• Set clear objectives and expectations for the position.

• Assign meaningful tasks and duties that help further the organization’s mission approved per the Position Description.

• Evaluate the fellow and provide regular feedback.

• Schedule regular meetings between the fellow and their supervisor to allow open discussion of expectations, upcoming projects, events, requiremetns, and progress the fellow is making. This also allows the fellow to ask questions and express concerns.

• Provide adequate training and supervision to make the fellowship a real learning experience.

• Provide the tools, materials and equipment needed for the fellow to be able to complete required assignments.

• Select and train appropriate supervisors and mentors who will guide the fellow, assist in skill development and answer questions.

• Include the fellow in relevant meetings when possible so they can gain experience attending and participating in business meetings.

• Include the fellow in company social events to provide networking opportunities.

• Provide a professional environment that fosters a safe and productive work atmosphere.

• Conduct business in an ethical manner.

• Provide a final evaluation at the conclusion of the fellowship to discuss the intern’s performance and accomplishments, and also to identify strengths and opportunities for continued development.

• Meet any educational requirements set forth by the student’s home institution if the fellowship is being taken for academic credit, including providing enough hours, assignments, etc.

A term of service with the One Utah Service Fellowship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student’s field of study or career interests. It gives a student the opportunity for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills. It offers the Site Host the opportunity to bring new ideas and energy into the workplace, develop talent and potentially build a pipeline for future full-time employees. A quality fellowship opportunity:

• Consists of full-time work schedule that of meaningful, substantive work.

• Provides a clear job/project description for the work experience.

• Orients the fellow to the organization, its culture and proposed work assignment(s).

• Helps the fellow develop and achieve learning goals.

• Offers regular feedback to the fellow.

OUSF Fellows Expect:

• To gain real work experience and provide meaningful assistance to the organization.

• To have a mentor who provides guidance, feedback, receptiveness and models professionalism.

• To gain experience and skills in a particular field.

• To develop professional contacts.

• To gain exposure to leadership/management.

• To receive an orientation to the organization for which they are serving. This introduces the fellow to the organization’s mission and goals and provides them with information about company rules, regulations and procedures. It also introduces the fellow to other employees who they can go to in the future with questions.

Benefits of Hosting a One Utah Service Fellow:

• Enable employees to focus on higher level tasks.

• Complete “Priority C” tasks/projects.

• Utilize a cost-effective employment strategy.

• Obtain access to highly motivated students.

• Complete finite projects.

• Develop a pipeline of future employees.

• Prepare tomorrow’s workforce.

• Inject enthusiasm and fresh ideas into your organization.

• Provide practical learning opportunities to students.

• Take advantage of students’ tech and social media savvy.