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.

The Wallace J. Estenson Entrepreneurial Internship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20 —  St. Olaf alumni, Mark Johnson ’82, offers this unique program to St. Olaf students looking to learn the theory and practice of entrepreneurship.  Selected interns will spend the summer with St. Olaf alumni who own, manage or supervise entrepreneurial companies.  Not only will the internship provide hands-on experience, but it will also connect students to alumni – a change to create a “network.”  This experience is open to students of all classes and majors who demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills, creativity and analytical skills. The expected dates will be June 1 through August 31. If you have the entrepreneurial spirit, this summer could be your chance to delve head-first into the business world. For any questions, contact Sian Muir (x3904) on campus and visit the Estenson Entrepreneurial Internship Web site for application details.

Siouxland Heritage Museum Internship / Minnehaha County
Application Deadline: Friday, March 27— Are you interested in working with museums? This paid summer internship is a collaborative work in Minnehaha county-city museum system including the Old Courthouse Museum and the Pettigrew Museum.  Both museums have recently experienced restoration and are expecting further improvements.  The museums are dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting collections relevant to the region. If you are interested in working within the museum field, this internship will provide considerable experience. Applicants must have a history, education, art or museum studies major or concentration.  The time commitment for the position is 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. A cover letter, resume, and Minnehaha County job application form are required to apply. Contact Cyndi Boltjes for any additional information. 

Summer Intern / Northfield Enterprise Center (NEC)
Application Deadline: Friday, April 3— Spend the summer in Northfield working with area businesses. As an intern with the NEC, many projects will be involved.  Assist in consulting and advising local businesses on business and financial plan development.  Become involved in marketing and promotion planning to update NEC’s business and marketing resources, including website management.  Work hands on with the NEC Executive Director, local business owners and entrepreneurs.  This internship will also collaborate with the Northfield Chamber of Commerce, the Northfield Downtown Development Corporation, and the City of Northfield’s Economic Development Authority.  Qualifications include: Junior or Senior status, strong research and analytical skills, ability to work independently and self-start, quick learner, ability to interact well with people and an understanding of the business and entrepreneurial environment.  For more information, please contact Blake Abdella or visit the Northfield Enterprise Center Web site.

The College Board of Business Consultants
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 8— This one-year program connects motivated St. Olaf and Carleton students to local businesses for short projects studying, researching and solving real world business problems.  Projects are categorized under marketing research, developing market plans and developing start-up business plans.  Businesses will be paired with student’s interest areas.  Participants will have the chance to network with business people and build a transferable resume. In addition, the experience will allow for applying education to an experience that benefits the community.  The time commitment is 3 hours per week, on average, in addition to 6 hour-long meetings divided between fall and spring.  Applicants should be articulate self-starters with strong presentation, computer, writing and listening skills.  Those with bilingual skills are a plus. For more information, contact Blake Abdella, Director of the Northfield Enterprise Center.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

Employment Representative / Community Involvement Programs
Application Deadline: Friday, March 20— Are you looking to work in the human/social services area in Minneapolis after graduation? This full-time job with Community Involvement Programs assists in securing employment opportunities with Twin Cities businesses.  As an employee representative, primary responsibilities include promoting and assisting people to find positions compatible with interests, needs and experience.  Must develop relationship with potential employers, through networking and group memberships.  Applicants should have experience working with people with disabilities in community-based employment or school-to-work transition.  Other skills required: organizational, public relations, negotiation, ability to be flexible and work with minimal super vision, strong written and verbal abilities, and a willingness to learn. For more information, contact Jolene Thibedeau Boyd.

Director Youth and Family Ministries / Lutheran Church of Hope
Lutheran Church of Hope in Broomfield, Colorado is looking for an individual who is able to share their love for the Lord with the youth and families of our community.  The director of youth and family ministries will help focus the energy and talents of our congregation to lead all families, including singles, families with children and  empty nesters, closer to God.  Our congregation’s goal is to transform our church into a leader in the community by attracting youth and young families to be a part of Christ’s family.  The director must be an energetic, fun, organized team player who will see their ministry encompassing all generations. For more information, check out the flyer or contact Pastor Ken Thurow.

Account Representative / GradStaff
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Work for one of the largest national insurance companies that serves America’s educators and families.  As an Account Representative, you will be responsible for providing one-on-one service in client’s homes or schools.  Responsibilities include: providing advertising and sales materials to clearly establish what the company will provide, engaging in fair competition, providing accurate and knowledgeable customer-focused sales and service, handling customer complains in a fair manner, and continuous customer follow up.  A structured and comprehensive sales training program will be provided.  The latest technology including laptop, printer and software will be available for use.  In addition, this position offers incentive trips, company paid career training, and benefits.  Contact Maria Queenan for more information.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Exploring Careers in Environmental Studies/Sciences
Tuesday, March 17, 4-5pm, RNS 700

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

EVENTS

Pathways to Communication Careers
Wednesday, April 1, 3:30-7 pm, Continuing Education and Conference Center - University of MN, St. Paul campus— Come learn about careers in public relations, advertising/marketing, publishing/print journalism, and broadcast journalism. Registration deadline is FRIDAY, March 20th by 5:00 pm at the CEL.

Social Innovation Case Challenge
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 18— Representatives from Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity will be on campus April 1 to kick-off an exciting new opportunity for St. Olaf students.  Applicants will be assigned to teams of 3-4 members. After receiving the case challenge question, each team will work throughout the month of April to formulate a proposal.  On April 27, teams will travel by bus to Thrivent Financial headquarters in Minneapolis to present their cases.  Thrivent executives, St Olaf alumni, and representatives from Habitat for Humanity will be available to not only judge the presentations, but also provide valuable information about their organizations and potential internship positions. To apply, upload your application and resume to OleRecruiting.  If you have questions, contact Student Director, Kayla Johnson or Kris Estenson, Coordinator of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.



5th Annual General Mills Case Challenge
Application Deadline: March 17, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 7-8 pm, BC 144— Come to the kick-off of the General Mills case challenge to learn how marketing, finance, operations and sales work together to grow multi-million dollar brands.  From April 3-29, your team will work to develop a solution to the presented case, which will be presented at General Mills Headquarters on April 30.  Juniors and sophomores with exceptional qualifications are eligible applicants.  Apply via OleRecruiting by submitting your resume and an unofficial transcript.  For more information, check out the flyer. 

Midwest Journalism Conference
March 27-28, Holiday Inn Select, Bloomington— Join journalists from all over the Midwest for two days of professional development, networking and skills training.  Sessions this year focus on everything from business reporting in this unprecedented economic climate to revamping your resume to the latest in using social networking sites in the media.  Critique sessions will also be available both days for attendees to get their resumes, portfolios, and tapes reviewed by professionals.  A full conference schedule and online registration form can be found on the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Web site.

SCHOLARSHIPS

2009 Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 3, 2009— The Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MN SPJ) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2009 student scholarship.  This year, MN SPJ will award two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in journalism. Applications are available on the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Web site. For more information, contact board member Amanda Theisen.

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

Service & Social Justice Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2009— Funding available for summer internships. See Service Scholarships Web site for more information.



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 Web site for more information or to apply.