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Internship Highlight: Cindy Cardona, 2022 – Animal Care Intern at the Niabi Zoo
What surprises you the most about your work experience?
I was surprised to see how involved zookeepers are in the lives of the animals they care for. It’s beautiful seeing how developed the relationships between them are. The animals even recognize the zookeepers’ voices, granted it could be because they associate it with food, but I’d like to believe it goes beyond that too.
What helped you to prepare for success during the internship and what are you most proud of achieving?
Communication and research were extremely helpful in my preparation, whether it was asking my supervisor questions before beginning the internship or looking into the company’s website for information. I am most proud of how capable I have been of providing proper animal husbandry to a variety of different animals. Summer internships are not very long so I am especially prideful of all that I have learned so far.
How are you developing personally and professionally throughout the internship?
This internship has allowed me to have hands-on experience with animals and develop various professional relationships. It has also provided me with a great deal of confidence and clarity in my future career decisions.
Do you have any advice for future interns?
It’s easy to doubt your abilities and compare yourself to other students, however, you were picked for a reason. Prove to your supervisors and to yourself that they were right in choosing your application out of the many that they received.
Seasonal Field Technician Position in Yosemite National Park
Seeking one field technician to assist in fieldwork in Yosemite National Park on research projects involving data collection on monkeyflowers (Mimulus guttatus and M. laciniatus).
These projects are through Dr. Kathleen Ferris’ Lab at Tulane University in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department. Projects focus on understanding adaptation and natural selection in a genetic model system.
Dates: The position begins April 1st (flexible) and may extend until September 1st.
Compensation: $420 per week stipend ($14/hour, 30 hours per week equivalent). Hours vary based on experimental stages.
Details: Assistant must live and work collaboratively with members of the Ferris Lab (Diana Tataru, Caroline Dong, Bolívar Aponte Rolón). Shared accommodation is provided at Yosemite Field station in Wawona, California.
Responsibilities: Planting seedlings and monitoring survival. Collecting phenotypic data and seeds.
Required qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Vehicle access and ability to drive on windy roads.
- Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day, carry equipment, and kneel for long hours.
- Collaborative and friendly attitude.
- Follows directions carefully.
- Works well both independently and with others as a member of a research team.
Desired qualifications:
- Knowledge of plant anatomy.
- Plant identification skills.
To apply, please submit a resume and two references by March 15th. Please submit questions and application materials to Diana Tataru (dtataru@tulane.edu) and Caroline Dong (cdong1@tulane.edu).
Spring Internship with ADL Ventures on Clean Energy
A Middlebury alum is looking for 2021 winter/spring interns at ADL Ventures – preferably junior/senior with strong writing skills and deep interest in renewables/decarbonization. The internship, a Clean Energy Intern with ADL Ventures, is posted on Handshake to apply.
2021 Internship @ Rocky Mountain Institute Working on Global Energy Transition
This, just in, from 2014 Middlebury alum at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) offering up several undergraduate and entry-level positions in their various offices in Colorado, Washington, DC, New York City, and Beijing, China. She notes: “We’re currently hiring summer interns (application is open until Jan 20th) and have a number of other open entry level (Associate/Senior Associate) positions in addition to these.” Application deadline on January 20th, 2021.
You could be assigned to any of the following areas*:
Carbon-Free Electricity, Carbon-Free Buildings, Carbon-Free Mobility, Climate-Aligned Industries, Climate Intelligence, Breakthrough Technologies, Energy Transition Academy, Urban Transformation, China, India, US, or RMI: Africa, Southeast Asia and Islands.
About Rocky Mountain Institute
Rocky Mountain Institute transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. That is our mission. That is our passion. And every day, every member of our team of nearly 260 works relentlessly to achieve it. We are driving the global energy transition from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables by working in partnership with businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to advance market-based solutions. We achieve this by developing breakthrough ideas, testing and refining them, reshaping markets, and bringing solutions to scale. RMI is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an annual budget of $70 million and offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing, China.
Do you love solving challenging problems, thinking in numbers and working in groups? Do you also have the self-motivation, curiosity, creativity and ability to persuade others toward meaningful results? Are you passionate about making the world a better place?
If ‘Yes’ to the above, then apply before the January 20th deadline for a 2021 Summer internship today!!
Interested in Energy Storage-Intern with Stem in CA
An exciting opportunity just in from recent alum, Will Hanley ’15 who works at Stem, an innovative technology company that transforms the way energy is distributed and consumed –they are the global leader in AI-driven energy storage. They are looking specifically for a Finance Intern, preferably a recent grad, Feb or graduating senior. If interested in getting more information, please reach out to Will Hanley (wthanley at gmail.com).
Apply through Handshake: Finance Intern at Stem
Build Your Leadership Skills in the Nonprofit & Philanthropic Sector in CO
The El Pomar Internship is a unique summer program that introduces continuing undergraduate students to the nonprofit sector and provides an opportunity to develop professional interests and skills. Interns work with and are mentored by leaders in philanthropy. They serve an important role by providing administrative support for the Foundation’s offices. Interns receive assignments based upon the Foundation’s needs and, to the extent possible, the Interns’ interests. Interns participate in a weekly professional development series which provides insight into and practice in a professional atmosphere. Examples of past courses include investments, grant making, networking, public speaking and career planning. Each Intern fulfills an individual role but also receives meaningful interaction with the Intern class. While each Intern has a distinct learning experience, all have the opportunity to learn concepts through hands-on practice and receive the support and guidance to develop professionally. Applicants should demonstrate strong professional skills, skills in verbal and written communication, organization and time management skills, and a willingness to learn.
To learn more about the Internship, visit our website or email internship@elpomar.org and Danielle Hendrix, Internship Director, will contact you.
To apply by February 12, please visit https://elpomar.applicantpro.com/jobs
Launch Your Career with the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship & Summer Internships
Applications are currently open for both the 2021 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship, as well as the 2021-2022 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship! Learn more about both opportunities below.
Public Service Fellowship
Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service.
Why Apply?
The program is ideal for college students and recent grads with a passion for public service. It offers:
- A 12-month, full-time paid placement at a selected public sector agency in Cleveland, providing meaningful career-related work experience
- A $35,000 salary with health benefits
- Participation in professional development that prepares fellows for 21st century public service, administered by Cleveland Foundation staff and professionals with expertise in their fields
- A small cohort with individualized coaching, supervision and support
- Immersion in the rich civic and cultural life of Cleveland, with first-hand opportunities to network and connect with a diverse array of senior leaders, organizations, and community members. Learn more about the program, and hear former fellows share their experiences, in this short video.
Who’s Eligible to Apply?
- College graduates who earned their undergraduate degrees between spring 2018 and spring 2021. A wide range of degrees, including liberal arts and those pertaining to more technical/specialized areas of study, are welcomed.
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents or individuals eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program (review the timeline).
- Relatives of Cleveland Foundation staff or board members are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2021-2022 Public Service Fellowship can be submitted online through Feb. 15, 2021. More information, including detailed application instructions, is available here.
Summer Internship Program
Now in its 22nd year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program connects undergraduate students with meaningful, career-related experiences in the nonprofit and public sectors. Interns are placed at nonprofit and governmental agencies across Greater Cleveland for an 11-week paid summer internship.
Why Apply?
Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns not only benefit from career-related work experience at their host sites, but also participate in and coordinate seminars that highlight the work of local nonprofit and public sector organizations, their roles within the community, and opportunities for professional development. Visit our blog to hear firsthand from former summer interns who share highlights and takeaways from their internship experiences. And watch this short video, featuring former interns who talk about the value of the program.
Who’s Eligible to Apply?
- College students who are juniors or seniors in fall 2021, seniors graduating in 2021 or first-year graduate students in spring 2021 are eligible to apply.
- Students must be attending college or university in Cuyahoga, Lake or Geauga County OR be permanent residents of Cuyahoga, Lake or Geauga County.
- Relatives of Cleveland Foundation staff or board members are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2021 Summer Internship Program can be submitted online through Feb. 1, 2021. More information, including detailed application instructions, is available here.
Winter Term 2021 Practicum in International Sustainable Development
The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development has re-posted their winter term internship opportunity with a deadline of November 25th.
Students, you may apply for Cross-cultural Community Service Grants funding through the Center for Community Engagement, which has a deadline of December 2nd. CCE has generously offered to support AASD applications, but students will need to apply individually by the deadline, as there is not a pre-set amount of funding dedicated for AASD participants only as we have had in place for past j term cohorts. It is the responsibility of the student to secure their own funding as needed, secure the position with AASD, apply for winter term credit, and to find a faculty sponsor by December 2.
This is a tall order, but if you happened to have seen the recent screening of The Potato King documentary last week, which included utterly beautiful footage of the Peruvian landscape where the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development works, you might be motivated to get this done! This virtual internship with them won’t be like a visit, but it will help you learn about the culture and resources of Peru. The deadline for applications to do the internship is November 25.
Be a Climate Action Intern This Winter Term & Get Credit!
Intern with the South Burlington Energy Committee (SBEC), a volunteer group that reports to the City Council, in assisting the City of 18,000 residents to develop the promised Climate Action Plan to achieve local CO2 emissions reductions in line with the Paris Climate goals and supporting the City’s long term commitment to address the climate crisis. Apply for Winter Term internship for credit and challenge yourself to apply your liberal arts learning in a real-world setting and an opportunity to reflect on the connections between your classroom climate change education and hands-on learning. Learn more about getting WT credit HERE.
The Winter Term 2021 SBEC Climate Action Intern will support the SBEC in building the foundation of information that South Burlington requires to define specific goals and to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the actions the city is undertaking to address its climate goals. As an intern you will tap into these skills: data & analytics, finance, operations / production, writing / editing and communications. During the project, you will work with a team of stakeholders, not limited to: city staff, school staff, utility representatives from Vermont Gas, Green Mountain Power, and Efficiency Vermont, fuel dealers, staff from the CCRPC (Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission), state employees, people from state and national organizations that specialize in emissions inventories, members of other energy committees, and university researchers.
Don’t wait – get your application in for this tight deadline on November 23rd!