Maryland LEAD Program

The Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) is a six week-long leadership development program tasked to guide students across campus—through hands-on activities and critical dialogue—in discovering who they are as leaders and becoming confident with tangible leadership skills and strategies that can be applied to their everyday lives. The workshop is a low-commitment, high intensity series that is meant to accommodate the student's busy schedule. There is no cost to participate in TLI! 

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MLEAD Facilitators lead experiential learning activities, guide conversations and synthesize group ideas, effectively shaping experiences for participants. Each semester, we look for facilitators to join our Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) and Leadership Conferences.

Facilitator Responsibilities

Facilitators will facilitate for the Terrapin Leadership Institute. You don't have to have previously participated in a program to be selected as a facilitator; however, it is certainly beneficial.

Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI):  6-week workshop series that takes place on campus. Sessions take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. 

• Review and deliver curriculum including experiential activities and discussion for a group of 15-25 participants.
• Work closely with 1 co-facilitator to plan and implement weekly 90-minute sessions, manage session logistics, organize participant communication, and build community among participants
• Provide feedback on program curriculum and structure
• Actively promote MLEAD opportunities and share marketing materials via email, social media, and at least 1 event per semester. 

Facilitators should review class, employment, student organization, family, and other commitments to ensure availability. Please see schedule below.

Qualifications

• Ability to attend all training and team-specific program events
• General interpersonal and communication skills (small and large groups)
• Willingness to learn about group and leadership development
• Desire to personally grow and develop; Open to feedback
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Demonstrate dependability and follow-through; responsive to email communication

Application opens Oct. 28th, 2026!

The Maryland Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program strives to provide transformative leadership learning experiences that complement and enhance the academic, involvement, career, and civic-centered experiences at the University of Maryland. This internship is an integral component in supporting the growth and impact of the Maryland LEAD Program in developing students’ capacities to practice socially responsible leadership. This internship offers a higher-order experience to contribute to the development and direction of a comprehensive leadership program area. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Act as a student ambassador for all of LCSL by building community with other office staff (professional and student).
• Support and manage student facilitators and student participants for the Maryland LEAD programs including:
• Maintain regular communication with staff, facilitators, and participants
• Conduct facilitator interviews
• Participate in Monday Night Learning Community Meetings from 4pm - 6pm
• Engage in professional development through reflective activities like the Intern Learning Agreement and a Presentation of Learning
• Participate in recruitment events
• Conduct program observations and team debriefs and provide feedback for facilitators.
• Commit to the position from August (date to be agreed on by full time coordinator) to May.
• 10 hours a week through the Fall semester
• 10 hours a week through the Spring semester

Learning & Development Intern

*Students that have been facilitators prior are preferred for this position*

• Co-Lead and Facilitate Monday Night Learning Community Meetings
• Coordinate practice facilitation opportunities, community building activities, and skill building for facilitators in collaboration with full-time staff coordinator and graduate assistant*
• Implement facilitator recognition and celebration opportunities

Communication & Marketing Intern

• Manage MLEAD social media accounts
• Systemize communications to team and potential* participants
• Manage outreach via email and social media
• Relay pertinent information and inquiries to team from external stakeholders

Program Logistics & Management (2 positions)

• Assist in development of program curriculum and structure
• Inventory and prepare materials for program facilitators
• Manage communications with active participants
• Manage program registrations and facilitator program placement
• Coordinate programs such as TLI Networking Mixer and Resume Workshop
• Implement program assessments and evaluations

Compensation

This is a year-long appointment beginning Aug 2027 to May 2028. Each intern will receive a stipend of $1,300 per semester completed including the fall and spring for a total of $2,600 in 4 payments of $650 before tax.

Application Process

• Complete the application
• Schedule & Complete a 30-minute Individual Interview
• Application opens March 29th, 2027