LOCAL INTERNSHIPS

Teacher’s Aid Position / Northfield Nursery School
Education-Early Childhood/Preschool (Northfield)
- Help children and/or teachers when and where needed
- Set up classroom and cleanup
- Attend staff meetings, fall/spring workshop days and spring open houses

ECFE Early Childhood Assistant / Early Childhood Family Education
Education-Early Childhood/Preschool (Northfield)
- Care for children ages birth through kindergarten
- Provide literacy and other educational experiences for children
- Learn about cultural differences and barriers children face in the Northfield community

Machinery & Materials Internship / Jennifer Wolcott Studio
Arts & Entertainment – Visual Arts (Waterford)
- Assist in installation, improvement and invention of machinery
- Learn and perform basic welding, build basic jigs and fixtures, use cut off saw and drill press
- Design and build a project of your own
 

Archivist Internship / Northfield Historical Society
Nonprofit/Historical Preservation (Northfield)
- Conduct data entry of new artifacts into the collection database
- Develop a process to do an inventory of NHS’s artifact collection
- Analyze primary artifacts and manuscripts to interpret Northfield’s unique history

Historian / HealthFinders Collaborative
Healthcare/Public Health, Research (Northfield)
- Compile past and present information about the growth and success of HealthFinders
- Research archived articles and documents, and create both an electronic and hard copy "scrapbook" of the company’s history

International Communications Research Assistant / deus Inc. International Connections
International Communications, Marketing, PR (Northfield)
- Host German visitors, e.g. group of German Health Care CEOs visiting Mayo Clinic
- Publication of a biography
- Aid in the development of the German-American conference and support public relations campaign

Communications Specialist / By All Means Graphics
Arts & Entertainment, Communications/Media (Northfield)
- Research community happenings for Northfield Entertainment Guide
- College liaison-bridge between the Guide and the St. Olaf community
- $7-$9/hr, 10-15 hrs/week

Marketing/Development Internship / SHAC: So How Are the Children
Nonprofit: Community Organization/Activism (Faribault)
- Build a data base of youth organizations in Faribault, and assist in marketing a major community event
- Provide a fresh voice to the SHAC initiative

Northfield History Documentary Internship / Northfield Historical Society
Nonprofit/Historical Preservation (Northfield)
- Research and produce a documentary on some aspect of Northfield history
- Work with NHS staff and primary artifacts of the society

Administrative Assistant, Bilingual / HealthFinders Collaborative
Health Services (Northfield)
- Must have Spanish speaking skills
- Work with both HealthFinders' patients and volunteer staff with various administrative tasks

Family Advocate Internship / Ruth’s House
Nonprofit: Community Organization/Activism (Faribault)
- Utilize interest in improving the lives of women and their children
- Gain knowledge in the dynamics of a non-profit agency serving homeless individuals

Product Research & Development Assistant / VeloGuard Enterprises
Retail/Merchandising, Entrepreneurial (Northfield)
- Experience the process of bringing a new product to market in a dynamic industry
- Establish an accompanying business model
- Research of manufacturing sources and cost, trademarks and patents, distribution options, demographics studies, and related projects

For further details on internships and careers, visit OleRecruiting.  

WORKSHOPS

Completing the Management Studies Portfolio
Monday, September 29, 4-5 pm, BC 142— The new Integrative Folder requirements introduced. Attendance required for ALL Management Studies students.

Interests & Career Options: Strong Interest Inventory (Part 2)
Wednesday, October 1, 3:45-5 pm, BC 143— The SII will identify specific careers related to your interests. Pre-requisite: Attendance at Identifying Vocational Interests Workshop.

Resume Writing
Thursday, October 2, 11:30-12:30 pm, RH 210— Learn the basics of creating a great resume.

Law School: Options and Applying
Thursday, October 2, 11:30-12:30 pm, BC 143— Learn how to explore opportunities and successfully apply to law schools.

Bio-Medical Studies Information Session
Thursday, October 2, 11:30-12:30 pm, BC Viking Theater— Learn more about a concentration in Bio-Medical Studies. Required for Bio-Medical concentrators.

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

EVENTS

Piper Jaffray Information Session 
Monday, September 29, 7:15-8:00 pm, BC 143
Position:  Investment Banking Analyst (FT)
Application Due: Thursday, October 2, 2008


Target Headquarters Information Session 
Tuesday, September 30, 7-8 pm, Viking Theater
Positions:  Business Analyst (FT), January and Summer Business Analyst Intern
Application Due:  Sunday, October 19, 2008


Federated Insurance Information Session 
Wednesday, October 1, 7-8 pm, BC 144
Positions:  Field Services, Sales/Marketing, Claims Rep, Underwriter-Commercial Accounts Analyst, Systems Developer (FT)
Application Due:  Monday, October 20, 2008

Intern Night sponsored by Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists
Wednesday, October 1, 6:15-8:00 pm, WCCO-TV, 90 S. 11th Street, Minneapolis— Meet managers from Minnesota newspapers, TV stations, and other media outlets.  Learn what it takes to find, interview for, and complete an internship in one of the top journalism markets in the country. Bring your resume and be prepared to ask questions. Space is limited to the first 75 students. Please e-mail Nolan by September 29 to guarantee your spot.  For more information, check out the flyer or e-mail minnesota.spj@gmail.com.

Class of 2000:  From Volunteer to Professional
Thursday, October 2, 12:00-1:15 pm, Leighton 305, Carleton College— Are you interested in social action?  Looking for career possibilities?  Wanting to combine the two?  Come to the first panel of Careers that Make a Difference and hear the Class of 2000 alumni speak about their careers in social action!  Lunch will be provided. Learn how these alumni formed their love of volunteering into professional careers:
- Paige Anderson Bowen:  MN International Health Volunteers (based in Uganda)
- Noel Henderson-James:  Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
- Kelly Landis:  Alliance for Justice
- Ben Reed:  Minnesota Children's Hospital

SCHOLARSHIPS

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Application Deadline: October 15, 2008— This competitive national program provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC with a public-interest organization focusing on international security issues.  The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall.  It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings.  They have written fact sheets, letters to the editor, op eds, magazine articles, briefing books and reports, organized talks and conferences, and been interviewed as experts by the media.  Many former Scoville Fellows work for NGOs, the Federal Government, and academia, or attend graduate school in political science or international relations, following their fellowships.  For more information, visit http://www.scoville.org or take a look at the flyer.

ISES Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline: September 30— The International Special Event Society is the premier association for the special events field, connecting over 5,000 event professionals from around the world. ISES is offering a year long scholarship for students to become a member of the organization. Membership offers students the opportunity to investigate the discipline and network with event professionals in Minnesota and potentially worldwide. Also, students will gain ten hours of hands on event experience. Students who are interested in applying should major in a related field (Hospitality, Communication Studies, PR & Marketing, Business/Management/Economics, Theater and Visual Arts, etc). For more information, contact Rosealee M. Lee.

Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
Application Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis starting November 15, 2008—The Koch Associate Program is a one year, paid career opportunity for bright, young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector.  Associates are placed into a full-time role with a reputable organization where they work four days each week. The positions available cover various fields such as policy analysis, donor relations, program management, legal reform, public relations, and marketing. One day each week, associates come together in a classroom setting. To learn more about the program and the foundation, please visit www.cgkfoundation.org.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Judicial Independence Forum Featuring Gov. Al Quie
Saturday, September 27, 10:30 am, Viking Theater— Former Gov. Al Quie will be speaking on the hotly contested issue of how best to maintain judicial independence in the state of Minnesota. While the risk of politicized judicial elections is getting increased publicity, it is still a non-issue for most voters. This forum is aimed at raising awareness of the issues involved in the election of judges, appointment of judges and appointment with a retention vote of judges. Refreshments will be provided. The event is co-sponsored by Minnesotans for Impartial Courts and The League of Women Voters Northfield-Cannon Falls Chapter.

Northfield CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, September 28, 2:30 pm, Gathering at St. John's Lutheran Church— Around the globe, hunger is the defining reality for two out of every three people.  Church World Service, using the money raised by CROP, helps vulnerable people to help themselves. Seventy-five percent of the money raised locally is used globally.  In the Northfield area, Community Action Center provides hunger relief and avenues out of poverty.