INTERNSHIPS

Creative Services Interns / The Meyocks Group
Application Deadline: Friday, March 13—  The Meyocks Group in West Des Moines, Iowa is looking for three creative summer interns.  A multi-talented Creative Services Intern is needed with a “rampant” imagination and propensity “to embark on wild tangents. This intern should have strong written and verbal skills and must possess the capability to make people say, “I wish I thought of that!” A second Account Services Intern is wanted with strong organizational skills and a knack of understanding customer behavior by delving into their psyche. Must learn quickly, ask lots of questions and have excellent writing skills. Finally, a Public Relations intern is available for those with new and innovative ideas. This person must have a strong interest in the media, excellent communication skills and a strong academic record.  If these internships sound fun and interesting, contact Katherine Liljegren for more information.

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.

White House Internship Program
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 22— Interested in improving your leadership skills? Work in the White House for the summer alongside the Obama Administration.  This program is hands-on, preparing students for future public service as they work alongside the White House staff.  Interns will be placed in one of the following departments: White House Department of Scheduling and Advance, the Office of Cabinet Affairs, White House Communications Department, the White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Office of the First Lady, the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Management and Administration, the Office of White House Counsel, the Domestic Policy Counsel, the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, or the Office of the Vice President. In addition to office duties, interns will attend weekly lectures with senior White House staff and will be required to help at social events and volunteer with community service projects. Participants are responsible for finding their own housing and transportation.  Here are some Frequently Asked Questions. To apply, visit the White House Web site.

Community Arts Project Coordinator / Center for Hmong Arts and Talents (CHAT)
Application Deadline: Monday, April 13— Spend the summer planning the Community Arts Project for the CHAT’s Annual Hmong Arts and Music Festival.  This project allows artists to create individual pieces on a theme, which then come together to create a larger narrative at the festival.  The Community Arts Intern is responsible for: envisioning and implementing the community project, researching organizations interested in participating in the project, organizing materials and dates with selected organizations for community members to create their projects, and overseeing and creating the final installation and guided tour process at the festival.  Qualifications include experience in Microsoft Outlook and Excel, excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative ideas for connecting with people, a driver’s license and vehicle, and an openness and eagerness to participate in all areas of CHAT. For more information, please contact Angie Hardy. 

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

Marketing Communications Manager / Grassroots Solutions
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 12— Work with a Minneapolis-based organization focused on mobilizing and engaging people in politics and public policy.  This position is responsible for coordinating three marketing goals: building relationships with clients and potential clients, increasing business and growing awareness to the brand.
Primary responsibilities include: website management, client cultivation, sales and infrastructure. The Manager will be responsible for a major website re-design, establishing a Web analytics program, connecting with clients through digital technology and maintaining the website, standardizing printing materials, formalizing alumni network, and identifying opportunities for advancement. Applicants must have knowledge of online management and HTML, project management experience, and solid writing and editing skills. Questions? Contact Rosy Kalfus.

City Year Corps Member / City Year Greater Philadelphia
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Spend a year serving as a full-time tutor and mentor running after school programs, summer vacation school, neighborhood rebuilding and community service projects.  Different corps teams allow for focuses from youth leadership, specific neighborhoods or social services.  As a corp member you will: teach children about diversity and social issues, run after-school programs like student counsel or service clubs, help with educational needs (tutoring, group work, homework help), and organize high-impact service such as renovating community centers or painting murals.  This year of service is unpaid; however, the program provides: health insurance, an educational stipend, a living stipend, loan forbearance, a cell phone, professional development, leadership and diversity training sessions. Contact the Recruitment Director, Keira Stevenson with any questions. 

Information, Research and Evaluation Director / Hearth Connection
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Work for an innovative non-profit organization serving to end homelessness.  The position uses research to ensure the functioning, accountability and development of Hearth Connection. Supervise the development and maintenance of technology and web application.  Manage the research and evaluation process to guarantee accuracy of analyzed data. This research must also be presented to internal and external stakeholders both orally and in writing. Qualified applicants must have: demonstrated leadership, experience with research and evaluation methodologies, experience with software development, aptitude to prioritize and multi-task, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Visit Hearth Connection Web site for a complete job description or contact Julie Jones.

Complete Streets Federal Policy Fellowship
Application Deadline: March 9, 2009— The National Complete Streets Coalition is seeking a Complete Streets Fellow to work with a diverse coalition of prominent national organizations working for the adoption of complete streets policies across the country. Responsibilities include drafting material for key Congressional offices, researching and analyzing statistics and trends related to transportation, and engaging coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts. The timeframe is full-time, fourty hours a week for six months to a year with a stipend of $1,500 per month. For more information, visit the Complete Streets Web site.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Social Work and Family Studies Career Night
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8 pm, BC Sun Ballroom— Network with and learn from alumni working in the social work and families studies fields.

Princeton Review Strategy Session - LSAT
Wednesday, March 11, 7-8:30 pm, Regents 204

Exploring Careers in the Biomedical Sciences
Thursday, March 12, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, RML 477— Learn resources and strategies to help you explore a variety of career options in health-related fields.

Personal Strengths & Careers: MBTI Interpretation (Part 3)
Thursday, March 12, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, BC 144— The MBTI highlights personal strengths and helps identify career niches that fit with your style. Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.

English Majors Make Good
Thursday, March 12, 7-9 pm, RML 525— Network and learn from alumni working in the writing and publishing industries!

Ernst and Young Information Session
Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 pm, BC 142— Students interested in accounting can learn more about their summer leadership and internship programs as well as full-time, post-graduate positions.

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

EVENTS

Peace Fair
Friday, March 6, 4-7 pm, Crossroads — Looking for a career, internship, or opportunity for advocacy in the field of social or environmental justice? Stop by the Peace Fair during the 21st Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Also there is a student exposition on Saturday, March 7, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm. Check out the flyer for more information and to see which organizations will be represented.

Social Work and Family Studies Career Night
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8 pm, Gold and Black Ballrooms— Interested in a career in the human services?  Whether or not you're a major, come hear from St. Olaf alumni who will share stories about their career paths!  Join us for all or part of the evening:
6:30-7:30 Panel with Social Work/Human Services Alumni
7:30-8:00 Questions, networking, visiting

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 Web site for more information or to apply.