NLC High School Internship Program
The NLC Internship Program presents an exceptional opportunity for members to gain behind-the-scenes look and real work experience at a national conference.
Applications will be accepted April 1 - May 1
High School Internship Roles
Lead Interns
For Rising HS Seniors and HS Graduates Only
Commitment: Interns must commit to 10 hours of virtual prep work prior to NLC and working full-time onsite at NLC June 29 – July 1. Interns will work no more than 8 hours per day.
Incentives: Interns will receive their NLC registration fee waived, lunch each day during their shift, a certificate of appreciation, and be eligible for a letter of recommendation from the National Center Staff upon successful completion of the
internship.
Eligibility Requirements: Interns must be registered for the conference as well as have a chaperone onsite attending the conference.
Application Process: Lead Interns must apply by the deadline. If selected, complete an interview.
Daily Interns
HS Members in Grade 9 – 12
Commitment: Must complete a 1-hour onboarding webinar prior to NLC and commit to working at least one 8-hour shift during June 29 – July 1.
Incentives: Interns will receive lunch during their shift and a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the internship.
Eligibility Requirements: Interns must be registered and have paid for the conference. Interns must have a chaperone onsite at the conference.
Application Process: Daily Interns must apply by the deadline.
Examples of duties that interns may assist with during NLC
Competitive Events
Operations
Programming
March
March 1, 2025
- NLC Registration Opens
- Internship Program Application Opens
April
April 2, 2025 at 5 PM ET
- Internships Program Application Closes
- Members that are interested int his opportunity must apply by this deadline
April 9, 2025
- Members that applied for a Lead intern role will receive notification no later than this date to sign up for an interview
April 14 – 23, 2025
- Interview for Lead Interns
- Interviews will be held virtually for 15 minutes. Those applying must arrive prepared as the would for a job interview.
April 25, 2025
- Offer sent to those selected for the Internship Program in both Lead interns and Daily Interns
April 30, 2025
- Final day to accept or decline the internship role
May
May 13, 2025 at 12 PM ET
- NLC Registration Deadline
- All interns and chaperones must be registered for this deadline
May 14, 2025 at 7 PM ET
- Required Orientation for both Lead and Daily Interns
May 21, 2025 at 7 PM ET
- Required Meeting #2 for Lead Interns
June
June 4, 2025 at 7 PM ET
- Required Meeting #3 for Lead Interns
June 11, 2025 at 7 PM ET
- Required Meeting #4 for Lead Interns