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  • Social Media Intern with UIC Office of Undergraduate Research

    Jan 11, 2016 3:45 pm65 views

    The UIC Office of Undergraduate Research seeks a social media intern for the Spring semester. This internship could be structured to be the requirements of an honors activity. The student will work with the OUR at least three hours per week to find and publicize research and creative engagement opportunities for undergraduates and help organize, publicize and assess the impact of in-person events in comparison to online events and resources. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone interested in digital media communications, social media, event planning, academic affairs and student success initiatives (higher education), social or community psychology, or graphic design. If you are interested, send an email to sahall@uic.edu with the subject line: OUR STUDENT INTERNSHIP. Include in your email your name, major, anticipated graduation date, your reason for being interested in the position and a brief summary of related courses or work or service experience you have, and the times your schedule would allow you to work on this internship. Please attach a resume if you have one. Students will be contacted in reply until the position is filled.

  • Social Media Internship at Superfly Marketing Group Available

    Sep 23, 2015 5:00 pm38 views

    Position: Social Media Intern

    Company/Division: Superfly Marketing Group

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Position Type: Internship

    Social Media Intern

    • To assist account teams in managing the social media communities of ourentertainment, festival and consumer brand clients.

    • This part to fulltime position is best-suited for college juniors or seniors with above a3.0 GPA and an interest in interactive, social media and experiential marketing.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assist account teams in managing the social communities of agency clients, includingFacebook, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, Soundcloud and Spotify.

    • Draft editorial content, particularly tour-related posts that drive ticket revenue forartists’ upcoming shows.

    • Engage in media outreach by developing pitches to music bloggers and influencers,building media lists and distributing pitches.

    • Collect social media metrics to aid account teams in their reporting initiatives.

    • Manage customer service inquiries received via social channels and coordinate properresponse.

    • Participate in weekly status calls with clients by taking notes as we review strategy,tactics and social metrics.

    • Research potential clients and their competitors. Write competitive audits for clientbrand briefs.

    • Stay up-to-date on the latest social technology and tactics to contribute innovativeideas to team brainstorms.

    • Potential assignment to work on the social team for Bonnaroo or Outside Lands duringthe festival.

    THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Background in digital, social or content marketing

    2. Exceptional communication skills

    3. A passion for entertainment or brand marketing

    OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

    • Willingness to be your brand’s biggest fan

    • Good understanding of digital strategy, and how it works to accomplish a client’smarketing goals

    • Experience with Mac OS X, Microsoft Office Suite, time-tracking and projectmanagement software.

    • Fun and (reasonably) professional demeanor

    • An ability to think on your feet, solve problems quickly and take direction from alllevels of management

    ABOUT SUPERFLY

    Superfly is a multi-dimensional lifestyle agency and co-creator of the iconic BonnarooMusic & Arts Festival, as well as other groundbreaking experiential events. Buildingupon Superfly's success as a touchstone for the millennial audience and leveraging thecompany's expertise with best in class production, Superfly serves as a strategic partnerto brand marketers also attempting to reach this desirable target and drive lifestyletrends. Through its unique market insights, organic consumer approach and robustindustry relationships, Superfly has been successful in developing creative and strategicmarketing programs for a who's who of corporate titans; both at Superfly-producedfestivals as well as standalone marketing programs. If you’re looking for a youthful,progressive and uncorporate culture with a motivated and passionate team, Superflymay be right for you.

    For more information: www.superflypresents.com or 312-344-1593.  Apply at http://superf.ly/careers#x7cP25 by 10/9. 

  • Social media and Marketing Internship in the Office of Undergraduate Research

    Aug 11, 2016 10:45 am30 views

    The UIC Office of Undergraduate Research seeks a social media and marketing intern for the fall semester or entire 16-17 academic year. This internship is unpaid but could be structured to meet the requirements of an honors college activity or a for-credit professional internship program in the major or degree-granting college, with an advisor's approval. 

    The student will work with the OUR 3-8 hours per week to find and publicize research and creative engagement opportunities for undergraduates and help organize, publicize and assess the impact of in-person events in comparison to online events and resources. Those interested in graphic or digital design would make posters, brochures and web pages, depending on their skill set. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone interested in digital media communications, social media, event planning, graphic or digital design, academic affairs and student success initiatives (higher education), and social or community psychology. The duties will be assigned to maximally benefit the student's educational goals.

    If you are interested, send an email to Dr. Sara Hall at sahall@uic.edu with the subject line: O.U.R. STUDENT INTERNSHIP. Include in your email your name, major, anticipated graduation date, your reason for being interested in the position and a brief summary of related courses or work or service experience you have, and the times your schedule would allow you to work on this internship. Please attach a resume if you have one. Students will be contacted in reply until the position is filled.

  • Six-Month Multimedia and Production Internships at The Moth in NYC, Apply by Fri. 5/1

    Apr 20, 2015 4:30 pm28 views

    The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. It is a celebration of both the raconteur, who breathes fire into true tales of ordinary life, and the storytelling novice, who has lived through something extraordinary and yearns to share it. At the center of each performance is, of course, the story – and The Moth’s directors work with each storyteller to find, shape and present it.

    The Moth now has two seasons for which we hire interns: Fall (July-December) and Spring (January-June). Each season we seek one Development Intern, one Multimedia intern and three Production Interns: one to support the national StorySLAM program, the other two to support the New York and touring Mainstage Programs. We are looking for applicants with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new skills in production and a passion for stories and community building through storytelling.

    All internships will take place in The Moth’s New York City office and applicants must be able to commit to the full six-month session, we do not accept applications for summer-only interns. Interns can self-elect a 20 or 32 hour per week internship. The Moth provides a weekly stipend of $250 for 32 hour/week internships and $175 for 20 hour/week internships.

    The deadline for all Fall (July-December) Internships is Friday, May 1st, 2015.  Learn more and apply at http://themoth.org/about/get-involved.

  • Sens Research Foundation Summer Scholars Program in Biomedical Research, Apply by 2/6

    Jan 30, 2017 4:30 pm193 views

    The SRF Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer and Parkinson’s Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research. The Summer Scholars Program emphasizes development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers. Students participating in the program will hone their writing skills via periodic reports, which are designed to emulate text scientists commonly must produce. At the end of the summer, students will have the opportunity to put all of their newly developed communication skills into practice at a student symposium.

    Paid positions are available at:

    Buck Institute for Research on Aging

    Harvard Stem Cell Institute

    Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

    SRF Research Center

    The Scripps Research Institute

    University of Oxford

    Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

    The online application and a full descriptions of each research project can be found at www.sens.org/2017-summer-scholars. Applications will be accepted until 12 pm PST February 6, 2017. A downloadable program flyer is available at the same address.

  • Securities and Exchange Commission Fall Internships, Apply by 7/12

    Jul 1, 2015 4:15 pm113 views

    Job Title:Fall 2015 Student Honors Business Program (Chicago)

    Agency:Securities and Exchange Commission

    Job Announcement Number:15-SHPB-FA-CHRO

    SALARY RANGE:$0.00 to $0.00 / Without Compensation
    OPEN PERIOD:Friday, June 26, 2015 to Sunday, July 12, 2015
    SERIES & GRADE:SK-0099-00
    POSITION INFORMATION:Part Time 15 hours - Internships
    DUTY LOCATIONS:Many vacancies in the following location:Chicago, IL
    WHO MAY APPLY:Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students for Fall 2015
    SECURITY CLEARANCE:Not Applicable
    SUPERVISORY STATUS:No
    JOB SUMMARY:

    The SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The agency seeks high-caliber students who share the values of integrity, fairness, accountability, resourcefulness, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

    Do you want to perform challenging work in a collegial environment? Begin by investing in your career and future at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)!

    The SEC is seeking bright, innovative, results-oriented undergraduate and graduate students for its Fall 2015 Student Honors Business Program in our Chicago Regional Office. We offer students robust responsibilities and experiences that enhance their potential careers. Over the course of the ten-week program, students work with Commission staff on projects particular to the specific Division or Office to which they are assigned. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in seminars/workshops, roundtable discussions, a mentoring program and tours that will provide detailed information and guidance on securities laws.

    The Fall 2015 Student Honors Program for undergraduate and graduate business students will begin Monday, August 31st and conclude Friday, November 6, 2015.

    Learn more and apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/408266100. 

  • SCI Summer Internship Program

    Jan 20, 2021 1:45 pm53 views

  • Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program, Apply by Fri. 10/9

    Sep 29, 2015 8:00 am125 views

    The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.

    Learn more at: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/ 

    Applications for the SULI program are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internship appointments are 10 weeks in duration for the Summer Term (May through August) or 16 weeks in duration for the Fall (August through December) and Spring (January through May) Terms.  

    Applications for Spring 2016 are Due Friday, October 9.

  • Scholarships, Internships and Opportunities from the Latino Cultural Center

    Jun 7, 2017 10:00 am222 views

  • Sales and Marketing Internship with Wednesday Journal Publications, Due Fri. 6/13

    Jun 10, 2014 11:00 am44 views

    Students who are interested in developing their skills in business, marketing, sales, and communication are encouraged to apply for an internship with Wednesday Journal Publications.  Opportunities are available for summer and fall 2014. 

    The internship is flexible in terms of total number of hours per week. 

    Please see the description and application below for more information about this opportunity, including application instructions. 

    The deadline to submit an application is this Friday, June 13.

    This internship is unpaid.  For information about the possibility of academic credit for this internship, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

  • Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) Summer Internship, Apply by Wed. 4/15

    Apr 13, 2015 5:00 pm298 views

    The Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) in conjunction with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center currently is accepting applications for the 2015 CEDHA Summer Internship Program! 

    This program is geared toward highly motivated high school and college students with a strong interest in health sciences, health disparities, and research.  Please see the attached flyer for additional program details.  The application is due on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 and can be accessed through the following link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/RushAlzheimersDiseaseCenter/RADCCEDHAInternshipApplication.  If you have any questions about the program, please contact Tracy Faulkner [tracy_faulkner@rush.edu]. 

  • Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center: Summer 2016 CEDHA Internship Opportunity

    Feb 22, 2016 9:00 am642 views

    The Rush Center for Excellence on Disparities in HIV and Aging (CEDHA) in conjunction with the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is currently accepting applications for the 2016 CEDHA Summer Internship Program!

    This program is geared toward highly motivated high school and college students with a strong interest in health sciences, health disparities, and research.  Please see the flyer for additional program details.  The application will be available Monday, January 25th - Monday, February 29th, and can be found through the below link:

    https://www.cognitoforms.com/RushAlzheimersDiseaseCenter/RushCenterForExcellenceOnDisparitiesInHIVAndAgingCEDHASummer2016InternshipApplication2

    If you have any questions about the program, please contact Scarlett Ellis at Scarlett_Ellis@rush.edu.

  • Ron Brown Pre-Law Summer Prep Program, Apply by 2/6/17

    Jan 27, 2017 1:00 pm38 views

    The Ron Brown Prep Program prepares students for thechallenges of law school and for the law school application process. Participants gain an edge in courses taught by Law School faculty; through internships with judges and lawyers; in a customized LSAT prep course; and with advising on all aspects of the admissions process. Past Ron Brown Prep Program students have seen their LSAT scores go up and have been accepted to more than 40 different law schools. Today, over 100 Ron Brown Prep Program alumni are attending law school or practicing law.

    Our application deadline is coming up: Monday, February 6, 2017. 

    View the attached flier for more information. You can also find links to the digital applications and more information about the Ron Brown Prep Program at our website.  

     

  • RISEUP: Summer Research Internships related to Environmental Sustainability, Apply by Feb. 1

    Jan 23, 2015 4:45 pm94 views

    We would like to extend an invitation to motivated students like you who are seeking a way to get paid to explore their passion for environmental sustainability by participating in the 2015 RISEUP summer internship program.

    Research Internships for a Sustainable Environment with Undergraduate Participation, or RISEUP, is a 12-week paid summer internship program sponsored by Wayne State University's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies. The program is dedicated to empowering creative thinkers with the tools and methods through which to impact tomorrow's environment. Our hands-on, mentored research projects offer the chance for qualified undergraduate students to study multiple-stakeholder environmental issues in the Lake St. Clair-Detroit-River-Lake Erie corridor.  

    RISEUP Interns will receive:
    1) personalized professional mentorship
    2) $4,000 stipend
    3) online publication of their results
    4) chance to compete for a prize by presenting their research at an undergraduate research symposium

    The RISEUP summer internship program is now accepting applications for the 2015 program and we are hoping to reach passionate students - like yours - from all areas of study who are looking for the chance to grow their dreams into the reality of the future. Students majoring in all areas of the creative arts, physical sciences, and social science are encouraged to apply.

    Application deadline for the summer 2015 program is February 1st, 2015.  Additional program details, as well as a flyer and application, can be found at riseup.med.wayne.edu. For more information, please contact riseup@wayne.edu.

  • RH Reality Check: Young Writers Program, Apply by 4/15

    Mar 20, 2015 4:45 pm46 views

    RH Reality Check is an award-winning daily publication providing evidence-based news, analysis, and commentary, as well as interactive dialogue on matters of sexual and reproductive health and justice. RH Reality Check currently has the following opening:

    YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM

    RH Reality Check is seeking two passionate and promising young writers ages 15-to-20 to join our Summer 2015 Young Writers Program.

    In creating formal space for the inclusion of younger voices, RH Reality Check expands the broader reproductive health conversation taking place among policymakers and the organizations and individuals that influence them.

    The Young Writers Program is a four-month commitment, beginning May 15, 2015. Participants will be expected to publish two approved articles per month, and in exchange will receive hands-on guidance, editing, and mentoring. Writers are paid for published pieces as independent contractors (not employees) of RH Reality Check.

    Learn more and apply at http://rhrealitycheck.org/jobs/ 

  • Resilience Internship Opportunities

    Feb 19, 2019 2:15 pm88 views

  • Research Internship Opportunity for Bilingual Spanish Speakers at the Feinberg School of Medicine

    Dec 20, 2018 1:45 pm121 views

  • Research Internship Opportunity at the Feinberg School of Medicine

    Aug 8, 2017 3:00 pm289 views

  • Research Internship Opportunity at the Feinberg School of Medicine

    Aug 21, 2018 3:30 pm656 views

  • Research Intern Needed for the Children’s Participation in Environment Research Lab

    Aug 26, 2019 3:45 pm300 views

  • Research Assistant Volunteers Needed in Neuronal Cell Biology Lab

    Dec 6, 2021 2:00 pm1042 views

  • Republican Party Fall Internship Opportunity

    Aug 23, 2018 2:30 am65 views

  • Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC) Summer Internship, Apply by Thurs. 1/15

    Jan 5, 2015 12:00 pm59 views

    The Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps is a paid summer internship program that places undergraduate students from around the country at reproductive rights and social justice organizations for ten-week summer internships.

    The RRASC program defines reproductive rights broadly to include movements advocating for human rights, economic justice, racial equality, queer rights, immigrants' rights, access to health services, and youth empowerment among others.  Our partner organizations span the country and work with and for various communities.  Since our program started in 1999, CLPP has placed over 350 interns at more than 100 organizations. 

    RRASC internships are substantive with interns participating in organizing, advocacy, direct service, community health, education, research, public policy and more.  All interns receive a $3,300 stipend and complete an intensive internship training at the annual CLPP conference.

    Read more about RRASC, confirm your eligibility, read about the work of former RRASC interns, browse our host organizations, or apply to the 2015 program.  Applications are due January 15.

  • Recruiting for Fall Interns for the Chicago Humanities Festival - Apply by 8/30

    Aug 16, 2017 2:00 pm114 views

  • Public Policy Fellowship Opportunity: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Fellowship, Application due 2/10

    Jan 27, 2017 9:15 am79 views

  • Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship, Apply by 11/1

    Oct 24, 2016 2:30 pm65 views

    The Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) is now accepting applications for the 2017 PPIA Fellowship!

    About the Fellowship

    The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive  candidates for top degree programs in the fields of public policy, public administration or international affairs through participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). JSI is an intensive, 7-week, academic program during the summer at one of these host campuses:

    The Ford School - University of MichiganThe Goldman School - UC BerkeleyHeinz College - Carnegie Mellon UniversityHumphrey School of Public Affairs - University of MinnesotaWoodrow Wilson School - Princeton University

    Eligible candidates are current undergrads who will be completing their B.A. between December 2017 and August 2018. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2016. Apply Today >>

    Benefits of Participation

    Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each JSI).University housing with a meal plan.Books and related course materials at your JSI.Each JSI may offer additional benefits, such as GRE preparation, at their discretion. Please check with each JSI about any additional benefits.Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master's degree or select PhD programs. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum from their graduate program.

    Fee waiver when applying to programs that are members of the PPIA Graduate School Consortium.

    THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS CAN HELP UIC STUDENTS WITH APPLYING FOR PPIA. REACH OUT TO SSP@UIC.EDU FOR ASSISTANCE.

  • Project Imhotep Summer Program: Increasing Diversity in the Public Health Workforce, Apply by Sat. 1/31

    Jan 28, 2015 3:00 pm86 views

    Project Imhotep (Increasing Diversity in the Public Health Workforce) Summer Program

    Application Deadline: January 31

    Learn more and apply at www.morehouse.edu/centers/phsi/internships-imhotep.html 

     

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

    May 2, 2016 3:15 pm92 views

    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.

     

     

  • Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars Plus Program, Apply by Mon. 3/3

    Feb 13, 2014 11:30 am62 views
    Illinois Institute of Technology, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law is sponsoring a Prelaw Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Program from June 1 through June 20, 2014.   The deadline to submit the application is Monday, March 3, 2014.
     
    The PLUS program is a unique and rigorous three-week experience for current college freshmen, sophomores or juniors interested in the legal profession.  Our goal is to provide students with a “taste” of the law school experience and introduce them to the admissions process.  Students will attend classes taught by IIT Chicago-Kent law professors, recognized as some of the most productive and accomplished law professors in the nation. 
     
    The program is designed to attract disadvantaged students and those from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.  The program will cover the cost of tuition, room in a residence hall, required course materials and other expenses.  Participants are paid a stipend to offset some of their meal and other expenses.  The program does not pay for any transportation expenses.
     
    You may download the application and informational brochure from the website at www.kentlaw.iit.edu/adm/plus.  If you have questions, please contact Theda Mickey at 312-906-5133 or plus@kentlaw.iit.edu.

  • Political Fundraising Internship with KJD Strategies

    Dec 8, 2014 4:15 pm275 views

    KJD Strategies is looking for a highly motivated intern to support the political fundraising team.  You will report directly to our senior staff on projects that will prepare you for a future in fundraising on the City, State or Federal campaign trail.

    The ideal candidate is a bright, hard-working individual who enjoys researchbased projects and is extremely detail oriented. Proficiency in Excel is a plus but not required.

    You will be primarily responsible for a research portfolio of individual donors and donor groups, and preparing briefing documents that will go directly to our clients. Though your primary focus will be on research, additional tasks may include direct donor outreach, managing large mailings, and staffing fundraising events. Your willingness to roll up your sleeves, work across multiple platforms, and keep up-to-speed with multiple projects is important.

    KJD Strategies is a boutique consulting firm with a wide variety of Democratic clients from the Illinois state legislature and Chicago City Council. We execute aggressive fundraising plans that require creative thinking, hard work, and discipline. Because we are a small office, our interns are an integral part of our day-to-day operation. Our office is located in the Loop, easily accessible by public transportation. We work in a fast-paced, results-driven, but generally informal environment.

    This is an un-paid internship. Hours and days are flexible, and we are happy to work with you to earn college credit if applicable. 

    Please respond by email to Robyn Montes at robyn@kjdstrategies.com with your resume and short cover letter. Please specify why you are interested in learning the world of political fundraising. No phone calls.

  • PAWS Chicago - Spring 2016 Internship Opportunities Available

    Dec 18, 2015 10:30 am264 views

    PAWS CHICAGO Internship Opportunities for Spring 2016

    PAWS Chicago offers internships to students seeking academic credit.  These positions are unpaid and operate within the guidelines of each university.  Students will experience the wide diversity of operations at this animal rescue organization, what goes into making it work and succeed each day.  Duties can be tailored to fit into different educational majors and requirements as much as practically possible.

    PAWS has multiple internship opportunities available at their three Chicago locations:

    *       Volunteer Program

    *       Sponsor Teams Marketing

    *       Animal Care Program

    *       Community Outreach

    *       Adoption Program

    *       Special Events

    *       Communications

    *       Social Media

    *       Graphic Design

    Inquire about internship opportunities with Melissa Ziberna at mziberna@pawschicago.org

  • Part-Time Job or Summer Internship Opportunity with the Union League Boys & Girls Club

    Mar 27, 2017 11:30 am85 views

  • Paid sustainability and energy internship programs

    Mar 28, 2016 5:15 pm68 views

    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!

  • Paid Summer Internships in Health Services Research, Due 2/1

    Jan 13, 2014 6:45 pm24 views

    The University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) offers paid summer internships for underrepresented minority undergraduates, or any other undergraduates interested in exploring the field of health services research.  LDI is one of the country’s largest health services research centers coordinating the work of more than 200 senior fellows investigating the medical, economic, and social issues that influence how health care is organized, financed, managed, and delivered across the US.  The LDI Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program pairs students with senior fellows to work on real research projects throughout the three-month duration of the course. Those mentors are also faculty members at Penn Medicine, The Wharton School, Penn Nursing, Penn Dental and Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania.

    To learn more and apply, visit the SUMR website at http://ldi.upenn.edu/sumr/application.  The application deadline is February 1.

  • Paid Summer Internships in Health Services Research, Due 2/1

    Jan 29, 2014 4:45 pm123 views

    The University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) offers paid summer internships for underrepresented minority undergraduates, or any other undergraduates interested in exploring the field of health services research.  LDI is one of the country’s largest health services research centers coordinating the work of more than 200 senior fellows investigating the medical, economic, and social issues that influence how health care is organized, financed, managed, and delivered across the US.  The LDI Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program pairs students with senior fellows to work on real research projects throughout the three-month duration of the course. Those mentors are also faculty members at Penn Medicine, The Wharton School, Penn Nursing, Penn Dental and Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania.

    To learn more and apply, visit the SUMR website at http://ldi.upenn.edu/sumr/application.  The application deadline is February 1.

  • Paid Summer Internship Opportunity with UIC Heritage Garden, Applications due 3/10

    Mar 3, 2017 3:00 pm119 views

  • Paid Part-Time Legal Internships in July with allRise

    Jun 25, 2015 9:00 am74 views

    We are allRise, a legal startup that helps litigators better manage their schedules by providing live courtroom updates.

    We are currently looking for paid, part-time interns for the month of July. We've had a very successful start to our summer intern program, and we are continuing and expanding our program in July.

    What you'll do: Get an up-close look at how the court-system works and see what it's like to be a litigator. As a Courtroom Observer (the official title for our interns), you will follow court proceedings in a Cook County courtroom, and use our technology platform to update attorneys on case progress. This is an essential role to help us us demonstrate our product to the legal community. 

    Who we are looking for: Undergrad and recent grads that are considering law careers, who are interested in learning about the court system. Available to work 9am-12:30pm three days per week (M-F) or more. You should have reliable transportation to get to the Daley Center (Clark and Randolph in the Loop) and be able to carry yourself in a professional manner in a courtroom environment. 

    We offer paid training (we will give you a crash course in the legal system, knowledge you won't learn in law school), and ongoing career development sessions with practicing attorneys.

    Interested students should email George Vavaroutsos with information about themselves AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (an up-to-date resume is great but not required), and we'll set up a time for a phone screening this week.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to email (operations@allriseapp.com) or call (847-340-0579) George Vavaroutsos for more information.

  • Paid Locator/Interviewer Position for University of California study

    May 27, 2015 10:15 am67 views

    Locator/Interviewer Needed for Chicago Area:  University of California

    The Department of Psychology at the University of California is conducting an important longitudinal project with adults located in the Chicago area. We seek to hire students on a limited part-time basis (approximately 5 hours a month) to locate participants and/or conduct in-person interviews.  Delivering and sending questionnaires and project materials to participants and close communication with us will also be needed.

    The students must be friendly, highly responsible, and persistent; have a car; be willing to go to participants’ residences throughout Chicago and the suburbs; and have flexible schedules. Maintaining confidentiality of participant information is essential. Experience and/or classwork in clinical psychology, social work, urban studies, race relations, poverty, or the like would be helpful.

    Payment is $16 to $20 per hour, plus agreed upon interview-related costs (e.g., gas/mileage). Assisting with this project may enhance graduate school and job applications. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Gail S. Goodman (ggoodman@ucdavis.edu; 530-752-6981) or Dr. Rakel Larson (rplarson@ucdavis.edu; 530-754-8543), Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis.

  • Paid Internship Opportunity with the Cook County Sheriff's Office

    Apr 26, 2017 2:45 pm441 views

  • Paid Internship Opportunity at WGN-TV for Spring semester

    Nov 2, 2015 5:30 pm86 views

    This internship is with the WGN-TV/CLTV/ANTENNA-TV/THIS TV Sales Department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assisting the National Sales Manager in the political sales process, maintaining political advertising schedules, tracking & monitoring political spending in the market, ensuring political advertising schedules are compliant with FCC guidelines, maintaining political public files and working as a liaison with political agencies and campaign managers. Candidates must be organized, detail oriented, and possess good interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Word and Excel required.

    Only undergraduate (junior/senior standing) or graduate students attending an accredited college or university will be considered. (Internships are paid at Chicago minimum wage ($10.00/hr).

    If you are interested please call or email as soon as possible.

    Contact:

    Robert Breen
    National Sales Manager
    WGN-TV | CLTV |Antenna TV |This TV

    2501 West Bradley Place | Chicago, IL 60618

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  • Paid internship in illustration and journalism, Spring 2015, Apply by 12/1

    Nov 23, 2014 9:30 pm102 views

    The Illustrated Press is looking to hire a young illustrator and we need your help! We’ll be partnering with the Illinois Humanities Council and the Community Media Workshop for an upcoming project and we’ve got a slot open for a motivated young artist interested in illustration and media. Our ideal candidate will have a strong leaning toward art and newswriting with a passion for illustration.

    This is both a paid and educational position. Our intern will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional journalists and illustrators to create a well-reported, engaging, relevant piece of illustrated journalism for “Reporting Back: New Perspectives from Communities.”

    This will be an exciting learning experience with a highly visible final project. We’ll encourage our young artist to pursue a story thread that interests him or her, according to project guidelines. Our candidate will help to write, research, report, and illustrate the story, with the guidance of Illustrated Press mentors.

    We’d love to reach as many South and West side teens and young adults as possible, so, if you fit this description or know someone who does please feel free shoot us an email and/or forward this email along.

    Duties Include:

    • Working with Illustrated Press staff to conceptualize a theme related to an issue of importance to communities on the South and West sides of Chicago (see “The Project”).
    • Reporting the story with guidance from Illustrated Press staff (including interviews, photos and writing).
    • Illustrating the final product with guidance from Illustrated Press staff.

    The Fine Print:

    • The application is open to all ages, genders and skill levels; however an emphasis will be placed on young men and women ages 16-25 with a passion for illustration, civic engagement and diversity in media.
    • Our community participant will be paid $500/month for three months, beginning in January and culminating in the IHC/CMW presentation in March/April.
    • Time commitment: 5-8 hours/week for 3 months (specific times flexible; to be coordinated between media mentor and community participant)
    • Applicants: please send 2-3 illustration samples along with your name, age, school affiliation, neighborhood of residence and a description about why you’d like to be involved in the project to illuspress@gmail.com by Dec. 1.

    The Project:

    “The Illinois Humanities Council seeks an engaged Chicago resident for its upcoming project,Reporting Back: New Perspectives from Communities. As a member of a two-person media-citizen team, the community participant will collaborate closely with a media mentor to co-research, co-report and co-write an enterprise story broadly related to gun violence in Chicago and its representation in the media. Successful projects will highlight alternative or underrepresented perspectives on communities frequently associated with gun violence in Chicago, aiming to shift media narratives and improve the quality of discourse around the issue.

    Projects may address topics including but not limited to: reality vs. media representations of life in a violence-affected neighborhood; social, political and economic factors in gun violence not adequately analyzed in media; solutions-based community initiatives and their impact; or other topics according to team interests.”

    Learn more at: http://illuspress.com/2014/10/21/were-hiring-an-intern/ 

  • Paid Graphic Design and Communications Internship, UIC Office of Sustainability, Apply by 9/5

    Aug 25, 2014 5:30 pm51 views

    Paid Graphic Design and Communications Internship with the UIC Office of Sustainability, Apply by 9/5

    The UIC Office of Sustainability is hiring an intern to support the outreach and engagement initiatives aligned with the Office’s mission.  The intern will create various media to promote community engagement with the Office of Sustainability.

    Please see attached flyer for more information, including intern qualifications and responsibilities, application instructions, and contact information.

  • Paid Editorial Internship with Foreign Affairs for Recent Grads, Apply by Mon. 2/3

    Jan 29, 2014 4:45 pm28 views

    Foreign Affairs is looking for an Academic Year Intern to join the editorial team.

    The Academic Year Internship is a full-time paid position in New York City offering exceptional training in serious journalism. The intern works as an assistant editor with substantial responsibility. Previous interns have included recent graduates from undergraduate and master’s programs. Candidates should have a serious interest in international relations, a flair for writing, and a facility with the English language.

    The position lasts for one year, starting in late spring or early summer.

    You will need to submit a cover letter, résumé, three writing samples, and three letters of recommendation by February 3, 2014. Only finalists will be interviewed.

    Visit http://www.foreignaffairs.com/discussions/news-and-events/iforeign-affairsi-now-hiring for more information.  Email editor@foreignaffairs.com with any questions.

  • Paid college Summer Internships at the US Army Institute for Surgical Research

    Feb 19, 2016 12:15 pm448 views

    The US Army Institute for Surgical Research (USAISR) PAID Summer Internship Program for Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Engineering (STEM) undergraduate students from 6 June-10 August in San Antonio, TX.

    Number of internship Openings: 10

    Degree Required:  Bachelor Degree Student (In Progress)

    All interns must have completed at least their First Year class requirements for a bachelor's degree.

    Chosen applicants will work closely with a USAISR staff mentor and their research team to conduct a scientific investigation in one of the research focus areas of the USAISR:

    Hemorrhage Control

    Resuscitation

    Blood and Coagulation

    Burn Injury

    Ocular Trauma

    Dental Trauma

    Pre-hospital Trauma Care

    Intensive Care

    Pain

    Regenerative Medicine

    Extremity Trauma

    What it is: A PAID ($2,726/month) summer internship for students in the above categories. Note that housing and transportation are NOT provided. Students are mentored by Army Physicians to conduct research in areas such as burns,rehabilitative medicine and orthopedics, along with dental/ocular trauma.

    The extensive partnering relationships with universities and other government agencies will expose participants to a broad research community. Program participants will have the opportunity to meet government decision-makers and learn directly from them about the role of scientific research in addressing complex, real-world (i.e., operational) needs.

    Furthermore, fellows have the opportunity to learn how research products transition from the proof-of-concept stage to integrated production systems

    Additional information and links to the application process are available at the below site.

    http://www.usaisr.amedd.army.mil/2016_undergrad_internship.html

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

    Mar 9, 2016 8:00 am197 views

    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 

     

  • Opportunity for University of Illinois Students - The Horizons Fellowship

    Jan 23, 2017 8:45 am3 views

    The Horizons Fellowship The Horizons Fellowship supports 10 outstanding university students in their pursuit to become leaders in technology. The program provides immersive software engineering and web/mobile development courses geared towards high-achieving college students. Students need not have a computer science background! Our curriculum, developed by ex-Salesforce and Optimizely engineers alongside PhDs in computer science, is designed to teach students how to build web, mobile, and desktop applications. We have 4-month semester programs and 3-month summer programs in cities across the U.S.

  • Open Society Youth Fellowship for young activists and organizers, Apply by 5/15

    Apr 27, 2015 9:45 am29 views

    The Open Society Youth Fellowship supports young activists and organizers as thought leaders and allies in crafting solutions and new youth-focused approaches to open society challenges.

    Youth Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return. While fellows will work outside of Open Society Foundations core offices, they will liaise with the Open Society Youth Exchange to identify opportunities for both in-person and virtual engagement with Open Society staff and partners. The Youth Exchange will work with each individual fellow to identify additional opportunities for the fellow to learn from and collaborate with staff and partners through site visits, speaking engagements, and other fora.

    Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications, such as reports and blog posts; infographics and other visual content; innovative education and training resources and tools; the launch of new campaigns and organizations; and creation of artistic or cultural expression projects. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, and presenting on their work in other public spaces.

     

    For more information on eligibility, guidelines, deadlines, and how to apply, visit

    http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/open-society-youth-fellowship-20150417?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=osffbpg

  • Openlands Fall Communication Internship

    Jul 22, 2015 3:45 pm17 views

    Internship Summary

    The Communications Intern will gain experience in all areas of communications at Openlands including messaging, media relations, printed pieces, electronic communications, and web content. The intern will gain high-level resume- and portfolio-building experience at a leading Chicago non-profit and will have the opportunity to interact with Openlands’ senior leadership. This position reports to the Director of Communications; weekly commitment and beginning and ending dates are negotiable.

    Founded in 1963, Openlands is one of the nation’s oldest and most successful metropolitan conservation organizations, having helped secure, protect, and provide public access to more than 55,000 acres of land for parks, forest preserves, wildlife refuges, land and water greenway corridors, and urban gardens. For more information, please visit www.openlands.org.

    Anticipated Opportunities

    Assist in drafting electronic communications, website content, and other messaging to support Openlands’ many programs, as well as the organization’s overall advancement

    Assist in creating and curating multimedia communications content including photos and videos

    Manage “5 Things To Do Outside This Weekend,” Openlands’ popular weekly event suggestions

    Assist in archiving material from Openlands’ history, including images, videos, and publications

    Data entry and other administrative duties as needed

    Other responsibilities as they develop, based on interest areas and organizational needs

    Skills Required

    Excellent writing ability and visual literacy

    Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail

    Strong interpersonal skills

    Familiarity with various web and social media platforms

    Commitment to conservation

    Flexible, easy-going personality and sense of humor, a plus

    Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times

    To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via email to Brandon Hayes, Director of Communications, bhayes@openlands.org. 

    Compensation: Unpaid

    Position Commitment: Part time, up to 20 hours/week (flexible)

    Start Date: September 14, 2015 (flexible)

    End Date: December 18, 2015 (flexible)

    Location: Openlands Offices at 25 E. Washington St., Chicago

  • Office of Sustainability Communications Internship, Apply Today

    Sep 11, 2015 4:45 pm13 views

    Fall 2015 Office of Sustainability Communications Internship

    The UIC Office of Sustainability is hiring an intern to support the outreach andengagement initiatives aligned with the Office’s mission, which is minimize UIC’senvironmental impact both now and in the future; consistent with the financial and socialviability of the institution and the relevance of its academic programs. Through itsacademics, research, and operations, UIC Office of Sustainability will create a campusenvironment in which sustainable practices and policies are visible and evident to all.

    Aim of Internship
    Familiarize students interested in urban sustainability with issues common to manyuniversities, including: recycling/composting, bicycle planning, community engagement,energy conservation & efficiency, and peer-to-peer training programs.

    The intern’s main responsibilities will be to assist with creating a communications programthat effectively communicates the Office’s mission. The intern will also be responsible forthe logistics of events on campus and community engagement via social media, printedmedia, and electronic communications.

    Required Qualifications
    • Interest in, demonstrated experience with, and/or coursework relating to anysustainability issue(s).
    • Excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal communication.
    • Good organizational skills, excellent attention for detail.
    • Ability to work independently, based on instructions from office staff, with minimalsupervision.
    • Experience in utilizing web-based tools including social media (Facebook, Twitter,Instagram) and content-management systems. Experience with WordPress a plus.
    • Familiarity in graphic design, including knowledge in office productivity software (MSOffice, Adobe Creative Suite such as Illustrator) a plus.
    • Ability to work at least 10 hours per week in the Office of Sustainability.
    • Excellent high-fiver.

    Please send resume and cover letter to Lisa Sanzenbacher at lsanze1@uic.edu by Friday,September 11, 2015. For more information about the Office of Sustainability, visithttp://sustainability.uic.edu.

    NOTE: We thank you for not submitting printed submissions, we like to save paper here.

  • Office of External Fellowships October Updates!

    Oct 27, 2021 12:00 am149 views