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  • Undergraduate Computer Programming Opportunity in Dr. Raney's Language Research Lab

    One component of Dr. Raney's research program on language processing involves measuring people’s eye movements as they read. I am looking for students who have well-developed programming skills to help me write programs to analyze the eye movement data. Preference will be given to individuals who can program in common languages such as Basic and C (or a derivative such as C++), or are skilled with Excel macros. You need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). You may participate for credit (e.g., for your Honors activity) or volunteer, and you need to be available at least 6 hours per week (daytime hours). The work could lead to a capstone project. This is not a paid position. Working in a research lab is a great way to gain experience and skills that enhance your opportunity to attend graduate school.

    Contact information.

    If you are interested in working in Dr. Raney’s language lab, please contact me via email at geraney@uic.edu. More information about my research is available on my web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney). You can download an application from Dr. Raney’s web site (www.uic.edu/~geraney/helpwanted.htm) or send an application via the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience web site (http://www.uic.edu/uic/research/undergraduate/index.shtml). 

  • US Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program, Application Open on 9/9

    We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP). Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers. Please note the cutoff number for each position; These vacancy announcements will be open from 09/09/2016 to 09/15/2016 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.

     

    View at USAJOBS

    The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions. This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. So consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. Should you have any questions, please contact HRSC@state.gov.

  • Tell us about your internship and enter to win Honors College swag!

    If you completed an internship in Fall 2016, or are currently participating in an ongoing internship, we want to hear about it!

    If you did any kind of internship during the summer, 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 deadline to complete the survey and enter the swag drawing is February 3.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.

  • Internship with the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI)

    A one-year internship with the Paris Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) is now available.

    CSCI is a part of World Business Chicago and the internship will take place at CSCI, 177 N State St #500, Chicago, IL 60601.

    This internship will be part of planning for the 20th year re-signing of the agreement between Paris and Chicago in October 2016.  The exchanges are active in business, social services education and many other areas. 

    Applicant instructions:

    Social Media and Digital skills requisite.  Speaking French is a plus. 

    Please contact Kathryn Engel at engel@uic.edu with a cover letter and resume as soon as possible.

  • SCI Summer Internship Program

  • Jobs/Internships from the Office of Career Services (10/30)

    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

    ASEE Smart Scholarship for Service Program – SMART Scholar, 65034

    Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors – Commercial Real Estate Internship, 64944

    Fresenius-Kabi – Regulatory Affairs Intern (00273), 65043

    HFR Asset Management – Risk Intern, 64381

    KJD Strategies – Political Fundraising Intern, 62194

    Lincoln Park Zoo – ZooLights Social Media Intern, 65056

    The College Board – Office Support Intern, 64929

    Uline – Customer Service Internship - Summer 2016, 63176

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    ACE Group (ESIS) – Jurisdictional Compliance Coordinator and HSE Consultant, 64970

    Argus Information & Advisory Services – Consulting Business Associate, 47954

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Graphic Designer, 64844

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Interactive Multimedia Designer, 64845

    City of Chicago – HR Records Administration Manager, 65082

    Civic Consulting Alliance – Analyst, 64785

    KS Energy Services, LLC – Safety Coordinator, 62959

    Nestle Purina –Quality Assurance Management Development, 59727

    Old Republic International Corp. – Jr. Investment Analyst, 65093

    RitePros, Inc. – Business Intelligence Analyst, 63983

    Sigma-Aldrich – Scientist, 65095

    Vivid Seats – Paid Search Coordinator, 65020

  • 2021 Summer Internship at Democracy Works (Apply Now!)

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater Fall Internship Program Applications Due 7/1

    Regional Theatre Tony Award® recipient Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic interns for a commitment between September and December, 2014. CST Interns gain invaluable insight and substantive experience in their respective departments while building professional relationships within the Chicago theater community. Current post-secondary students, graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.

    Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, CST is dedicated to producing extraordinary classic productions, new works and family fare; unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and serving as Chicago's premier international ambassador through its World’s Stage Series, bringing the world’s best theater to Chicago.

    The deadline to apply for fall internships is July 1, 2014.

    Arts Administration Internships
    Arts Administration interns work closely on the development and execution of efforts to support the Theater’s artistic and education programming, while gaining a deep understanding of the “behind-the-scenes” workings of a large cultural organization. View individual internship listings:
    • Advancement
    • Artistic
    • Casting
    • Education
    • Marketing and PR
    Production Internships
    Production interns work directly on the build, install, or coordination of upcoming productions while gaining experience with professional equipment and practices and receiving one-on-one mentoring with industry professionals. View individual internship listings:
    • Costume Shop
    • Lighting
    • Properties
    • Sound
    • Stage Management - King Lear
    • Stage Management - Pericles
    • Technical Direction
    • Wigs

    Learn more at http://www.chicagoshakes.com/about_us/jobs/internships.

  • The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Summer Internship, Deadline 3/15

    Attached the the bottom of this post you will find two fliers for career opportunities with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. One is a description of their internships and another is a full-time job opening. More information about each can be found below:

    Internship

    "The Chicago Council on Global Affairs offers undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students the opportunity to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through its internship program. While internship responsibilities vary by team, tasks may include researching, assisting at Council events, writing communications and assisting in the development of promotional materials, audience and outreach development, and administrative duties. Please note that all interns will provide some program support during their internship; with over 150 programs each year, this will add to the internship experience."

     

    Job

    Reporting jointly to the Vice Presidents for External Relations and Communications, the Special Assistant provides high-level administrative and project support, ensuring the Vice Presidents are organized and prepared for all Chicago Council activities. The Special Assistant serves as a primary point of contact for staff, board members, high-level donors, corporate executives, vendors, and other external stakeholders, manages the Vice Presidents’ calendars, makes travel arrangements, prepares and distributes meeting materials, manages all accounting reconciliation, and assists with other office support activities. The Special Assistant also supports and/or executes special tasks/projects.

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

    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.

  • Webinar about Internship Opportunities in Germany, Fri. 11/14

    DAAD Webinar: Internship Opportunities with DAAD, UAS7 & Cultural Vistas

    Internships are essential to gain relevant work and research experience. Gaining that work experience in an international setting allows students to add another language to their resume and it encourages growth beyond the working environment. 
    In this webinar, DAAD joins forces with UAS7 and Cultural Vistas to talk about internship opportunities in Germany. The presenters introduce their internships and speak about the application process. This webinar offers information on internships for all fields and for students with various levels of German, including no prior German knowledge. All presenters will be available for questions during and after the webinar. 


    Register for free at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/100000000064226834 

    Fri, Nov 14, 2014 11 AM - 12 PM CST
    Watch with a group from the Department of Germanic Studies in room 1501 University Hall.  (Note the location change from 304 Grant Hall!)
    We will project it on the big screen, but participants who register in advance will also be able to log in at individual terminals for interactive elements.  Those who have registered individually and want to do the interactive elements directly should bring their own WIFI enabled devices along.

    Unable to attend in Grant Hall?  Register to watch on your own!

  • Global Site Plans Internships, Apply by 1/16

    Global Site Plans, branding for environmental design, specializes inwebsite design, internet marketing, social media, branding, and content services tailored to the unique qualities of architecture, engineering, environmental non-profits, landscape architecture, and urban planning companies.  Internships are offered in the areas listed below. Applications close on Friday, January 16, 2015 and all internship opportunities can be found at the following site: http://www.globalsiteplans.com/internship. Should you have any questions, contact hireme@globalsiteplans.com.

    Internships:

    Arabic Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Architecture Blogger
    Assistant Editor
    Business Development
    Chinese Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Environmental Design Blogger
    French Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    German Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Graphic Design
    Greek Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Guest Blogger Editor
    Infographics and Data Visualization Designer
    Japanese Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Landscape Architecture Blogger
    Local Marketing Specialist & Editor
    Portuguese Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Program Support (Human Resources)
    Russian Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Senior Editor
    Social Media Coordinator
    Spanish Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Structural/Civil Engineering Blogger
    Turkish Language Translator & Content Coordinator
    Urban Planning Blogger

  • CHCI's Fall 2019 Congressional Internship Program – Application Deadline: Feb 15

  • Chicago Humanities Festival Fall/Spring Internships

    The Chicago Humanities Festival has internship opportunities available; CHF offers several project-based internships during three internship sessions (summer/fall/spring). They are currently recruiting for their fall/spring internship session, this internship program will require a commitment of 14-21 hours a week for 3 to 9 months (a 9 month internship is preferred, but a minimum commitment of 4 months is required), starting in September 2015. They are more than happy to accommodate variations on those dates if needed. At the bottom of the page are the internship application form and descriptions for the internships available this fall.

    If you have any questions about the internship program or the Chicago Humanities Festival, contact Saloni Dar at saloni@chicagohumanities.org. 

  • Leadership and Service Expo – Jan 31

  • Honors Activity: Social Media and Web internship with the Chicago Brown Sign Project

    The Chicago Brown Sign Project is looking for a student with social media knowledge. Specifically, we need help managing (and instructing us to manage) our Facebook page. We also need someone who has proficiency in working with website templates (we are using Weebly). This semester our goal is to layout and designate website pages and to begin to post content.

    Here's our mission statement:

    Chicago’s honorary brown signs can be easily distinguished from the city’s “real” green street signs; while locals know (and tourists figure out) that the green signs are the city’s usual navigational tool, many do not know the stories behind the city’s over 1300 honorary brown signs and what they reveal about Chicago legends and neighborhoods.

    The Chicago Brown Sign Project offers writers and photographers the opportunity to uncover and publish the stories behind the city’s honorary brown signs.

    If you are interested in teh position, contact Prof. Mimi Rosenbush at chicagobrownsigns@gmail.com

  • Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program

    The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective six week summer institute for rising college juniors offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president just outside our nation’s capital.We offer an all-inclusive six week program that provides housing, transportation, meals and a $500 weekly stipend.

    The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program offers a dynamic and stimulating leadership curriculum that encourages students to examine their personal strengths, identify areas for growth, and ultimately take action as a leader. In that spirit, these leadership lessons are taught within a framework highlighting the inspirational leadership model of George Washington.

    Each week students will meet with some of the nation’s top leaders, engage with the other Fellows on leadership styles and skills, and collaborate with their assigned mentor on their individual capstone projects.

    A Progam Like No Other

    Develop valuable leadership skills and tools

    Advance an actionable cause with a capstone project

    Build a professional network with assigned mentors and peers from across the nation

    Connect with successful Washington, DC leaders and decision makers

    Explore George Washington’s life story and remarkable leadership

    Live and learn at the celebrated Mount Vernon Estate

    The program will take place from July 4, 2017 - July 14, 2017.

    Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

    Currently enrolled college sophomore in good standing

    Proven leadership ability and involvement

    All majors welcome

    Demonstrated interest in proposed capstone project

    Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

    Current U.S. Citizen

    Application requirements:

    Resume

    Three (3) essays

    Two (2) letters of recommendation

    Current college transcript (applicants may use an unofficial transcript)

     

    Applications will be available November 2016. Deadline for applicants is January 11, 2017.

    Please visit http://www.mountvernon.org/site/leadershipfellows/ for more information and to apply.

     

  • 2015-16 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowships Program @ Congressional Hunger Center, Apply by Jan. 6

    The Congressional Hunger Center (CHC) is excited to offer a unique opportunity to be actively involved in the movement to end hunger and poverty. Our national initiative, the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program, trains, inspires and sustains a tight-knit community of emerging leaders committed to social justice. The program provides Fellows with an opportunity to gain practical experience fighting hunger and poverty, work with community-based and national leaders, deepen their analysis around poverty and develop leadership skills.  The application deadline for the 2015– 2016 program is January 6, 2015.  If you have questions, please email fellows@hungercenter.org or call 202-547-7022 x 29. 

  • Two opportunities for students interested in film/videography/video editing and disability studies and human development

    1) Help shoot and edit a brief video on the experiences of amputee athletes and prosthetics.  Time commitment of 10-20 hours off campus between now and April 1. Contact Prof. Paikoff-Holzmueller at birdy@uic.edu

    2) A doctoral candidate in Disability Studies at UIC is working on a dissertation that addresses social relations of older adults with intellectual disabilities from a life course perspective.  The project will include the development of a 15-20 minute DVD with the life stories of six individuals with intellectual disabilities. This DVD will be used as an education and advocacy tool at agencies and universities. Seeking a research assistant to help collect video materials and edit final video beginning this spring. If the project receives grant funding, this may develop into a paid position. Contact Lieke van Heuman at lvheumen@uic.edu

  • AARCC Student Marketing Assistant Job for 2015-16

    Student Marketing Assistant

    The Student Marketing Assistant will assist in providing content for the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center blog AARCCorner, editing and designing the Asian American Student Resource Book, and creating publicity for AARCC events including Asian American Awareness Month.

    We are seeking a creative student with graphic design and marketing skills who can work independently.  Experience with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects are a plus.  This position will start August 2015 with summer work possibility.  You will need to be an undergraduate student maintaining at least six credit hours Fall 2015.

    General Duties:

    This position is for the 2015-2016 academic year (August 2015 - May 2016). Student Marketing Assistant

    Under the supervision of the director, the Student Marketing Assistant performs the following: Maintenance of AARCC blog, YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter account.

    Assist in the maintenance of AARCC website content.

    Lead in the design and editing of the Asian American Resource Book.

    Design outreach brochures and marketing materials. Assist with the coordination of special events. Act as photographer and videographer of special events.

    Develop educational and promotional videos. Provide customer service and respond to general inquiries via phone and e-mail. Perform other general office support tasks. 

     

    Desired Qualifications:

    One year of experience in a related marketing position; experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects; basic website maintenance skills; some blogging and video creation experience.  Fine Arts major with Moving Images focus preferred. 

    Starting Salary:

    $8.77/hour

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    These positions will also assist with general outreach and publicity for AARCC events. We expect these positions to require approximately 10-20 hours per week. These positions start at $8.77/hour (with expected increase this summer) and are open to work-study (preferred – revise your FAFSA or contact Financial Aid to request work-study) and non-work-study students.

    To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and application (attached and at http://aarcc.uic.edu) to Elvin Chan at eychan@uic.edu. For more information, contact AARCC at 312-413-9569.

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater Winter/Spring Internships deadline to apply November 1

    Winter/Spring Internship Applications Due November 1

    Regional Theatre Tony Award(r) recipient Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is seeking highly qualified interns for a commitment between January and May, 2017. CST Interns gain substantive experience invaluable insight in their respective departments while building professional relationships within the Chicago theater community. Current post-secondary students, college graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.

    Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, CST is dedicated to producing extraordinary classic productions, new works and family fare; unlocking Shakespeare's work for educators and students; and serving as Chicago's premier international ambassador through its World's Stage Series, bringing the world's best theater to Chicago. Throughout 2016, CST is leading Shakespeare 400 Chicago, a yearlong, citywide international arts festival celebrating Shakespeare's 400-year legacy. Shakespeare 400 Chicago brings together our city's resident world-class institutions across disciplines, and welcomes leading artists from around the globe for what's anticipated to be the world's largest and most comprehensive celebration of Shakespeare's enduring legacy.

    The deadline to apply for winter/spring internships is November 1, 2016.  Click on the post to learn more.

     

  • Off-Campus Summer Research in Science and Engineering: Amgen Scholars, Due 2/3 or 2/14

    The Amgen Scholars program provides research opportunities in science and engineering to students in any academic major. Opportunities are available at several host universities and students will work with a faculty mentor. Specific projects and funding opportunities vary by host institution; please visit http://www.amgenscholars.com/ for more information and application materials. 

    Deadlines: February 3 for most institutions, February 14 for the California Institute of Technology.

    For more information: https://illinois.edu/emailer/files/46097/amgenscholars_flier.pdf  

  • Judicial Externship Opportunity, Apply by Sat. 1/31

    Undergraduate Judicial Externship - Cook County Circuit Court, Mortgage Foreclosure Division

    Student externs in the Cook County Circuit Court, Mortgage Foreclosure Division are an essential part of keeping the Court system functioning smoothly. The primary responsibility of our externs is to assist the Court by reading and reviewing motion packets and other documents which are submitted to the Court to be heard by the Judge. Students will be trained by the Judge’s Law Clerk, and their work will be reviewed personally by the Judge and used on a regular basis during Court proceedings.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    - Senior and junior level pre-law students.

    - At least a 3.7 G.P.A.

    -Students will be given preference by seniority and academic credentials

    Basic Skills and Abilities Required:

    -Students must have a strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism

    - Students must be able to handle and review a large volume of documents while paying attention to detail

    Compensation

    This position is unpaid. This position may be used for school credit, if applicable, under University rules.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Under the direction of the Law Clerk, the student extern will be required to conduct various tasks, which may include, but is not limited to:

    (1) reviewing mortgage foreclosure default judgment packets;

    (2) reviewing motions to confirm judicial sale;

    (3) assisting to organize the court call and manage the court’s docket;

    (4) conduct background, topical research.

    All hours must be completed at the Richard J. Daley Center at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL. Student externs will have opportunities to observe court proceedings, and will have direct feedback on their work from the Judge and his Law Clerk. 

    Any extern with the court will be subject to a background check by Cook County prior to beginning the position.

    The deadline to apply for this opportunity is January 31st.  To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Joseph Resowski, Law Clerk for Judge Senechalle, at jresowski@gmail.com

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

    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/ 

  • Intern at VisualxMed and promote health education through visual media

  • Spring Internship and Part-Time Job Fair, 2/9

  • Illinois Solar Energy Association - Program Development Internship

    The ISEA is looking for a Program Development Intern who will be involved in program expansion, best practice, grant and policy research, member communications, website management, event coordination, and various other tasks. This is a great opportunity for students seeking to learn more about local energy markets and to work to advance the acceleration of the solar industry in Illinois; details can be found here.

  • Food Recovery Network: 2014-2015 Fellowship Program, Rolling Until 5/15

    The Food Recovery Network (FRN) is seeking seven fellows to work full-time on the Member Support and Expansion teams in College Park, Maryland. Fellowships start on August 11, 2014 and end May 15, 2015. Fellows receive a monthly $1,500 stipend. Founded in September of 2011, the Food Recovery Network (FRN) is the largest national student-led food recovery movement working to bring food recovery programs to colleges across the country. Made up of dozens of chapters at colleges and universities, FRN has recovered over 300,000 pounds of food and is rapidly expanding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through May 15, 2014.  Apply for these fellowships here.

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

    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.

  • UN Crime and Justice Research Institute Internships in Italy this Summer

    The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) accepts a limited number of unpaid interns. 

    All current internship openings are posted here.

    The objective of the internship programme is to enhance the educational experience of qualified students from diverse academic backgrounds through practical work assignments and on-the-job experience, to expose them to the work of the United Nations and to provide UNICRI with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields. Graduating seniors are eligible.

    UNICRI will not bear any cost for the internship and all expenses connected with it must be borne by the intern.

    Visit the website for details about the various summer opportunities and how to apply: http://unicri.it/institute/join_us/jobs/internships/#Current_Internship_Openings 

  • Upper Midwest Honors Council Web Design/Intern Student Award – Application Deadline: May 20

  • Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project Internships, Interviews Begin This Week

    The Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project is the nation’s largest non-partisan, on the ground student voter mobilization effort. For over almost 40 years the New Voters Project has played a leading role in mobilizing young voters; highlighting their importance; developing and refining the techniques and technology used to reach them; and ensuring their right to cast a ballot once they appear at the polls. We believe the best way to get political leaders to pay attention to young people and our issues is to register and vote. Since 1984 we have helped register more than 1.7 million young people and make over one million reminder contacts.

    Just a few years ago, everyone had nearly written off the youth vote. Politicians focused their ads, speeches and campaigns around targeting older voters. Even the issues they were talking about had little to do with us - things like social security and prescription drugs. It's hardly surprising when you looked at the numbers. People over the age of 60 were voting at twice the rate of young people and the percentage of people under the age of 25 turning out to vote had declined steadily for decades.

    The last few years have reversed this trend - the youth vote has increased and politicians have begun to pay more attention to young voters - but we've got to keep up the hard work to turn this trend into a lasting pattern.

     To make sure that as many of those likely to register students have that opportunity, one of our top priorities is getting as many high profile websites to have links to the StudentVote.org registration tool as possible. By getting those links on most of the high profile websites (school’s main page, page to purchase sports tickets, page to register for classes, manage campus accounts, etc), you can get 2% of the campus to register. By then publicizing the StudentVote.org tool through Facebook, Twitter, listserves and posters/flyers all over campus, you can get an additional 2% of the campus to register to vote—all without even picking up a clipboard! At the University of Southern California we helped to register over 1,000 students when the university president sent out campus-wide email with a link to StudentVote.org. At Rutgers University we partnered with the Eagleton Institute to link to the tool on the campus’ main websites and registered over 3,000 students in a week.

    Intern Responsibilities

    • Maintain all the reporting requirements: attend weekly planning calls with team, submit tracking and planning forms
    • Work with key administrators, Student Governments and Faculty to bring online voter registration to their campus
    • Develop social media campaigns
    • Develop publications and materials for online voter registration
    • Plan campaign events throughout the summer

    Qualifications

    We are looking for students who are:

    •          Passionate about social change and the problems tackled by the Campaign
    •          Self-starters, driven to accomplish projects, and able to problem solve
    •          Professional, responsible, and dependable
    •          Able to work at least 15 hours per week
    •          Interested in future opportunities and careers in the non-profit sector

    To apply send your resume and cover letter to Marites Velasquez, Program Director, at marites@studentpirgs.org 

  • 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 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

  • 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

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Undergraduate Co-op – Engineering, 73251

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Undergraduate Internship – Engineering, 73249

    FLS Group, LLC – Auditor Intern, 73287

    FLS Group, LLC – Tax Preparation Intern, 73288

    Matric Partners, Ltd – Public Relations Intern, 65665

    Road to Status, LLC – Bilingual Inbound Digital / Content / Social Media Marketing Intern(s), 73196

    Perfect Search Media – Digital Marketing and Data Analysis Internship, 73280

    The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform – Marketing and Events Coordinator, 72998

    YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – Mission Advancement Project Manager Internship, 73383

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Amazon –  Student Veterans Program Area Manager, 73209

    Cambridge Educational Services – Technology Development and Support Associate, 73197

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Technical Operations Officer, 73225

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) – Economic Analyst, 68772

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

    ChemRisk – Industrial Hygienist/Exposure Assessor, 62088

    Fox Associates, Inc. – Client Specialist, 73326

    GrubHub – Software Engineer, 73157

    ION – Software Support Analyst, 71105

    National Futures Association – Compliance Examiner, 73338

    Project: VISION, Inc. – Youth Program Coordinator, 73163

    TXT International – International Business Developer - Buenos Aires, Argentina, 73291

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

    312-996-2300

  • Internship Opportunities - Marketing, Development, Programming, Production and Web/Multi-Media

    The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents entertaining and smart programming about ideas that matter. But we do more than that. We shape ideas, helping our audiences see the world anew. We help them challenge the boundaries of contemporary knowledge and culture. We help them understand what it means to be human.

    Currently, CHF is recruiting winter/spring interns for the Marketing, Development, Programing, Production and Web/Multi-Media departments. Attached is the internship application form and description internships available for 2017 winter/spring session.    

    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 winter/spring internship starts Late January or early February, 2017 through late May 2017.  We are more than happy to accommodate variations on those dates.

     

  • HBO Access Writing Fellowship, Application Opens Wed. 3/4

    HBO has announced the launch of the HBOAccess Writing Fellowship which will begin accepting applications on March 4, 2015. The program will give emerging writers from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to attend a week of master classes held at the HBO campus in Santa Monica, California focusing on character and story development, pitching ideas and projects, securing an agent, and networking. Each participant will then enter into an 8-month writing phase where he/she will be paired with an HBO development executive and guided through the script development process. At the conclusion of the program, HBO will hold a reception and staged reading for industry professionals where the writers will be introduced to the entertainment industry.

    March 4, 2015 - Application process opens at https://www.withoutabox.com/. The application portal will close when 1,000 submissions have been reached. No mail or email submissions will be accepted.

    Learn more at http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/hbo-seeks-diverse-emerging-writers-for-hboaccess-writing-fellowship-20150225?utm_campaign=hbo-seeks-diverse-emerging-writers-for-hboaccess-writing-fellowship-20150225&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_content=hbo-seeks-diverse-emerging-writers-for-hboaccess-writing-fellowship-20150225

  • National Student Employment Week – April 9-13

  • Jobs/Internships Available 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

    UChicago Urban Labs – Research Assistant, 64391

    BuiltWorlds – Research Intern, 64429

    Ativo Capital Management – Database Programming Analyst Intern, 64546

    Hi-Cone, a division of ITW – Marketing Intern, 64477

     

    FULL-TIME POSITIONS

    Surgical Care Affiliates – Managed Care Analyst, 64351

    Mace North America – Graduate Development Program - North America (Consultancy), 64445

    Amica Mutual Insurance Company – Future Leaders Program - Associate Adjuster 10/15, 64468

    Human Capital Research Corporation – Research Analyst, 64480

    Textura Corporation – Client Services Consultant (Implementation), 55948

    SWC Technology Partners – Senior Graphic Web Designer / Front-End Developer, 60952

     

    Regards,

    UIC Office of Career Services

  • UIC Office of Sustainability Internship – Spring 2016

    Applications are now open for the UIC Office of Sustainability Internship Program<http://sustainability.uic.edu/jobs/sustainability-internship-program-2/>.  This undergraduate internship program offers a wide range of opportunities<http://sustainability.uic.edu/jobs/sustainability-internship-program-2/> across numerous fields and departments.  Internship positions include opportunities in research, fieldwork, project planning, project management, and more.  Positions are open to undergraduate students who will be enrolled in undergraduate coursework in the spring term.  Students across all majors are welcome to apply.  Positions are for up to 10hrs/week during the spring term.  Interns are placed in various campus departments where they can make a real impact on their school while gaining real-world experience.

    Besides working on their projects, interns will also enrolled in LAS 493 where they will attend weekly seminars or field outings on a range of educational and skill building topics including energy issues, cultural sustainability issues, institutional challenges and change management, campus structure and administration, campus sustainability, and job readiness. At the end of the semester, students will participate in a final presentation and reception.

    The application for these internships will remain open until all positions are filled. 

    To learn more, check out the Sustainability Internship Program link: http://sustainability.uic.edu/jobs/sustainability-internship-program-2/

    Or email Elizabeth Schmidt, RA, Office of Sustainability: eschmi21@uic.edu 

  • Newman Civic Fellowship Opportunity, Apply by 2/16

  • Volunteer / Internship Opportunity with the Arab American Cultural Center – Application Deadline: March 1

  • All Majors Career Fair – March 21

  • Google Policy Fellowship, Due Mon. 4/14

    Applications for the 2014 program are open through April 14, 2014. To apply, please submit your materials directly through the Google Policy Fellowship website.

    Whether you're interested in copyright, free expression, digital inclusion, or any number of technology-oriented policy issues, the Google Policy Fellowship is a great way to connect with organizations working on critical issues for the future of the Internet.

    The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all levels and disciplines. Selected students will spend ten weeks this summer working on a broad portfolio of topics at a diverse set of organizations. You can learn more about the program and host organizations on the Google Public Policy Fellowship website at www.google.com/policyfellowship.

  • US Hispanic Leadership Institute Summer Internship Program, Apply by Fri. 5/15

    The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) is looking to hire ten interns for their paid summer internship program. The 21st Century Leaders Summer Internship Program is a ten week program that promotes grassroots community organizing and leadership development in key impact areas.

    The student dedicates ten (10) weeks to reaching his/her goal of registering 1000 new or restored voters. The student must also continue to maintain contact with his/her supervisor at least once a week.

    The internship requires a mandatory training in Chicago, Illinois, May 29-30, 2015. The internship program will officially begin June 1, 2015 and concludes August 7, 2015. The student must commit to the two (2) days of orientation/training and ten (10) uninterrupted weeks of the internship in order to be considered.

    The complete application must be submitted online by May 15, 2015. For more information about the program and how to apply, please contact Dulce Diaz at ddiaz@ushli.org. Students can apply online at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=2Mxi2DBkbtVKYbDb7f7JFA.

  • 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

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

    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.  

     

  • Women Make Movies Summer Internships in New York

    About Women Make Movies

    Established in 1972 to address the under representation and misrepresentation of women in the media industry, Women Make Movies is a multicultural, multiracial, non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women. The organization provides services to both users and makers of film and video programs, with a special emphasis on supporting work by women of color. Women Make Movies facilitates the development of feminist media through an internationally recognized Distribution Service and a Production Assistance Program.  

    Internship Overview:

    Internships are available for Summer 2015 term in:

    • Marketing/Publicity

    • Production Assistance/Fiscal Sponsorship

    • Distribution

    • Administration

    Benefits & Compensation

    All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

    • Local travel reimbursement

    • Free workshop attendance

    • Free access to screen titles from the Women Make Movies collection

    • College or University course credit

    The ideal candidate will be studying film production or cinema studies and have an interest in human rights/social justice. We are looking for interns to start in mid-May through August.

    Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows XP and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

    To apply, all candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, and references.  Internship application found here: http://www.wmm.com/about/jobs.shtml#internship  

    Learn more at http://jobs.feminist.org/job/women-make-movies-summer-intern/

  • Video Internship Opportunity

    Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications (JT), located downtown in River North, is a public affairs firm currently hiring for their fall internship session and are looking for a strong video intern with the following qualities:

    - Understanding of the production process from pre-prodution to post 

    - Some experience in production with knowledge of basic production techniques including shooting with DSLR cameras and audio recording

    - Base-level skills in post production with either Final Cut Pro 7 or Adobe Creative Studio

    The internship is a paid position at $12/hour and requires around 20 hours/week. 

    If you are interested, contact Jordan Troy with your resume and cover letter at jordan_troy@jtpr.com. 

  • Social Media Internship at Superfly Marketing Group Available

    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.