Hello students,
As you begin to think about spring, don’t forget to plan for the coming summer and fall! This week’s listserv contains a number of internship opportunities and interesting events. Please check them out!
Here is what you will find in this week’s listserv:
1. Announcements
Careers in Psychology hosted by Psi Chi
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Kauffman 179
Description: Graduates of psychology programs pursue a wide variety of careers. Hear panelists discuss how you might consider this program to enter fields like business, education, counseling, administration, research and more. Panel members are psychology graduates including: Laura Kilko, Career Center; Christine Franco, doctoral program for Clinical Psych; Carrie Chesters Bierlein, Director of Marketing and HR; and Leonard Brown, Student Development Office.
Young Alums in Finance
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 11am
Description: Dickinson alumni who have graduated within the past couple of years will talk about their experiences working on Wall Street. They'll share resume, interviewing, and networking advice, what they did while in college to prepare for their career, how they got their job, and what their life is like now. If you are interested in learning more about the world of finance, don't miss this event! Space is limited - Sign up is REQUIRED!
Panelists include:
Jung Ryu '05, Associate Analyst, OrbiMed Advisors
Kevin Riley '07, Analyst, Lehman Brothers
Keith Dow '06, QSR Management, The Bank of NY Mellon
Nalleli Sagardia '07, Diversity Lateral Recruiter, Lehman Brothers
Please contact Heather Champion at champioh@dickinson.edu with questions.
Lunch with Wall Street Young Alums
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Tome 1
Description: The alumni who are participating in the Young Alums in Finance program at 11am on Saturday, April 12th in Tome 115 will be available to meet with a limited group of students over lunch. The lunch meeting is specifically for sophomores and juniors with a sincere interest in finance and Wall Street. Attendance at the 11am program is required in order to participate in the lunch meeting.
Registration: Space is very limited and sign up is REQUIRED through DickinsonConnect! www.dickinsonconnect.com Sign up will be on a first come first serve basis. Please be sure you also sign up for the 11am program - if you do not attend the program, you will be removed from the list for lunch. Also, if you sign up for the lunch please ensure you attend, as this opportunity is extremely limited it is important to follow through. If you are unable to attend after having signed up, please remove yourself from the sign up list or contact Heather Champion at champioh@dickinson.edu in the Career Center to be removed. This will allow another student to take your place. Please contact Heather Champion in the Career Center with questions.
SLAC Virtual Fair
Looking for a job: Don't miss out on the Coast to Coast Virtual Fair. More than 55 organizations are accepting applications for 95+ full-time job opportunities.
Deadline: Apply between March 24 and April 7 to employers interested in hiring top liberal arts graduates.
How does it work: Go to http://slac.erecruiting.com > Login info is on the homepage. > Review specific job listings, upload your resume and cover letters, and then apply for specific jobs.
How to search: Once you are in the system, click on "job/internship search" > Then, under "1-click Search" to the left, click on "Coast to Coast Virtual Fair (CTCVF)".
Questions: Direct questions to Debi Swarner at Swarnerd@dickinson.edu
2. Publishing
Shakespeare Squared – Summer – Glenview, IL
Interns at Shakespeare Squared can expect a motivating and innovative setting. Educational publishing is a multi-faceted, deadline-driven field. Ideal applicants will have a dedication to quality and professionalism as well as a desire to learn from their internship experiences. Currently-enrolled undergraduate majors in writing, publishing, marketing, communication, and/or education are preferred. To apply, you’ll enroll in Honor Roll Online, a subscription that the Career Center has for Dickinson Students: http://www.dickinson.edu/career/student/hronline.html.
3. Research
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania – PAID – Summer – Harrisburg, PA
The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) is offering an assistantship position to qualified college students of private colleges and universities for the summer of 2008 in its Harrisburg office. Successful candidate will participate in the collection of membership information for reports and directories. Candidate will assist the Association staff in a variety of business service collaboration projects administered by AICUP.
Deadline: April 15
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
4. Marketing/IT-Database Administration/Writing
MANTEC Inc . – Summer – York, PA
Are you interested in marketing, communications, database administration, writing? Do you want to learn more about the issues of manufacturing in the US, while developing stronger business skills? If so, the internship opportunity at MANTEC will be an excellent way to gain exposure to a variety of association practices and have a varied work experience.
Deadline: April 18
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
Keswick Creamery at Carrock Farm, LLC – PAID – Summer/Fall – Newburg, PA
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live and work on a farm? Keswick Creamery is now accepting applications for 2008 internships at Carrock Farm, LLC. This is an opportunity to be part of the complete process – from the grass to the consumer. This internship requires weekly attendance at farmers markets and will provide an excellent overview to successful direct marketing.
Deadline: April 30
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
6. Event Planning/Research/Writing
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) – PAID – Summer – Harrisburg, PA
If you are interested in event planning, research, marketing activities and have good computer, organizational and writing skills, the internship with TFEC would be a great opportunity for you.
Deadline: May 31
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
7. Environmental/Education/Natural Resources (x2)
Patuxent Research Refuge – PAID – Summer – Laurel, MD
Want to make a difference in a wild setting this summer? Then look no further than the Environmental Education/Interpretation internship at Patuxent! We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to teach others about wildlife using interactive programs.
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Summer – Various Locations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers exciting opportunities for students interested in fish and wildlife conservation, natural resources, fish and wildlife law enforcement, habitat restoration, or other related sciences. Interested students can choose between three different categories of opportunities: Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) and Internships
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
8. U.S. Defense/National Security/Research/Military/Government/Public Service
Carlisle Barracks/US Army War College – UNPAID – Summer/Fall – Carlisle, PA
The Department of National Security and Strategy at the Army War College is looking for an intern for summer and fall 2008. The candidate will work with a faculty member. Responsibilities will vary from week-to-week but may include research on issues related to national security and attending seminar discussions.
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
9. Government/Political/Advocacy/Research
Democracy Rising – Summer – Carlisle, PA
Democracy Rising is currently seeking interns for the summer and fall who are enthusiastic and dedicated. The mission of Democracy Rising is to establish in Pennsylvania a system of representative democracy that makes it easy for people to participate in public life. Some of the responsibilities of the intern will include public opinion research, blog writing and monitoring, voting promotion and others.
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
10. Lobbying/ Government/Political, Fundraising/Development
Common Cause/Pennsylvania – Fall/Spring – Harrisburg, PA
Common Cause/PA is seeking interns for the fall semester to work on research, policy development, and lobbying activities in the areas of Lobbyist Disclosure, Campaign Finance Reform, Elections, Freedom of Information, Redistricting and the operating rules of the General Assembly. Due to their hands-on and highly independent nature, internships with Common Cause are unlike any other in the Commonwealth.
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
11. Trade/Economics/Marketing/Finance
Kutztown University Small Business Development Center – UNPAID – Spring/Summer – Harrisburg, PA
The position of International Trade intern will allow the candidate to gain hands-on experience while working on marketing, finance, and cross-border trade issues which small businesses face. This is a flexible position in terms of days and hours to assist small businesses in south-central PA in a wide variety of international trade issues to help clients increase sales, profits, and employment.
Click the link above to go to DickinsonConnect, which will give more information. After clicking the link, you will find log-in instructions on the left hand side of the page. Log in and click “Employer Search” on the left hand side of the page. Type in the name of the organization.
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