Sigma Tau Delta offers a number of opportunities for members to take part in the management of the Society. Participants play a key role in the Society’s operations and are involved in the governance of, and planning for, Sigma Tau Delta.
Faculty and student members interested in expanding their Sigma Tau Delta experience beyond the chapter level are encouraged to volunteer for leadership opportunities at the Society’s regional and international levels.
Please direct questions to sigmatdapply@niu.edu.
2026 Open Leadership Opportunities
Alumni Representative (AR)—June 2026 – May 2028 Term
To represent the voice of the alumni members of Sigma Tau Delta (i.e., members who are no longer students or who are graduate students at a program without an active Sigma Tau Delta chapter), the Board of Directors has created the Alumni Representative position. The Board of Directors will appoint the successful candidate to a two-year term (with a two-term limit).
Eligibility
- The AR shall have graduated from an undergraduate program.
- The AR shall have been a member in good standing of an active chapter.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Learn More: AR Duties
Student Leadership Internships
Student Leadership has long been a key to success of English Honor Societies. Our volunteer Student Advisors, Student Representatives, and Associate Student Representatives have done amazing work developing Book Club Kits, planning regional events, leading convention activities, participating in organizational governance, and so much more. We have been very fortunate to attract such dedicated and hard-working volunteers to serve in these important roles.
To make Student Leadership roles more valuable to the students who hold them, the Board of Directors has voted to replace our current volunteer Student Leader positions with paid internships.
Student Advisor Intern (SA)—August 2026 – June 2028 Term
One of the two Student Advisor Interns (SAs) is selected by the Board of Directors each spring. SAs serve for two years and provide the student voice as voting members of the Board of Directors. They also chair the Student Leadership Committee. SAs advocate for the needs and concerns of the student members of Sigma Tau Delta. The two SAs work together promoting the goals of the Society among its members.
The SAs report to the Board President with the Director of Marketing & Communications providing administrative support. They are expected to work approximately five hours per week and will receive a $1,000 stipend per semester plus travel compensation for Board meetings and convention.
Eligibility
- Sigma Tau Delta member in good standing
- Two or more years remaining at institution with active chapter
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate status
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Learn More: SA Duties
Student Membership Intern—August 2026 – June 2027 Term
Each year the Regents Committee collectively appoints six Student Membership Interns, one per Region, for a one year term. Eligible interns may re-apply the following year. Generally, interns will serve their home chapter’s Region, although the Committee has the discretion to appoint an intern to another region.
The Membership Interns report to their respective Regent with the Director of Society Operations providing administrative support. They are expected to work approximately five hours per week and will receive a $900 stipend per semester plus a convention registration fee waiver. Membership Interns are not members of the Board and do not receive travel compensation for Board meetings or convention.
Eligibility
- Sigma Tau Delta member in good standing
- One or more years remaining at institution with active chapter
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate status
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Learn More: Membership Intern Duties
Student Convention Intern—August 2026 – June 2027 Term
Each year the Convention Committee collectively appoints six Student Convention Interns to support the Convention Committee, Convention Chair(s), and Central Office in the planning and execution of the annual convention.
The Convention Interns report to the Convention Chair with the Event Planner providing administrative support. They are expected to work approximately two-and-a-half hours per week plus an additional 20 hours during the week of convention. They will receive a $500 stipend per semester and travel compensation for convention; however, Convention Interns are not members of the Board and do not receive travel compensation for Board meetings.
Eligibility
- Sigma Tau Delta OR Sigma Kappa Delta member in good standing
- One or more years remaining at institution with active chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta or Sigma Tau Delta
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate status
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Learn More: Convention Intern Duties
