ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza

From August 1st-4th, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Ideas Week, World Business Chicago, ChicagoNEXT, Built In Chicago, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center (CEC), University of Illinois, and Lollapalooza will invite 100 university students from across the country as well as alumni of the ThinkChicago program to take a tour of the Chicago’s fast growing tech scene and also attend the 3-day Lollapalooza music festival. Each admitted student will receive a ticket to Lollapalooza as well as the opportunity to attend company career fairs, meet with Chicago-based businesses, and participate in panels featuring Mayor Emanuel, business leaders, and Chicago-based technologists.

Types of Students we’re looking for:

ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza is seeking candidates who are enthusiastic about digital technology, computer science, innovation, or entrepreneurship and have demonstrated a commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and/or professional achievement. It is preferred that THINKCHICAGO applicants be in their junior or senior years of their undergraduate studies. In addition, alumni of ThinkChicago who attended ThinkChicago in 2011 or 2012 are encouraged to apply and a separate application will be distributed to them individually.

Dates:

• ThinkChicago • August 1 – 2, 2013
• Lollapalooza: • August 2 – 4, 2013

The Perks:

• All 3 days of the Lollapalooza 2013 music festival, plus a walkthrough of the artist compound and production areas, and a Q&A session with the Lollapalooza producers. 
• A career fair featuring presentations from local companies hosted by 1871, where students will be introduced to many of Chicago’s most innovative startups. 
• Panels moderated by Mayor Emanuel and featuring Chicago-based technologists, including Obama for American 2012 CTO Harper Reed, Siri founder Dag Kittlaus, BrightTag CTO Eric Lunt, Eved founder and CEO Talia Mashiach, and GrubHub co-founder and CEO Matt Maloney.
• Resume pairings and “speed” interviews hosted by local companies. Testimonies and presentations from recent grads who are currently working in Chicago.

About Lollapalooza:

Lollapalooza is a long-running summer music festival, and last year attracted 270,000 visitors. This year’s lineup will include the Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Mumford & Sons, the Killers, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, the National, the Postal Service, Major Lazer, Kendrick Lamar, Beach House, Local Natives, Grizzly Bear, and Hot Chip. For a link to the full-line up, visit www.lollapalooza.com

Application Information:

The ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza application can be completed here, or by following the link provided below. Applications must be submitted no later than June 7th, 2013. Completed applications must include a resume and an unofficial transcript. In addition, participating students will be required to secure their own travel and lodging. Questions about the program can be submitted to thinkchicago@cityofchicago.org.

Tips Before Your Internship Begins

Congratulations on securing a summer internship! You’ve put in all that effort to get this position, but the work doesn’t end here. An internship precedes a job just like an engagement precedes marriage: you want to make sure that you’re a good fit at the firm before you sign a full-time contract, and your employer wants to know that you’re capable of handling the work before committing to hiring you full-time.

Over the next two or three months, it’s your opportunity to impress your employer and land a full-time offer. Whether or not this is your dream job, it’s important to make a good impression. Even if you end up working somewhere else after graduation, making that good impression will serve you well in the future.

Here are some tips to keep in mind, especially during the first few days on the job:

·      Invest in a professional wardrobe – They say that first impressions are everything, and an easy way to make a good first impression is to look professional. That doesn’t mean spending tons of money on a new wardrobe, but it does mean buying a few nice things (the sweatpants and hoodies you wear to class are not going to cut it, unless your firm employs a very casual dress code). If you’re not sure what the environment at your workplace will be like, it’s always safe to dress up during the first couple of days and then see what your coworkers wear. With that said, don’t be parading around designer watches and bags – even if you can afford them. Nothing screams pretentious more than an intern wearing a Rolex.

·      Do your due diligence – Read up on the company before your first day. Know who the major executives are, see what headlines the firm has been making in recent days. While this doesn’t directly pertain to your job, it’s always good to stay aware of what’s going on with the firm.

·      Be on time – The last thing you want is to be late on your first day. Know how to get to the office and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early on your first day, in case anything goes wrong on your way there. Since the entire internship is essentially a trial run for you being hired, you should never be late. If that means losing 30 minutes of sleep or knocking back a few extra cups of coffee, so be it. Also, many of you may have your internal clocks trained on the college-schedule:  waking up at noon, staying up until 5 a.m., and taking naps throughout the day. That’s not going to help you the work place. Start waking up 15 minutes earlier every day from today and in no time, you’ll be used to getting up at 6 or 7 a.m.

·      Stay late – Continuing on the previous point, not only should you arrive early, you should always stay later than you’re expected to. Don’t pack up and leave whenever 5 p.m. (or whenever the standard end-of-the-day is at your office) hits. You want to show your dedication to the job. There’s always loose ends to tie up/reports to compile at the end of the day, so put in some extra work before heading out.

·      Always keep a pen and notepad on you – From orientation sessions to impromptu meetings, you never know when you’ll be expected to take notes. So always be prepared and have something to write with.

·      Communicate with your manager(s) – During most internships, you’ll be reporting directly to at least one or several managers. Make sure to maintain open lines of communication with whoever is managing you. They’ll be there to answer any questions you have, to provide guidance, and they’ll also be the ones determining whether or not to hire you at the end of the summer. Don’t be afraid to go to them if you’re unsure about the goal of your project or if you encounter any other difficulties.

·      Ask questions – You’re an intern joining a new company and working on a project in a field you’ve likely had no previous experience in. Everyone will expect you to have questions, so don’t be afraid to ask!

·      Network – Not only is networking beneficial for your long-term career, it will also make life a lot easier during your internship! Many projects require you to work across divisions, so having contacts with employees at other divisions of the firm can prove to be handy when you’re working on your project.

·      Smile! – Nobody wants to work with a negative person, so always maintain a positive attitude. Even if it’s 10 p.m. and you’ve been crunching numbers on Excel for the past five hours, do it with a smile on your face.

Again, congratulations of your summer internship! As always, if you have any questions or concerns about what to expect, feel free to make an appointment with a Career Advancement counselor!

Diversity Abroad Internship Program

Through the intensive 9-month Diversity Abroad Internship Program, interns, who are interested in entering the field of international education with an emphasis on working with diverse and underrepresented students, will work with students and international education professionals at colleges/universities and provider organizations to increase participation and promote diversity and inclusive good practices in international education.

Training: Our interns will go through a week-long orientation at the Diversity Abroad office in Berkeley, CA. Throughout the internship, interns will receive training from Diversity Abroad staff, university partners, and provider organizations.

Professional Development: Our Interns will attend and represent Diversity Abroad at conferences in the field and be a part of the Annual Diversity Abroad Conference. Diversity Abroad Interns will have unlimited access to web based training offered by Diversity Abroad.

Networking: Our interns will have access to professionals from varying levels while doing campus visits, job shadowing, and attend professional development events. Upon successful completion of the internship, we assist our interns in finding career opportunities in the field of international of education.

Activities: Diversity Abroad Interns participate in the Go Global Campus Tour, which will bring them to colleges and universities throughout the country to give presentations, man information tables, and speak with faculty and staff all with the goal of increasing diverse and underrepresented student’s participation in international education programs. Our interns will also work with professionals from our member institutions to identify area for improvement in implementing diversity and inclusion good practices. In addition, Diversity Abroad Interns will serve as a resource to answer questions that students and parents may have about international programs. Interns will have a role in all areas of this organization including student advising, outreach, marketing, membership management, event planning, and resource development. Interns will also be involved in Diversity Abroad’s social media engagement and community management, event planning, networking and attending professional development events, campus engagement via the Go Global Tour, sales and organizational expansion.

Compensation: Diversity Abroad Interns are provided with a modest monthly stipend.

Application Information:

For information on Diversity Abroad and job qualitifications, visit http://jobs.diversitynetwork.org
 
Application Deadline: June 14, 2013
Interviews: June 14 – June 21, 2013

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, specific interest in the Diversity Abroad Internship, availability and intended base of operation to jobs@diversityabroad.org with “2013/14 Diversity Abroad Internship” in the subject line.

Diversity Abroad will be at NAFSA in St. Louis and would be happy to discuss the opportunity with potential candidates. If you're interested in meeting with a member of the Diversity Abroad staff at NAFSA please Indicate your interest when you send in your resume and cover letter.

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Summer Internships

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is looking for talented individuals for 2013 summer internship opportunities.  As a summer student employee, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced transportation professionals in the nation which will help give you in-depth knowledge of the issues and challenges of transportation projects in the fifth most populated state in the U.S.  The engineering summer program is designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training, knowledge and experience with the premier state department of transportation.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has posted the Summer Technical Program information on the department’s website at http://www.dot.il.gov/techapp/vacancy.html.  Select the IDOT district or office where you are interested in applying and carefully follow the directions on the information sheet provided.  Applications will be accepted from April 9 through Monday, April 22 at 4:30PM.  

Engineering Program: This program is designed to give engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. Only students who have completed a minimum of one year (30 semester hrs, 45 qtr. Hrs credit) of college courses in engineering through completion of four or more years in engineering or related curriculum are eligible.

Compensation:

·         $15.85/hr Downstate
·         $17.00/hr Schaumburg

Non-Engineering (Technician Trainee) Program: This program is designed to give non-engineering students an opportunity to obtain on the job training. High school graduates through students who have completed four or more years of college courses in areas other than engineering are eligible to apply.

Compensation:

·         $11.10/hr Downstate
·         $12.00/hr Chicago

Application Information:
 
Applications will be accepted during the posting period only, Tuesday, April 9 through Monday, April 22 at 4:30PM. If you have any questions, please contact Aisha Jordan at (217) 557-2000 or Katie Ellis at (217) 782-2545.

Dream Summer Internship

Dream Summer is the first national internship program for immigrant rights leaders. The project was launched in 2011 by the Dream Resource Center at the UCLA Labor Center to promote leadership development for immigrant rights leaders, strengthen the commitment within organizations to advance the rights of immigrants, build a multi-generational social- justice movement, encourage inter- sectional organizing and provide resources for participants to fund their educational goals. We  invite all talented immigrant rights leaders to apply to Dream Summer 2013! 

Application Information:

The deadline to apply is April 15th. For the application, please visit the Dream Resource Center website.

Institute of Politics Student Advisory Council 2013-2014

Applications now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Institute of Politics Student Advisory Council. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. The goal of the Student Advisory Council is to provide input on the Institute of Politics’ programs, events, and processes and to play a leading role in the execution of such programs in conjunction with Institute of Politics staff members. Student Advisory Council members will have several important roles, which will include both assisting with Institute programming and devising new events and programs that they would then plan and execute as a Council. The Student Advisory Council will serve throughout the 2013-2014 academic year, with some minimal responsibilities this spring 2013 and over the summer of 2013. Students studying abroad during the spring of 2013 are eligible to apply, and students studying abroad NO MORE than one quarter during the 2013-2014 year are also eligible to apply.

Structure: The Student Advisory Council will consist of 15 members, at least 50 percent of whom will be undergraduates and at least 25 perent of whom will be graduate students. All members are required to attend a minimum of two weekly meetings throughout the year—one with the whole Council and one with their specific Committee. The time commitment for serving on this Council will be approximately six to ten hours per week. The Council will report to Dillan Siegler, Senior Associate Director for Internships and Student Civic Engagement at the Institute of Politics. Please contact her at dsiegler@uchicago.edu with questions.

Application Information:

Please submit a resume and cover letter on Chicago Career Connection (see Job ID # 30484) and complete this Google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IsMAq2xlWjLDis9Re-C3RSZr5tAPrBzBY4XeSG0Pb1s/viewform) by Monday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m.

Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology Summer Internship Program

The National Eye Institute (NEI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program.

The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other visual disorders. Because we believe that a diverse group of scientists plays a crucial role in accomplishing this mission, NEI seeks to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in vision research by promoting career development opportunities for science students interested in pursuing a career in research or medicine.

The DIVRO program offers each participant the opportunity to work closely with leading research scientists in the Division of Intramural Research and provides students with hands-on training in a research environment that will prepare them to continue their studies and advance their careers in basic and clinical research.

The program supports students age sixteen and over who are enrolled at least half-time in high school or in an accredited U.S. college or university and have completed course work relevant to biomedical, behavioral, or statistical research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) or science course GPA of 3.2 or better. Interns typically work 8-12 weeks at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD or at the Twinbrook facility at Fishers Lane in Rockville, MD. Internships may begin between mid-May and the beginning of July, and typically last until August (students are required to present at the Summer Poster Day on August 8th). Students are provided a monthly stipend that is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The NIH encourages qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Application Information:

Interested candidates must apply through the NIH Summer Internship Program at www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip and indicate the following information:

• For Question #9 of the on-line application, Preferred Institute/Center (IC): National Eye Institute (NEI)
• In your Cover Letter, please indicate your interest in the DIVRO program.

Applications are due March 1, 2013. For more information about the DIVRO program, please visit www.nei.nih.gov/training/diversity_in_research.asp or contact Dr. Cesar Perez-Gonzalez, Ph.D. at cesarp@nei.nih.gov. For information about working at the NEI, please visit http://www.nei.nih.gov/training/summer_intern.asp.

Office of College Admissions Metcalf Fellowship Application

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The Office of College Admissions is offering an opportunity for current third or fourth-year students interested in the field of admissions or higher education administration to gain valuable professional experience through a directed internship program. Student interns will learn about the function and operations of the Admissions Office and gain exposure to multiple areas of recruitment work, including, but not limited to, alumni engagement, on-campus programming, and diversity initiatives.  Selected interns will also develop the skills necessary to be a successful admission officer, including effective public speaking, visitor outreach, and familiarity with technological processes. The Office of College Admissions envisions this internship as a para-professional position and seeks applications from students seriously considering a career in college admissions or related fields upon graduation.

The internship will run from March 2013 – June 2014 for current third years (Spring of 3rd year, and all of 4th year, with possibility of summer employment); interested fourth years may be hired for an intensive spring quarter experience.

Due to the extensive training and responsibilities of this position, interns can expect a minimum time commitment of 15 hours/week and, during peak times, additional hours as needed, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends.  Due to the cyclical nature of the admissions process, interns will have the opportunity to rotate through and complete projects within several areas of admissions throughout the duration of the position. As is expected of all admissions employees, they should be flexible as other needs arise within the office. Interns will receive mentorship, support, and feedback during and after each project as well as opportunities to travel and recruit in Chicagoland on behalf of the office and participate in the admissions process.

Upon successful completion of the Admissions Internship program, students will have the professional skills, experiences, and contacts to give them broad preparation for a career in college admissions or higher education administration.

Application Information:

 

In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must visit the Chicago Career Connection website and complete and submit the application along with a resume no later than 5:00pm, Thursday, February 28.  We will invite candidates to interview on a rolling basis, and training will begin by the end of Winter Quarter.  Any questions can be directed to Becca Fenn, bebb@uchicago.edu. Thank you for your interest in working with the Office of College Admissions.

Indo-American Community Services Internships

The IACS Leadership Internship is an eight-week long paid summer internship that provides a unique opportunity for college students of Indian descent to learn about the U.S. legislative and public policy-making process. Selected candidates will have an opportunity to intern at the offices of U.S. Senate and House lawmakers or in House and Senate leadership offices.

Interns usually are assigned administrative support tasks like answering phones, responding to constituent requests, researching for pending bills and assisting with event planning and press conferences.

Interns will have an opportunity to participate in educational seminars, leadership mentoring/training sessions and to visit cultural and historical sites in Washington D.C. Alumni will return to their communities knowing what it takes to pass legislation and how they can influence public policy‐making.

Application Information:

Please see the IACS website for details regarding eligibility, funding, and submitting your application. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2013.

FW: Summer Internship at Chicago Public Radio and Chicago Tribune

The Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is seeking college students to apply for summer internships at the Chicago Tribune and WBEZ – 91.5 FM. WBEZ has partnered with AAJA-Chicago for the first time to offer one of AAJA-Chicago's student members the opportunity to work in public radio.


The internships are part of the Chicago chapter’s mission to encourage people to enter the profession of journalism and increase diversity in Chicago area newsrooms. They were established more than a decade ago in honor of the chapter’s co-founders, Linda Yu of ABC-7 and David Ibata, formerly of the Chicago Tribune. In addition to great work experience, the winners of the internships receive $2,500 stipends from the chapter.

Application Information:

For more details, please visit the AAJA Chicago website. You can apply for either or both internships. The deadline is Feb. 15. Applicants do not need to be students at Chicago-area colleges or AAJA Chicago members to qualify for the internships; they are open to students across the country.

Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship

The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy, is a 10-week summer internship program that provides opportunities to students who are pursuing degrees in science, technology (IT), engineering, or mathematics (STEM majors). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for minority and female students in these fields, but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are selected will have the opportunity to work on focused research projects consistent with the mission of the Office of Fossil Energy.

During the 10 weeks, students will work at one of several locations. At the conclusion of the internship, students will attend a "Technical Forum" where they will present their research project and tour several technical sites located nearby (the location of the technical forum changes every year). 
Candidates will receive a paid stipend during the program, in addition to approved transportation expenses to and from the internship site and technical forum location. The MLEF program allows students to gain valuable experience in DOE/FE mission-related research programs, and offers an "inside view" of federal employment which encourages students to consider future opportunities within the Department of Energy.

For information on eligibility and more, visit the website.

Application Information:

Applications are accepted from November 16, 2012 through January 18, 2013.

Summer 2013 White House Internship Program

The application period for the White House Internship Program is now open. The application deadline for the Summer 2013 program is January 27, 2013. All application materials, including recommendations, must be submitted on or before the application deadline.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)
• Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship
• A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, in the two years preceding the first day of the internship

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program.

• The White House Internship Program is an unpaid program
• Interns will be expected to work from approximately 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
• Hours may vary by office
• Please see Internship Timeline and FAQs for questions regarding the definition of "full-time.

For more information visit the application website.
 
Application Information: 

The application deadline for the Summer 2013 program is January 27, 2013. A completed packet includes:

• Two Essays: Each answer should be between 300-500 words in length
• Current Resume: Your resume should not exceed one page
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Grand Rapids Bar Association Minority Clerkships

The Grand Rapids Bar Association's Clerkship Committee, in conjunction with the Floyd Skinner Bar Association (FSBA), is striving to increase the number of minority attorneys in the Grand Rapids area. The program is designed to offer minority law students an opportunity to participate in summer clerkship/associate programs with Grand Rapids law firms and other legal employers.

Law students who have completed their first year are invited to apply for the program if they attend a Michigan law school or if they are native to the Grand Rapids area and attended high school or college here -- in other words, those who might realistically be encouraged to return to Grand Rapids to practice law. Members of the FSBA review applications and hold interviews.

For more information on minority clerkships, contact Kim Coleman at 616-454-5550 or kimc@grbar.org. 

Application Information:

Applications are due the first Tuesday in February of each year. Interviews are scheduled for the first Saturday in March, and take place at the Grand Rapids Campus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Please find the application here.

DC Internships

DC Internships is now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs in Washington, DC. Students can earn up to 9 credits and are guaranteed an internship in their area of interest. Please encourage students to apply for the early application deadline of December 5 to receive priority scholarship consideration and a 5% tuition discount.

More information on our programs may be found at www.DCinternships.org. Contact Jennifer Fantin with questions at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

SEO Internship

Founded in 1963 during the height of the modern Civil Rights Movement, SEO began as a mentoring and college preparation program for underprivileged high school students in New York City. The organization's mission was based upon the conviction that all students can succeed when given access to opportunities.


Since 1980, SEO has provided underrepresented students of color with paid summer internships leading to full-time jobs. More than 30 years later, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are still underrepresented in many top entry level jobs.

It is well known that a diverse work force improves business results which makes SEO as relevant as ever to corporate America and to the groups that remain underrepresented. During the summer interns earn a pro-rated salary consistent with entry-level salaries for professionals in the area they have chosen ($700 - $1,300 per week). Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA without exception.

Application information:

For more information, please visit the SEO website.

Summer Links (University Community Service Center)

Summer Links is an intensive 10-week, paid internship program for 30 returning College and graduate students committed to public service, community building and social change. Started in 1997 and sponsored by the Dean of the College, Summer Links has placed over 450 students in substantive internships with more than 200 nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout the Chicago area.

Summer Links challenges students to go beyond the classroom- to expand their definition of 'readings' to include relationships, interactions, and observations; and to confront one another's perspectives and experiences. Summer Links interns extend the classroom to the community, put theory into practice, and then become their peers' link to the wider community of Chicago once they return to classes in the fall.

30 students are selected for participation in the program each summer, and are matched with internships at various non-profit organizations throughout Chicago. Students receive $4,000 for their program participation from June 24, 2013 to August 30th, 2013. The summer begins with a one-week Orientation that familiarizes students with each other, and with Chicago, while laying out the main themes for the summer and norms of group discussion. For the next 10 weeks (late June through end of August) interns work at their host organization Monday through Thursday, full time. Fridays are dedicated to trainings based on a specific social justice issue. Trainings take place in diverse Chicago neighborhoods and connect interns with community members of varying perspectives. Interns also meet together Wednesday evenings for group discussion about issues that come up during the week.

In total, 12,000 hours are worked by Summer Linkers over the course of the summer.

Information sessions:

• Monday, October 22, 6-7pm, Harper 130
• Thursday, November 15, 8-9pm, Harper 140
• Wednesday, December 5, 6-7pm, Stuart 101
• Tuesday, January 8, 6-7pm, Harper 130

Important dates:

• Application Deadline: January 17, 2013
• Student Interviews: Feb. 21- March 1, 2013
• Notification of Application Decision: March 4, 2013
• Internship Matching Process: April 1- April 12, 2013

Application information:

Clear here to access the application.

View FAQs here. For more information or any questions in regards to the Summer Links program or application process please contact Student Intern Deborah Capiro at summerlinks.ucsc@gmail.com or Program Director Trudi Langendorf at trudi@uchicago.edu or (773) 834-2699.

City Year Chicago

A year of service is challenging, but also rewarding and fulfilling. While there is no typical corps member background, all corps members must have the ability to work on a team, be a leader, develop leadership skills and be ready to commit 10 months to full-time service.

Who We Are Looking For:

Our corps members must also meet certain eligibility requirements.
To participate, you must:

• Have a college degree or have attended some college, have a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to dedicate 10 months to full-time service
• Be between the ages of 17 and 24
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident alien
• Have served no more than 3 terms in another AmeriCorps, NCCC or VISTA program
• Agree to a background or security check

Previous experiences with service, tutoring, mentoring and leadership help strengthen candidacy.
City Year is available to all, without regard to race, color, origin, gender, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Before You Apply:

Before applying, City Year encourages you to:

• Visit our Virtual Open House or attend a Special Event at a City Year location near you
• Contact Recruitment at a City Year location where you might want to serve
• Connect with City Year on Facebook, Twitter and our National Blog  

Application Information:

Apply by:	Notified after:
September 30	October 21
November 15	December 16
February 15	March 16
April 30	May 30

Human Rights Minor and Internship Program Informational Session

The Human Rights Program offers summer support ($5000) for students who want to work on human rights issues in Chicago and all over the world; applications are due November 2, 2012 for summer 2013 – the program is open to students from all departments and divisions of the University.  College students are also invited to minor in Human Rights.

The benefits and requirements of both programs will be discussed at an informal session to be held on Monday, October 22, 2011 from 12:30 - 1:20 pm in the Social Science Tea Room, Room 201. It will feature a presentation and Q&A with Susan Gzesh (Executive Director, Human Rights Program and Senior Lecturer in the College) and Jack Lesniewski (Human Rights Internship Coordinator).

For basic information on the Human Rights Minor and Internship Program, please visit http://humanrights.uchicago.edu.

Summer Links Internship

Looking for a meaningful summer job? Want to learn more about Chicago? Summer Links is a 10-week paid internship program run by the University Community Service Center (UCSC) that engages 30 undergraduate and graduate students in public service and community-building. Students receive $4,000 for their program participation from June 24, 2013 to August 30, 2013. Monday through Thursdays, students intern at a wide range of non-profit and government agencies throughout the city. Wednesday evenings and all day on Fridays, students participate in trainings held in different communities that focus on issues such as housing, health care, and education. These trainings include presentations by guest speakers, visits to organizations, and discussions that allows students to gain an understanding of the complexity and connection of social justice/equity issues in Chicago.

Interested? Please come to our program information session: Monday, October 22nd 6:00-7:00 pm Harper Room 130.

Can't make it? We will also present information sessions on the following dates:
Thursday, November 15th 8:00-9:00 pm in Harper 140
Wednesday, December 5th 6:00-7:00 pm in Stuart 101
Tuesday, January 8th 6:00-7:00 pm in Harper 130

Questions? Please contact Student Intern Deborah Capiro at summerlinks.ucsc@gmail.com or Program Director Trudi Langendorf at trudi@uchicago.edu or 773.834.2699.
 
Application Information:

Applications are due January 17th, 2013 at 5:00 pm.

Institute of International Education Scholarship Division Graduate Internship Program

The Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Office for Latin America works with various foundations, private corporations, institutions, and governments in managing scholarship and training programs to provide Latin Americans with more opportunities for higher education and exchange. Currently, IIE works closely with Cargill, ExxonMobil, Rolex, and the Rockefeller Foundation, as well as with NYU Abu Dhabi on the promotion, selection and monitoring of scholarships across Latin America.

This is a paid internship position. 

 

The Scholarship Interns work with one or more IIE/Latin America scholarship programs to assist in:

• Responding to inquiries about IIE/Latin America scholarship program opportunities. 
• Managing contact databases and statistical information about grantee cohorts. 
• Assistance in promotional activities. 
• Communication with university representatives and students. 
• Assistance in selection processes. 
• Conducting research. 
• Creating promotional and statistical analysis presentations. 
• Organizing orientation programs for grantees. 
• Program development initiatives including research and proposal writing. 
• Completing office tasks and working on other programs as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (or recently graduated with a Master’s degree) at higher education institution in the United States. NOTE: It is not required that interns be U.S. citizens, as long as they have studied in a U.S. college or university.
• Ability to communicate competently in both Spanish and English, intercultural competence. Strong writing skills in English, preferably Spanish as well. 
• Personal maturity as demonstrated by the ability to receive instruction and work on projects with limited supervision in a fast paced environment. 
• Self-direction is essential, as is the ability to work with a small team. Must also feel comfortable working in a shared office space. 
• Problem solving, leadership skills, and flexibility in responding to changing priorities. 
• Intermediate skills in software applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous participation in a study-abroad program or other international experience.  
• The ability to adapt to and benefit from a new cultural experience. 
• Professional experience in a public service office, preferably working with high school or college students. 
• Demonstrated interest in international education and Latin America. 
• General knowledge of Mexican history and culture. Interns are encouraged to keep abreast of current political, economic, educational, and social events in Mexico. 
• Intermediate skills in Outlook and Access software applications, and social media.

Application Information:

The application deadline is October 15, 2012. More information is available at www.iielatinamerican.org. Or contact Elizabeth Arredon at earredon@iielatam.org