Archive for Digest – Social & Human Services

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Passionate about environmental sustainability, social justice, and diversity education? Apply to be the Program Assistant at Camp Little Notch, a summer program that encourages girls of various backgrounds to develop their skills in creativity, decision-making, and responsibility in addition to promoting environmental stewardship. (Deadline: 5/30)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

Want to get paid to put your interest in social and human services to good use this summer in a high profile program helping to advance the local food economy? Applications are still open for some positions in Louisville with Middlebury FoodWorks!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • No events at the EIA this week!

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Passionate about environmental sustainability, social justice, and diversity education? Apply to be the Program Assistant at Camp Little Notch, a summer program that encourages girls of various backgrounds to develop their skills in creativity, decision-making, and responsibility in addition to promoting environmental stewardship. (Deadline: 5/30)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

Want to get paid to put your interest in social and human services to good use this summer in a high profile program helping to advance the local food economy? Applications are still open for some positions in Louisville with Middlebury FoodWorks!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • May 8: Metta Earth Institute Information Table – Located in the mountains of Lincoln, VT, the Metta Earth Leadership Trainings teach young people to take a holistic approach to addressing the rampant environmental and social justice issues facing society today by providing them with the knowledge and experience to be effective leaders back in their communities. Stop by the information table in McCullough anytime between 2:00-4:00 to find out more about their summer programs!

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

While no new opportunities were posted this week, there are still some great internships in LACN (Liberal Arts Career Network) just waiting for your application! Log on to MOJO and click “Jump to: LACN” to access hundreds of great internships posted on LACN, just like these:

  • Fluent in Spanish? Apply for this Civic Engagement and Immigration Internship with the Hispanic Federation, an organization of Hispanic community service agencies in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. (Deadline: 5/6)
  • Want to help break the cycle of homelessness and poverty? Apply for this Case Management Internship with ForKids, Inc., a nonprofit that provides housing, education, and clinical services to homeless families in crisis. (5/23)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

Want to get paid to put your interest in social and human services to good use this summer in a high profile program helping to advance the local food economy? Applications are still open for some positions in Louisville with Middlebury FoodWorks!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • May 1: Watson Fellowship Info Session — The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship provides a $25,000 grant to college graduates of “unusual promise” a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel – in international settings new to them – to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness, and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community. This info session details the process for applying. For rising seniors and senior Febs. Planning should start this summer!

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

Want to help reinvigorate and unify a diverse commercial corridor in San Francisco? Apply to be a Project Coordinator Intern with Excelsior Action Group, a volunteer driven, community based non-profit organization operating in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco. (Deadline: 4/26)

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • April 20: Career Launch AdvantageJUNIORS ONLY: Open to all majors, this intensive, full-day experience will help you build skills and confidence as you look to start your job search. RSVP now to be added to the waitlist.

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Just a reminder to apply for EIA summer internship funding to help with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Visit go/summerfunding for details. April 15 is the final funding deadline, so you must be offered the internship by then in time to apply for funding–explain the situation in your cover letter and perhaps the internship sponsor can move quickly on making a decision.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Want to help reinvigorate and unify a diverse commercial corridor in San Francisco? Apply to be a Project Coordinator Intern with Excelsior Action Group, a volunteer driven, community based non-profit organization operating in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco. (Deadline: 4/26)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

Want to get paid to put your interest in social and human services to good use this summer in a high profile program helping to advance the local food economy? Applications are still open for some positions in Louisville with Middlebury FoodWorks!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • April 14: Hartford Investment Management Company Info Session – This session will give an introduction to fixed income and basic financial statement analysis. The event will be organized by Chris Vandergrift ’11, an asset manager with $144 bn under management. Knowledge of these critical basics can make or break you in an interview, so don’t miss this chance!
  • April 15: Career Conversation: Food Writing and Gastronomy - Interested in food writing, politics, and gastronomy? Please join us for a Career Conversation with award-winning cookbook author and research scholar, Clifford A. Wright .
  • April 16: Career Conversation with John Balcom – John Balcom, Professor at the Graduate School of Translation, Interpretation and Language Education MIIS, will discuss language-based careers and future opportunities for students at MIIS. Come listen to this award-winning translator of Chinese literature, philosophy, and children’s books!
  • April 20: Career Launch AdvantageJUNIORS ONLY: Open to all majors, this intensive, full-day experience will help you build skills and confidence as you look to start your job search. RSVP now to be added to the waitlist.

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Apply for EIA summer internship funding to help you with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Second and final deadline is April 15! Visit go/summerfunding for details.
  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Just a reminder to apply for EIA summer internship funding to help with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Visit go/summerfunding for details. April 15 is the final funding deadline, so you must be offered the internship by then in time to apply for funding–explain the situation in your cover letter and perhaps the internship sponsor can move quickly on making a decision.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Want to help reinvigorate and unify a diverse commercial corridor in San Francisco? Apply to be a Project Coordinator Intern with Excelsior Action Group, a volunteer driven, community based non-profit organization operating in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco. (Deadline: 4/26)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

No internship application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

  • Want to have the adventure of a life time while greatly enhancing your resume? Apply to be a Peace Corps Volunteer to work on sustainable development projects. (Deadline: 5/30)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

  • April 8: Managing Money and the Real WorldSENIORS ONLY: Come to this panel presentation and hear from professionals about making a good budget, understanding credit scores, and managing student loan debt.
  • April 10: Goldman Sachs Employer Info Session – Goldman Sachs is one of the top names in financial services and offers a wide variety of professional opportunities, international locations, and a commitment to diversity. Join Vice Chairman John Weinberg and a Midd-friendly team of senior Goldman Sachs professionals to learn more about internships, careers, and what it’s like to work at one of the largest investment banks in the world.
  • April 10: Social Skydiving: Networking and Etiquette WorkshopSENIORS ONLY: Learn the fine art of social etiquette, working the room, making introductions and talking to strangers at this interactive session led my Liz Robinson and Mike Kiernan from PCI. Then stay and practice your networking with local area alums at the VT Chapter alumni mixer. Limited spaces available, RSVP on MOJO now!
  • April 15: Career Conversation: Careers in Food Writing - Come listen and talk to Clifford A. Wright: cook, food writer, and research scholar specializing in Mediterranean cuisines. He is the author of ten cookbooks, one of which won the James Beard/KitchenAid Cookbook of the Year. Wright’s approach to food writing is rooted in his successful career in the field of international affairs, as he was the Executive Director of the American Middle East Peace Research Institute. (1:45 PM at EIA Library)

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Apply for EIA summer internship funding to help you with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Second and final deadline is April 15! Visit go/summerfunding for details.
  • Juniors: RSVP to the Career Launch Advantage on April 20! Open to all majors, this intensive, full-day experience will help you build skills and confidence as you look to start your job search. RSVP and find out more here.
  • Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe - Would you like to learn leadership from three former Governors, innovation from the co-founder of Netflix, communications from the press secretary for the Obama campaign, cross-cultural collaborations from the former President/CEO of Microsoft Asia? If so, Join Middlebury’s MiddCORE at Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe from June 16 to July 13, 2013. Find out more about the program here. Application deadline is May 15, 2013.

 

Just a reminder that there are more than 125 great paid and unpaid summer internships in MOJO in every field—many with April 1 application deadlines to ensure that you have time to apply for EIA summer funding for unpaid opportunities. Take some time during spring break to check them out—don’t let these great internships pass you by!

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Want to help reinvigorate and unify a diverse commercial corridor in San Francisco? Apply to be a Project Coordinator Intern with Excelsior Action Group, a volunteer driven, community based non-profit organization operating in the Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco. (Deadline: 4/26)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in JOBS:

  • Want to have the adventure of a life time while greatly enhancing your resume? Apply to be a Peace Corps Volunteer to work on sustainable development projects. (Deadline: 5/30)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK:

Interested in working for social justice in Middlebury? Post Graduate Internship with the Middlebury Community Care Coalition, a volunteer-based non-profit providing free meals and housing for local citizens who need assistance. (Deadline: 4/1)

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

  • EIA Civic Engagement Weekly Volunteer Opportunities – Check the newsletter for multiple volunteer opportunities!
  • Apply for the Paid Summer Orientation Trips InternshipWork with the College’s first-year orientation team to help plan and deliver MiddView (Community Engagement, Vermont Explorations, and the Wilderness) trips. The trips are an integral part of our orientation efforts, and include three day, two night off-campus opportunities to engage in some aspect of Vermont’s cultural, community or outdoor landscapes. View the full position description and apply here.
  • Academic Outreach Endowment Grants – application due April 1The Academic Outreach Endowment Fund provides financial support to students for pursuits that involve community-connected teaching, learning, and research. Examples of these kinds of approaches include project-based learning, service-learning, community-based learning, participatory action research, and more. Funding for academic year 2013-2014 now being accepted. Visit here for more details.

 

EIA Events:

  • April 4: Law School and Lawyering Info Session – Come to this workshop and learn from guest presenter Benjamin Marks. He graduated from Amherst College in 1988 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1997. He worked at the firms of Duquette & Tipton, LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP until 2003 and at the firm of Sheehey Furlong & Behm in Burlington, VT.
  • April 8: Managing Money and the Real WorldSENIORS ONLY: Come to this panel presentation and hear from professionals about making a good budget, understanding credit scores, and managing student loan debt.

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Apply for EIA summer internship funding to help you with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Second and final deadline is April 15! Visit go/summerfunding for details.
  • Juniors: RSVP to the Career Launch Advantage on April 20! Open to all majors, this intensive, full-day experience will help you build skills and confidence as you look to start your job search. RSVP and find out more here.

 

Just a reminder that there are more than 125 great paid and unpaid summer internships in MOJO in every field—many with April 1 application deadlines to ensure that you have time to apply for EIA summer funding for unpaid opportunities.  Take some time during spring break to check them out—don’t let these great internships pass you by!

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

No new internship opportunities this week, but keep checking MOJO at go/mojo!

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in JOBS:

  • Want to have the adventure of a life time while greatly enhancing your resume? Apply to be a Peace Corps Volunteer to work on sustainable development projects. (Deadline: 5/30)

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK:

Interested in working for social justice in Middlebury? Post Graduate Internship with the Middlebury Community Care Coalition, a volunteer-based non-profit providing free meals and housing for local citizens who need assistance. (Deadline: 4/1)

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

  • EIA Civic Engagement Weekly Volunteer Opportunities – Check the newsletter for multiple volunteer opportunities!
  • Apply for the Paid Summer Orientation Trips InternshipWork with the College’s first-year orientation team to help plan and deliver MiddView (Community Engagement, Vermont Explorations, and the Wilderness) trips. The trips are an integral part of our orientation efforts, and include three day, two night off-campus opportunities to engage in some aspect of Vermont’s cultural, community or outdoor landscapes. View the full position description and apply here.
  • Academic Outreach Endowment Grants – application due April 1The Academic Outreach Endowment Fund provides financial support to students for pursuits that involve community-connected teaching, learning, and research. Examples of these kinds of approaches include project-based learning, service-learning, community-based learning, participatory action research, and more. Funding for academic year 2013-2014 now being accepted. Visit here for more details.

 

EIA Events:

No events at the EIA this week, but check back for events after Spring Break!

 

EIA Reminders:

  • Apply for EIA summer internship funding to help you with expenses associated with any unpaid internships! Deadlines are March 15 and April 15! Visit go/summerfunding for details.

 

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

No internship application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in JOBS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in VOLUNTEER Opportunities:

 

EIA Events:

No events at the EIA this week, but check back for events after Spring Break!

 

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! Deadlines are March 15 and April 15! Visit go/summerfunding for details.

 

Hi, everyone–some new opportunities 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 in social and human services.

Tracy Himmel Isham, Asst. Director, Career Services

 

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

 

APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK:

 

What’s New in JOBS:

  • No new job opportunities this week, but keep checking MOJO at go/mojo!

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK:

No job application deadlines this week!

 

What’s New in 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 FlingSeniors, not sure what to do after Middlebury? This is your chance to meet with a variety of liberal arts-friendly employers, like the Peace Corps, 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: