INTERNSHIPS

Marketing & Public Relations Intern / Southern Theater
The Southern Theater is seeking an intern in marketing & public relations, beginning
immediately. The marketing and public relations support works closely with the director of marketing and communications, assisting in media relations, theater promotions, production of marketing materials, website maintenance, among other duties. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Kate Nordstrum.

2009 Johnson Social Innovation Internship Program
Application Deadline: February 20, 2009— Students returning to campus for 2009 Fall Semester are eligible to apply for The Johnson Social Innovation Internship program, which offers two St. Olaf students the opportunity to design and develop innovative and resourceful approaches to addressing social problems in the Twin Cities area.  The program runs from June 1- August 31 and there is a $5,000 stipend and tuition scholarship offered.  For more information, see the flyer, visit the Johnson Internship Web site, or contact Kris Estenson. 

Pre-Professional Student Summer Internships / Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Companies
Application Deadline: Friday, February 27— Coca-Cola is offering summer internships in Atlanta at the Company’s Worldwide Public Affairs and Communications function, with interns reporting to Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Internal Communications and Government Relations. The role as an intern will introduce broad exposure to the issues and opportunities global consumer goods companies face including corporate social responsibility, stakeholders engagement, corporate/NGO strategy, environment, diversity, health & wellness and global aging. Work closely on project teams responsible for producing analytical output contributing to project goals. All applicants should have strong quantitative and analytical skills, familiarity of business strategy, strong written and oral communication abilities, and computer literacy. For more information, contact Rocky Rief.

Aspiring Teacher/Summer Intern / Breakthrough Saint Paul
Application Deadline: Monday, March 2— This experience has been rated by “The Princeton Review” as one of the top ten internships in the nation. Breakthrough Saint Paul is looking for a diverse group of students to teach in an innovative social program for high-potential, low-income middle school students.  The program offers the ability to create and teach your own courses with the support of an experienced teacher, an opportunity to work with a diverse faculty and students from around the country, and leadership opportunities through special events, field trips and committees. A stipend will be provided to offset housing costs, although limited free home stays are available for out-of-town teachers. Contact Jennifer Otremba with any questions you may have.

Undergraduate Internship Program In Scientific Computing and Graphics / University of Minnesota - Supercomputing Institute
Application Deadline: Monday, March 2 — This full-time, 10-week internships offers a variety of projects through the University of Minnesota. Work with faculty members and their research groups on projects in high-performance computer environments to address science and engineering projects that otherwise could not be attempted.  Work will include all aspects of high-performance computing, scientific modeling and simulation, graphics, visualization, informatics, and high-performance network communications.  The program is a challenging and enriching educational experience for those interested in pursuing graduate or professional education. Any further questions can be directed to the Undergraduate Internship Coordinator.

Interfaith Worker Justice Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: March 15— Interfaith Worker Justice invites students to spend the summer exploring the connection of faith and social justice while participating in the worker justice movement through the Interfaith Worker Justice Summer Internship. Participants will be placed at interfaith worker justice committees or workers' centers for eight weeks of hands-on service, community organizing, and social justice advocacy. The program begins June 8 in New Orleans for a week of training and orientation in conjunction with the IWJ National Conference, after which interns will depart to their placement sites. Geographic preferences are respected in assigning sites and students are encouraged to work locally to explore issues of worker justice within their own community. Participants will reconvene August 11-14 in Chicago for reflection and exploring next steps. For more information and applications, visit the Interfaith Worker Justice Web site or contact Meg Koach.

U.S. Department of State 2009 Summer and Fall internship
Application Deadline: March 4, 2009— Visit the U.S. Department of State Web site for more information, and to start the online application process.

R&D Systems 2009 Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: March 13— R&D Systems is offering 13 paid internship positions in a variety of areas designed to give students a means to apply the techniques learned in coursework and lab while obtaining new skills!  There are two operating divisions: Biotechnology, which manufactures reagents primarily for the research market, and Hematology, which manufactures controls and calibrators for hematology analyzers. Eligible students must be in junior standing and hold a GPA of 3.0 or better in major science courses.  For more information, visit the R&D Systems Web site or contact hr@RnDSystems.com.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

National Organizers / Focus the Nation
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1 — Want to make a difference next year? This position in Portland, Oregon allows organizers to strategically organize and implement grassroots strategies and campaigns to combat climate change and energy policy. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing an outreach plan in each congressional district, support organizers in event planning, work with partner organizations to cross-promote programs, maintain online presence on social networks and blogs, and build relationships with hundreds of volunteer organizers.  If you have a strong passion for stopping global warming, this position could be for you. Contact Minna Brown, Outreach Director for more information.

Analyst- Client Claims and Accounting Services (CCAS) / John B. Collins Associates
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1 — Work in Minneapolis serving as a liaison between ceding companies and reinsurers.  Job duties include: understanding and verifying that claims/accounting information submitted by ceding companies with terms and conditions, provide assistance to sales teams, advise team managers of any potential claims issues, manage collections of funds and outstanding issues between ceding companies and reinsurers until resolution, and evaluate potential unauthorized reinsurance penalties. Must pay close attention to detail, be able to work with probability and statistical inference problems, and good communication skills.  Contact Carolyn Erickson with further questions.

Commodity Futures Broker / Wachovia Securities
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 — Are you interested in Agribusiness? Work with this internationally recognized, 30-year veteran broker with an established clientele. As a broker, you will be trading grain, metals, foreign currency, livestock and petroleum.  Good phone skills are a must and will be used to contact prospects.  This job is fast-paced and never boring. Applicants should not only have a strong interest in current events and agriculture, but also have good math and computer skills, a strong sales affinity and an upbeat personality. Interested? Contact recruiter Cynthia Breitinger for more information.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Leaders for Social Change Presentation and Information Session
Monday, February 16, 6-7 pm, BC Trollhaugen — Learn about nine student's experiences with the Leaders for Social Change Summer program.

Activism for Social Change Student Organization Fair
Tuesday, February 17, 4:30-6:30, BC Crossroads— Student organizations focused on social activism will be providing information and advocacy resources.

What's Hot & What's Not Panel
Thursday, February 19, 6-7:30 pm, HH 501— High level speakers from venture capital and/or entrepreneurial start-ups will be sharing their ideas on where new career opportunities can be found.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Info. Session
Wednesday, February 18, 4-5 pm, BC Black Ballroom— The Rotary Scholarship provides for study abroad in 162 Rotary-club countries and is designed to further international understanding and goodwill. 1,200 year-long post-graduate scholarships, worth up to $23,000 are available from Rotary Clubs worldwide.

Summer Job/Camp Fair
Thursday, February 19, 10:30-1:30 pm, BC Ballrooms— Recruiters from Lutheran Camps and other organizations will be on campus to meet and interview interested students. For more information, check out the Summer Camp Job Fair Web site.

Health Professions Committee Interview Prep Session
Thursday, February 19, 11:30-12:30 pm, RNS 310— A new session for students preparing for HPC interviews this spring. Come hear important information that will guarantee you a successful experience.

To view CEL video workshops online visit
http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/video_workshop.html

EVENTS

Acting in the Community Together (ACT') Civic Engagement Series / Carleton
February 2 - March 2, 2009

“Unnatural Causes: Is inequality making us sick?” Part 3
Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm, Library Athenaeum, Carleton College— Pizza served.

Doctors Without Borders: A Non-Medical Perspective
February 19, 12:00 pm, Library Athenaeum, Carleton College— Delphine Barringer, a staff member for Doctors Without Borders, managed Human Resources in Sudan for the group's ongoing efforts in Darfur. She also spent several months in Haiti. She will share information about her experiences and give a general overview of Doctors Without Borders.

 “¡Salud!”
Friday, February 20, 9:00 pm & Saturday; February 21,6:30 pm & 11:30 pm, Olin 149, Carlton College— A timely examination of Cuba and the worldwide battle to make healthcare everyone’s birthright.

“And the Band Played On”
Friday, February 20, 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Saturday, February 21, 9:00pm, Olin 149, Carlton College— American and French research teams struggle to identify the HIV virus during the crisis’s early stages.

Sports Internship & Career Fair
February 20, 1:00-4:00 pm— The Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx will be hosting their annual Sports Internship & Career Fair and also holding College Nights for students to attend games at a discounted price.  For any questions, please contact Amy Taylor, Human Resources Assistant or Trisha Exsted, HR Manager. 

2009 Student Advertising Summit
February 20, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm, McNamara Alumni Center, U of MN— Connect with industry professionals who can provide you with insight about your career aspirations.  Receive thoughtful and honest direction on your creative work.  Tour agencies and take part in career discussions to better understand the industry culture.  Register today and bring your resume because you never know who you will meet and what they can do for you.  Register at Ad2SAS.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009— Want funds for overseas study post-graduation?  The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship provides for study abroad in one of the 162 countries where Rotary clubs are located and is designed to further international understanding and goodwill. Some 1,200 scholarships will be available from Rotary Clubs worldwide. This scholarship is worth up to $23,000. The Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship is one-year in length. Applicants must be available for interviews in Northfield on April 6-7 and must be available for district interviews on Saturday, April 25, 2009. These awards are for the 2010-2011 academic year.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program
Wednesday, January 28, 4:00-4:45 pm, BC 142 and Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:00 pm, Trollhaugen— The Leaders for Social Change program is an opportunity for St. Olaf
students to contribute to the local community and to develop leadership skills necessary to foster social change. Current St. Olaf sophomores and juniors are invited to attend the information sessions for the Leaders for Social Change summer internship program that runs from June 6 through August 8 in Northfield.   There is a $2100 stipend, plus a room and board and tuition scholarship for an academic internship. Please see Leaders for Social Change Web site for more information.



Civic Engagement Week
February 12-19, 2009

Leaders for Social Change Presentation and Info Session
Monday, February 16, 6:00-7:00 pm, Trollhaugen— Learn about nine students’ experiences with the Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program. Bring your caf tray.

Activism for Social Change Fair
Tuesday, February 17, 4:30-6:30 pm— Crossroads Student organizations focused on social activism will be providing information and advocacy resources.