INTERNSHIPS

Summer Internship/ Interfaith Worker Justice
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15— Spend the summer in New Orleans as a Catholic Social Teaching/Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) Intern, a collaborative project of IWJ, colleges and universities, and the community. Begin on June 8, with an intense week of training with social justice workers and theologians, wrapped up with participation in IWJ’s national conference. Spend 8 weeks witnessing struggles for justice in the workplace and working with interfaith communities facing issues with workers rights, health benefits, immigrant worker issues, living wage campaigns, and local organizing campaigns. Interns will develop skills in coalition building, advocacy, public policy, social analysis and communications. There is a cost for participation; however, IWJ works closely with students to find funding sources. If you would like more information, please contact Meg Koach.

Sports Administration and Event Management for NSC and MASC / National Sports Center
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Located in Blaine, Minnesota this internship will assist in organizing major sporting events sponsored by the NSC and MASC. Events include: the SCHWAN'S USA CUP soccer tournament, US Lacrosse events, USA Rugby events, Star of the North Games, and NSC Football Classic.  As an intern, your responsibilities include registration, volunteer services, housing, transportation, officials, activities, logistics, results/media, publications, special events, sponsorships, marketing, competition/programming and ticketing. Time frame runs from May until early August. For further details, contact Matt Koehn. 

Kellogg Snacks Field Sales Intern / Kellogg Company
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Looking to live in Minneapolis for the summer? Work in the snack sales division of the Kellogg Company.  This position will offer insight into both corporate and regional organization.  As an intern, you will execute initiative by making on-site visits to stores, ensure customers and set up for successful sales of Kellogg Snacks, develop a business model with managers, and create a log to be presented in front a Sales Leadership team.  Training sessions will be provided to enhance sales skills.  Must have a vehicle and access to a computer. Some overnight traveling will be required. At the end of the experience, interns will be expected to present their learning and findings to Regional leadership staff. For more information, contact Matthew Hempfling. 

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

Radio Show Producer / Hubbard Broadcasting Inc.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 6— Interested in broadcasting or production? If you have a constant craving for news information, Twins games and pop culture, this position with KSTP-AM could be for you. Must have previous experience operating a broadcasting console, an operating automation system and audio editing software. Duties include partnering with on-air personalities to create a program drawing from a variety of information sources, assist with selection, preparation and clarification of program, and adding music and sound effects to maximize entertainment value. Applicants must have an eye for pivotal details and a strong sense of humor. For more information, contact Human Resources.  

Finance Information Systems Analyst / National Indemnity Company
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 3— Work in Omaha, Nebraska with the National Indemnity Company, an insurance company owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. This entry-level position will provide technical support for financial and regulatory reporting. Job duties include developing, modifying and maintaining personal computer programs for financial accounting. Database maintenance and analysis is also required. Applicants should have knowledge of personal computer software and good communication skills. Computer science and mathematics majors are encouraged to apply. Direct any questions to Elizabeth Lininger, Human Resources Specialist.

Brighten Phoenix’s Future Teach / Phoenix Teaching Fellows
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Want to work with a network of teachers making a critical impact and committed to helping students with great needs? The Phoenix Teaching Fellows program is looking for college graduates of diverse backgrounds to change the lives of students in Phoenix, Arizona.  Coursework in education is not required, as you will train and earn your teaching certificate in the program. While teaching full time in a high-needs classroom, fellows will earn their Master of Education. An AmeriCorps Education award will be given to help pay for Master’s coursework or paying student loans.   Teaching areas for fellows include: math, science, language arts, elementary education and special education. For more information visit the Phoenix Teaching Fellows website or e-mail Kate Crowe with questions.

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WORKSHOPS

Internship Search for Media Studies Concentrators
Tuesday, March 3, 4-5pm, BC 142

Green Jobs and How You Can Get Them!
Tuesday, March 3, 3:30-4:30 pm, BC 144— Everybody is going "green" from Greenpeace to Goldman Sachs and Wilderness Society to Wal-Mart.  Bob Musil, this year’s Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, will talk and advise about careers in major environmental organizations, green businesses, urban planning, architecture, engineering and design, government, law and more. Learn how you can use your skills, experience and education to create a greener, more environmentally sustainable world – and still get paid.

Music Therapy Career Panel
Wednesday, March 4, 7-8pm, BC Viking Theater— Come listen to a panel of St. Olaf alumni working in a diverse range of music therapy careers.

Biomedical Studies Information Session
Thursday, March 5, 11:30-12:30pm, BC Viking Theater— Open to all students who want to know more about a concentration in Biomedical Studies.

Peace Fair
Friday, March 6, 4-7pm & Saturday, March 7, 11:30-1:15, Crossroads — Take this opportunity to connect with advocacy and volunteer-service organizations. In conjunction with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

Princeton Review Practice Exam - LSAT
Saturday, March 7, 9am-1pm— Register with Princeton Review to take a free practice exam; receive your results at the Prep Session several days later. Pre-registration is required.

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.

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

Lilly Vocational Intern / St. Olaf College
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 15 —  Spend a year involved in service through the Lilly Grant’s Lives of Worth and Service Program.  This position is intended for a 2008 or 2009 graduate to explore career options, while engaged in a year of service modeled on the Americorps and Lutheran Volunteer Corps programs.  Learning and gain insight in the non-profit sector while participating in civic engagement and vocal discernment programs, local community organizations, and St. Olaf academic offices.  The Lilly Vocational Intern will work under the direction of the Lilly Grant Program Director and be absorbed in the Center for Experiential Learning.  The length of this position will be from August 17, 2009 to June 15, 2010.  Visit the St. Olaf College job website for more information or to apply.