Award Cycle: Winter
Sigma Tau Delta has developed a wonderful partnership with Lambda Literary. We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for LGBTQ+* members of the Sigma Tau Delta community to intern with Lambda, the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ literary organization. The Program Interns will work with the prestigious Lambda Literary Awards (Lammys) or Writers Retreat remotely for 15 hours per week. These internships are ideal for individuals passionate about LGBTQ+ literature and eager to gain experience in program management, communications, and event planning.
*Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and all emerging identities.
Eligibility
Applicants must be an active student or alumni member of Sigma Tau Delta.
How to Apply
Applications for the Lambda Literary Internships are accepted through AwardSpring. The link to access the Sigma Tau Delta AwardSpring platform will be posted on the AwardSpring Application informational page of our website during the Winter Awards Cycle.
If you are using AwardSpring for the first time, you must create an account by clicking “Register.” If you have used AwardSpring previously, you should login using your email address and existing password.
Sigma Tau Delta will forward application materials for eligible candidates to Lambda Literary. Lambda Literary staff will contact the candidates for interviews. The final internship offers will be made by Lambda Literary.
Required Materials
1. Cover Letter that addresses the following:
- why you are interested in this opportunity;
- how it fits into your long-term education and career goals;
- any relevant work or volunteer experience; and
- provides any other information pertinent to the role description.
2. Essay Questions
- Describe how your membership of Sigma Tau Delta has prepared you to undertake the Lambda Literary internship. Please refer to the internship brief for more details of the role. (max. 250 words).
- Describe how working for Lambda Literary aligns with your personal/career goals. (max. 250 words)
3. Resume/CV (including 2-3 references)
Resources
Lambda Literary—Helpful Links
Stipend Award and Blog Requirement
Sigma Tau Delta priority members who are awarded an internship with Lambda Literary will receive a $750 stipend from Sigma Tau Delta.
A follow-up blog is required from Sigma Tau Delta members who are selected as Lambda Literary interns. The blog is an article (400-600 words) for WORDY by Nature, the official Society blog, sharing such things as how the internship contributed to their professional growth or field of study; its impact on their future career plans; and the importance of the funding to the internship experience.
Past Internship Recipient Blogs
Check out blog posts submitted by past recipients of various Sigma Tau Delta internship opportunities to gain inspiration for your internship applications.
View: Past Internship Recipient Blogs
Questions
Please contact the Central Office staff at sigmatdapply@niu.edu.
