AmeriCorps*VISTA Recruitment and Operations Coordinator Position Available

Opening for an AmeriCorps*VISTA Recruitment and Operations Coordinator

Full Time Year of Service with Stipend at a Maryland Nonprofit

The following position is a one year (November 2014-November 2015) AmeriCorps* VISTA position at Code in the Schools in Baltimore, MD and sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC). The mission of Code in the Schools is to bring high-quality computer programming classes to the under-served and under-represented youth of Baltimore City.

The youth of Baltimore city are critically underserved. Code in the Schools seeks a special individual with the skills and passion required to brighten these children’s futures. Are you that person? The VISTA’s duties will comprise of project management including:

·         Recruiting students, instructors, and industry partners

·         Creating the program manual

·         Streamlining the application process

·         Creating forms and other necessary documents for operation management

·         Liaising between program partners

·         Creating a long‐term fundraising strategy

The goal of this VISTA project is to create a pipeline by which underrepresented students are selected from Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) to participate in intensive computer science (CS) training, and go on to internships within the tech industry that will lead to high-paying jobs.

AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is not a job per se, but a full time national service opportunity. Benefits include: living allowance, relocation assistance, health coverage, choice of an education award or cash stipend, and non-competitive eligibility for federal employment upon completion. Preferred candidates will have a college degree or equivalent work experience, leadership potential, and motivation to serve.

GHCC’s mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. For more than four decades, GHCC has secured the resources of VISTA members to build sustainable change and fight poverty in our neighborhoods. GHCC-sponsored AmeriCorps*VISTA members receive a solid foundation of skills they can use as a springboard for careers in government, non-profits, education, and much more. For more information, please contact Lily Ross, VISTA Leader, at LRoss@greaterhomewood.org or 410-261-3618.

To apply please visit www.greaterhomewood.org/give-to-ghcc/americorpsvista/

Application Deadline: September 30, 2014

Start Date: November 22, 2014 (non-negotiable)

PG Internship

Internships

BRIGHT FUTURES SUMMER UNPAID INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP  Now Open! Know an undergraduate student pursuing an unpaid summer internship?  Encourage the student to apply to our scholarship!  Deadline is Wednesday, April 23 at 5 p.m. Details & application: www.Careers.umd.edu/Scholarships

CAREER DISCOVERY ZONE Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00pm Shoemaker Building (Check in at Main Reception, 1st Floor) Wed. April 9 - Discovering Interests & Majors/Careers Wed. April 16 - Uncovering the Importance of Values Wed. April 23 - Managing Invisible Major/Career Decisions Now & In The Future Come to one or all workshops -- no advance registration needed - Plan to attend the full workshop time (3:30-5:00pm)

Federal & Global Semester Applications Open! Want college credit for a Washington internship? Interested in global or domestic issues? Intrigued by the idea of a career in public service?  Apply now to the Federal Semester Program or Global Semester in Washington, D.C.! In both programs students take a fall-semester seminar from industry practitioners in one of several concentrations covering foreign policy, diplomacy, homeland security, energy and environment, and science in a global context. In the spring semester, students intern at federal agencies, congressional offices, think-tanks, nonprofits, and related organizations.  For details and an application form, go to http://federalsemester.umd.edu and/or http://globalsemesterdc.umd.edu or contact our office: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 301-314-0261. Dr. Joan Burton, Director. Applications preferred by April 8.

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program If you have at least two semesters remaining at the university and a commitment to public leadership, you are strongly encouraged to apply.   Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take courses on leadership, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates, and non-profit leaders.    Applications are due Friday, April 18, 2014, by 5 PM. APPLY NOW! For questions, please contact James Stillwell at (301) 405-8560 or email: jstill@umd.edu.

USPTO Student Veteran Hiring - HIRING NOW The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is in the process of hiring student veterans for our paid Veteran Intern Program (VIP) - Patent Examiner Student Trainee.  Please register for our upcoming career fair in Alexandria, VA where you will get detailed information about the VIP, hear from others in the program, and interview with agency representatives for immediate hire (contingent on meeting the qualifications). Event Schedule - Same on April 11th and April 12th Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. First VIP information session is from 10-10:30 a.m. First round interviews are from 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Panel of VIP interns (and recent hires) from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Registration starts back up from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Second VIP information session is from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Second round interviews are from 1:30-3:00 p.m.  Location for Friday, 4/11/14: Westin Hotel, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA Location for Saturday, 4/12/14: USPTO Madison Auditorium, 600 Dulany, Alexandria, VA  To guarantee an interview, you must click here to secure your spot! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USPTOVIPCareerFair

BIG TEN PLUS 2014 Virtual Career Fair

April 8-April 10, 2014 Registration for the event available at http://hirebig10.careereco.net/students-alumni/virtual-career-fair-registration/ To view a list of registered employers, go to https://virtualfairs4-careereco-cfm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=vcfapril2014 Available chat times differ between companies and organizations, check the schedule at  http://hirebig10.careereco.net/virtual-career-fair/chat-with-employers/.

The Tara Lynn Resnick Scholarship

Applications are being accepted

for

The Tara Lynn Resnick

Scholarship

For an Outstanding Female 
Sociology Undergraduate Student

This scholarship honors the memory of Tara Lynn Resnick, B.A. Sociology, 1990.  Tara graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland College Park.  She was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta and the Golden Key National Honor Society.  Tara was an exceptional young woman, dedicated to academic excellence.  Her commitment to her education was equaled by the courage and determination she demonstrated in battling a terminal illness while completing her undergraduate degree.  Through this scholarship Tara’s family and friends hope to recognize and assist other exceptional young women who share Tara’s love of learning.

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

·        Female

·        Earned at least 60 credits

·        Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Applicants must submit the following:

·        A statement of financial need

·        A letter of application explaining how this scholarship will help them to accomplish their educational  goals

·        A letter of recommendation from a faculty member

Applications must be received in the Sociology Undergraduate Office (2108 Art/Socy) by April 17^th.

Additional scholarship information may be obtained from Dr. Linda Moghadam, 2108 Art/Socy  (301-405-7365) or  Moghadam@umd.edu

The Parker Fuller Undergraduate Scholarship in Sociology

The Parker Fuller Undergraduate Scholarship in Sociology

   
Established in memory of Nelson Parker, father of Barbara J. Fuller ‘96’

 and in honor of Edwin R. Fuller, III ‘96’

The Parker Fuller Scholarship provides support to a full-time undergraduate Sociology student in his/her senior year of study at the University who has demonstrated financial need.

The monetary award for this scholarship is $1,000.

Qualifications

• Students are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
• Must possess a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA)
• Must be a full-time degree seeking undergraduate Sociology major in their senior year of study during the 2013/14 academic year.
• Must be able to demonstrate financial need (FAFSA form or other extenuating circumstances).
• Must be in good judicial standing.

Applicants for the Parker-Fuller Scholarship must submit the following materials:

1.      Transcript (official or unofficial)

2.      Resume

3.     Letter of recommendation – At least one letter is required from someone who can speak on your behalf of your academic performance and why you are the best candidate for this scholarship.  The letter should be from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic performance.  Letters of recommendation should on letterhead, in a sealed envelope, and included in your scholarship application materials.

4.     Statement of financial need - A brief personal statement regarding your need for financial support.  Please include your financial aid statement, if you receive some type of financial assistance from the University and/or evidence of other extenuating circumstances that would support financial need.

Application materials are due by March 31^st and should be submitted to:

  
Parker - Fuller Scholarship

The Sociology Undergraduate Office

2108 Art/Socy

University of Maryland College Park

Questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Linda Moghadam  (301-405-7365) or emailed to Moghadam@umd.edu