First To Go Internship 2023-2024

Who are First To Go Trailblazers?

  • First To Go Trailblazers are a group of paid undergraduate/graduate student interns who serve as ambassadors on behalf of First To Go (F2G). Trailblazers engage with first-gen students by executing and participating in campus events, advocating in the interest of first-gen students, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance the overall experience of all first-gen students. In doing so, the F2G Trailblazers aim to build community and connect first-gen students to UCLA resources.

What positions are available for the Trailblazer Internship?

During the academic year we have the following positions:

  • 2 Social Media/Design Specialists (*must submit sample/portfolio of previous graphic design work)
  • 1 Graduate Mentorship Specialist
  • 1 Mentorship Specialist (will work closely with Graduate intern)
  • 1 Academic Specialist
  • 1 Career/Graduation Specialist
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What are the responsibilities of each specialty?

Social Media/Design Specialist

  • Design flyers, social media content, and website graphics for the First To Go office
  • Manage and post on the First To Go social media pages and newsletter weekly
  • Create digital resources (student handbooks, resources, guides, etc.) as needed by the entire First To Go Team
  • Elevate the First To Go brand by creating fresh graphics for signature events/programs
  • Must be willing and open to collaborating and supporting other specialties through departmental outreach, event planning, etc.
  • Represent First To Go at student events
  • *Must submit sample of past design/graphic design work

Mentorship Specialist

  • Oversee all functions and activities of the mentorship program, manage its expansion as needed, and lead monthly meetings
  • Be the point of contact for all mentors/mentee by answering inquiries and troubleshooting
  • Support the Graduate Intern to create exclusive events/excursions for the program
  • Create digital resources for mentors/mentees
  • Partner with campus stakeholders to set up networking opportunities for mentors/mentees
  • Must be willing and open to collaborating and supporting other specialties through departmental outreach, event planning, etc.
  • Represent First To Go at student events

Graduation/Career Specialist

  • Develop programming around career exploration and readiness
  • Serve as liaison between F2G and the Career Center to streamline resources/communication
  • Coordinate events related to Commencement for undergraduate and graduate students
  • Create resources for students to prepare for graduation
  • Work with the Academic Specialist to collaborate with campus partners such as the Transfer Student Center, Bruin Commuter Hub, and other organizations/departments to build the first-gen community through large and small scale events
  • Work with Academic Specialist to expand the First-Gen Faculty directory and renovate the website by including relevant career resources
  • Represent First To Go at student events

Academic Specialist

  • Collaborate with the College Academic Counseling (CAC) and the Academic Advising Program (AAP) to put on programs and workshops related to academic success
  • Manage all communication and events related to studying abroad
  • Host office hours for students and refer them to appropriate offices/resources as needed
  • Work with the Career/Graduation Specialist to collaborate with campus partners
  • Work on expanding the First-Gen Faculty directory and renovate the website by including relevant academic resources
  • Assist the Mentorship Specialist by answering questions related to mentorship program, planning/hosting events for the mentorship program, and other assignments that the Mentorship Specialist may need help with
  • Represent First To Go at student events

Interested in becoming a Trailblazer? (*23-24 Application closed*)

*Note the hiring timeline for our graduate intern may vary from our undergraduate hiring timeline.

If you have any more questions, please email firsttogo@orl.ucla.edu

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