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  • Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC, Apply by Sun. 2/28

    The UIC Honors College, in partnership with the UIC Department of Surgery and the Department of Bioengineering, is happy to announce a new Summer Research Program. The Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC is a ten-week summer internship for undergraduates with a focus on diabetes research.  Sponosored by the NIH NIDDK R25 training program, this program will pair students with researchers in diabetes-related projects, such as islet transplantation, islet physiology, tissue engineering, beta-cell proliferation, microfluidic and nanotechnology technology, biological imaging, microencapsulation, and many other topics.  Students will also attend seminar-based lectures, conduct individual research, and experience a clinical component.

    Students will be compensated with a $3,000 stipend over the course of the ten-week program. 

    The application is now available at http://www.honors.uic.edu/SDR/.  The deadline for submission is February 28th.  The application includes essays, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.

    Please contact Dean Williams at smccloud@uic.edu with any questions.

     

  • WXRT Promotions Internship

    WXRT-FM is looking for enthusiastic Interns who are eager to learn the dynamics of a large market radio station. WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago’s most legendary rock stations. 

    Throughout the internship experience, interns will be representing the radio station at many of Chicago’s largest and most exciting events, including street festivals and concerts. Intern works closely with the Promotions Manager and Promotions Assistants to fulfill all station promotions. WXRT interns will be closely involved in all integral areas of a radio station, including Sales, Production, and Programming. Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity is an extremely important role as an intern, and will contribute to the station’s overall image and success.

    Duties:

    •Organizing, preparing, coordinating, and executing promotional events for WXRT

    •Maintaining the XRT VIP listener program both on-site at events and in the office

    •Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity at station events, including street festivals, XRT concerts, broadcasts, and sales promotions

    •Assist in managing the XRT VIP database with correspondence, event preparation and execution

    • Basic administrative tasks, maintenance of databases, and mailings

    •Assist with Listener Services including contacting winners and prize fulfillment

    • Contribute Diary of an XRT Intern blog weekly and following major station events

    •Work onsite sponsored events including distributing products and premiums

    •Assist Webmaster in developing and producing materials for WXRT web needs

    •Special projects as needed

    Qualifications:

    *Applicants should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communications skills

    *Ideal Candidate should be motivated, detail-oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable in public events

    *Available for weekend, evening and early morning work

    *Physically capable of long hours (on foot), extended exposure to the outdoors, and able to lift 50lbs or more.

    *Creative and journalistic writing skills a plus

    *Organizational ability and attention to detail are critical

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE OF 3RD YEAR STATUS AND ABLE TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR THE INTERNSHIP.

    If you’re looking for a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience, apply now! Fax or mail a cover letter and resume to:

    Sara Gibbons

    WXRT- FM

    Promotions Manager

    Two Prudential Plaza

    180 N. Stetson, 10th Floor

    Chicago, IL 60601

    FAX: 312-240-7995

    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

    CBS Radio/WXRT-FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • This Week’s Internships and Jobs on UICCareers for Honors students

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into yourUICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Alva-Amco Pharmacal Cos., Inc. – Graphic Design Paid Internship, Summer 2016, 67400

    Art Institute of Chicago – Museum Education Paid Summer Internship, 68014

    Aurora Housing Authority – Summer Internship, 67974

    Chervon North America – Graphic Design Intern, 67692

    dbHMS – Sustainability Planning Studio Intern, 67002

    Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Pathways Internship Student Trainee (Management Support) GS-0399-04, 68504

    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Web Marketing Intern, 68423

    Illinois Water Resource Center – Outreach and communication intern, 68060

    Loop Capital Markets – Analytical Services Intern, 67061

    SPM marketing and communications – Art Director and Copywriter Intern, 68477

    SWC Technology Partners – IT Managed Services Intern, 68110

    UBS Global Asset Management – Global Real Estate, Multi-Manager Summer Analyst, 68376

    Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 67732

    WEC Energy Group – Safety Intern, 68000

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Cambridge Educational Services – Administrative Assistant for School Relations, 68040

    CDM Media – Relationship Manager – Chicago, 68507

    Cerner Corporation – Consulting Analyst, 67963

    Challenge Detroit – 2016-2017 Challenge Detroit Fellow, 68007

    General Services Administration – Entry Level Opportunities, 68012

    Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC – Office Manager, 66188

    Mansfield Oil Company – Business Development Specialist - Mansfield Sales Academy, 68505

    Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services – Project Manager, 67966

    Softweb Solutions – Business Development Executive, 67933

    SWC Technology Partners – Entry Level Help Desk Support Technician, 68020

    Travelon – Packaging Designer, 68017

    Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 67731

    Warren McKenna Design Group – Sr. Graphic Designer, 68347

  • Education Sector Job Fair, Thurs. 3/3

    EDUCATION JOB FAIR

    Thursday, March 3, 2016

    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

    750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607

     

    UIC, DePaul and Loyola are combining forces to connect employers, schools and districts with quality teachers, administrators, advisors, and counselors for current and future openings in all areas and levels of education. Free entrance for UIC, Loyola, and DePaul students and alumni. Open to the public at a $10 entrance fee.

     

    Students/job seekers DO NOT need to register.

    If you would like to see a list of who's coming, click here & scroll to the bottom of the page.

    Download the free UIC Career Fair Plus app (on Google Play or the App Store) for a list and assistance in navigating the fair on the day.

    Questions? Contact UIC Career Services at 312.996.2300. 

  • DC Summer Internships– Final Deadline March 16

    LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC

    www.DCinternships.org

    June 4 – July 29, 2016

    *Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC

    *Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 10, 2016

    *Final Deadline: March 16, 2016

    *Generous Scholarship Funding Available

    Gain that competitive edge by interning in the city where history is made. Programs are offered in following fields:

    International Affairs Public Policy & Economics Journalism & Communication Service & Community Leadership Business & Government Affairs Leadership & the American Presidency

    Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include:

    A guaranteed internship placement Courses for transferable credit from George Mason University Furnished housing conveniently located close to Metro rail stations and key attractions in Washington Networking events, exclusive briefings, guest speakers and a mentor program

    THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

    We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

    Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site.

    PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

    Below you’ll find just a sampling of our past internship sites:

    American Institute for Cancer Research AT&T Capital Area Food Bank Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill Council of Hemispheric Affairs Crosby Volmer Public Relations Ford Motor Company Foreign Embassies National Association of Women Legislators Security Industry Association  Student Conservation Association S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, Justice and the Treasury S. News & World Report S. Small Business Administration World Learning WJLA TV ABC 7

    APPLY TODAY

    Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 16, 2016. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 10, 2016 to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement. We award almost 1 million dollars in scholarship funding annually and awards are made on the basis of financial need and merit.

    FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

    Applicants may apply for a full scholarship through the Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship awards program. 4 will be available for Summer 2016. More information may be found here: www.DCinternships.org/StudentLeader

    For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

  • Tell us about your internship and enter to win Honors College swag! Deadline 3/2

    If you completed an internship in Fall 2015, or are currently participating in an ongoing internship, we want to hear about it!  

    If you did any kind of internship during the Fall 2015 semester, whether on campus or off, paid or unpaid, short or long, please tell us about your experience in this short questionnaire: https://uofi.uic.edu/fb/sec/4362353 

    Why?  It’s fast and easy!  You get to talk about things you’ve done! You’ll help us to help other students who need good internships!  You get a chance to win Honors College swag!

    The swag drawing deadline has been extended to Friday 3/4, so complete the survey before then to be eligible to win!  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

  • Informational Meeting with tech company eSpark Learning 3/9

    Interested in working at a start-up or working for a Chicago-based tech company? Join us next week to learn about opportunities at eSpark Learning, an ed-tech company near UICs campus.

    eSpark Learning (https://esparklearning.com/) invites UIC students to their space on to learn more about our company and the education technology industry. We'd love to meet you!

    When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

    Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm

    Where: 833 W. Jackson Suite 700 (near Jackson and Halsted)

    Why: free food, networking, and internship opportunities!

    Facebook event link (please RSVP, if possible)

    Contact for details: Gaby Santoyo gsanto5@uic.edu or gaby@esparklearning.com 

    If youre not able to make it, but are interested in learning more about eSpark and our summer business/operations and software engineering internships, please reach out to gaby@esparklearning.com.

  • Job/Internships from the Office of Career Services

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareersaccount. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Alliance for the Great Lakes – Tucker Ellis Resilience Affiliate (2016), 68702

    Aon – Aon Campus - Business Internship Program (BIP) Pension Administration Specialist, 68591

    Continental Automotive Systems, Inc – Category Buyer Intern, 68662

    Hydro Inc – Marketing Support Internship, 68819

    Lincoln Park Zoo – Green Team Sustainability Intern, 68708

    Matrix Partners, Ltd – Public Relations Intern, 65665

    Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago – Egan Analytical Laboratory Intern, 68764

    Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago – IWD Analytical Lab Intern, 68866

    SWC Technology Partners – Marketing Intern, 68717

    The Jacobson Group – Human Resources Intern, 68855

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Bi-State Regional Commission – Transportation Planner/Travel Demand Modeler, 68869

    CDW – Account Manager - Inside Sales - Entry Level Opportunity - Dec 2015 and Summer Grads, 58132

    Chicago Botanic Garden – Prairie-River Managment Technician, 68612

    CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – Economic Analyst, 68772

    CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – Science, Technology, and Weapons Analyst, 68773

    CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – Technical Intelligence Officer, 68771

    CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – CIA EVENT: CIA Analytic Simulation, deadline 3/23, 68884

    ComPsych Corporation – FMLA Claims Specialist, 68704

    Ecolab – Operations Specialist, 68724

    Fresenius-Kabi – Scientist, Formulation (SK00079), 68864

    Lincoln Park Zoo – Conservation Camp Instructor, 68720

  • UIC Heritage Garden 2016 Summer Internship, Apply by 3/18

    The UIC Heritage Garden is a hands-on learning project with an internship program. Paid student interns work with faculty, staff, and community members to connect horticulture with environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and social justice. There are currently 8 satellite gardens on the east side of campus. The six Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) collaborate on this project with program infrastructure provided by the Latino Cultural Center. The internship program is funded by the UIC Sustainability Fee.

    The ideal candidates should be equally interested in working in the garden as well as on the other priorities of the project, including its research and community engagement components. 

    Learn more at http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/#about.  Application deadline is March 18.

  • Television Academy Foundation Internships, Apply by Fri. 3/11

    Television Academy Foundation is offering:

     

    50 internships in 30 areas of the television industry, from development to casting, and scriptwriting to marketing

    Work for some of the biggest names in the industry

    Participate in exclusive professional development workshops with the Television Academy Foundation

    Deadline to apply is March 11th

     

    To apply, visit www.TelevisionAcademy.com/Internships

  • Orientation Meetings for Study Abroad Social Services Internships in Paris, France

    Orientation Meetings for Study Abroad Social Services Internships in Paris, France with Kathryn L. Engel

    Program Description 

    This program will give students an opportunity to gain real world experience by interning in one of the social service organizations and learn professional development and ethical skills.

    Courses

    Students will enroll in Social Services Internships seminar (6 credit hrs)

    Please see the attached flier for more details

    Orientations:  

    Friday 3/11: 1 - 2pm, 114 Burnham Hall

    Financial Aid may apply and Scholarships are available 

    Deadline For Applying: March 18, 2016 

     

  • Civic Engagement Fellowship - Seeking Applicants

    In light of the upcoming November election, Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services is seeking undergraduate student applications for a Civic Engagement Fellowship.

    Responsibilities include:

    Creating a comprehensive non-partisan voter guide; Assisting in the planning of a Rock the Vote event to be held on National Voter Registration Day; Coordinating Presidential Debate, Vice Presidential Debate, Election Night, and Inauguration Watch Parties; Implementing an on campus media campaign to increase voter registration and turn out.

    We are seeking a Fellow who is both knowledgeable and passionate about the civic/political process.

    Fellowship Terms: Summer 2016 - end of Fall 2016 semester.

    There is potential for this Fellowship to be counted towards academic credit.

    Application deadline: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 5:00 PM.

    Any questions as well as applications and cover letters can be submitted to Spencer Long via email, longsa@uic.edu.

  • Urban Ecology Field Lab - Summer Field Museum program, Apply by 3/20

    This 8-week interdisciplinary course will train students in the social and ecological methods that will prepare them to conduct their own urban ecology research project in partnership with a local CBO and land management/public policy agency. More details can be found here: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/urban-ecology-field-lab

    This will be a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on training and research experience.  Our aim is to recruit upper level undergraduates and early graduate students with some experience/coursework in the social and ecological sciences. 

    The application and flyer are attached. The application deadline is March 20.

    Questions?  Contact Dr. Jacob Campbell at the Field Museum at jcampbell@fieldmuseum.org

  • Jobs/Internships from the Office of Career Services

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareersaccount. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Course Hero, Inc. – Business Development Intern – PAID, 62000

    Fox Associates, Inc – Media Sales Internship, 63693

    Jackson National Asset Management – Business Systems Analyst Internship, 69049

    Johnson and Quin – Human Resources Intern, 69061

    Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago – M&R Stickney Analytical Lab Intern, 68983

    Parliament Chicago – Administrative Assistant/Marketing Intern, 69036

    R/GA – Technology Internship, 69056

    Simple Truth – Design Intern, 68647

    TTX – Business Process Design and Control Internship, 69037

    Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 69034

    We Energies – 1890BR Coop engineer - Civil/ Mechanical (Gas Distribution), 68313

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    AGCO Corporation – Supplier Recovery Technical Analyst, 69054

    Children’s Home + Aid – Grant Writer, 68961

    Epic – Technical Problem Solver, 69013

    Progress Rail Services – Service Parts Planner, 68987

    Rang Technologies Inc – Credit Risk Modeler, 67617

    Saggezza – Associate Developer, 69079

    Seaport Global Securities – Corporate Access – Outreach, 69057

    Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative – Nationwide, 68991

    TXT International – International Business Developer - Buenos Aires, Argentina, 68953

    U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s Office – U.S. Senate Aide, 68964

    Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 69033

  • All Majors Career Fair, Thurs. 3/17

    The ALL MAJORS Career Fair expects 90+ employers from a variety of industries. Open exclusively to UIC students & alumni of ALL majors seeking employment opportunities.

     

    Thursday, March 17th, 10:00am - 2:00pm

    SCE Illinois Room (3rd Floor)

    750 S. Halsted St, Chicago

     

    List of employers: http://careerservices.uic.edu/springdivparticipants.shtml

    List of employers by majors: http://careerservices.uic.edu/springdivparticipantsB.shtml

     

    Students must bring their iCard for entry, dress professionally and bring resumes.

     

    Quick job fair prep tips:

    Prepare an effective resume that will get you noticed (see an advisor at Career Services – 3050 SSB for professional assistance and pick up the free GUIDE with sample resumes) Invest in a professional outfit that will make you stand out and look impressive! Prepare your one minute speech to market yourself to employers. Above all, RESEARCH EMPLOYERS. Know their history, values, products and services etc.!

  • Internships/Job Opportunities for Honors College Students

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareersaccount. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – 2017 Undergraduate Internship, 69314

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – 2017 Undergraduate Co-op, 69315

    Chicago Board Options Exchange – Human Resources Intern, 68790

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Intern, Corporate Communications, 69250

    Kia Motors – Sales & Marketing Intern, 69303

    SSB Research Group LLC – Tactics Intern, 69331

    The Marco Consulting Group – Proxy Voting Intern, 69214

    Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 69034

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Cambridge Educational Services – Shipping Assistant, 68047

    Chicago Botanic Garden – Aquatic Plant Maintenance Seasonal, 66791

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – CIA EVENT: CIA Analytic Simulation, deadline 3/23, 68884

    Fair Food Standards Council – Human Rights Investigator, 67738

    Gold Coast Tickets – Senior Customer Service Broker Relations, 69243

    Hall & Partners – Market Research Health Grad, 69297

    Harbor Capital Advisors – Shareholder Services Representative, 69160

    Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics – Program Manager (Grant Funded) Department of International Child Health, 69263

    J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. – Logistics Sales Development Program, 69181

    L2 Interactive – Junior PHP Developer, 69320

    Schreiber Foods, Inc. – Dairy Production Supervisor (Team Advisor), 69258

    SWC Technology Partners – Entry Level .Net/ Java Developer, 64219

    Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 69033

  • LAS students: Register for LAS 289 to receive credit for internships

    LAS students: Register for LAS 289 to receive credit for internships

    If you have secured an internship and want to earn graduation credit for either summer or fall semester, please complete the on-line proposal form.  You will need to print the completed form (it must be typed)  and then call the office to schedule an appointment, 312-996-0425, for approval to register for LAS 289.

    Summer Seminars for LAS 289 will be held on June 29th and July 16th from 5:30-7:00pm.  Fall Seminars are TBA.

     

    Robin B. Hursey, MALS

    Senior Advisor - Internship Program

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    University of Illinois at Chicago

    601 S. Morgan St., 521 UH (MC228)

    (312) 996-0425

    (312) 413-8577

    rhursey@uic.edu 

     

  • Paid sustainability and energy internship programs

    Undergraduates, come apply for a paid summer position as an Office of Sustainability inter. Interns can either work with communicating knowledge of Illinois Smart Grid to campus communities through the Smart Grid Internship or can be placed in select academic units to work on a variety of department specific sustainability or energy-saving projects. Visit the Office of Sustainability website for more information at sustainability.uic.edu or contact Eric at dangoy@uic.edu. Deadline for application is next week Sunday, 4/3, so apply today!

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UIC Careers

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Argus Information & Advisory Services – Summer Intern Associate, Data & Application Solutions, 66533

    Brake Parts Inc – Summer 2016 Internship Opportunities, 69552

    Chicago’s First Lady Cruises – Marketing Intern, 69577

    Chicago White Sox – Photography Intern, 69660

    Cook County Treasurer – Legal/Tax Sale Intern, 69564

    Erie Family Health Center – Marketing and Development Intern, 69465

    Fast Enterprises LLC – Implementation Intern, 39270

    Foresight Design Initiative – Communications & Events Intern for Environmentalists of Color, 69580

    IFF – Public Policy Intern, 69596

    Morningstar, Inc – University Relations and Morningstar Development Program Intern, 69669

    Paper-Source – Visual Merchandising & Store Operations Internship, 69605

    Target – Executive Intern (Assistant Manager Intern), 69674

    United Airlines – Intern – Environmental Affairs (summer 2016), 69523

    YMCA of the USA – Human Resources Intern, 69593

    ZenithOptimedia – Media Intern, 69413

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    ADP – Associate Client Support Consultant - May 2016 Grad, 67555

    Arabella Advisors – Analyst, Consulting Services, 69606

    Argo Tea – Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Café Manager), 67295

    Argus Information & Advisory Services – Business Technical Associate, 32508

    BuiltWorlds – ACE Space: "Senior Associate", 69495

    CDM Media – Relationship Manager – Chicago, 69448

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – CIA EVENT: CIA Analytic Simulation, deadline 4/1, 68884

    Fast Enterprises LLC – Conversion Team Member, 48732

    Liberty Mutual – Sales Representative - College Entry Level – Countrywide Opportunities, 69384

    Octapharma Plasma, Inc – Leadership Trainee, 69369

    OMD – Data Analyst - Digital Operations Manager, 69060

    SSB Research Group LLC – Tactics Associate, 69330

    Sunrise Futures – Quantitative Researcher, 47696

    Target – Executive Team Leader (Assistant Manager), 69673

    Textura Corporation – Client Services Consultant (Implementation), 55948

    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc – Inside Sales Representative - Hanover Park, IL, 62193

    US Postal Service – United States Postal Service 2016 Management Foundations Program, 69508

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UIC Careers

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    ABM Industries – Human Resources Intern, 69787

    ACCO Brands – Marketing Intern, 69705

    Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication Inc. – Architectural Internship, 66743

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Instructors, Counselors, and Leader, 69867

    Pledgemine – Graphic Design Intern, 69780

    The Economic Club of Chicago – Administration & Project Intern, 69710

    Village of Wilmette – Forestry Intern, 69864

    Wolters Kluwer – Internal Control Intern, 69898

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Caraustar Industries – Safety Manager, 69804

    City of Urbana – Planner I/II, 69762

    City of Urbana – Crime Analyst, 69918

    Entertainment Cruises – Graphic & Digital Designer, 69944

    eSpark Learning – New Partnerships Associate, 69745

    Regional Economic Models, Inc – Assistant Programmer, 66629

    Moveo Int – Director, Data and Insights, 69703

    Regional Economic Models, Inc – Economic Associate, 66706 Soos & Associates – Architect-Intern, 69906

    Univar USA – Human Resources Coordinator, 69904

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) Program Information Sessions

    The Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) program is a leadership development program designed to expose historically underrepresented minority undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to key public policy issues. The program provides Fellows with weekly seminars offering a solid introduction to theory and practice in the areas of public policymaking, advocacy, community development, and service provision and also a valuable internship experience. 

    Students from all academic areas are eligible, including those with an interest in fields such as education, urban planning, political science, sociology, urban health, communication, and law. Upperclassman standing (minimum 45 hours) is necessary to participate in this non-degree, non-credit program. 

    For more information regarding the UPPF program or application process, please contact Catalina Nava at (312) 355-0154 or via email: cnava2@uic.edu

    Information Sessions: 

    March 8th – 2:00 pm, African American Academic Network, SSB

    March 10th – 1:00 pm, Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services, SSB

    April 11th - 12:00 pm,  Latin American Recruitment & Educational Services, SSB

    April 14th - 2:00 pm, African American Academic Network, SSB

  • Volunteer with Illinois JusticeCorps and/or Visit the Daley Center Courthouse

    Volunteer with the Illinois JusticeCorps and learn about legal documents and how the court system at the Daley Center operates.

    In addition, the Pre-Law Society will be planning a group visit to the Daley Center courthouse to tour the Cook County Resource Center for People Without a Lawyer, where students will learn more about Illinois JusticeCorps and undergraduate volunteer opportunities. We will meet April 15th (a Friday) at 3:00 in the Montgomery Ward Lounge to take the Blue Line together to the courthouse. 

    Students interested in applying may contact Beckee Birger, the JusticeCorps regional supervisor, and send completed applications to her at bbirger@iljusticecorps.org.

     

     

     

  • The Washington Center Internships Info Session, Thurs. 4/7

    As you may already know, The Washington Center is an educational, non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. We partner with colleges and universities to provide students from most majors with an opportunity to intern in the nation's capital while earning academic credit at their home institution.

    A TWC representative, Sara Biggs, will be visiting your campus on Thursday, April 7th and will host an information session in the Office of Career Services Conference Room at 3:00 p.m.

    Scholarships for Illinois students are still available. Students attending the University of Illinois at Chicago may be eligible to receive up to $8,000 in scholarships for TWC's upcoming summer term. There is no additional paperwork required beyond our standard application. 

    Attached is a flyer with details about the information sessions.

  • Internship in Medical Social Sciences Research at Northwestern University

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

    We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University. The studies the intern would be assisting with are part of the Biobehavioral Mechanisms and Health Outcomes Program. Studies within this program primarily focus on understanding the Hispanic breast cancer patient’s cultural and psychosocial experience in order to improve treatment self-management following active breast cancer treatment and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. 

    This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with Hispanic breast cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

    Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a period of at least a semester. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required; having research, psychological, social and/or medical interests is preferred. Training in medical language in English and Spanish will be provided. If interested, please contact me via email (diana.buitrago@northwestern.edu) with a copy of your CV/resume, or by phone if you would like more information.

    Diana Buitrago

    Research Study Assistant

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Medical Social Sciences

    633 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 19-077 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312.503.0441 office 312.503.9800 fax feinberg.northwestern.edu

  • Jobs/Internships from the Office of Career Services, 4/11

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into yourUICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Barnett Capital – Architectural Intern / Draftsperson, 68968

    BDO USA, LLP – Internal Communications Intern (Summer 2016), 70177

    Be Original Americas – Design Summer Fellowship, 70020

    Certified Laboratories – Summer Internship Program (All  LAS, Business , and Science Majors), 70153

    PepsiCo – R&D Intern (part-time), 67347

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Biotronic NeuroNetwork – Intra-Operative NeuroMonitoring Technician, 68422

    GAINSystems – Business Development Executive, 70164

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Science Instructor (SEASONAL), 70071

    Galileo Learning – Summer Outdoor Play Instructor (SEASONAL), 70070

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Art Instructor (SEASONAL), 70069

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Tech Instructor (SEASONAL), 70072

    Meridian Health Plan – Member Benefit Coordinator - Chicago, 70135

    Silicon Valley Bank – 2016 Associate Development Program, 62152

    Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative - Nationwide, 70114

    TXT International – International Business Developer - Buenos Aires, Argentina, 70022

    Uniper – Trading Desk Assistant, 70027

  • Lieutenant Governor's Summer Internship Program, Apply by 4/15

    The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is currently seeking to fill a few unpaid and part-time internship positions for Summer 2016.

    These positions will be directed toward students who are interested in obtaining experience in government. Please be advised that the position requires the applicant to qualify for and receive college credit for participation in the in the Internship.The Lieutenant Governor's Internship Program offers the opportunity for junior and senior college students to gain experience in public service. This program is designed to provide hands on experience in the areas of policy, outreach, communications, and operations.

    This internship is a great opportunity to see how state government operates and works. Interns will be exposed to multiple aspects of the office and will be expected to compile and present a portfolio of work completed throughout the internship. Interns will be responsible for drafting documents, contacting constituents, assisting with meetings and briefings, tracking legislation, preparing correspondence, answering phones, and any other office duties that may arise.

    Here is the link to our application: http://www.illinois.gov/ltg/contact/Pages/Intern-Application.aspx

  • Intern with UIC News, Apply by 4/15

    UIC News seeks two interns to add a student voice to the newspaper in the fall semester. It's a great opportunity to gain experience writing for print and online, including news and feature writing. Applicants should have an interest in journalism. Interns must enroll in an internship course (in the English, communication or LAS) for elective credit. Email résumé and two writing samples by April 15 to christyb@uic.edu

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships for UIC Honors Students

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    American Medical Association – Summer IT Intern - Data Strategy, 70232

    A Eicoff & Company – Creative Interns – Summer, 70319

    Aon – Actuarial Intern (Chicago) - Fall 2016, 70356

    GoHealth – Digital Marketing Intern, 70330

    GoHealth –  Marketing Lifestyle Intern, 70332

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Intern, Design & Planning, 70363

    Keeper Security – Customer Support Summer Intern at High Growth Tech Start-up, 70331

    Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago – Graphic Design Intern, 70354

    PepsiCo – R&D Intern, 67347

    ZenithOptimedia – Media Intern, 70323

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Allstate Insurance Company – Actuarial Modeling Operational Manager, 70362 Central Intelligence Agency – Economic Analyst, 68772

    Esperanza Health Centers – Registered Nurse Care Manager:  Bilingual English and Spanish, 70370

    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Surveillance Specialist, 70258

    FitchRatings.com – Editor, 70376

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Science Instructor (SEASONAL), 70071

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Art Instructor (SEASONAL), 70069

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Tech Instructor (SEASONAL), 70072

    Grassroots Campaigns – Assistant Canvass Director, 70345

    Harvard – Plant Propagator, 70391

    Huron Consulting Group – Entry-Level Consulting Analyst - Enterprise Performance Management and Analytics, 70308

    Mansfield Oil Company – Business Development Specialist - Mansfield Sales Academy, 70302

    Regional Economic Models, Inc – Economic Associate, 70278

    Science in Society (Northwestern University) – Science Education Fellow, 70230

    T.Y. Lin International – Marketing Assistant, 70238

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Chicago Humanities Festival Summer Internship Opportunities, Apply by 4/30

    Chicago Humanities Festival is recruiting summer interns for the Marketing, Development, Programing, Production and Web/Multi-Media departments.   

    Interns are a vital component of our staff, we offer several project-based internships during three internship sessions (summer/fall/spring). The internship program requires a commitment of 14-21 hours a week for 3 to 9 months (a 9 month internship is preferred, but a minimum commitment of 3 months is required). The summer internship starts early June 2016 through late August 2016.  We are more than happy to accommodate variations on those dates if your students have different requirements.  Attached is the internship application form and description of internships available this summer session.  Applications are due April 30.

    Also attached is some information for students who would like to volunteer for our first ever Spring Festival, Style. April 28 – May1, 2016. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have about our internship or volunteer programs.

     

    Saloni Dar

    Associate Director, Administration & Operations

     

    Chicago Humanities Festival

    500 N. Dearborn St.

    Ste. 825

    Chicago, IL 60610

    (312) 661-1019

    www.chicagohumanities.org

     

  • UIC Careers List of Internships and Jobs

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    Click on the post to see internships and jobs.

  • Programming and Marketing Internships at Facets Multimedia (Film organization)

    Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit development & PR. Facets internships are unpaid.  There are 2 internships still open for summer (descriptions below):

    1)    Festival Programming Assistant

    2)    Facets DVD Label - Sales, Marketing & Publicity Internship

    Click on the post for more information.

     

     

  • Internship Opportunities with Rape Victim Advocates

    Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) is looking for interns for a position beginning this summer and extending next year in their Advocacy Program.

    Accepted candidates will attend summer training beginning July 25th– August 29th, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30pm – 9:30pm.

    RVA is an independent, not‐for‐profit organization dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual assault survivors through non‐judgmental crisis intervention counseling, individual and group counseling, and medical and legal advocacy in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. RVA provides public education and institutional advocacy in order to improve the treatment of sexual assault survivors and to effect positive change in policies and public attitudes toward sexual assault.

    Please find the attached job descriptions for our Legal Advocacy Internships and Volunteer Management Intern.  Two placements are available for Legal Interns and one for a Volunteer Management Intern. We are looking for undergraduate students with an interest in social justice and advocacy work- all internships involve providing direct service.  Resumes and cover letters may be sent to me directly.  Please note resumes received without a cover letter will not be accepted.

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UIC Careers

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative – Undergraduate Ford Motor Company Internship, 68099

    DEA Nation – Summer Marketing & Sales Intern, 70943

    DEA Nation – Summer Multimedia Intern, 70944

    JD Norman Industries, Inc. – HR Intern, 70990

    Mesirow Financial – Marketing Internship for Mesirow Financial Wealth Advisors, 70946

    Neparica Inc – Marketing & Communications Intern - 7 Positions, 71005

    Nitel – Marketing Intern–2016, 70710

    Northwestern Mutual–McTigue – Photography Intern, 71082

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship, 71069

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    All Internet Now – Sales Support and Customer Service Associate, 71039

    AkzoNobel – Sales Trainee / Junior Account Representative (Specialty Chemicals), 71066

    Alpha Bit Trading – Junior Trader, 70893

    Cambridge Educational Services – Administrative Assistant for School Relations, 68040

    CME Group – Treasury Analyst, 70822

    CVM Solutions – Marketing Specialist, 70859

    Environmental Financial Products, LLC – Market Analyst & Sales Support, 70937

    Impact Alabama – Impact America AmeriCorps Member, 70938

    IXL Learning – Associate Product Manager, 70972

    MDRC – Technical Research Assistant (5102-46), 70854

    Meridian Health Plan – Member Benefit Coordinator – Chicago, 70983

    Rose Packaging Company – Production Supervisor, 70981

    Spartan Logistics Services, LLC – Spartan Losigstics - Sales Position, 56653

    The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University – Plant Propagator, 71031

    Trunk Club – Stylist/Sales Representative, 71041

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Summer Internship Opportunities with Illinois' U.S. Senator Kirk

    U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s Summer 2016 Internship:

    Deadline to apply is May 15, 2016

    Interns assist staff with the day-‐to-‐day operations of the office.  This includes serving as the front line of the office in interactions with constituents by manning the phones and staffing the front office. Interns also assist staff with events and policy research on relevant topics.An internship with a federal legislative office is one of the best ways to begin a career in politics and government. Almost everyone who works in government or in politics began their careers as interns for elected officials. You will be able to build contacts with current staffers and other governmental organizations.

    Email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (letter of recommendation optional) to shaun_mccabe@kirk.senate.gov OR email the completed application found at www.kirk.senate.gov/?p=internships to shaun_mccabe@kirk.senate.gov. Either submission method is acceptable. Interns should be self-starters who want to take an active role in the office. Interns should also be able to maintain professionalism at all times when interacting with staff and constituents.

  • American Red Cross - Latino Outreach and International Services Internship

    Have you ever had an interest in the work that the American Red Cross does? Are you looking to improve your leadership and organizational skills? If you would like to help make a direct difference in the Latino communities near you, please consider applying.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2teymuTDpXVd3NCVGN6TmRadkE/view?usp=sharing

    Interested Juniors and Seniors should send an email to Alma Blancarte at alma.blancarte@redcross.org with an introduction to themselves, and resume. 

  • Aldermanic Summer Internship Program - Paid Internships

    Alderman Milly Santiago's 31st Ward Office is seeking an intern for this summer.

    *         The 31st Ward covers parts of Logan Square, Belmont Cragin, Hermosa and Portage Park.

    *         The 31st Ward has a large percentage of Spanish speakers and a smaller amount of Polish speakers. An intern with bilingual abilities in either language would be preferable.

    *         Someone from the Ward would also be preferable for local knowledge.

    Any interested applicant can email their office directly at ChicagoWard31@gmail.com

    Interviews are scheduled to begin on May 16th.  The internships begin on June 6th.

    There are internships for each of the 50 Ward in Chicago. If you are interested, you should contact your local Ward to see if their internship position is still available.

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships for Honors students from UICCareers.com

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Brailsford and Bunlavey – Project Intern, 71199

    Capsim Management Simulations – Capsim Internship Program: Sales and Marketing, 67339

    DEA Nation – Summer Marketing & Sales Intern, 70943

    DEA Nation – Summer Multimedia Intern, 70944

    EHMS Mechanical Services – HVAC Research Analyst, 71218

    Klingner & Associates, P.C. – Architectural Assistant Summer Intern, 71019

    Kroeschell, Inc. – PR/Communications Intern, 71138

    MAPSCorps – Field Coordinator, 71112

    Meltwater – Business Development Internship (Summer), 71087

    Robert R. McCormick Foundation – Communities Program Development Intern, 70605

    SIM Partners – Graphic Design Intern, 71098

    Tradepal – Marketing Internship, 60106

    Univar USA – Sales Operations Intern, 70541

    Village of Libertyville – Community Development Summer Intern Position, 71120

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Advisors Ahead, LLC – Financial Advisor Resident Position, 54546

    American Eagle Food Machinery – Office Manager / Customer Service, 69491

    Big Brothers Big Sisters – Site Based Program Coordinator, 71172

    ION –Software Support Analyst, 71105

    NowPow – Analytics Associate, 70788

    T3 Trading Group, LLC – Equities Trader, 71144

    Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative - Nationwide, 71118

    Trunk Club – Stylist/Sales Representative, 71041

    Walgreens – Analyst, Market Access Analytics, 71168

  • Urban Public Policy Fellowship Program, Apply by Fri. 5/20

    URBAN PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP (UPPF) PROGRAM

    The Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) program is a leadership development program designed to expose historically underrepresented minority undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to key public policy issues. The program provides Fellows with weekly seminars offering a solid introduction to theory and practice in the areas of public policymaking, advocacy, community development, and service provision and also a valuable internship experience.  Students from all academic areas are eligible, including those with an interest in fields such as education, urban planning, political science, sociology, urban health, communication, and law. Upperclassman standing (minimum 45 hours) is necessary to participate in this non-degree, non-credit program.  For more information regarding the UPPF program or application process, please contact Catalina Nava at cnava2@uic.edu

    Please visit the IPCE website to access application materials at: 

     

    http://ipce.uic.edu/interior/uppf.html

     

    Application deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016

  • Chicago Park District Public Service Intern, Apply by 5/30

    The Chicago Park District Office of the Inspector General is an independent office that conducts investigations, process reviews, financial and program audits, and hiring monitoring within the Chicago Park District. The Park District OIG’s mission is to promote efficiency, economy and transparency within the Park District by combatting fraud, waste, and abuse.

    The Park District OIG is seeking one to three interns to support investigative, auditing, and hiring oversight projects. Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong interest in public service and government accountability.

    NOTE: Applications must be submitted directly by the applicant. No second-party applications will be accepted. The Park District OIG requires that its employees be nonpartisan and free from conflicts of interest.

    UNPAID INTERNSHIP: Internship may be considered for academic credit or other educational stipend or scholarship. Because internship is unpaid, City of Chicago residency is preferred but not required.

    DUTIES: Under the supervision of Park District OIG personnel, Interns will be tasked with legal research, investigative research, analysis, report writing and other duties as assigned in support of the Park District OIG’s investigative, audit and hiring monitoring projects.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students and law students in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited four year college or university offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree or juris doctor program. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4 point grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5 point grading scale. Applicants must submit most recent transcripts with applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organizational and interpersonal skills are desirable.

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For this unpaid internship, do NOT use the Chicago Park District’s online job application process. To be considered for the internship, please follow all of these steps: 1. Submit your application to: inspectorgeneral@chicagoparkdistrict.com. Write “Internship application” in the subject line; 2. Attach your cover letter; 3. Attach your resume; and 4. Attach your most recent transcript and enrollment verification form.

    Only applicants who submit all of these required materials will be considered. Accepting internship applications from April 25 through May 30, 2016.

    The Chicago Park District is an equal opportunity and military-friendly employer. REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS.

    If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact John Barrientos at 312 742-1127 or 312- 747-2001 (TTY). You may be required to provide information related to your reasonable accommodation request.

  • Chicago Community Trust Marketing and Communications Intern

    The following is a great internship opportunity, especially for humanities or communications students: 

    Job Purpose:  

    Service is the heart of the Trust. The Trust believes that each employee represents the Trust’s commitment to service and plays an essential role to deliver on our mission to lead and inspire philanthropic efforts that measurably improve the quality of life and prosperity in our region. 

    This position will report to the Director of Marketing & Communications and be an integral part of the Marketing & Communications team. The Intern will be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of a targeted marketing plan.  This individual will also work on social media to build awareness and engagement with the Trust.

    Job Duties: 

    Work directly with the Director of Marketing & Communications to develop marketing plan to reach professional advisorsWork closely with the Content Director to create content for the website and other marketing vehiclesAssist in coordinating social media and other e-marketing toolsSupport the creation and distribution of web-based, digital, audio and video content for various campaigns Assist with organizing and managing the photo archive system, including the download, edit, caption and keyword of current photos; as well as help coordinate the capture, editing and organization of partner photographsServe on various internal and interdepartmental committees and projects as assignedPerforms other duties as assigned

     

    To apply and find more information, use the following link: http://cct.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512298.viewjobdetail&CID=512298&JID=533793

  • This Week's Jobs and Internships from UICCareers.com

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into yourUICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    COCO5 – Promotions & Marketing Internship, 71344

    City of Chicago – PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN - Mayor's Office, Legislative Counsel & Government Affairs – Unpaid, 52972

    Digital Domain 3.0 – Software R&D Intern, 71361

    Dispensary 33 – Summer Intern, 71387

    Forsythe Technology, Inc. – Intern – Tax, 71337

    Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty – Sotheby's International Realty Marketing Intern!, 71472

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship, 71325

    Proctor & Gamble – Sales Leadership Seminar, 71453

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Bobby’s Bike Hike – DIRECTOR OF GROUP FUN & COMMUNITY LIAISON, 71341

    Four Corners Tavern Group – Accounts Payable Specialist, 71261

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Instructors, Counselors, & Leaders, 71299

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Science Instructor, 71302

    Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Tech Instructor, 71301

    Morningstar, Inc – Java Script Engineer, 71362

    Radio Flyer – Accounts Receivable Coordinator, 71355

    Rent the Runway – Junior Customer Communications Associate, 71358

    RM Lucas – Inside Sales, 70509

    SCOTTeVEST – Graphic Designer, 71281

    Stage 5 Trading Corp – Junior Broker, 71274

    University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research – Research Analyst I, 71329

    Urban Teachers – Urban Teacher Resident, 71356

     

    NOTE: On Thursday, June 2nd OCS will be hosting a Recent Graduate Job Fair. Honors College graduates from May that do not yet have offers for full-time employment or are not headed to graduate school immediately are highly encouraged to attend the event. More information about the event and attending employers is located here.

  • AARCC Student Graphic Aide Position, Apply by Fri. 5/27

    The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center is looking to hire an undergraduate student for a Student Graphic Aide and a graduate student for a Graduate Assistant for Special Projects.

    The Student Graphic Aide will assist in creating publicity for AARCC events including Asian American Awareness Month; editing and designing the Asian American Student Resource Book; and designing the AARCC brochure.  For full details and to apply, please go on UICCareers.com and search for position #71140.

    The Graduate Assistant for Special Projects will assist in leading and coordinating AARCC’s signature programmatic events such as the Asian American Awareness Month (AAAMonth) and its planning committee; planning, hosting, and assessing AARCC Lunchbox programs; creating, coordinating, and advising of the AARCC Student Ambassador; and performing a number of administrative tasks and clerical duties. 

    For full details and to apply, please go on UICCareers.com and search for position #71134. For full consideration, apply by 5pm on Friday, May 27, 2016. For more information, contact AARCC at 312-413-9569.

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships for Honors students from UICCareers.com

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

     

    INTERNSHIPS

    Capsim Management Simulations – Business Analyst/Project Testing Intern, 71570

    Chicago Festival Association – 2016 Fall-Production Assistant, 68378

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship, 71518

    Mérieux NutriSciences – Customer Care Intern, 71581

    Radio Flyer – Fall 2016 Marketing Internship/ Co-op, 71594

    Presence Health – Government Grants Internship, 71582

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Allstate Insurance Company – Field Product Management Consultant, 71543

    Galileo Learning – Summer Program Director, 71598

    Hughes Socol Piers Resnick Dym, Ltd – Paralegal, 71550

    Jewel Osco – Store Management Trainee Program, 67338

    ShowingTime.com – Inside Sales Consultant, 70658

    TXT International – International Business Developer - Buenos Aires, Argentina, 71608

  • Chicagoland’s One Earth Film Festival Summer Internship

    Chicagoland’s One Earth Film Festival (oneearthfilmfest.org – “MovingPlanet, Moving People”), produced by non-profit community sustainability organization Green Community Connections, seeks a summer intern, Jun-Aug 2016, for 10-20 hours per week, primarily working remotely. This unpaid internship will offer excellent on-the-ground experience with database creation, data analytics, marketing and social media, film selection for an established film festival, and more.  The Festival is able to offer course credit (to be arranged by the selected candidate), and to provide a detailed letter of reference at the successful conclusion of the internship.

    Tasks and Responsibilities include, but are not limited toHelping cull legacy data in order to support the development of a master databases for partnerships, marketing, fundraising, logistics, and films.Helping organize and publish information about One Earth Film Festival’s educational film lending library.Helping develop an online “Dashboard” of various metrics and data relevant to One Earth Film Festival operations, including information about website traffic, social media, online donations, and more — from various, disparate sources.Researching and identifying preliminary environmental film candidates for One Earth Film Festival 2017 review and consideration; communicating with filmmakers to obtain confidential screeners.

    Skills and QualificationsThe appropriate candidate will:Have their own Internet-ready laptop computer for remote work capabilityHave a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently once the requirements of the task are defined; be self-directed, self-motivated, and able to take initiative.Be conscientious and detail oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Have good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with a team.Possess an interest in or commitment to environmental sustainability.Possess a desire to learn, grow and be challengedDemonstrate solid technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs; experience with Powerpoint, e-mail marketing platforms (e.g., Mail Chimp), social media, and/or web publishing (e.g., WordPress) a strong plus.

    Interested candidates, please send resume and cover note to ana@oneearthfilmfest.org

    About the organization. Green Community Connections is a deep-roots organization devoted to creating resilient, environmentally sustainable communities. The mission of its project, One Earth Film Festival, is Primary project focus will be support for the One Earth Film Festival, whose mission is to utilize the power of film to bring about an understanding of climate change, sustainability, and the power of people.

    Learn more at http://www.greencommunityconnections.org/one-earth-film-fest/volunteer/opportunities/

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UICCareers.com for Honors students

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Intern, Internal Audit, 71686

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Architecture Intern, Product & Brand Development, 71783

    Ipsos – USPA - Summer Intern (10577), 71741

    Parkonect – Customer Support Team Player, 71761

    Univar USA – Sales Operations Intern, 70541

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Axalta Coating Systems - Junior Sales Rep, 71775

    Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis – Consumer Affairs Assistant Bank Examiner, 62812

    MDRC – Technical Research Assistant (6102-28), 71693

    Silicon Valley Bank – Associate Development Program - January 2017, 71682

    Stage 5 Trading Corp. – Junior Broker, 71274

    Will-Grundy Medical Clinic – Head Nurse, 71789

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Fall internship with British Consulate General in Trade and Investment Office, Apply by 6/22

    The British Consulate-General in Chicago will be hiring 2 interns to work in the Trade & Investment office this fall. This internship is an excellent opportunity to learn, make great connections, work with a team of wonderful people, attend interesting events, and much more. Most importantly, the purpose of the internship program is to build a pool of potential future employees for the US consular network."

    Below is the link to the internship advertisement. The application should be completed on-line and is due June 22.

    https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/687-UK-Trade-Investment-Intern/en-GB

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships for Honors students from UICCareers.com

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

     

    INTERNSHIPS

    Albert.io – Sales Development Intern, 71937

    Brown Udell Pomerantz Delrahim – Business Development/Marketing Intern, 72006

    Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing – 2016 Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing Internship, 71998

    Caterpillar Inc – Corporate Intern:  Accounting-1600038J, 71867

    Illinois Tool Works (ITW) – Accounting Intern, 71961

    Illinois Tool Works (ITW) – Marketing and Product Management Intern, 71839

    Jackson National Asset Management – Fund Accounting Intern, 69048

    North Star Resource Group – Financial Advisor Training Program and Internship, 69039

    Regency – Paid Sales Internship, 71866

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Accenture – Infrastructure Analyst, 72032

    ASICO LLC – Marketing Graphic Coordinator, 71956

    ASICO LLC – Project Coordinator & Sales Engineer, 71954

    Caterpillar Inc – Entry Level Accountant-16000381, 71868

    College Possible – AmeriCorps/VISTA Positions, 71157

    Fast Enterprises LLC – Technical Team Member, 37307

    Fast Enterprises LLC – Training Coordinator, 49012

    NetSuite – Business Development Representative Program, 71920

    NetSuite – Campus Enablement Coordinator, 71934

    PolySystems - Senior C Developer, 71903

    Prestige Staffing – Technical Recruiter, 72034

    Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative – Nationwide, 71939

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • This Week’s Jobs and Internships for Honors students from UICCareers.com

    Below are several internships and full-time opportunities that have been identified as possible good fits for Honors College students. These opportunities can be accessed by logging into your UICcareers account. Follow the instructions on the Student/Alumni link to activate your account if you are a first-time user. You can search for the positions in the Job tab or use the ID number. The quickest way to find a position is to do a keyword search with the title of the position in quotes.

    If you wish to schedule an appointment a Career Center advisor for resume, cover letter and/or interview skills assistance please call 312-996-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    INTERNSHIPS

    IDEX Corporation – Intern - Energy Group, 72106

    OEC Group – Entry Level Sales Account Executive, 68900

    OEC Group – Traffic Coordinator, 72075

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship, 72080

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Pathways Recent Graduate Accountant GS-0510-07/09, 72191

    Experian – Account Manager / Client Support, 72193

    Experis – Associate Scientist, 72222

    IXL Learning – History Curriculum Designer, 72093

    OEC Group – Traffic Coordinator, 72075

    The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago – Accounting Clerk, 72104

    Tofco Ag Services, Inc – Sales Assistant, 72113

    Stryker – Financial Analyst, 72165

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Gene Siskel Film Center in search of festival intern / summer 2016

    The Gene Siskel Film Centers annual Black Harvest Film Festival is the Midwests largest festival of the black experience on film. The intern will have the opportunity to research and gather marketing information via the internet, Black Harvest Community Council, and other resources. They will assist in contacting individuals, organizations, and media to assist in bringing more visibility to the festival. Working on mailings and assisting to develop and maintain targeted community mailing lists. Disseminating information about events through email, phone, and social media. Assisting with opening and closing nights, and other events as-needed. Assisting with gathering of marketing data, press coverage, and other information for final report. General office work may also include answering phones and other administrative duties.

    Ideal candidates would be students in a public relations/marketing program, film studies, communications, and Black/African-American Studies. The candidate must be detail-oriented and possess superior writing skills. A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to interact well with the public, filmmakers, and colleagues is strongly desired.

    Length of Program: mid/late-June to mid-September
    Compensation: Unpaid
    College Credit: Available
    Hours: 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday plus possible evening/weekend hours

    Note: Even though the Job Description says that the application deadline has passed, applications are still being accepted for this position.

    For more information: https://hrweb.artic.edu/psc/HRPRODE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=8619&utm_medium=email&utm_source=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&

    To apply, fill out the online application at the link above AND send a resume and cover letter to Karen Durham at kdurham@saic.edu

    Contact for questions:

    Karen Durham
    Associate Director of Public Relations and Marketing
    Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
    164 N. State St.
    Chicago, IL 60601
    312-846-2074 - direct
    kdurham@saic.edu - email

     

  • Google Internships in Chicago West Loop

    Google has moved to new Chicago offices in the West Loop.  Interested in interning with them?  Here is the link to their internship page: https://www.google.com/about/careers/students/