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This Week's Jobs and Internships from UICCareers.com

May 25, 2016 8:30 am35 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

COCO5 – Promotions & Marketing Internship, 71344

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

Digital Domain 3.0 – Software R&D Intern, 71361

Dispensary 33 – Summer Intern, 71387

Forsythe Technology, Inc. – Intern – Tax, 71337

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

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

Proctor & Gamble – Sales Leadership Seminar, 71453

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

Four Corners Tavern Group – Accounts Payable Specialist, 71261

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

Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Science Instructor, 71302

Galileo Learning – Summer Innovation Tech Instructor, 71301

Morningstar, Inc – Java Script Engineer, 71362

Radio Flyer – Accounts Receivable Coordinator, 71355

Rent the Runway – Junior Customer Communications Associate, 71358

RM Lucas – Inside Sales, 70509

SCOTTeVEST – Graphic Designer, 71281

Stage 5 Trading Corp – Junior Broker, 71274

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

Urban Teachers – Urban Teacher Resident, 71356

NOTE: On Thursday, June 2nd OCS will be hosting a Recent Graduate Job Fair. Honors College graduates from May that do not yet have offers for full-time employment or are not headed to graduate school immediately are highly encouraged to attend the event. More information about the event and attending employers is located here.
Chicago Park District Public Service Intern, Apply by 5/30

May 25, 2016 8:00 am191 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact John Barrientos at 312 742-1127 or 312- 747-2001 (TTY). You may be required to provide information related to your reasonable accommodation request.
Urban Public Policy Fellowship Program, Apply by Fri. 5/20

May 17, 2016 6:30 pm29 views

URBAN PUBLIC POLICY FELLOWSHIP (UPPF) PROGRAM

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

Please visit the IPCE website to access application materials at:

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

Application deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016
This Week’s Jobs and Internships for Honors students from UICCareers.com

May 16, 2016 11:00 am86 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

Brailsford and Bunlavey – Project Intern, 71199

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

DEA Nation – Summer Marketing & Sales Intern, 70943

DEA Nation – Summer Multimedia Intern, 70944

EHMS Mechanical Services – HVAC Research Analyst, 71218

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

Kroeschell, Inc. – PR/Communications Intern, 71138

MAPSCorps – Field Coordinator, 71112

Meltwater – Business Development Internship (Summer), 71087

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

SIM Partners – Graphic Design Intern, 71098

Tradepal – Marketing Internship, 60106

Univar USA – Sales Operations Intern, 70541

Village of Libertyville – Community Development Summer Intern Position, 71120

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Advisors Ahead, LLC – Financial Advisor Resident Position, 54546

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Site Based Program Coordinator, 71172

ION –Software Support Analyst, 71105

NowPow – Analytics Associate, 70788

T3 Trading Group, LLC – Equities Trader, 71144

Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative - Nationwide, 71118

Trunk Club – Stylist/Sales Representative, 71041

Walgreens – Analyst, Market Access Analytics, 71168
Aldermanic Summer Internship Program - Paid Internships

May 11, 2016 4:15 pm285 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are internships for each of the 50 Ward in Chicago. If you are interested, you should contact your local Ward to see if their internship position is still available.
American Red Cross - Latino Outreach and International Services Internship

May 11, 2016 9:30 am123 views

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

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

Interested Juniors and Seniors should send an email to Alma Blancarte at alma.blancarte@redcross.org with an introduction to themselves, and resume.
Summer Internship Opportunities with Illinois' U.S. Senator Kirk

May 11, 2016 8:30 am260 views

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

Deadline to apply is May 15, 2016

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

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

May 6, 2016 2:30 pm127 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

DEA Nation – Summer Marketing & Sales Intern, 70943

DEA Nation – Summer Multimedia Intern, 70944

JD Norman Industries, Inc. – HR Intern, 70990

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

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

Nitel – Marketing Intern–2016, 70710

Northwestern Mutual–McTigue – Photography Intern, 71082

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

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

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

Alpha Bit Trading – Junior Trader, 70893

Cambridge Educational Services – Administrative Assistant for School Relations, 68040

CME Group – Treasury Analyst, 70822

CVM Solutions – Marketing Specialist, 70859

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

Impact Alabama – Impact America AmeriCorps Member, 70938

IXL Learning – Associate Product Manager, 70972

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

Meridian Health Plan – Member Benefit Coordinator – Chicago, 70983

Rose Packaging Company – Production Supervisor, 70981

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

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University – Plant Propagator, 71031

Trunk Club – Stylist/Sales Representative, 71041

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300
Internship Opportunities with Rape Victim Advocates

May 4, 2016 8:30 am102 views

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

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

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

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

Apr 25, 2016 2:30 pm172 views

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

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

Click on the post to see internships and jobs.
Chicago Humanities Festival Summer Internship Opportunities, Apply by 4/30

Apr 18, 2016 8:30 am110 views

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

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

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

Saloni Dar

Associate Director, Administration & Operations

Chicago Humanities Festival

500 N. Dearborn St.

Ste. 825

Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 661-1019

www.chicagohumanities.org
This Week’s Jobs and Internships for UIC Honors Students

Apr 15, 2016 4:15 pm246 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

A Eicoff & Company – Creative Interns – Summer, 70319

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

GoHealth – Digital Marketing Intern, 70330

GoHealth – Marketing Lifestyle Intern, 70332

Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Intern, Design & Planning, 70363

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

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

PepsiCo – R&D Intern, 67347

ZenithOptimedia – Media Intern, 70323

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

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

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

FitchRatings.com – Editor, 70376

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

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

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

Grassroots Campaigns – Assistant Canvass Director, 70345

Harvard – Plant Propagator, 70391

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

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

Regional Economic Models, Inc – Economic Associate, 70278

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

T.Y. Lin International – Marketing Assistant, 70238

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300
Intern with UIC News, Apply by 4/15

Apr 13, 2016 4:30 pm107 views

UIC News seeks two interns to add a student voice to the newspaper in the fall semester. It's a great opportunity to gain experience writing for print and online, including news and feature writing. Applicants should have an interest in journalism. Interns must enroll in an internship course (in the English, communication or LAS) for elective credit. Email résumé and two writing samples by April 15 to christyb@uic.edu
Jobs/Internships from the Office of Career Services, 4/11

Apr 11, 2016 8:30 am68 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

Barnett Capital – Architectural Intern / Draftsperson, 68968

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

Be Original Americas – Design Summer Fellowship, 70020

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

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

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Biotronic NeuroNetwork – Intra-Operative NeuroMonitoring Technician, 68422

GAINSystems – Business Development Executive, 70164

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

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

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

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

Meridian Health Plan – Member Benefit Coordinator - Chicago, 70135

Silicon Valley Bank – 2016 Associate Development Program, 62152

Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative - Nationwide, 70114

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

Uniper – Trading Desk Assistant, 70027
Lieutenant Governor's Summer Internship Program, Apply by 4/15

Apr 11, 2016 8:30 am186 views

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

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

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

Here is the link to our application: http://www.illinois.gov/ltg/contact/Pages/Intern-Application.aspx
Internship in Medical Social Sciences Research at Northwestern University

Apr 8, 2016 2:45 pm259 views

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

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

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

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

Diana Buitrago

Research Study Assistant

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Medical Social Sciences

633 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 19-077 Chicago, Illinois 60611 312.503.0441 office 312.503.9800 fax feinberg.northwestern.edu
The Washington Center Internships Info Session, Thurs. 4/7

Apr 6, 2016 3:30 pm102 views

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

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

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

Attached is a flyer with details about the information sessions.
Volunteer with Illinois JusticeCorps and/or Visit the Daley Center Courthouse

Apr 6, 2016 2:15 pm102 views

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

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

Students interested in applying may contact Beckee Birger, the JusticeCorps regional supervisor, and send completed applications to her at bbirger@iljusticecorps.org.
Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) Program Information Sessions

Apr 4, 2016 8:45 am88 views

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

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

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

Information Sessions:

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

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

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

April 14th - 2:00 pm, African American Academic Network, SSB
This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UIC Careers

Apr 1, 2016 2:00 pm76 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

ABM Industries – Human Resources Intern, 69787

ACCO Brands – Marketing Intern, 69705

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

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

Pledgemine – Graphic Design Intern, 69780

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

Village of Wilmette – Forestry Intern, 69864

Wolters Kluwer – Internal Control Intern, 69898

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Caraustar Industries – Safety Manager, 69804

City of Urbana – Planner I/II, 69762

City of Urbana – Crime Analyst, 69918

Entertainment Cruises – Graphic & Digital Designer, 69944

eSpark Learning – New Partnerships Associate, 69745

Regional Economic Models, Inc – Assistant Programmer, 66629

Moveo Int – Director, Data and Insights, 69703

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

Univar USA – Human Resources Coordinator, 69904

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300
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!
This Week’s Jobs and Internships from UIC Careers

Mar 28, 2016 5:15 pm126 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

Brake Parts Inc – Summer 2016 Internship Opportunities, 69552

Chicago’s First Lady Cruises – Marketing Intern, 69577

Chicago White Sox – Photography Intern, 69660

Cook County Treasurer – Legal/Tax Sale Intern, 69564

Erie Family Health Center – Marketing and Development Intern, 69465

Fast Enterprises LLC – Implementation Intern, 39270

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

IFF – Public Policy Intern, 69596

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

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

Target – Executive Intern (Assistant Manager Intern), 69674

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

YMCA of the USA – Human Resources Intern, 69593

ZenithOptimedia – Media Intern, 69413

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

Arabella Advisors – Analyst, Consulting Services, 69606

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

Argus Information & Advisory Services – Business Technical Associate, 32508

BuiltWorlds – ACE Space: "Senior Associate", 69495

CDM Media – Relationship Manager – Chicago, 69448

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

Fast Enterprises LLC – Conversion Team Member, 48732

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

Octapharma Plasma, Inc – Leadership Trainee, 69369

OMD – Data Analyst - Digital Operations Manager, 69060

SSB Research Group LLC – Tactics Associate, 69330

Sunrise Futures – Quantitative Researcher, 47696

Target – Executive Team Leader (Assistant Manager), 69673

Textura Corporation – Client Services Consultant (Implementation), 55948

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

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

Regards,

UIC Office of Career Services

312-996-2300
LAS students: Register for LAS 289 to receive credit for internships

Mar 25, 2016 9:15 am84 views

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

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

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

Robin B. Hursey, MALS

Senior Advisor - Internship Program

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Chicago

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

(312) 996-0425

(312) 413-8577

rhursey@uic.edu
Internships/Job Opportunities for Honors College Students

Mar 18, 2016 8:45 am57 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

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

Chicago Board Options Exchange – Human Resources Intern, 68790

Hyatt Hotels Corporation – Intern, Corporate Communications, 69250

Kia Motors – Sales & Marketing Intern, 69303

SSB Research Group LLC – Tactics Intern, 69331

The Marco Consulting Group – Proxy Voting Intern, 69214

Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 69034

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Cambridge Educational Services – Shipping Assistant, 68047

Chicago Botanic Garden – Aquatic Plant Maintenance Seasonal, 66791

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

Fair Food Standards Council – Human Rights Investigator, 67738

Gold Coast Tickets – Senior Customer Service Broker Relations, 69243

Hall & Partners – Market Research Health Grad, 69297

Harbor Capital Advisors – Shareholder Services Representative, 69160

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

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

L2 Interactive – Junior PHP Developer, 69320

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

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

Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 69033
All Majors Career Fair, Thurs. 3/17

Mar 16, 2016 8:30 am131 views

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

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

SCE Illinois Room (3rd Floor)

750 S. Halsted St, Chicago

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

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

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

Quick job fair prep tips:

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

Mar 14, 2016 8:30 am73 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

Fox Associates, Inc – Media Sales Internship, 63693

Jackson National Asset Management – Business Systems Analyst Internship, 69049

Johnson and Quin – Human Resources Intern, 69061

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

Parliament Chicago – Administrative Assistant/Marketing Intern, 69036

R/GA – Technology Internship, 69056

Simple Truth – Design Intern, 68647

TTX – Business Process Design and Control Internship, 69037

Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 69034

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

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

AGCO Corporation – Supplier Recovery Technical Analyst, 69054

Children’s Home + Aid – Grant Writer, 68961

Epic – Technical Problem Solver, 69013

Progress Rail Services – Service Parts Planner, 68987

Rang Technologies Inc – Credit Risk Modeler, 67617

Saggezza – Associate Developer, 69079

Seaport Global Securities – Corporate Access – Outreach, 69057

Total Quality Logistics – Sales Representative – Nationwide, 68991

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

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

Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 69033
Urban Ecology Field Lab - Summer Field Museum program, Apply by 3/20

Mar 11, 2016 9:45 am132 views

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

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

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

Questions? Contact Dr. Jacob Campbell at the Field Museum at jcampbell@fieldmuseum.org.
Civic Engagement Fellowship - Seeking Applicants

Mar 11, 2016 8:30 am17 views

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

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

Any questions as well as applications and cover letters can be submitted to Spencer Long via email, longsa@uic.edu.
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
Television Academy Foundation Internships, Apply by Fri. 3/11

Mar 7, 2016 4:00 pm30 views

Television Academy Foundation is offering:

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

Work for some of the biggest names in the industry

Participate in exclusive professional development workshops with the Television Academy Foundation

Deadline to apply is March 11th

To apply, visit www.TelevisionAcademy.com/Internships
UIC Heritage Garden 2016 Summer Internship, Apply by 3/18

Mar 7, 2016 3:30 pm259 views

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

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

Learn more at http://heritagegarden.uic.edu/#about. Application deadline is March 18.
Job/Internships from the Office of Career Services

Mar 4, 2016 12:30 pm173 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

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

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc – Category Buyer Intern, 68662

Hydro Inc – Marketing Support Internship, 68819

Lincoln Park Zoo – Green Team Sustainability Intern, 68708

Matrix Partners, Ltd – Public Relations Intern, 65665

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

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

SWC Technology Partners – Marketing Intern, 68717

The Jacobson Group – Human Resources Intern, 68855

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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

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

Chicago Botanic Garden – Prairie-River Managment Technician, 68612

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) – Economic Analyst, 68772

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

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

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

ComPsych Corporation – FMLA Claims Specialist, 68704

Ecolab – Operations Specialist, 68724

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

Lincoln Park Zoo – Conservation Camp Instructor, 68720
Informational Meeting with tech company eSpark Learning 3/9

Mar 4, 2016 10:45 am17 views

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

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

When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm

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

Why: free food, networking, and internship opportunities!

Facebook event link (please RSVP, if possible)

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

If youre not able to make it, but are interested in learning more about eSpark and our summer business/operations and software engineering internships, please reach out to gaby@esparklearning.com.
Tell us about your internship and enter to win Honors College swag! Deadline 3/2

Mar 2, 2016 6:30 pm89 views

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

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

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

The swag drawing deadline has been extended to Friday 3/4, so complete the survey before then to be eligible to win! If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Leary at soleary@uic.edu.
DC Summer Internships– Final Deadline March 16

Mar 2, 2016 4:00 pm173 views

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org

June 4 – July 29, 2016

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC

*Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 10, 2016

*Final Deadline: March 16, 2016

*Generous Scholarship Funding Available

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

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

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

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

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

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

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

PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

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

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

APPLY TODAY

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

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

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

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Education Sector Job Fair, Thurs. 3/3

Feb 29, 2016 6:00 pm13 views

EDUCATION JOB FAIR

Thursday, March 3, 2016

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607

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

Students/job seekers DO NOT need to register.

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

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

Questions? Contact UIC Career Services at 312.996.2300.
This Week’s Internships and Jobs on UICCareers for Honors students

Feb 29, 2016 10:45 am187 views

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

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

INTERNSHIPS

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

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

Aurora Housing Authority – Summer Internship, 67974

Chervon North America – Graphic Design Intern, 67692

dbHMS – Sustainability Planning Studio Intern, 67002

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

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Web Marketing Intern, 68423

Illinois Water Resource Center – Outreach and communication intern, 68060

Loop Capital Markets – Analytical Services Intern, 67061

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

SWC Technology Partners – IT Managed Services Intern, 68110

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

Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 67732

WEC Energy Group – Safety Intern, 68000

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Cambridge Educational Services – Administrative Assistant for School Relations, 68040

CDM Media – Relationship Manager – Chicago, 68507

Cerner Corporation – Consulting Analyst, 67963

Challenge Detroit – 2016-2017 Challenge Detroit Fellow, 68007

General Services Administration – Entry Level Opportunities, 68012

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC – Office Manager, 66188

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

Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services – Project Manager, 67966

Softweb Solutions – Business Development Executive, 67933

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

Travelon – Packaging Designer, 68017

Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 67731

Warren McKenna Design Group – Sr. Graphic Designer, 68347
WXRT Promotions Internship

Feb 26, 2016 4:15 pm307 views

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

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

Duties:

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

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

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

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

• Basic administrative tasks, maintenance of databases, and mailings

•Assist with Listener Services including contacting winners and prize fulfillment

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

•Work onsite sponsored events including distributing products and premiums

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

•Special projects as needed

Qualifications:

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

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

*Available for weekend, evening and early morning work

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

*Creative and journalistic writing skills a plus

*Organizational ability and attention to detail are critical

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

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

Sara Gibbons

WXRT- FM

Promotions Manager

Two Prudential Plaza

180 N. Stetson, 10th Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

FAX: 312-240-7995

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

CBS Radio/WXRT-FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Summer Diabetes Research Program at UIC, Apply by Sun. 2/28

Feb 24, 2016 9:00 am1100 views

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

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

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

Please contact Dean Williams at smccloud@uic.edu with any questions.
Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center: Summer 2016 CEDHA Internship Opportunity

Feb 22, 2016 9:00 am641 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.
Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative Research Fellows Program, Deadline 2/29

Feb 22, 2016 9:00 am224 views

The ChicagoCHEC (Cancer Health Equity Collaborative) Research Fellows Program seeks undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students with an interest in health and health care to participate in a paid full-time summer research and enrichment experience in Chicago.

About the Research Fellows Program

The ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows Program is a comprehensive learning experience for students who are planning to apply to graduate or medical school. This program is focused on the development of academic, technical, and professional skills in preparation for careers in social, behavioral, and biomedical research and in healthcare. ChicagoCHEC Research Fellows will spend the summer in seminars and research rotations learning from leading scientists.

Application Deadline

February 29, 2016 at 11:59 PM CST

Program Dates:

June 20, 2016 - August 12, 2016 (8 Weeks)

More Information/ How to Apply

Please visit the ChicagoCHEC website for eligibility and application instructions: (http://chicagochec.org/opportunities/education-training-programs/research-fellows/)
Summer 2016 Camp GirlForward Teaching Internship in Chicago

Feb 22, 2016 8:30 am195 views

GirlForward is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to empowering adolescent refugee girls who have been resettled in the U.S. We are looking for interns who can support our Camp GirlForward program this summer in both AUSTIN, TX and CHICAGO, IL! Camp GirlForward is GirlForward's academic summer program designed to meet the needs of girls with limited and interrupted educational backgrounds through instruction in various subjects, as well as enrichment activities designed to build confidence and leadership skills. Camp is built on the tenets of social justice and will involve intensives in reading, writing, and research.

DESCRIPTION

GirlForward is seeking a Camp GirlForward teaching intern to support our Camp GirlForward lead teacher in the classroom and during enrichment activities. This position works directly with the Camp GirlForward lead teacher, as well as with GirlForward's Program director and serves as both a teaching assistant and camp counselor.

Specific responsibilities include:

- assisting lead teacher with classroom management

- assisting lead teacher with curriculum development

- working one-on-one with girls in the classroom

- leading small groups of girls in group discussions and activities

- assisting with planning and coordination of field trips

- grading assignments

- helping girls navigate transportation to/from Camp GirlForward

- contributing blog posts to GirlForward blog about experience

- completing administrative tasks such as preparing materials, monitoring supplies, tidying office, attendance related data entry

For more information, go to the following link: http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/tMhKffn666BD/
Paid college Summer Internships at the US Army Institute for Surgical Research

Feb 19, 2016 12:15 pm443 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
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Summer Internship, Deadline 3/15

Feb 19, 2016 8:45 am51 views

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.
New Summer Internships

Feb 17, 2016 11:15 am178 views

Looking for a summer internship? See attached document for three new summer internship opportunities, including:

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Summer Internship

Field Museum Women in Science Internship Program

Paid Internship with the Drug Enforcement Administration
Spring Internship and Part-Time Job Fair, 2/11

Feb 10, 2016 8:45 am135 views

Internship and Part-time Job Fair, February 11, Student Center East, Illinois Room

The Student Employment Office (a part of the Office of Career Services) is pleased to announce our Spring Internship and Part-Time Career Fair:

Thursday, February 11

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Student Center East, Illinois Room

750 South Halsted

Nearly 70 companies and not for profit organizations across all industries are expected to attend.

Open and free ONLY to UIC students and alumni.

Attendees, DRESS PROFESSIONALLY and bring many resumes.

For more details including a list of registered employers to research ahead of time, see http://studentemployment.uic.edu/internship_part-time.shtml

The Office of Career Services is a unit within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs "Engaging students for success, from orientation through graduation."

If you require any accommodations to participate in the event, please contact Jaime Velasquez, 312-413-2426, jaimev@uic.edu
Jobs/Internships from the UIC Office of Career Services

Feb 8, 2016 10:15 am101 views

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

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

Chervon North America – Graphic Design Intern, 67692

CIT – 2016 Summer Internship - Risk Management, 67903

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership – Federal Internships AND Scholarships, 67829

Entertainment Cruises – Front of House Rotational Restaurant Internship, 67128

Nimlok Chicago – Industrial Design Internship, 67896

University of Chicago Hospitalist Project – Research Assistant, 60088

Village of Schaumburg – Forestry Intern, 67802

Walgreens – Community Management Internship, 67732

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

Baroo – Baroo Hospitality and Real Estate Fellowship, 67260

CB&I – Engineer in Training (Spring 2016), 66829

Cerner Corporation – Technical Solution Analyst, 67926

DivIHN Integration Inc. – Talent Acquisition Specialist (Entry Level), 67606

Environmental Financial Products LLC – Sales Assistant, 67900

Epic – Technical Problem Solver, 66420

Lincoln Park Zoo – Amphibian Field Technician, 67923

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC – Office Manager, 66188

Softweb Solutions – Business Development Executive, 67933

Walgreens – Assistant Store Manager Trainee, 67731
Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

Feb 8, 2016 8:30 am78 views

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

Their motto, flowers before bread, expresses our philosophy that people need the special pleasures in life in addition to the basic necessities. We feel that love and dignity and beauty in life are as basic as physical needs.

There are currently three positions available:

-          Full-time program assistant

-          Summer Program Event Intern

-          Summer Visitor

See the documents below for more information.
Illinois General Assembly Paid Internships Info Session, Fri. 2/5

Feb 3, 2016 8:45 am64 views

There will be an information session about Illinois General Assembly interships!

Friday, February 5, 10-11 in UH 2550

Learn about the ins and outs of working in Springfield from UIC alum, Luis Andrade.

Questions? Can’t attend the session but want more information? Contact the Office of Special Scholarship Programs at ssp@uic.edu or visit ossp.uic.edu.

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