Meet Alice Pfeifer ’13 – Associate Editor, St. Martin’s Press – Wednesday, March 24
Alice Pfeifer graduated from Middlebury College in 2013 with a major in English and American Literatures and a minor in Education Studies. A DC native, she moved to Portland, ME, after college to finish up two credits (having taken a semester off Junior year) and pieced together a number of part-time teaching jobs at the Waynflete School. Alice spent the following two years at a brand new STEM charter high school, first in administration and then as a humanities teacher. In the summer of 2016, she attended the Columbia Publishing Course, and soon thereafter began work in book editorial at St. Martin’s Press, where she works with bestselling fiction and nonfiction authors including Archer Mayor, Gregg Hurwitz, Natalie Jenner, E.J. Dionne, Jr., Senator Ben Sasse, and Kim Scott.
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Want to spend a year in Spain?
The North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP) is an educational outreach program sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain through the Embassy of Spain in the U.S.
American college students and graduates, who are native-like speakers of English and French (in Canada), partner with elementary and secondary schools in Spain to bolster language programs, as teaching assistants (TAs) under the supervision and guidance of teachers of English or French as a World/Foreign Language. Placements are offered all across Spain, in practically every city and town in the country, running from October 1st to May 31st for most assignments. Short term contracts and/or alternative starting dates are unfortunately not available. NALCAP grant recipients receive a monthly stipend of 700 to 1000 euros (depending on your assigned region) and medical insurance. The amount of the grant covers basic living expenses in Spain such as food, housing and other essential needs. This grant meets and in some cases exceeds minimum wage requirements. Housing must be procured and is paid out of pocket by the recipient. Travel expenses to and from Spain must also be paid by the recipient. Hours of assistant teaching range from 12 to 16 hours per week.
As a TA, your day to day responsibilities in the classroom will revolve around being a hands-on resource for the classroom teacher, always keeping in mind the ultimate goal of consolidating language students’ English language skills. Your speaking skills in English will provide a model for students to replicate linguistic patterns. You will also be a cultural ambassador, as you will be sharing and teaching students in Spain about American culture. You may also be asked to participate in other school activities such as field trips, sports, or cultural activities. More information at the info session!
NO APPLICATION FEES for our program. Our program is the only official program sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Spain. Over 35,000 grant recipients have participated in the program and lived this amazing opportunity. Come to Spain and become a cultural ambassador. It’ll be the experience of a lifetime! ALL MAJORS WELCOME.
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Reminder: CCI’s Internship Funding Grant Deadline is April 14!
Don’t forget! The Center for Careers and Internships has funding for unpaid summer internships and applications are due April 14! This year’s grants may be used for remote, hybrid, or in-person internships.
Summer Internship Grant Overview:
- $3000 Summer Funding Grants support expenses related to unpaid summer internships for Sophomore Febs through Senior Febs.
- $1000 First-Year Explore Grants support expenses related to unpaid summer internships for First-Years (including new Febs) and Sophomore Febs.
- $3000 Dance Festival Grants support dance students attending dance intensives.
- Resume approval with a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) is required by April 7 before submitting application.
- Meeting with a CCI Advisor to discuss your plans is required for First-Year Explore Grants (and strongly encouraged for all other applicants.)
- Find all details and forms at go/summerfunding, including CCI’s Quick Guide: CCI Summer Funding.
- Grant application deadline: Wednesday, April 14. Award notifications sent out on May 3.
Searching for an internship?
- Over 2200 great internships (paid and unpaid) in Handshake.
- Check out CCI’s Find an Internship page for more tips on finding or creating an internship.
- Watch the recorded Find and Fund Your Summer Internship presentation.
- More internships and information on CCI’s Career Path Pages.
CCI is here to help!
- Drop into Zoom Quick Questions for help with your internship search or to have your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor (PCA). A CCI-approved resume is a requirement for applying for CCI funding and always strongly encouraged before applying for internships and jobs.
- Visit go/Handshake and click on “Career Center” to schedule a Zoom appointment with a CCI Advisor in your area of interest.
Make Summer 2021 a great one! We look forward to receiving your application!
Student Friends of the Art Museum (SFOAM) hosts Career Panel – Wednesday, March 10
Applications now accepted for Theatre Communications Group Rising Leaders of Color
Seeking early-career, NYC-based BIPOC leaders in all theatre disciplines. Since 2016, TCG’s Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) program has developed and highlighted highly talented early-career Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders across the U.S. who are committed to initiating and upholding equitable practices in the theatre field. Funded in part by the Howard Gilman Foundation, an organization that supports performing arts organizations in all five New York City boroughs, this year’s RLC will form a cohort of eight highly talented early-career BIPOC leaders based in NYC. Join program staff for an info session to learn more about the program: Wednesday, March 10th, 3:00pm EST Click here to register for the event! |
Career Conversation and a Media Industry discussion with George Chan ’05, Senior Director of Business Strategy with Nickelodeon’s Growth Marketing team – Thursday, March 11
Please join us for a Career Conversation and a Media Industry Discussion with George Chan ’05, Senior Director of Business Strategy within Nickelodeon’s Growth Marketing team. George will discuss his career journey and current trends in the industry.
Based on George’s recommendation, we will also discuss three articles titled “Box Office: Warner Bros. Has Replaced Universal As A Savior For Movie Theaters,” “Can Subscription Video Providers Hold On to Their New Customers?” and “Industry Voices— KS&R: Appetite for social grows as video becomes main course.”
George is the Senior Director of Business Strategy within Nickelodeon’s Growth Marketing team. He focuses on increasing reach and engagement for Nickelodeon’s digital video content across the company’s owned and operated channels and third-party distributors such as Paramount+. He also develops the strategy for targeting consumers for new growth initiatives such as podcasts, mobile gaming, music and virtual events. Prior, George was Director of Digital Platforms & Strategy at WarnerMedia where he collaborated with various teams across WB Digital Networks, Sales & Distribution, Business Development, Corporate Strategy and DC Comics. Some of his projects include launching Boomerang, DC Universe and HBO Max. He also crafted strategies to capitalize on changing consumer behaviors and managed projects focused on emerging technologies (VR/AR, autonomous vehicles, etc.).
George has bachelor’s degree in economics from Middlebury College and began his career at a boutique marketing and strategy consulting firm. In 2006, he moved to Beijing to manage a machine learning tech startup where his clients were China’s three largest news agencies. Following his time in China, George obtained his MBA from UCLA and interned at Paramount Pictures in both Home Media Distribution Strategy and Theatrical Research & Strategy.
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Film screening Farewell Amor and Q and A with the Director and Producer on Saturday, March 13
After 17 years apart, Angolan immigrant Walter is joined in the U.S. by his wife and teen daughter. Now absolute strangers sharing a one bedroom Brooklyn apartment, they struggle to overcome the emotional distance between them. Walter is trying to let go of a previous relationship while his wife Esther struggles with a new country, culture and a husband who seems distant. Their daughter Sylvia is a dancer just like her father, and while she also finds her new life difficult, she bravely starts to explore the city and show herself through dance. The film is both a universal immigrant story and the unique perspective of three characters bound together by history and hope. It is an intimate and deeply personal look at an inter-generational tale that has defined America since its inception.
Students need to register here ahead of time for the Screening and Q&A.
MuseumWorks summer 2021 Internship Opportunity!
For the second year, the Middlebury College Museum of Art is pleased to host a remote summer internship program for students interested in learning more about careers in the visual art world. MuseumWorks is intended to benefit students beginning to explore this dynamic field, as well as those already dedicated to working in the visual arts.
Professional development sessions and discussions of readings will help interns explore a variety of jobs in museums and related arts organizations. Special attention will be paid to equity, ethics, and accessibility in the field.
Interns will develop transferable skills while working on projects that advance the museum’s mission. Completed in small teams under the direction of supervisors, this work will also promote time management, professional communication, and teamwork.
MuseumWorks 2021 comprises 6 part-time workweeks, allowing interns to pursue other part-time employment, educational experiences, etc. All work will be done online in a variety of synchronous professional development sessions and asynchronous project work.
Program Details
- Program Dates: June 21–July 30, 2021
- Time Commitment: 96 hours total across 6 weeks. 16 hours/week x 6 weeks: 36 synchronous hours, 60 asynchronous hours
- Stipend: $1,500 (USD, taxable)
- Application Deadline: Sunday, March 21, 11:59 PM ET
Select candidates may be interviewed. All applicants will be notified of final decisions by the end of April 2021.
Synchronous professional development sessions will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 AM–12 PM EDT. In addition, interns will be required to complete 2 hours of asynchronous project work, Mondays–Fridays. Interns are expected to attend all synchronous sessions (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10 AM–12 PM EDT) but may choose to pursue additional part time work, educational experiences, etc.
Internship Components
Professional development sessions, including:
- Career conversations with professionals working across the visual art world
- Skill building workshops
- Career counseling
Work on a team project. Specific projects will be announced later, but may include the following:
- Digital media
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
- Curatorial projects
- Developing educational resources
- Discussion of readings on museum history, ethics, equity, and accessibility
- Intern presentations on museums
Eligibility Requirements
- Any current Middlebury College student wishing to learn more about careers in the art world is invited to apply, regardless of major.
- We regret that students from other colleges, Middlebury alumni, and February or May 2021 graduates are not eligible for MuseumWorks.
- Interns are expected to attend all synchronous sessions (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10 AM–12 PM EDT) but may choose to pursue additional part time work or education.
- Reliable Internet access will be important to full participation. (MuseumWorks administrators will do their best to record some of the professional development sessions, but not every presenter may consent.) Please contact the College’s IT department about the availability of loan computers.
- Academic credit is not granted for participation in MuseumWorks.
Feedback from Last Year’s Virtual MuseumWorks Participants:
“I really appreciate how the program persisted into a virtual format, while other internships were cancelled. It provided me access to the wonderful people behind museums all while at home, and the possibility for future networking.”
“My experience in MuseumWorks will definitely influence my career path after college as I enter the museum field with a focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity.”
“The highlights to me were the discussions with other interns and the readings. The discussions let me hear about other interns’ perspectives, which were thoughtful and well informed.”
“I enjoyed the career conversations because they opened up my mind to parts of the museum world that I hadn’t been cognizant of before doing the internship.”
“Talking with recent graduates let me better understand my next career steps after graduating from Middlebury.”
“The design workshop allowed me to apply the architectural design skills I learned in class to a fulfilling museum context. It opened another career avenue that combined my love for design as well as art and art history.”
“Working with my cohort group not only helped me develop teamwork skills and collaboration but more importantly introduced me to museum accessibility.”
“MuseumWorks was an invaluable learning experience. I was able to explore arts and museum related issues in a way I had never considered before.”
“I really loved that it felt like MuseumWorks program leaders and supervisors were invested in the improvement of all of the interns, and the program was set up to benefit us.”
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Career Conversation and a Media Industry Discussion with Liya Gao’12, Manager, Original Independent Films for Netflix – Wednesday, March 3
Please join us for a Career Conversation and a Media Industry Discussion with Liya Gao’12, Manager, Original Independent Films for Netflix. Liya will discuss her career journey and current trends in the industry. Based on Liya’s recommendation, we will also discuss two articles titled “What Warner Bros’ Streaming Strategy Means for Netflix and Movie Theaters: A Dialogue” and “ How 2020 Changed Hollywood, and the Movies, Forever.”
Liya Gao serves as Manager, Original Independent Films for Netflix. As a member of the original independent film team, Gao supports the creative development and production of original feature films for Netflix and is developing a film slate designed to appeal to all audience segments. Prior to Netflix, Gao worked as a director of the original films team at HBO Max, where she worked on projects such as “Unpregnant”. Prior to HBO Max, Gao was a creative executive at Vertigo Entertainment with Roy Lee, where she worked on a variety of film & television projects including “Witch Boy”, an animated feature in production at Netflix and “Them: Covenant”, a horror anthology in production at Amazon that the studio gave a 2 season series commitment. Before her tenure at Vertigo, the Middlebury grad also worked at Lionsgate in the Motion Picture Group where she worked on such films as “A Simple Favor”.
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CCI Internship Funding Applications Now Open!
Considering a summer internship? Great news! The Center for Careers and Internships has funding for unpaid summer internships and applications are open! This year’s grants may be used for remote, hybrid, or in-person internships.
Experiences involving international travel to countries other than a student’s home country are still being evaluated by the College; we expect a decision to be announced by March 15. Students hoping for an international internship not in their home country are urged to consider alternative plans.
Summer Internship Grant Overview:
- $3000 Summer Funding Grants support expenses related to unpaid summer internships for Sophomore Febs through Senior Febs.
- $1000 First-Year Explore Grants support expenses related to unpaid summer internships for First-Years (including new Febs) and Sophomore Febs.
- $3000 Dance Festival Grants support dance students attending dance intensives.
- Resume approval with a Peer Career Advisor (PCA) is required by April 7 before submitting application.
- Meeting with a CCI Advisor to discuss your plans is required for First-Year Explore Grants and strongly encouraged for all other applicants.
- Find all details and forms at go/summerfunding, including CCI’s Quick Guide: CCI Summer Funding.
- Grant application deadline: Wednesday, April 14. Award notifications sent out on May 3.
Searching for an internship?
- Over 2400 great internships (paid and unpaid) in Handshake.
- Check out CCI’s Find an Internship page for tips on finding or creating an internship.
- Watch the recorded Find and Fund Your Summer Internship presentation.
- More internships and information on CCI’s Career Path Pages.
CCI is here to help!
- Drop into Zoom Quick Questions for help with your internship search or to have your resume approved by a Peer Career Advisor (PCA). A CCI-approved resume is a requirement for applying for CCI funding and always strongly encouraged before applying for internships and jobs.
- Visit go/Handshake and click on “Career Center” to schedule a Zoom appointment with a Career and Internship Advisor in your area of interest.
Make Summer 2021 a great summer. We look forward to receiving your application!