LeadMN Student Advocate Internship

The Student Advocate position is assigned to one of 7 regions among the Minnesota State 2 year college system. Their role is to be a point of contact between students in the region and LeadMN. This is a hands-on position that works closely with the Campus Organizing Directors and Policy Director to develop skills in leadership, advocacy, and organizing, as well as push past the barriers to drive community wide change. The student advocate intern will have the chance to voice regional issues noticed by themselves and other students, request and coordinate training opportunities for students in their region, and lead monthly meetings for students in the region to engage with LeadMN. 

This opportunity is of mutual benefit to the student as a learning experience and for LeadMN to have more direct engagement on different campuses. 

The Student Advocate is a part-time, contract position that is primarily remote. Meetings will held virtually with opportunities to meet in-person. Student Advocates will receive a $4,125 yearly stipend, up to 250 hours over the year (August to May)

Find the full job description here for full details on the position and how to apply.  

LeadMN Advocacy & Public Policy Internship

The responsibility of the Advocacy and Public Policy Intern is to support ongoing student-led higher education advocacy efforts. This position will provide hands-on experience in policy research, advocacy strategy, communication and the power of storytelling, as well as assisting in planning and organizing LeadMN Advocacy Day.

The intern will work closely with the Policy Director, and other members of the organization to support the development and communication of policy initiatives, organize advocacy campaigns, and engage with legislators, student advocates,and higher education stakeholders.

Interns will learn best practices on conducting research for state and national policies relevant to LeadMN students and schools, and will compile reports and summaries to inform our advocacy efforts. Outreach will include drafting social media messages, supporting outreach to stakeholders, and attend meetings to foster collaboration. 

The Advocacy and Public Policy Internship is a part-time, contract position. Interns will be paid $16.50/ hour with 250 hours over the academic year (August to May) This position offers flexible hours, with occasional hours in the evening or on the weekend

This is a remote position where you can work from home or at the state office in St. Paul, MN.

Find the full job description here for more details on the position and how to apply. 

LeadMN Scholarship Database Internship

As a Scholarship Database Intern, you will play a key role in maintaining and updating our scholarship database. You’ll gain valuable experience in database management, research, data entry, and process improvement while working with software tools like AwardSpring and Drupal.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to scholarship research, data privacy best practices, website management, and the basics website management

This is a unique opportunity to develop critical skills in data management and problem-solving while contributing to a mission-driven organization. By the end of the internship, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the scholarship landscape in Minnesota and have built valuable skills for future roles in data management, research, and digital systems. 

The Scholarship Database Intern will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., scholarship providers) to collect, verify, and manage scholarship data. This role will support critical thinking and problem-solving skills by troubleshooting database issues, identifying patterns, and suggesting improvements for greater efficiency.

The Internship is a part-time, contract position. Intern will be paid $16.50/ hour with 500 to 600 hours over the academic year (August to May) This position offers flexible hours and is a remote or hybrid position where you can work from home or at the state office in St. Paul, MN.

Find the full job description here for full details and how to apply.