Weekly Opportunities Digest – International & Foreign Languages

Hi, everyone–some great new internships and jobs this week! And remember–there are many more opportunities on MOJO! Drop-ins are from 2-5, Monday-Friday, if you need some assistance as you explore a potential career concerning international and foreign languages.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services (International Development)

Susan Walker, Associate Director, Career Services (Foreign Languages)

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

• Paid summer Project Management Internship at Sprung Language Solutions, which is dedicated to transcreation and translation from English into the world’s languages. (Deadline: 3/29)
• Fluent in Spanish and want to help bring education to the rural poor in Honduras? Be an International Development Intern at El Masestro en Casa, a non-profit distance learning program in Intibuca, Honduras. (4/1)
• Want to gain experience in both the creative and production sides of publishing? Apply to be a Design Intern at Cheng & Tsui, an independent publisher of Asian language-learning textbooks and educational materials. (4/1)
• Apply to be a summer Research Assistant with the BOMA Project, a fast growing nonprofit focused on building incomes for ultra-poor women in northern Kenya. (4/1)
• Have French language competency? Apply for this summer Social Media Communications Fellowship at AMURTEL Haiti, an organization entirely run by women in Port au Prince providing relief for women and children. This opportunity is provided by a Midd Alum! (4/15)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

• Are you proficient in Spanish and have an interest in economics? Apply for this paid Summer Fellowship on Latin American Economic Development with the Inter-American Development Bank. (Deadline: 3/15)
• Fluent in Mandarin and want to do research related to Chinese culture, society, politics, or economics? Apply for this paid summer Middlebury-MIIS China Paired Internship with the China Working Group. (3/15)

 

What’s New in JOBS:

• Interested in combining your passion in education, languages, and global awareness with business and entrepreneurial skills? Apply to be a Business Analyst at Middlebury Interactive Languages. This is an On-Campus Recruiting position! (Deadline: 3/24)
• Want to teach a foreign language in the US? Apply for these jobs as Chinese, French, and Spanish Teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools. This is an On-Campus Recruiting position! (4/21)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

• EIA Civic Engagement Weekly Volunteer Opportunities – Check the newsletter for multiple volunteer opportunities!

 

EIA Events:

• March 11 & 12: Fund for Public Interest Group Info Table – The Fund for the Public Interest is a national nonprofit that builds support for progressive organizations. Join to gain knowledge of pressing concerns the country is facing and how to effectively generate public support.
• March 13: Middlebury Spring Job Fling – Seniors, not sure what to do after Middlebury? This is your chance to meet with a variety of liberal arts-friendly employers, like the Middlebury Language School, and Career Services staff all in one convenient place! Participating employers will be added to MOJO as they register.
• March 13: Peace Corps Recruiter-in-Residence Open Hours: Considering a career in International Sustainable Development? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of community members? If you answered yes, you should consider becoming a Peace Corps volunteer after graduation.

 

EIA Reminders:

• Middlebury Foodworks: Middlebury and Louisville for Summer 2013 – Interested in local food and sustainable development? Applications for this nine-week local food economy-focused internship program are due by March 18! Search for the postings at go/mojo.
• Apply for EIA summer internship funding to help you with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Visit go/summerfunding for details.