities
Interns will work full time from late May through the end of August.
They will establish an outline and timeline for all orientation operations.
Interns will attend weekly scheduled meetings to receive training for their position, build camaraderie, set goals, and discuss and plan summer and fall orientation.
All application materials are due Sunday, March 15. Applicants will only be considered once all materials, including online recommendations, are submitted.
Steps to apply:
- Complete an online application.
- Contact two professional references to submit online recommendations. Applicants are responsible for contacting their references and ensuring that the recommendation forms are submitted by March 15.
- Email a resume to orientationintern@calvin.edu (PDF format).