INTERNSHIPS

Internship / Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota offers summer internship opportunities in a variety of areas such as Communications, Development/Marketing, Education, Multi-Cultural Outreach, Public Policy, External Relations, Social Work, Volunteer Program, Design, and Resource Librarian.  This is an excellent organization to work for, with a very well structured internship program.  For more information, see the attached flyer or check out the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota Web site.

Internship / Indianapolis Peace Institute
The Indianapolis Peace Institute is currently accepting applications for their summer programs available to any major.  There are three areas where interns can work; La Plaza, Church Federation of Indianapolis, and VSAI.  At La Plaza, an intern will work with the Mother / Daughter Program to encourage girls to prepare for college.  Church Federation of Indianapolis promotes inter-racial dialogue, works to help victims heal after violent crimes, and acts to address needs. VSAI art is the medium to foster self-expression, build bonds, and provide a source of income for people living with disabilities and HIV/AIDS. Interns can take a hands-on approach or play a supportive role to an organization “seeking to promote the creative powering people through the Vision of an inclusive community, Strength of shared resources, and Access to artistic expression that unites us all.”  For more information, check out the flyer, or contact Laura Harms.

Quality Assurance Intern/ Securian Financial Group
Work in the Individual Business Technology in an internship program designed to prepare you with the work experience and education to be considered for a full-time Quality Assurance position.  This position ensures quality, consistency and usability for systems to provide test services for new development and systems changes. This internship will allow you to be part of a multi-discipline team responsible for project implementation and system changes, which include scoping, planning, executing and documenting testing efforts. You will become familiar with the business and supporting technologies. Applicants should be able to interpret business requirements and system documentation, problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills.  Securian Financial Group, in turn, will provide a well-rounded work experience, opportunities for networking and mentoring, opportunity for a full-time job. For more information, go to the website and search for Job #10893 or contact Chris Lamont. Applications are being accepted now.

Summer Internship / Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota
Self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals are needed for Summer 2009 to develop advocacy and education campaigns centered on social and economic justice issues with a faith-based non-profit organization. Potential topics include: hunger, the environment, health care, and children’s issues. Based on these issues, interns will educate and encourage grassroots advocacy. Opportunities to interact at the legislative level are possible. Area specific interns are needed in policy, hunger, advocacy, information technology support, research and communications, and creation care.  These positions allow first hand experience with leaders in each field and first hand experience in advocacy initiatives.  For more specific information regarding individual positions, check out the website or contact Reverend Mark Peters.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

CAREERS

Peer Advisor / Center for Experiential Learning
Application Deadline: 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.

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.

Senior Laboratory Technician/ AGVISE Laboratories Inc.
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31— Are you graduating with a chemistry degree? AGVISE Laboratories is offering a full-time position with benefits in Benson, Minnesota. This agricultural lab is an industry leader analyzing studying soil, plant tissue, manure and water.  As a Lab Technician, you will operate and maintain lab equipment, create chemical solutions and standards, perform lab analysis, maintain quality control, and train and supervise seasonal employees.  Applicants must have experience working in a laboratory, working with instrumentation , self-motivated, organized, working in groups, and word processing skills. Contact Cindy Evenson for more information.

Financial Representative / Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – The Columns Resource Group
Applicaton Deadline: Sunday, May 31—  Work as a Financial Representative, providing guidance and innovative financial solutions for individuals and businesses in the sectors of retirement solutions, insurance and investment services, estate analysis, business needs analysis, education funding, and employee benefits.  Must understand the goal and vision of each client to develop a specified financial solution that will lead them to success.  Integrate clients into a network of financial specialists, training programs and mentoring opportunities and acquaint them with resources, products and assistance to help built and maintain their business.  Applicants should be able to self-manage and have the desire to directly impact people’s lives.  Questions? Contact Pamela Kovacs, Recruiting Coordinator.

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting. 

WORKSHOPS

Internship Orientation
Thursday, April 16, 11:30 am, BC 144— What kind of impression will you make at your summer job or internship? The CEL wants to help! Learn important tips and advice to make the most of your summer job or internship, including how to present a professional image, networking techniques, and how to demonstrate the top skills employers seek. Even if you are still searching for an opportunity, attend this event to prepare yourself for success!

Non-Profit/Social Service job and Internship Search Walk-In Hours
Monday & Friday, 10am-12:30pm, CEL Peer Advisor Solveig Hagen

AmeriCorps Information Walk-In Hours
Thursday, 12:30-3pm, Jacob Irvin Campus Liason for AmeriCorps

Interests & Career Options: Strong Interest Inventory (Part 2)
Tuesday, April 7, 3:45-5, BC 143 —The SII will identify specific careers relted to your interests. Pre requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests workshop.

Retreat: "Moving Forwards While Standing Still"
Saturday, April 4, 10-3pm, Off-Campus— A day of reflection for discernment of strenghts, vocation and direction present in our lives today as we prepare for tomorrow. Must pre-register through e-mail with Miriam Samuelson.

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

EVENTS

Oles Gone Global: Informal Conversations about an International Career
Monday, April 6, 3:30-4:30 pm— Each alum will talk in depth about one aspect of his/her international career.  The topic and location of each informal conversation is highlighted below:

Chloe Stull-Lane ‘07
NGO & Development Work: Living and Working in the Horn of Africa (BC 143) 

Bruce Nelson ‘75
Global Diplomacy: Building a Career in the Foreign Service (Heritage Room) 

Jennifer Eikren ‘98
Access to Justice in East Asia & China: Protecting Human Rights (BC 144) 

Anders Davidson ‘89
Creating an International Business Career (BC 220) 

Carrie Nordeen ‘94
The Intersection of Environmental Policy and Public Relations (BC 220) 

Bill Stauffer ‘88
A “Travel Doctor” at Work (Gold Ballroom)  

Oles Gone Global: International Careers Panel: Alumni Perspectives
Monday, April 6, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sun Ballroom— Panelists will talk candidly about how their international careers developed, what their work entails and the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to build a successful international career.

MN Education Job Fair
Monday, April 6, 9-3pm, Twin Cities— Certified teachers only; must pre-register in the CEL by April 1st.

Idealist Job Fair & Working for Change Conference
April 14, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, U of M Coffman Union— Want to learn more about opportunities in the non-profit realm? Go to the Idealist Job Fair Web site for more information about this upcoming event. To prepare for this event, come in to the CEL to meet with Solveig Hagen on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-12:30 pm to talk about non-profit/social service job and internship search, or on Thursdays from 12:30- 3:00 pm to meet with Jacob Irvin, the capus liason for AmeriCorps.

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

Break Out of the Bubble: A Conversation on Civic Engagement in the Northfield Community
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-7:15 pm, Center for Experiential Learning— Any student who has experience with or interest in local community engagement through volunteering, academic civic engagement/service-learning course projects, community-based research, community-based work study, other forms of campus-community partnerships is encouraged to come to this event.  Students will have the opportunity to share their perspective about the benefits and challenges of local civic engagement, learn from the experiences of others, brainstorm and share ideas for how the CEL (and others on campus) could best support meaningful and effective engagement in the local community (i.e. resources, opportunities for reflection, trainings on civic/nonprofit/social change skills, information about the local community, networking events, coordination, grants/ scholarships, etc.)  Free Chapati food will be provided!  Please RSVP to Nate Jacobi in the CEL by noon on April 6.
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