Welcome Desk Internship

Welcome Desk interns serve as a friendly and welcoming face, greeting students as they arrive at RDC’s Newcomer Center. Welcome Desk interns are tasked with new-student registration, collecting vital information during the intake process, and are responsible for ordering supplies, making copies of materials, and other necessary functions associated with running the Welcome Desk. Welcome Desk interns will assist with scheduling, monitoring of procedures, and identifying gaps in the Welcome Desk process. This program takes place at RDC’s Newcomer Center in south Lansing.

This is an unpaid internship. We are able to partner with academic institutions offering credit for internships. If applicable, please include any academic requirements in your application. 

• Responsibilities:
  • Support intake of new students 
  • Manage and maintain Welcome Desk supplies (copies, orders, organizations) 
  • Communicate needs and gaps to leadership team 
  • Assure correct identification and paperwork completion for all new students and family members 
  • Assist with all RDC programs as assigned 
• Qualifications:
  • English language fluency
  • Ability to work with adults from a diverse background
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Speakers of Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, and Swahili are encouraged to apply
  • Reliable form of transportation