NASCO's Cooperative Internship Network is a program for talented cooperators and cooperative organizations to connect. The Cooperative Internship Network provides organizations with qualified interns while building the skills and knowledge of a new generation of leaders.
The Network is designed to provide a direct service by finding skilled students and young cooperators to help fill organizational needs. By hosting interns, organizations can gain assistance with specific projects of importance to their operations while building the future of the ccooperative movement.
How it works:
- Host organizations submit applications, complete with internship job descriptions and preferences, by February 24.
- Please see the Host Application Page for more information.
- NASCO posts internship descriptions online .
- Prospective interns apply by March 8, supplying their cover letter, résumé, references, preferences (i.e. sector, specific positions, geography), and availabilities (i.e. start date, end date). NASCO is happy to help prospective interns prepare their materials!
- Please see the Intern Application Page for more information.
- NASCO sorts through internship applications and provides each host organization with the application materials of several suitable interns by March 16, including résumés, and references.
- The host organization conducts phone interviews with prospective interns and notifies NASCO with their hiring decision no later than April 30.
- NASCO will continue to communicate with and support the host organization and intern throughout the internship.
Fees
Participation in the program is free for NASCO member organizations and prospective interns affiliated with NASCO members. For non-member prospective interns, there is a $10 administration fee. For non-member host organizations, the administration fee is $200 USD per intern, if matching is successful. A $75 USD deposit is required, though will be returned if a suitable intern is not found. You may post multiple internship positions with one flat administration fee.
NASCO also posts positions that are not part of the Cooperative Internship Network at Job and Internship Openings.
NASCO also offers a Networking Listserv to help connect those who would like to mentor or those seeking mentors.