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 Darren Springer, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders

When :  Wednesday, April 11

1:30 – 2:30 PM

Where:  EIA Career Services Office library – located in Adirondack House

Darren Springer will be available to meet with students informally as a Professional in Residence to discuss:

•  Topics in his areas of expertise – energy/environment/climate policy at the federal and state level, legislative policy-making
•  Opportunities for current Middlebury students interested in careers in Washington D.C. and policy work

    Mark your calendar !

Dr. Beryl Levinger, Distinguished Professor and Program Chair, Public Administration, Monterey Institute of International Studies

When : Tuesday, April 10

12:15-1:15 PM

Where: EIA Career Services Office library – located in Adirondack House

Dr. Levinger will be available to meet with students informally as a Professional in Residence & *luncheon to discuss:

• Topics in her areas of expertise – development planning, educational policy analysis, program evaluation, and capacity-building to strengthen civil society organizations.
• Opportunities for current Middlebury students at MIIS in a Master’s in Public Administration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             *RSVP by April 7 for the Luncheon*

Middlebury FoodWorks: Louisville

Bring your Meal and Attend an Info Session to Learn More!

Wednesday, March 7th at 6:15pm in Ross B11

Thursday, March 8th at 12:30pm in LaForce 121

Thursday, March 8th at 7:30pm in The Orchard, Hillcrest

Louisville partner Rowan Claypool will be available at these sessions to truly describe the FoodWorks experience and answer your questions!

 Middlebury FoodWorks: Louisville is a nine-week competitive PAID internship program – with FREE housing – centered on the different aspects of a local food economy in Louisville, KY. This information session will provide an overview of the program and its benefits, the kind of internships available, and answer any questions you may have!

Positions available in: city government, microenterprise and development, health and nutrition, marketing and retail, publishing, event planning, with non-profits, AND, yes, on farms and in restaurants.

For more information, please visit go/mfw and visit MOJO to apply! Deadline to Apply: March 15!

For more information, contact Amy McGlashan at EIA, x5103.

Spend eight weeks as a paid Shepherd Alliance Intern during the summer working at an agency located in an urban or rural area in the Eastern U.S. Applications due January 15th.

What is the Shepherd Alliance Program?
The Shepherd Alliance unites student interns from Berea, Middlebury, Morehouse and Spelman colleges; Washington and Lee University law and undergraduate programs; and participating Bonner Scholar institutions with agencies that work to benefit impoverished members of society. Students learn first-hand about the multiple dimensions of poverty in the United States by working for eight weeks to strengthen impoverished communities and work alongside individuals seeking to improve their communities. The agencies, located in various urban and rural sites in the United States, focus on education, healthcare, legal services, housing, hunger, social and economic needs, and community-building efforts. Students work with agencies that fit their intellectual interests in order to develop their experience and skills for o civic involvement and employment.

When is the Shepherd Alliance Program?
The 2012 program will begin with an orientation June 8-10. After concluding volunteer work, students will gather for a conference, August 7-8, in Little Rock, Arkansas in order to report on their summer experiences. Students from each of the Alliance schools participate in the orientation and the closing conference. All expenses for housing and meals are covered for these meetings.

How do I apply?
Middlebury College students apply for the Shepherd Poverty Alliance Summer Internship through MOJO! www.middmojo.com Log in and search for “Shepherd Poverty” under Midd-friendly Internships and follow the instructions (complete the online application and upload a resume, transcript (can be unofficial), and two letters of recommendation. At least one of these recommendations should come from a Middlebury staff or faculty member. Selected applicants will be interviewed later in January. Finalists will be determined in late January, early February. Applications are due on January 15, 2012. Interviews will be held in late January. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of January 2012, with placements finalized
in mid-spring.

What if I have questions?
Attend one of the two information sessions:
Tues., Jan. 10, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in the Center for Education in Action (EIA) Library in Adirondack House
OR Contact Tiffany Sargent (tiffanys@middlebury.edu or ext. 5082) about the internships.
Contact Tim Mosehauer (tmosehau@middlebury.edu or ext. 5105) about MOJO.

View the Shepherd Alliance information page http://www.wlu.edu/x13104.xml

How can I afford to do this?
The 3-5 students selected to represent Middlebury will each receive a $1,500 stipend. In addition, housing, meals and a small living allowance will also be provided. Note: U.S citizens may also be eligible to pursue a part-time AmeriCorps education award (voucher to be used toward education costs) valued at approximately $1,000.

Do you want to gain invaluable work experience this j-term but don’t want to miss all the fun happening on campus? Apply to be the Marketing Public Relations Manager at the Shelburne Museum.

Description:

• Work directly with Manager of Public Relations and Marketing to assist with marketing and public relations at Shelburne Museum. Emphasis on social media and video production.
• Generate facebook postings, tweet and update web site. Assist with creating video content for the Museum’s YouTube channel and web site!!!

REQUIREMENTS

·         Please note that video experience is necessary for this position! Excellent communication skills. Interest in the arts. Familiarity with shooting and editing video. Familiarity with digital photography and photoshop, a plus. Social media savvy.
Make sure to apply via MOJO before the deadline on November 6!

**MOJO has this job posted. GO/MOJO

**Application deadline is Tuesday, November 12^th. They do not sponsor for the H1-B visa.

CleanTech U Associates Overview

Building the new clean energy and green economy is not only one of the largest economic opportunities of our century, but a human necessity. In a few short months, CleanTech U (www.cleantechu.org) has launched at several leading U.S. universities, been recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative and begun formulating a China engagement strategy to create an international network and organization.

CleanTech U is looking for dynamic, innovative upstarts to help create launchpads for student entrepreneurs and leaders. We’re not looking for the pencil pushing, pinstripe dressed, clock in-clock out type; we’re looking for the troublemakers, envelope pushers, dreamers. If you have a penchant for carving out new solutions, innovating out of a corner, seeing the opportunity in the midst of chaos: We’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for five associates in various fields. Location is virtual and time commitments vary according to position, availability and aspirations. To apply, please send your resume and motivation letter (not in formal diction please!) to info@cleantechu.org and insert the position you’re applying for in the subject line. We’re looking to fill these positions ASAP, so tell us why you’re crazy enough to be considered!

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