Thursday, October 21, 2010

INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE INTERNSHIP

INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
June and July, 2011
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/IPVS

**NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 3, 2010**

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institute combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by nonprofit professionals. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

• Internships – Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
• Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
• Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
• Service – A variety of hands-on community projects
• Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars
• Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking – Interaction with seasoned nonprofit professionals and other student leaders from around of the world
• Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 3, 2011. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 3, 2010 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information or to begin an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/IPVS.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emily Hill, IPVS Manager, at IPVS@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.

Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Creative People! Dayton Creative Syndicate Event Next Week!

Greater Dayton Advertising Association thought you and your students might be interested in this upcoming evening event:

How do you translate exuberant creative energy into a viable career with big-name brands? Find out Tuesday, Sept. 21 when Dayton Creative Syndicate welcomes guest speakers Tony Neary and Tom Kisker of Traction!

Tony Neary, founding partner of Traction as well as a talented designer and illustrator, has led creative development for multiple P&G brands as well as several national and global brands including Dave¹s Gourmet, Coca-Cola and MeadWestvaco [although, the contingency plan of enrolling in rodeo clown school is still a viable option].

For over a decade Tom Kisker led creative development for P&G brands including Pringles, Prilosec OTC, and Pepto Bismol. In addition, Tom has led creative initiatives for Link's Snacks, Mercury Marine, Miller Brewing, The Kroger Company and many others. As a life long Cincinnati sports fan he knows more than he should about fan loyalty.

Traction Event Details:

Speakers: Tony Neary & Tom Kisker

Location: school of advertising art http://www.saa.edu/

Address: 1725 East David Rd. Kettering, Ohio 45440

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Price: $5 students (with valid student ID), $10 members, $20 non-members Not yet a member? Join today:

http://creativesyndicate.org/get-involved/membership

Reservations for the Traction speaker event can be made securely on-line

here: https://greaterdaytonadassociation.org/store/options/53.html

*Please note that you will be redirected to the GDAA web site for all DCS reservations and payments.

Want to know more about Traction?

Traction believes in great creative, a strong work ethic, cheering for the home team, that family comes first, asking questions, that charcoal grilled burgers taste far better than ones from a gas grill, that typography is king, asking more questions, that Cake puts on a great live show, that despite the conventional wisdom you should be attached to your work, that Van Halen is way better with David Lee Roth, that you're only as old as you feel and that Saul Bass was a genius. We believe in making an impression that gains momentum.

Traction: http://www.teamtraction.com/

Traction News: http://www.teamtraction.com/news/

U.S. Department of State's 2011 Summer Student Internship Program

We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's 2011 Summer Student Internship Program.

Click here ( http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information and to start the online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2010.

You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student - including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.


Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Ohio Office Seeking Intern for Paid Information Technology Expereince

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is currently seeking college students for a paid college internship position to work and gain valuable experience in the Information Technology field. Please post/circulate this communication with the attached position description.

Location:
James A. Rhodes State Office Tower
30 East Broad Street, 12th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Duties:
To provide support to the Security Office: work with staff to review and process security affidavits; read and respond to support emails; communicate security access requirements and answer security access questions to/for customers; support online security application system (e.g., DUTY) and enter security affidavit data into security system; support and implement various changes and/or improvements to online security application; provide customer service. Develop and implement changes to online forms and other.NET applications as assigned.

*Refer to the position description for additional information on knowledge, skills and abilities, and preferred qualifications.

Requirements:
Candidate must be currently and continuously enrolled in an accredited college/university.

Pay Scale:
The pay scale is determined by the student’s academic status. The maximum hourly rate for an undergraduate student is $14.72; graduate student $17.91.

Work Hours:
The work hours are flexible to accommodate the student.

Interested candidates should submit their resume by the close of business on Friday, August 20, 2010 to Kim Campbell via email: kim.campbell@dodd.ohio.gov or fax: 614-466-3256. If there are questions contact Ms. Campbell via email or telephone: 614-728-4308.

The mission of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is continuous improvement of the quality of life for Ohio citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fall Public Relations Internship at The Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum is pleased to offer opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students, and those in between degree programs, to intern in the Office of Public Relations for a period that corresponds to his or her institution’s fall 2010 semester system. The internship is for a minimum of ten weeks, and the intern works 12-15 hours per week. No stipend is offered for these internships. Students are responsible for arranging academic credit with their sponsoring institutions. The Walters seeks applications from undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students or recent graduates majoring in communications, public relations, marketing, arts management or museum studies programs.
Job Description: The office of public relations is looking for public relations interns with excellent writing and critical thinking skills who are organized and detail-oriented and can work independently in a fast paced environment. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access computer skills are necessary as well as fluency with social media.

Tasks could include: Working directly with the Manager of Public Relations on special exhibitions ranging from a children’s book illustrator to medieval European art by collecting press coverage from traditional and online media outlets, researching possible media outlets for the exhibitions, assisting in the drafting of short media advisories related to public programming, drafting fact sheets and bimonthly media calendars, website research and database work. It is a very small office so there would inevitably be "other tasks as assigned."
Please submit the following:
• Cover letter explaining your objectives for the internship and future career goals
• Resume
• Transcript
• Two letters of academic reference

Please send all of your materials, either together or under separate cover, by August 20 to:
John Shields
Manager of Docent and Internship Programs
Walters Art Museum
600 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
For more information please contact John Shields at (410) 547-9000, ext 235 or jshields@thewalters.org.

MANAGER OF WORKPLACE GIVING & SPECIAL EVENTS - QUICK DEADLINE!

Position Summary: The Manager of Workplace Giving & Special Events is responsible for planning, developing and executing the workplace giving segment of the annual Culture Works campaign. Other duties include overseeing and implementing special fund or friend raising events, data entry and reporting using Raiser’s Edge software and participation in long & short-term strategic planning for expanding the annual campaign. Creativity in developing and implementing new fundraising initiatives will be strongly encouraged. The Manager of Workplace Giving and Special Events reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with the President/ CEO to ensure that the annual campaign goals are reached.
Primary Position Objectives:
1. Find and engage new workplace giving locations
2. Create and maintain relationships with current workplace giving locations
3. Increase annual giving results
4. Continue and create new friend and fund raising special events
5. Oversee donor data entry and analysis in Raiser’s Edge

Experience/Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of a demonstrated successful track record in fund raising/development.
• Advanced computer skills including, Microsoft Office products.
• Expertise with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Possess excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have experience managing volunteers
• A disciplined self-starter who regularly sets and achieves work goals
• Resourceful and able to mange several concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Possess a high energy level and be outgoing
• Must be able to travel in the Dayton region frequently to visit workplace giving sites and be able to move boxes up to 20lbs
• Committed to and able to communicate the vision and mission of Culture Works

To apply:
Send resume, cover letter with salary requirements and references to:

Workplace Giving & Special Events Search
Culture Works
126 N. Main St Suite 210
Dayton, OH 45402

Deadline to Apply: August 13, 2010. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Pro Football Hall of Fame Volunteer Management Internship

Fall 2010

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is seeking students for its Fall of 2010 Volunteer Management Internship with its Museum Volunteer program. Students who are interested in pursuing a career with an historical organization and have an interest in volunteer program management or human resources are preferred. The student interns will be given an introduction into the history of professional football and the museum volunteer program. The student interns will assist staff in maintaining the online volunteer management database and volunteer programming. The student intern will also assist in volunteer orientations and educational training.

Student interns are required to work for a continuous 12-week period in the Fall 2010 and be available on weekends. Volunteer Management interns are required to have completed or working to complete a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: history, public administration, non-profit management, human resource management or equivalent. The museum prefers students who have experience volunteering or working for an historical organization and in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: non-profit administration, human resource management, history or equivalent. The Volunteer Management Internship is an unpaid internship.

Please send a cover letter, 3 references and resume to: Jason Aikens, Collections Curator, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708 (330) 456-8207, Jason.Aikens@profootballhof.com.

The deadline to apply is September 10, 2010 but application materials will be reviewed immediately.