Hot SOCIAL IMPACT Handshake Weekly Internships and Jobs
Below is a curated listing of internships and jobs. Check them out for any opportunities that you might want to apply to.
Expiring Aceso Initiative Internship: Apply Today!
Due July 20, 2020
Background: Aceso Initiative (“Aceso”) was co-founded in April 2020 by three Middlebury alumni of diverse professional backgrounds (medicine, supply chain, finance) with a simple objective: empower health care providers around the world working to combat COVID-19. Forty-four days after submitting its Form 1023, Aceso was granted 501(c)(3) exempt status by the IRS.
Primary area of focus: Aceso’s primary area of focus is the development of its online platform, which will offer health care providers—at no cost—a global online community where they can gain real-time insight on patient care from colleagues with experience on the front lines battling COVID-19.
Designed for simplicity, the platform will allow health care providers to easily login from a smartphone and engage with colleagues around the world in real-time dialogue focused on improving specific patient outcomes.
The project is backed by technology service grants from leading companies, including Amazon Web Services, Twilio, and Slack (among others)
Internship opportunity Aceso is looking for intern candidates who are interested in playing either project management or functional roles in driving the launch and ongoing development of this online platform.
Project management responsibilities will include operationalizing the strategy for the launch of the initial version of Aceso’s online platform (a minimally viable product), along with coordinating a parallel effort to develop the second iteration (a more sophisticated, tailored product that is also extensible for future use by health care providers addressing other diseases).
Functional roles will include opportunities to work on strategy and execution for one or more of the following areas: design; U/X; development; user onboarding; social media; content moderation; translation; public relations; community building; and partnership development. This is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and work alongside three Middlebury alumni to build something that has the potential to make a profound impact in the fight against COVID-19. Join us!
Hot SOCIAL IMPACT Handshake Weekly Internships and Jobs
Virtual Summer Counseling Workshops!
A Shared Shelf: Building a Meditation Practice A 5-week virtual series inviting you to intentionally set aside a few moments each week to engage in meditation practices as a community. Each week a different instructor (Michelle Kaczynski, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor; Carter Branley, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor; Brain Tobin, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor; Maddie Hope, Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Education; Rabbi Danielle Stillman, Charles P. Scott Center Jewish Chaplain) will introduce you to a variety of meditative practices. Practices will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 12:30 PM. No experience is necessary. You can join any time during the series and attend sessions when you can. This space is an invitation to gather and practice together when we are apart. This 5-week virtual series will take place July 7 – August 6, 2020. To sign up and receive the zoom link, contact Michelle Kaczynski at mkaczynski@middlebury.edu.
Summer in “the Weirds”: Being a College Student During COVID-19 A 4-week virtual workshop series where we will gather together to learn skills to honor self-care and practice self-compassion during this time of uncertainty. Let’s intentionally begin to prepare for what the Fall may bring as a college student during COVID-19. Whether that be returning to campus, remote learning, taking a gap semester, still deciding, or another alternative plan, EVERYONE is welcome. Join at any point in the series and attend any of the workshops. This workshop series will take place July 21 – August 11, 2020 and will be co-facilitated by Carter Branley, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor and Michelle Kaczynski, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor. The workshops will occur weekly every Tuesday from 2 – 3 PM. To sign up and receive the zoom link, contact Michelle Kaczynski at mkaczynski@middlebury.edu.
Summer 2020 Self-Care Series: Nurturing Yourself Through the Season Okay, I am really excited about this 5-week virtual workshop series! This workshop series will be an opportunity to build a self-care practice that works for YOU and a chance to connect with and support the Middlebury, VT community (who miss you!) as they share how they engage with self-care. Each week a different Addison County local business will join us to take you on an interactive journey and offer up their real challenges remembering to incorporate self-care in their lives. Venture virtually onto a flower farm with Diddle & Zen. Learn how to make homemade pasta with The Arcadian. Mindfully sip tea with Stone Leaf Tea House. Be cozy and talk about how reading books builds empathy with Vermont Bookshop. Make your own at-home skin care masks with Parlour Salon and Spa. Join at any point in the series and attend any of the workshops. This workshop series will take place July 15 – August 12, 2020 and will be co-facilitated by Carter Branley, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor and Michelle Kaczynski, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor. The workshops will occur weekly every Wednesday from 2 – 3:15 PM. To sign up and receive the zoom link, contact Michelle Kaczynski at mkaczynski@middlebury.edu.
Mindfulness & Meditation A 4-week virtual workshop series offering an introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Koru Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students. This 4-week virtual workshop series will take place July 22 – August 12, 2020 and will be co-facilitated by Carter Branley, Middlebury College Counseling Counselor and Maddie Hope, Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Education. The workshops will occur weekly every Wednesday from 11 AM – 12:15 PM. To sign up and receive the zoom link, contact Carter Branley at cbranley@middlebury.edu or Maddie Hope at mhope@middlebury.edu.
Peace Corps Information Session July 14
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about Volunteer experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 PM ET
Click HERE to register in Handshake and get the Zoom link
National Committee on US-China Relations looking for fall interns
The National Committee on U.S-China Relations is looking for both full-time and part-time Fall Interns! The internship offers an opportunity for current students and recent graduates to learn more about the dynamics in the U.S.-China relationship, while working directly on programs that impact and inform that evolving relationship. The internship is unpaid, but commuting costs are reimbursed.
Location: New York, NY
Fall term: September 2020 – December 2020
Application due: July 15, 2020
Internship responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Research assistance for programs and briefing kits for delegations to China and visitors from China
- Archiving historical and current material
- Translating materials and correspondence (English – Chinese)
- News circulation
- Developing and completing an impactful internship project
Qualifications:
- Excellent research, writing, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to work well and thrive within a team environment
- Academic background in Chinese studies, political science, international relations, or other relevant field
- Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
- Ability to work a minimum of two days per week during business hours
How to Apply:
Please click here to apply for our fall 2020 internship. The fall internship program will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. The application requires the following components:
- Resume
- Cover letter indicating why you are interested in and qualified to work at the National Committee
- Short writing sample (a published article, academic essay, etc.)
For more information, please visit our website.
VT Senator Leahy Fall Internship Info
About U.S. Senate Office of Senator Patrick Leahy:
Senator Leahy is the most senior member of the United States Senate, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and also the senior-most member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Leahy offers internships during the fall, spring and summer semesters. For more information on Senator Leahy, please visit his website at: https://www.leahy.senate.gov/about.
About this position:
Senator Leahy’s internship program provides an opportunity to experience the legislative process at work, while becoming an integral part of the staff.
Internships are available in Senator Leahy’s offices in Burlington, as well as in his Washington, D.C. personal office. Interns work part- or full-time during the fall or spring school semesters, and full-time in the summer. Each intern will be given a variety of tasks, including researching legislative issues, drafting letters and memoranda, attending meetings, and performing general administrative duties. Stipends are often available, though not guaranteed. Preference will be given to Vermont candidates.
Please complete BOTH of the following steps. Those applicants who do not complete both steps will not be considered for the program.
1. Submit an online application via Senator Leahy’s website: https://www.leahy.senate.gov/services/internships/
2. Email one PDF document containing: a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and two letters of recommendation to vt_internship@leahy.senate.gov.
Application Deadlines:
Fall 2020: July 19, 2020
Spring 2021: November 15, 2020
Summer 2021: March 14, 2021
More details:
Salary: Paid
Type of Job: 20 hrs/week
Duration: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Location: Burlington, Vermont
School Years: All School Years; Preference for Junior/Senior
Majors: All Majors
Contact Information:
Email address: vt_internship@leahy.senate.gov
Address: 199 Main Street, 4th Floor, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-863-2525
Remote Nonpartisan Research Internship at Vote Smart
Here is what part of the opportunity says “In an age of ‘fake news’ and political hyperbole, voters deserve factual, unbiased information to help them make informed decisions.
Our Remote Internship Program offers positions in our Research Departments that will provide interns an insider’s look into the 2020 election and modern politics. Interns work to provide voters with unbiased information by researching and collecting information on specific research areas about elected officials and candidates at both the state and federal level. The work of our interns empowers voters by allowing them to instantly research candidates without misdirection or partisan spin.
Remote interns work with our Research Staff to train in database management and professional communication. Together, they work as a team to strategically accomplish weekly and monthly goals. Clocking in during business hours, remote interns will have supervision from a Research Associate and Research Director.
Remote interns are valuable assets to our team by expanding the number of candidates and officials that can be researched. In 2018, Vote Smart Researchers delivered factual information on over 40,000 politicians, from all 50 state legislatures to the president, to over 11 million users. Vote Smart is highly regarded by all sides as a source for factual and truly nonpartisan info, having been cited by hundreds of news outlets nationwide and around the globe!”
Apply here in Handshake now.
Job: Policy & Research Associate – J-PAL North America
J-PAL North America, a policy lab within the Economics department at MIT, seeks a Policy & Research Associate to join its remote California-based team and contribute to its mission to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence.
J-PAL North America conducts randomized evaluations, builds partnerships for evidence-informed policy making, and helps partners scale up effective programs. As a regional office of the global Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, J-PAL North America leverages research by affiliated professors from universities across the world to generate and disseminate rigorous evidence about which anti-poverty social policies work and why.
Read more in Handshake here. This is a recent opening posted in the last week!
International Affairs Grad School Forum and Diversity Careers event
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invites you to two special upcoming events
APSIA Virtual Diversity Forum Student and Young Professionals Workshop
Monday, July 20 through – Friday, July 24, 2020 Via Zoom
Students and young professionals who are traditionally underrepresented in international affairs can explore how to:
·Channel interests into international careers,
·Build skills and competencies to compete in a global marketplace, and
·Prepare for and afford graduate school.
To secure your spot and learn more, visit the Workshop website
International Affairs and Public Policy Online Graduate School Fair
July 23, 2020, 10:00am – 12:30pm ET
Online Register today!
Representatives of APSIA members from around the world will be available to connect with prospective students. You can learn about masters and PhD programs around the world.