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CCI Connect! – Non-Profit and Social Services

Posted by: | March 6, 2014 | No Comment |

Hey Students,

Welcome to CCI Connect! Check out the newest internships, jobs, and CCI events postings and get started! As you browse the entries, clicking on the internship or job titles will bring you straight to the MOJO posting (you will need to sign in the first time); in many places, we’ve also provided a link to the organization. If you need help or want to talk through ideas and options, come to drop-ins hours at the Center for Careers & Internships (CCI) in Adirondack House every Monday-Friday from 2-5 p.m. No appointment necessary for drop-in hours!

What’s New in INTERNSHIPS:

  • Late-breaking FoodWorks position, researching and archiving a famous author’s works!  The intern will help organize and archive the Wendell Berry’s agricultural library, as well as his related hand written manuscripts, letters, and journals.  This position will be posted to MOJO soon!  Search “Wendell Berry” for this posting or “FoodWorks” to see other postings. (Deadline: 3/16)
  • Spend half the summer traveling in China and half the summer conducting research at Stanford as the China Rural Education Action Project Intern for Rural Education Action Project, all with the goal of helping children overcome barriers to education and improving lives in rural China.  (Deadline: 3/16)
  • There are some late-breaking internships that did not get into this week’s CCI Connect so be sure to check them out! Search in MOJO for internships by “date posted.”
Image: a small, vintage woodcut of a pointing finger, pointing to this new paragraph INTERNSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK (March 9-15):
  • Spend the summer making a difference in Vermont as an Addison County Shepherd Intern! Paid positions available with the following fantastic organizations: DREAM Program Intern, developing a summer of adventure and exploration for incredible children ages 5-18 living in affordable housing, United Way of Addison County Intern, researching the “benefits cliff” to work on improving the financial stability of families in Addison County, and the Charter House Coalition Intern, coordinating the Farm-to-Table initiative and working on housing issues in the county. (All deadlines: 3/10)
  • More fantastic paid opportunities as Addison County Poverty Interns. Learn about and work on programs to help alleviate poverty as the Open Door Clinic Intern where you will gain a unique perspective on healthcare, public health, and provision of services to marginalized and low-income communities, or the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Intern, where you will help provide food, shelter, and hope to homeless individuals and families. (Deadline: 3/10)
  • Develop a strategic plan and recruit volunteers as the Site Director for Let’s Get Ready, an organization that empowers high school students in underserved communities by guiding them through the college application process. (Deadline: 3/14)
  • As a Tutor Intern for Corazon a Corazon’s Summer Achievement Camp, you will be teacher, role model, caregiver, counselor and, sometimes, confidante to our diverse community of students in Chicago’s South Shore community. (Deadline: 3/14)
  • Students with a passion for and have excelled in their engagement with community service, volunteerism, and non-profit agencies are encouraged to apply for the paid Forest Foundation’s Undergraduate College Fellowship Program which offers diverse placements, leadership development, and opportunities at non profit agencies. (Deadline: 3/15)

What’s New in JOBS:

  • As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you’ll be working on sustainable development anywhere in the world and getting the best experience you can get after college.  Seeking to fill positions in business, health, education, agriculture, the environment, information technology, construction, and community development!  (Deadline: 4/15)
Image: a small, vintage woodcut of a pointing finger, pointing to this new paragraph JOB APPLICATION DEADLINES THIS WEEK (March 9-15)
  • No job applications due this week.

This Week’s CCI Events:

  • Mon, March 10, 11:30 am-3:30 pm Peace Corps Info Table Peace Corps Drop-by hours for anyone interested in speaking with a Peace Corps recruiter and having questions answered about the application process. Feel free to bring a resume and see how your skills may fit into our program needs. You must be at least 18 years of age and a US Citizen to serve in Peace Corps. (McCullough Grille Foyer)
  • Mon, March 10, 4:30-5:30 pm From Italian Major to Media Storyteller: Career Conversation with Willa Kammerer ‘07.5 Come hear how this young alum who majored in Italian and minored in Environmental Studies, crafted a career as a multi-media storyteller, telling stories from around the world in video, narrative, and web pixels. Co-sponsored by CCI & Italian Dept. (CCI Library, Adirondack House)
  • Mon, March 10, 6-7 pm Peace Corps Information Session Come hear how development work is carried out in Peace Corps and how you can help empower leadership in the community in which you serve. (MBH 104)
  • Mon, March 10, 7-8:30 pm “Success Without Stress: Escaping the Cult of Overwork” with Cal Newport An increasing number of high-achieving college students find themselves trapped in a “cult of overwork” that urges them to do more, stay up later, and work harder. The result is stress and unhappiness. This talk offers an alternative: do less, but do what you do better. This simple strategy will not only make you more successful, it will also increase your enjoyment of college life. (Dana Auditorium)
  • Tues, March 11, 4-5 pm CFA Society of Vermont Info Session Please join us for an informal meeting with local investment professionals and members of the CFA Society of Vermont. The meeting will include:introduction to the CFA Charter, CFA Society of Vermont and the global CFA Institute, what industry experts are currently looking at in the markets and why and networking with local investment professionals for career advice and introductions for internships and job opportunities. (Axinn 229)
  • Tues, March 11, 4:30-6 pm What Does an Arts Administrator Do? A presentation and Q&A for students considering careers in arts management with arts consultant Kim Konikow, who has worked in the arts as a presenter, arts manager, and administrator, and has held leadership positions at Dance USA, the Minnesota Dance Alliance, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. (Axinn 219)
  • Tues, March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm Junior/Senior Premed Applicant Meeting Annual meeting for juniors, seniors, and alums planning to apply to medical or dental school this summer or in the future. Health Professions Advisor Arlinda Wickland will explain how the internal candidate review process integrates with the external application process. (MBH 104)
  • Wed, March 12, 4:30-5:30 pm Pre-Veterinary Medicine Meeting Join Health Professions Advisor Mary Lothrop, Dr. Blakeley Murrell-Liland of the Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic in Woodstock, and Dr. Winters at the Middlebury Animal Hospital and for an info session for pre-veterinary medicine students. (Adirondack House, Coltrane Lounge)
  • Wed, March 12, 4:30-6:00 pm Reaching Out: From the Studio to the World-at-Large A presentation and Q&A with arts consultant Kim Konikow on international arts opportunities–jobs, internships, residencies, conferences–as well as arts advocacy, volunteer, and pro bono work.(Axinn 109)
  • Thurs, March 13, 2-3 pm Go Government Webinar: Personal Branding Marketing yourself properly is the key to landing the federal job or internship of your dreams. Learn how to develop a strong personal brand by identifying new ways to apply your skills and talents, highlighting the versatility of your experiences and building a standout resume. (Hillcrest 103)
  • Thurs, March 13, 4:30-5:30 pm How to Use LinkedIn This workshop will help students build a great student online profile on LinkedIn and develop new research skills and strategies for finding amazing alumni connections and opportunities for preparing for ‘life after Middlebury.’ (Hillcrest 103)

CCI Reminders and Related Notices:

  • Internship Funding applications are now online! If you find an unpaid summer internship, you can apply for funding through CCI to cover costs such as transportation, food, housing etc. Visit go/summer funding for full details. (Applications due: 4/6)
  • CCI has listings of the 2013 Summer Internships that Middlebury students participated in. Check them out for ideas and feel free to contact the student interns for additional information.
  • Follow CCI ON FACEBOOK for internship and job-related stories, news, tips, and more!
  • Be sure to check out CCI’s Careers for the Common Good Blog for additional information!
  • Sun, March 16 4:00 to 5:30 pm Immigration Issues Session with immigration attorney Dyann DelVecchio (Seyfarth Shaw, LLP and Middlebury alumna) This session will focus on issues related to staying and/or working in the United States and is open to all class years. We will have food! (Carr Hall Lounge)
  • Free practice tests for the MCAT, GRE, LSAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, GMAT in February and March. Kaplan is offering free online practice tests. Experience the exam under proctored conditions, receive a detailed score analysis, and learn exclusive strategies to improve your score! To register: www.kaptest.com/practice or go/practicetest .Questions? Please contact local Kaplan representative Gail Harris, gail.harris@kaplan.com for more information.
  • Engage Chicago: An immersive summer field study program for undergraduates from across the nation, featuring optional Concentrations for students interested in Health or Law. (Deadline: 4/4)
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business Research Fellowship Program, designed for individuals wanting to gain valuable training and experience toward a career in academic research before applying to a PhD program in business and related fields. (Application deadline: 4/20)
  • American Jewish World Service (AJWS) 2014 Summer Internship Program educates and mobilizes interns around AJWS’s priority issue areas: advancing the health and rights of women, girls and LGBTI people; promoting recovery from conflict, disasters and oppression; and defending access to food, land and livelihoods. We provide interns with mentorship from staff, hands-on experience in one of our domestic offices, and participation in organized learning opportunities. Questions to internship@ajws.org.
  • Remember to also check LACN (Liberal Arts Career Network) for hundreds of great internship and job postings! Log on to MOJO and on the MOJO homepage click “Jump to: LACN” to see many other opportunities just waiting for your application. Check back frequently.

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