INTERNSHIPS

Internship / Children's Home Society & Family Services
CHSFS had 55 interns placed last year, and they are looking to work with students again in a variety of areas including marketing & public relations, social work, counseling, early childhood education, communications, event planning, administration, etc. CHSFS’s mission is to help children thrive and strengthen families and community life.  They have been around for more than 120 years and offer a spectrum of services (family support programs, crisis assistance, int'l child welfare initiatives, adoption services, early childhood care/ed, etc).  There are other opportunities offered in addition to the internship including volunteer opportunities, service projects, Speaker’s Bureau, and International Volunteer Service.  For more information, check out the Children's Home Society & Family Services Web site or call 651-646-7771.

Internship / Mayor Chris Coleman’s Office
The office of Mayor Chris Coleman is seeking applicants for its 2009 summer internships.  Those selected will have the opportunity to work closely with local government appointees to explore the many facets that engage residents.  Interns will assist mayoral staff by providing constituent service, maintaining resident correspondence, conducting policy research, and completing a wide-range of tasks and duties as assigned.  The Mayor’s Office offers unpaid, full or part-time internships to undergraduate or recent graduate students.  Please submit your internship application in one package, which must include a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (one page maximum).  Completed applications should be sent to Elizabeth Frosch.

Naturalist Educator Intern / River Bend Nature Center
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30 —  The River Bend Nature Center operates on 750 acres of woods, prairie and wetlands in southeastern Minnesota.  As an intern, you will lead students varying in age from elementary to middle school on field experiences and help develop public outreach programming.  As an outdoor educator, you will develop a foundation in interpretation, gain confidence in presenting, strengthen understanding in the natural world, gain program development experience, manage independent projects, become exposed to land management operations, contribute to newsletters, design displays and brochures, and interact with the general public.  Applicants should be enthusiastic, hardworking, have a passion for people and the outdoors.  Applicants should have at least three years of college experience, be willing to work flexible hours and be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.  Training in local natural history will be provided.   For more information, please contact Heather Rickerl.

Energy Smart Program Intern / Energy Smart
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 —  This part-time, paid internship will allow the program intern to assist with program research and new services development.  Energy Smart is a program within Minnesota Waste Wise, which assists businesses in achieving energy efficiency by taking advantage of Conservation Improvement Programs and other products and services achieving energy and cost savings. Duties include conducting research for new program services, making research calls, conducting program related surveys and calculating results, collecting and entering data for program services and reporting progress.  Applicants should have at least 3 years of under-graduate studies, experience with customer service and research, and a commitment to energy efficiency. If you need more information, please contact Jill Curran at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

Peer Advisor / Center for Experiential Learning
Application Deadline: TODAY! Friday, April 17, 2009— The Peer Advisor position will allow you to develop a wide range of transferable skills for your future.  As a Peer Advisor, you will also have first-hand access to the college’s resources related to career development, internships, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement! Applications need to be submitted to OleRecruiting. For more information, check out the job announcement, or contact Kirsten Cahoon or Andrea Kubinski.

Study Abroad Program Coordinator / University of Washington
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's office has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator. With general guidance and supervision from the Exploration Seminar Program Director, the Program Coordinator will provide administrative, development, logistical, marketing, and assessment support in the implementation and management of the approximately 40 Exploration Seminar programs offered annually. In addition, this position will assist with student recruitment, enrollment, and advising; and provide support to faculty and departments in the development and execution of these global study opportunities.  To apply, visit the University of Washington Job Web site. 

Community Service Positions / Summer PLUS and Summer Ventures
Summer PLUS is a summer program for middle school students. The Summer PLUS program takes place at the Northfield Middle school. In the morning students engage in learning activities with licensed teachers. After lunch students have enrichment options such as sports, service-learning, and others. Northfield Public Schools are seeking employees for this summer. If interested, please visit the Northfield Public School Employment Opportunity Web site.

VISTA Member / City of Saint Paul AmeriCorps*VISTA
City of Saint Paul AmeriCorps*VISTA program gives people from different backgrounds the chance to come together to make real differences in the community while gaining valuable work skills.  Currently, they are recruiting VISTA members to begin service during the summer of 2009.  To apply for one or more positions, visit the AmeriCorps Web site, and search for the organization(s) of interest.  For more information, contact Caleb Jonas.

Parish Musician and School Music Teacher / St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Florida
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31 — Love music and warm weather?  The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Pierce, Florida needs a Parish Musician and Music Teacher to help further a music program representing a high quality liturgical musical tradition.  In the church, responsibilities include serving as the organist and choir director of the adult choir and seasonal handbell or children’s choirs.  At the school, responsibilities include teaching choral music (primarily with middle school children), working collaboratively with other music faculty in a college prep programmed school.  Applicants should have a music degree.  Teacher’s certification is helpful, but not required.  Questions? Contact Fr. John Liebler.

Social Entrepreneur Fellowship / Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Application Deadline: Friday, June 17 — Are you interested in working for a non-for-profit Fortune 500 company who strongly supports stewardship and community? This newly created fellowship will allow you to fulfill that wish, spending one year working with Senior Development employees to plan and implement an initiative addressing a community need.  This unique fellowship requires the individual to communicate well with a variety of individuals, be enthusiastic and flexible.  The fellowship offers opportunities in identifying new business prospects for Thrivent, public speaking, leadership, participating in network events, moderating table top discussions, presenting a professional pitch and business strategy. Applicants should have an entrepreneurial passion, be an effective communicator, intellectually curios, optimistic, wiling to learn, result driven, able to build collaborative relationships, resilient and energetic.  For more information, contact Jessica Gillaspey.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Completing the Management Studies Portfolio
Monday, April 20, 4-5pm, BC 143 — The Integrative Folder requirements introduced. Attendance required for ALL Management Studies juniors.

Graduate SChool Application Process
Tuesday, April 21, 4-5pm, BC 143

Interests & Career Options: Strong Interest Inventory (Part 2)
Thursday, April 23, 11:20-12:35pm, BC 143 — The SII will identify specific careers related to your interests. Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.

Media Studies Information Session
Thursday, April 23, 11:30-12:30pm, BC 144 — Open to all students who want to know more about a concentration in Media Studies.

Searching for Jobs and Internships in Non-Profits and Public Service
Thursday, April 23, 4:00-5:00pm, Regents 390

Fulbright Scholarship Information Session
Wednesday April 22, 4-5pm, RML 525
Thursday, April 23, 6:30-7:30pm, RML 525
The Fulbright Program aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries by offering opportunities for graduating seniors to undertake international graduate study, research, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.

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

EVENTS

Central Intelligence Agency Info Session
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00, BC 142— The CIA's National Clandestine Service is the cutting edge of American Intelligence, providing vital information needed by US policymakers to protect the national security interests of the American people.  Find out more information about what it takes join the CIA.  For more information, visit the Clandestine Service Web page on the CEL Web site. 

Celebrate Entrepreneurship
April 21-27— Kicking off the week is the founder of the Geek Squad. Other events consist of a business plan pitch competition, social panel and presentations by grant recipients. For more information on speakers and the event, visit the E-Week Web page.

Math Colloquium Talk:  Strategic Pricing at Target Corporation
Tuesday, April 21, 1:30-2:30 pm, Old Science 188— Columbus Morfaw, business analyst at Target Corporation, will be speaking about strategic pricing, and how calculus based mathematics is applied in the retail industry.

"Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?"
Wednesday, April 22, 7:00-8:30pm, Viking Theater— A documentary exploring racial and socioeconomic inequalities in health.  Discussion on health and poverty in Northfield to follow.

"A Day in the Life" Homeless Immersion
Saturday, April 25, 8:00am-6:00pm, Off-campus— Educate yourself experientially about some of the daily challenges that confront people experiencing homelessness. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Miriam Samuelson ASAP.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is a statewide, youth development AmeriCorps program dedicated to providing a better future for children and youth in Massachusetts. The 30 chosen Fellows serve at non-profit organizations, schools, and city agencies across the state leading a variety of initiatives related to youth, including youth leadership development, mentoring, after-school enrichment, youth outreach and education, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.  During their year of service, the Fellows are highly supported and receive numerous trainings to enhance their personal and professional development. Through the partnership with Northeastern University, Fellows also have the opportunity to take free graduate-level courses with the University’s College of Professional Studies.  For more information, see the attached flyer or visit the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship Web site.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Entrepreneurship Week: OASIS Panel
April 23, 7:30pm, Regents 150— OASIS (Oles Advancing Social Innovation & Sustainability) is hosting a panel of five individuals who have shown excellence in social entrepreneurship both locally and globally.

Chingwell Motumbu- Founder of First Step Initiative
Chingwell established First Step Initiative, a microfinance organization, in order to create self employment opportunities for poor women in Katanga province in DR Congo. Chingwell realized that when a woman is empowered economically, her household ultimately benefits too as it is well known that women spend most of their income on their household.

Dina Fessler- Director of Children's Cultural Connection &
Gunnar Swenson- Iraqi War Veteran
War Kids Relief, a nonprofit peace-building program was created to promote tolerance and respect among youth living in countries of conflict. WKR directly connects American students with their Iraqi peers via letter and art exchanges, as well as teaching them cross-cultural dialog strategies and conflict resolution skills.

Kate Monson- Ruth's House Board of Directors
St. Olaf has been a big part of the story of Ruth's House, a transitional housing nonprofit for homeless women and kids that opened in Faribault in 2004.  Kate has served on the Ruth's House Board of Directors since 2003, the year she received a Finstad grant to help
publicize the project.

Sarah Curfman- Grant Team Leader of Social Ventures
Social Venture Partners is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that leverages the money and expertise of its members to promote philanthropy and improve the lives of “at risk” youth.  They give both money and talents to help the organizations that help the children of Minnesota.  They use experience as business entrepreneurs and investors, to seek out social entrepreneurs who are finding new ways to solve social problems.