Fillable Printable Internship Agreement Form - The Washington Center

Internship Agreement Form - The Washington Center

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1333 16th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036-2205

T 202 238 7900 F 202 238 7700

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Internships and Academic Seminars

Internship Agreement Form

is mutual agreement represents the understanding between e Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars

(“TWC”) (the sponsoring institution), having its principal place of business at 1333 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2205,

_____________________________________(the “Internship Site”) and (the “Intern”)

to cooperate in on-the-job training for the Intern participating in e Washington Center’s academic internship program.

WHEREAS, TWC, the Internship Site and the Intern recognize the need and benets of providing educational and professional

training to interns; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of above-mentioned goals, the parties agree as follows:

1.0Intern Agreement

e “Intern” agrees to:

•Work 32–36 hours per week, depending on TWC program enrollment, for 15 weeks (semester) or 10 weeks (quarter) in the Fall and

Spring, and for 10 weeks (semester and quarter) in the Summer, in exchange for academic credit from his/her institution

;

•Be responsible for his/her assigned work schedule and to report to the Internship Site at the agreed upon time(s);

•Coordinate with the Internship Site any and all travel arrangements necessary in carrying out his/her duties;

•Learn and follow all Internship Site policies and procedures regarding dress code, professional, legal and ethical behavior, emergency

preparedness, etc. as set forth by the Internship Site;

•Seek assistance in understanding Internship Site policies and procedures from the Internship Site Supervisor when necessary;

•Share his/her Individual Development Plan (IDP) with Internship Site Supervisor;

•Inform in a timely and reasonable manner, the Internship Site and/or TWC of any problems that might occur, including concerns

regarding lack of substantive work assignments;

•Supply forms/evaluations to the Internship Site and follow up to ensure timely submission to TWC;

•Assist in arranging all necessary TWC Academic Program Advisor site visits (minimum of one);

•Ensure that the Internship Site is informed in a timely manner of mandatory TWC events, necessary to ensure the Intern receives all

available credit.

2.0 Internship Site Agreement

e “Internship Site” agrees to:

•Comply with all state and federal labor laws;

•Provide the Intern with a schedule comprised of no less than 80% substantive work;

•Complete the Intern’s mid-term and nal evaluations by the stated due dates;

•Ensure that the Intern reports to work for 32–36 hours per week, depending on TWC program enrollment;

•Provide the Intern with information regarding the Internship Site policies and procedures regarding dress code, professional, legal

and ethical behavior, emergency preparedness, etc. and be available to respond to any questions the Intern may have;

•Provide the Intern with an orientation to the oce and the Intern’s position in addition to training the Intern on the use of

oce equipment;

•Provide the Intern with ample instructions for completing projects and all appropriate feedback thereon;

•Provide the Intern with a desk and computer and other necessary tools in order to eectively complete internship responsibilities;

•Review the Intern’s Individual Development Plan (IDP);

•Participate in a minimum of one site visit of the Intern’s performance and conduct additional meetings if requested;

•Work with the Intern to establish and implement a work plan in accordance with the Intern’s Individual Development Plan and that

is in alignment with the Internship Site’s mission and needs;

•Allow exibility in the intern’s workow to avoid scheduling conicts with mandatory TWC academic events;

•Notify the Intern’s TWC Academic Program Advisor in a timely and reasonable manner if any problems arise, particularly those that

might result in the dismissal/termination of the Intern;

•Have the right in its sole discretion to terminate the Intern and end this Internship Agreement prior to the ocial end date of the

Internship upon consultation with TWC.

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Internship Agreement Form

3.0 TWC Agreement

TWC agrees to:

•Monitor the internship for quality assurance as it relates to both the Intern and the Internship Site;

•Ensure that at least 80% of the Intern’s time is spent on substantive projects;

•Conduct at least one site visit to review the Intern’s performance and the quality of the internship;

•Assist the Intern and the Internship Site, in a timely manner, in resolving any problems that might arise during the course of

the internship;

•Provide all necessary evaluation forms to the Intern;

•Notify and consult with the Internship Site in a timely and reasonable manner regarding the possible dismissal of the Intern

from TWC;

•Advise the Intern in the development and implementation of the Individual Development Plan (IDP);

•Provide TWC academic events to enhance the Intern’s learning experience;

•Conduct individualized evaluation of the Intern’s academic, professional, civic and personal growth;

•Advise and mentor the Intern in further development of skills with regards to the three pillars of TWC: Academic and

Professional Achievement, Civic Engagement, and Leadership;

•Explain and enforce TWC policies and procedures as necessary.

4.0Contract Agreement

Please check one:

 is Internship oers a stipend.

Please provide as much detail as possible: ______________________________________________________________

 is Internship does not oer a stipend.

For questions relating to specic compensation arrangements, please contact e Washington Center Finance Department.

I have read this agreement and I understand and agree to this contract.

Intern’s Signature Date

Internship Site Supervisor’s SignatureDate

TWC Academic Program Advisor’s Signature Date

is agreement is valid from: __________________________________until _________________________________

Please address all forms to “Attention of (Academic Program Advisor’s Name)”.

Please send this form and any updated information to:

e Washington Center

1333 16th Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036

T 202 238 7900 F 202 238 7700