Intro to Digital Organizing—Applications Open!
At re:power we understand that not only are we adjusting to how the current health crisis impacts our personal lives but also how it shapes the terrain for which we can organize.
During this moment of crisis, we remain invested in building the capacity of you and other organizers and activists across the country committed to long term change in their communities. In service to our commitment, we are offering two free Intro to Digital Organizing training courses as a part of our online learning course series. And yes, you read free correctly!
Digital organizing transforms the online spaces we use every day into strategic opportunities for radicalizing our people. Digital organizing is both pragmatic and visionary. In the wake of COVID-19 and “shelter in place” procedures, organizing formations are having to increase their digital organizing capacity and drastically adapt their programming to the digital arena. Simply put, we are having to transform and lean into emergence as a vehicle to meet the needs of our communities, and digital organizing allows for that to happen.
re:power is offering these courses as a means to train new digital organizers in how to reach the communities they care about and organize with, while safely staying in our homes, and building the relationships necessary to confront those in power using a digital strategy.
Building our movement is too important to put on hold in a time that only further highlights why our communities need action today. As a movement leader, supporter, or friend, developing your digital organizing skills will be what helps your formation innovate and adapt as we continue to organize our people for the long run.
Applications close on May 7. Spots are limited so apply today!
Progressive Policy Fellowship
Floyd Jones Progressive Policy Fellowship, COVID-19 Child Care Policy, Summer 2020 Open Until Filled
Application Review Begins May 4th, 2020
Are you passionate about public policy that builds an economy that works for everyone? Are you interested in advancing the child care workforce in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic/depression.
Funding for this position is dedicated to a Fellow focused on child care and early learning. Policymakers have deemed child care workers essential employees, yet they are underpaid, work in situations where the risk of infection is high without access to protective gear, and often lack health insurance.EOI has leveraged its long history working for affordable child care and a well-compensated workforce to build a growing table of child care teachers, providers, and advocates to address health coverage, compensation, safety, and business survival in the COVID-19 pandemic/depression. We have catalogued and elevated their demands to policy makers.
Founded in 1998, the Economic Opportunity Institute’s mission is to build an economy that works for everyone by advancing public policies that promote educational opportunity, good jobs, healthy families and workplaces, and a dignified retirement for all.
This opportunity can be done remotely. Apple HERE in Handshake.
US State Department Info Session on May 5
Explore internship and career options with Diplomat in Residence, Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm. Join Ms. Schweitzer-Bluhm as she discusses her career path, career opportunities at State, and tips for successful applications.
Tuesday, May 5 at 3:15 pm ET
Click HERE in Handshake to get the Zoom link
SENIORS: Alumni Advice from the Last Great Recession
Join five Middlebury alumni from the classes of 2007 to 2009 who graduated into an economic marketplace much like the one you are facing today (minus the global health pandemic). Gain perspective and hear how they got through it and landed on their feet.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30 pm EST
Our alumni panelists are Midd2Midd volunteers, and like the other 3,000 alumni, they are there to mentor and assist you during these times of uncertainty. If you haven’t already, sign up to join Midd2Midd now!
Hot Social Impact Handshake Jobs & Internships
- MDRC is seeking a Research Assistant to join our Family Well-Being and Children’s Development policy area. Studies conducted in the policy area examine how the developmental trajectories of low-income children can be improved through interventions in family employment and economic security, in family relationships and mental health, and in child care and early education. (JOB)
- AsylumConnect is looking for a collaborative, committed and experienced tech lead to join our remote team part-time. We use technology to facilitate the safe navigation of people fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. As AsylumConnect’s tech lead, you will be responsible for both technical project management and coding. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as the technical lead for the AsylumConnect Catalog (our flagship product, the first ever resource website and app designed for LGBTQ+ asylum). (JOB/PART-TIME)
- Tetra Tech International Development Services, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is accepting applications for a well-qualified International Consultant Services (ICS) Intern to aid in international project recruitment efforts for Summer 2020. The ICS Intern will experience a diverse range of tasks and learn about various aspects of the development cycle, supporting new business development and donor-funded project implementation. This internship will be based in Tetra Tech IDS’s Burlington, Vermont office. (INTERNSHIP)
- The Blossom Hill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates out of New Canaan, CT looking for a Virtual Summer 2020 Fundraising and Marketing Intern. It was founded in 2009 by Shiva Sarram, a former child of war from Iran, who fled Tehran in the early 1980’s with her family and came to America where Shiva and Blossom Hill’s Board of Directors are committed to investing in social entrepreneurs to help children affected by conflict in the Middle East thrive. Their current focus is on fundraising, and specifically from the Arab community given that over 90 percent of the beneficiaries of our programs come from Arab communities in the Middle East. (INTERNSHIP)
- Interested in Transportation issues, join the Chicago Transit Authority as an Analyst, Performance Management. This position analyzes performance data and provides recommendations to departments based on performance analysis. Works with departments to conduct analyses and develop information to guide strategic decision-making. (JOB)
- S4CD is searching for a Semester Fellow to contribute at all levels of the organization. As S4CD rapidly expands, the Fellow will play an active role—in collaboration with S4CD’s senior leadership team—in executing our national strategy. This includes strategy development, engagement of top campus leaders, student VIPs, and other millennial influencers; outreach to and collaboration with top campus groups; creation of visual media and written content for national outlets; policy research and strategy; and more. DC-based, with possibility of remote work. Dates flexible. (FELLOWSHIP)
These are just a few of the examples with many more on Handshake sorted HERE.
Ed Tech is Growing: Learn More from Alumni Experts!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28th 2020
TIME: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm PDT
Conducting a job search? Join Ed Tech professionals Darcy Griffin (IEM ’19), Leslie Laguna (IEM ’18), and Dr. Jeni Henrickson as they discuss how to approach a job search in the current environment, potential hot spots for hiring, and how to consider, evaluate, and package your skillsets. Includes Q&A!
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Conversation with Liza Reynolds Merolla, Strategy and Operations Manager at Google
Liza Reynolds Merolla ‘08.5, Strategy and Operations Manager at Google
Major: Psychology
Could you briefly introduce your career and how did you make decisions at major transitional points? I graduated in February 2009 – a really difficult time to look for jobs – so I went with my Midd roommate to Africa for four months to volunteer and travel, which sparked my passion for international development. I moved to Washington DC to pursue this passion, and I had a couple short-term jobs before joining the Center for Global Development, an international development think tank. At CGD, I helped to open a new office in London and establish European policy research agenda for that team. I really enjoyed the business operations and strategic aspect of that work, which led me to pursue my MBA at Columbia University. After business school, I became a management consultant at MonitorDeloitte, designing corporate strategies for C-suite executives across industries. With my background in and passion for social impact, I also worked with several non-profit organizations on a pro bono basis.
After three years in consulting, I transitioned to Google’s strategy and operations team, working to support sales teams partnering with the world’s biggest advertisers. At Google, I work with senior sales leaders to set the strategy for their businesses and help their teams to execute against that strategy to hit their goals.
We know you have always been a big advocate for the Liberal Arts education. How would you suggest Middlebury students to take full advantage of their time at Middlebury while getting prepared for the job market? The Liberal Arts education teaches you how to think critically, communicate clearly, and develop strong interpersonal skills – these are all hugely valuable skills for any job in any industry. I think it is great to have a career plan or goal early on and try to take the intentional steps to achieve it. However, sometimes students get caught up trying to take all the “right” classes, do the most “desireable” extracurriculars, and find the “perfect” internship – being overly focused on this, they might miss other equally valuable experiences that Middlebury offers. For example, you may find long-lasting mentorship from a professor in a department outside of your area of study, or meet some great people through an on-campus activity that is different than what you’d normally do. There is nothing wrong with being goal-driven and career-oriented, but students should not forget to leave spaces for social interactions and extracurriculars that are enriching in their own way. Personally, I studied Psychology at Middlebury because I loved the classes and professors; even though I did not end up pursuing Psychology beyond the classroom, my holistic experience at Middlebury set me up for success in my career.
You have advised and mentored many students and young professionals in your career. What is your advice for students seeking mentors in their first jobs? Mentors have been and continue to be extremely important to me in my career. Many of my mentors from over the years have become close friends. To find a mentor, reach out to people who you have a connection to – a Middlebury alumni, a friend of your parents or a sibling, your friends’ coworkers – whatever it is, use that connection. Reach out through genuine, thoughtful communications – everyone is so busy and likely receiving many emails like this, so make yours stand out by making a personal connection and being gracious in what you’re asking of someone. If it was someone at my current company, I always tried to identify something I could volunteer to help that person with – a side project or being an extra set of hands at an event – because it helps to have the relationship be a two-way street. Finally, make sure you keep in touch with your mentors – every time I moved forward with an interview process, received a job offer, or was admitted to graduate school, I always reached out to update everyone who helped me along the way. Having genuine and ongoing communications with mentors can go a long way and can strengthen that relationship for the long term.
What was your most memorable experience at Middlebury? What were the things you enjoyed the most on campus? I really enjoyed the social and communal aspect of the dining hall; Middlebury is somewhat unique in that most students would eat three meals a day together on campus. Often, I would plan to grab a quick lunch, but ended up running into some friends, then other friends, and before I knew it a couple hours went by catching up with people. Connecting over food always brings people together, and the dining hall experience was a perfect way to unwind, laugh, and form long-lasting relationships. And of course, I loved to ski – some of my absolute favorite times as a Middlebury student were spent on the slopes with friends!
This series is coordinated by Xiaoli Jin ’19. Look for more alumni profiles each week. You can connect with Xiaoli on LinkedIn.
If you are interested to interview alumni and contribute to this series, please contact Xiaoli Jin 2019′ on Midd2Midd.
In this time of social distancing, we are all looking for new ways to stay connected, and Midd2Midd is one of them! Midd2Midd connects Middlebury students, alumni, and parents, supporting mentoring, networking, and engagement within the Middlebury community around the world. Midd2Midd is your place to make things happen. Simply complete your profile, create a customized search, and begin to network!
Seniors: Apply for this JOB doing geopolitical threat intelligence
The company Recorded Future is hiring now. Thanks to a Midd student who is interning there now for sharing this exciting opportunity.
This Role: The Strategic and Persistent Threats (SPT) team within the Insikt (Research) Group focuses on Geopolitical Intelligence. You will support high-profile clients by conducting in-depth research and analysis to produce intelligence that covers significant, global geopolitical events.
What you’ll do:
- Research, track, and author reports on disinformation and misinformation campaigns linked to nation-states, as well as on topics relating to international terrorism, threats to elections, military developments, etc.
- Work with multiple internal teams to develop and improve the Geopolitical Intelligence offering
- Assist in curating collected data in the Recorded Future platform
- Contribute to ongoing research projects across multiple teams to support major public and private sector clients
Click HERE to apply.
Financial Planning Webinar for College Grads
This is a program recommended by a Middlebury Trustee! Check it out if interested.
AN INVITATION FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENTS OR RECENT GRADUATES IN YOUR LIFE! PLAN TO JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR! Future Ready: Financial Planning 101 A Webinar for College Students and Recent Graduates Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:00-3:00 p.m. Interactive Presentation with Q&A Session Register Here While we are all currently “stuck” at home, wondering about the future, life will eventually get back to a new normal. And for current college students or recent graduates, there will be lots of exciting changes to navigate as this new generation enters the workforce. So now may be the perfect time for young adults to gain a better understanding of budgeting and financial planning for future goals! Wolf Group Capital Advisors has put together an interactive webinar designed for college students and recent graduates, to prepare them to launch into adulthood with a solid understanding of the joys and challenges of financial independence. In this webinar, we will answer, in detail, key questions like: * How do I set a monthly budget and track spending? * How do I know how much money to be saving? * How do I build good credit? * How do I best take advantage of employer benefits? * How do I make realistic and smart housing decisions? * How do I allocate money to reach personal goals (vacations, grad school, or savings? * Why is it important to choose someone to keep me accountable? Please register in advance for this webinar. Space is limited. Not sure you can make it? Register anyway to ensure you receive a recording of the webinar and any hand-outs! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Register Here Webinar Presenter Kevin Ostergaard, CFP®, ChFC® Kevin is an Associate Financial Planner at Wolf Group Capital Advisors specializing in holistic financial planning. He is dedicated to supporting and guiding his clients to achieve financial freedom through the development of a comprehensive financial plan and tailored investment management strategy. Kevin is a Certified Financial Planner® and a Chartered Financial Consultant®. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in economics and also holds an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University. Please Join Us |
Hope you check it out if interested!
GoinGlobal Adds New Training Dates to Help You Navigate Finding Your Dream Opportunities
Interested in finding a job or internship across town or around the world?
- Learn how to connect your career objectives with hiring opportunities by identifying key employers and industry contacts for informational interviews and professional networking.
- Get a realistic understanding of work permit and visa requirements, financial considerations and other prime factors critical to career success in a new location.
- Identify American employers seeking to hire international professionals for their U.S. operations through H-1B visa petitions – and learn how to connect this information to current job opportunities.
Below, you can register for a 1-hour, web-based training session exclusively for students whose academic institutions, like Middlebury, are current subscribers to Going Global’s career resources database services. You can access GoinGlobal through Handshake’s Resources pages.