Bravo KJK !  You are quite right about "internships" actually being of a
level of complexity and responsibility that they used to be staff
positions.  Further they should be staff positions.  Interns (as a broad
catagory) can not be expected to feel the sense of loyalty and ownership
necessary to do quality work.  In my area (collections
management/registration) there is a need to maintain the confidentiality
of information (donors, values, etc.) that can not just be foisted off on
short-term, temporary or volunteer workers.  It's just too risky to the
long-term and immediate health of the institution.