Youth & Campus Outreach intern for the Human Rights Campaign

The Summer 2012 Internship applications recently went live!

HRC’s internships are designed for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to gain valuable professional skills while developing their voice as an LGBT advocate and leader, play an active role in the nation’s largest LGBT equality organization, and connect with some of the foremost LGBT and allied leaders through educational brown bag seminars and other events.

If you know of any students interested in interning with one of our 25 program areas, please direct them to our Internship website.

Career Center Events

Spring Career and Internship Fair 2012- Sponsored by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Three day event: February 21, 22, 23 • 12:00PM - 05:00PM

Location: Stamp Student Union

This annual 3 day event provides students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss internship as well as full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Each day has different employers so students are encouraged to plan ahead. Attendees should dress professionally and bring multiple copies of resumes.

Career Fair Prep Workshop for the Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 South Hornbake Library)

The University Career Center & The President's Promise will provide a short introduction to the following topics: how to prepare for a career fair, creating and presenting your sixty-second commercial, questions to ask, tips for what to wear, and much more. If you are not sure how to shine at the fair, this workshop is for YOU! *For BSOS students only.

For additional information about this event, contact Crystal Sehlke at csehlke@umd.edu.

NETWORKING EVENTS:

The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence: Employer Networking and Information Session

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 • 04:00PM - 05:00PM

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 South Hornbake Library)

The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence is looking for smart, energetic, civic-minded young professionals like you to help execute an important charge from the President. The mission of the Office of Presidential Correspondence is to listen to the American People, understand their stories and concerns, and respond on behalf of the President. If you are interested in Economics, Foreign Policy, Environmental Policy, Health Policy, Education, or Civil Rights, and: Work well in team settings; Are comfortable working on computers; Are always looking for new challenges; Are an American citizen over the age of 18 Please email your full name, volunteer program of interest, and current resume to: volunteer@correspondence.whitehouse.gov There are a limited number of volunteer positions, so apply today!

Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified. For additional information about this event, contact Adrianne Bradford at abradfor@umd.edu.

Spring Mock Interview Clinic

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 • 10:00AM - 03:00PM

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 South Hornbake Library)

Need help preparing for an interview? Would you like to gain valuable interviewing tips from employers BEFORE the interview? Need someone to practice your responses with? Come and meet with employers from a variety of sectors and practice your interviewing techniques with them in order to prepare for the real thing!

Students: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=2695)

Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in International Development

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 • 04:30PM - 06:30PM

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3100 South Hornbake Library)

Not sure what International Development is or are you interested in interning or working full-time in International Development? Are you trying to find a career that allows you to enjoy your passion for making a difference? Confused about how to use your major in this field?

Join us for a panel discussion with several international development organization representatives followed by a networking social.

Professional dress is suggested.

Participating Employers Include:

World Bank Group

Peace Corps

USAID

Inter-American Development Bank

International Monetary Fund, and more.

 *Students, to RSVP for this event, please visit: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/SINS2012

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POSITIONS:

Careers4Terps may have a position waiting for YOU!

C4T is a free web-based service providing UMD students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UMD students and alumni. To read more about the position below, log in to your C4T account (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box. Positions are constantly being added to the C4T database.

Survey Methodology Summer Intern (57290)

MITRE Corporation, The Summer Internship McLean, Virginia

Participate as a member of the teams designing and analyzing survey methodology and economic information systems. Learn about designing and measuring process improvements. Attend customized technical training at the MITRE Institute.

Qualifications

Required education/experience:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
Desired education/experience:
Statistical education, including one or more of the following: sample design, estimation in complex samples, variance estimation, statistical measurement error models, and statistical adjustments for missing data.

Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities – Nationwide!

Right now our country is at a crossroads as we approach the upcoming Presidential election.  After the 2010 election, Tea Party candidates won seats in the House and Senate and as we look towards 2012 these candidates are looking to increase their majority in Congress and win the Presidency.  They support policies that advocate for rolling back women’s reproductive rights, dismantling environmental protections and withholding civil liberties to specific groups of people.  

This world view is shaping our national dialogue.  In order to see change on these issues, Grassroots Campaigns is raising awareness and building the membership of groups like the American Civil Liberties Union, Oxfam America, Equality California, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and other progressive and humanitarian organizations.  

As we move closer to the election their will also be opportunities to participate in ballot initiatives, national voter registration campaigns, and get out the vote work. In order to push forward this progressive agenda, we need to focus on building public support for these different causes and work towards electing better candidates.  

Grassroots Campaigns is looking to interview top students to join our teams as Assistant Canvass Directors!  There is no better time get involved and shape the next generation of activists that will take this country in a more progressive direction and see change on issues that matter now.

Students who are interested should apply directly to:

Alex Williams

awilliams@grassrootscampaigns.com

703-819-6719

Alex will be on campus February 20-25 conducting interviews. Please contact her for details. 

Job Responsibilities:

·       Recruitment:  Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community.  Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.

·       Staff Management:  Teach canvassing/fundraising skills.  Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders.  Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.

·       Canvassing:  Canvass in the field for four days per week, to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.

·       Administration:  Carefully track income and expenses.  Manage the budget for your office.  Process staff payroll.  Maintain records for future organizing efforts.

Qualifications:

Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential.  Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.

Training:

Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will also attend week-long national classroom training.  Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.  After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff and/or volunteers, and turf management.

Expectations:

Positions last through the 2012 Presidential Election.  Campaign hours can run 80-100 hours per week, including work on weekends. 

Salary/Benefits:

Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000.   Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO).  Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available. 

Timing and Location:

Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities nationwide (MA, NY, PA, OH, IL, IN, NM, MO, NC, CO, CA, WA, OR, TX, FL and Washington, D.C.).  Ask Alex for details.

To Apply:

Contact Alex at 703-819-6719 or awilliams@grassrootscampaigns.com

Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more information about current and past campaigns.

Democracy Collaborative, Intern Position

Intern Responsibilities:

1) Assist with writing Community-Wealth City section of the website. (Examples of this project are here).

2) Assist with quarterly newsletter draft, including writing content and finding pictures. (Newsletters are sent out by email but archived versions can be found here).

3) Update content for the website by writing a bibliography and summaries for all new articles and reports as needed. (Examples of this kind of work can be found here).

4) Monitor and update social media profiles (@DemocracyCollab on Twitter, Democracy Collaborative on Facebook), engaging with the larger community wealth building community and building our follower and friend counts.

5) During the summer, work may include development of new sections of the website.

Expected Qualifications:

1) An interest in the field of community-based economic development and anchor institutions. (Actual experience not required).

2) Excellence in writing and communication skills. Specifically, having the ability to convey relevant information concisely and clearly.

3) A strong understanding of social media platforms.

4) A willingness to work flexible hours independently with clear deadlines. (Specifically, availability the day before the newsletter is launched for two to three hours to proofread is required).

5) 10 hours/week commitment, including at least a half-day working out of the Takoma Park office. (The office is a few blocks from the Takoma metro).

Additional hours are possible depending on interest and available work. An agreement to work for a minimum of one year is required. Position can extend beyond one year by mutual agreement.

If interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and a 3 to 5 page writing sample to David Zuckerman at dzuckerman@democracycollaborative.org.

                                                                                                             

The position will receive a $12 hourly stipend. To receive full consideration, please submit applications by March 1^st. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.