To learn more about these positions or to apply, visit MOJO today!

1. Y.O.U.’s Inspire Fellows Program at Youth Organization Umbrella in Evanston, IL

Deadline to Apply: April 27

This  fellowship is intended for leaders who are interested in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that offers a hands-on introduction to the fields of positive youth development, education, and non-profit management. Inspire Fellows serve as workshop leaders and counselors for Y.O.U.’s 9-week summer program. Fellows are chosen to develop and facilitate specific workshops in one of three areas: arts and literature, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), or recreational activities. Additionally, all fellows help lead discussions and workshops on life skills topics. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

2. Paid First to the Top Fellowship at the Tennessee Department of Education in Nashville, TN

Deadline to Apply: May 31

The fellowship is designed to provide students disciplines with an opportunity to play an integral role in the innovative and ambitious work taking place at the Tennessee Department of Education and across the state. Each fellow will be matched with a top leader in the department to work on essential projects tied to “First to the Top” goals. Potential examples include: designing a competition and forum for high-performing and fast-improving schools to share their strongest practices with schools struggling in similar areas; developing a state-wide principal training academy model; and helping develop training and support for Common Core implementation.

3. Paid Summer Community Intern at The Dream Program in Winooski, VT

Deadline to Apply: May 1

DREAM is a youth-based Village Mentoring organization. We build communities of families and college students that empower children from affordable housing neighborhoods to recognize their options, make informed decisions, and achieve their dreams. Summer Community Interns work with a young, passionate group of people to provide awesome summer programming to children ages five to eighteen living in affordable housing communities across Vermont. Each intern is responsible for programming with housing communities in a region, but also collaborates with other communities outside their region. In addition to developing and implementing children’s programming, each intern also works closely with families to build and support strong community relationships.

You’ve seen over the past few days what MOJO has to offer for English and Language-oriented students, but today you can see what’s left in terms of government and Political Science opportunities. Although I’ve already figured out my summer plans, I’ve certainly been tempted by a few of these options. Take a look below to get an idea of what you can still apply for, and to learn more about these positions or to apply, visit MOJO today!

1. Richard F. Riley Jr. Internship Program at the Truman National Security Project in Washington, DC

Deadline to Apply: April 23

The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership institute, the nation’s only organization that recruits, trains, and positions new generation of progressives across America to lead on national security. Their mission is to provide skills, knowledge, and network to create an influential force of leaders across the country who advance strong progressive national security policy. The Truman National Security Project offers internships in four areas: Political, Communications, Policy, and Management. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

2. Paid Political Consulting Intern at Cence Cincotti Strategies in Boston, MA

Deadline to Apply: April 27

A newly formed progressive/Democratic political consulting firm in Boston is seeking summer interns to be involved in many different issues and campaigns at once. he firm works with dozens of clients with an eye toward the November 2012 elections, from candidates to advocacy campaigns. As an intern, you’ll be exposed to the inner workings of local politics—meeting movers and shakers, being privy to inside strategy, and navigating the state’s more-complicated-than-it-gets-credit-for political geography. All the while, you’ll be helping to push progressive causes and see actual tangible results from your labors.

3. Paid Summer Outreach Intern at Wilderness Workshop in Carbondale, CO
Deadline to Apply: April 23

The Wilderness Workshop intern will work under the supervision of various Wilderness Workshop and Hidden Gems Campaign staff, and the primary activities will consist of the following: organizing support for congressional wilderness proposals; conducting hikes and tours of the proposed wilderness areas; and planning and coordinating summer events. Additional duties may include: preparing for and delivering presentations; engaging and rallying supporters by phone and in person; participating in outreach to the local community; updating the campaign’s website and social media sites.

Since Middlebury is known for it’s languages, many of you have backgrounds in Spanish, French, or Chinese,  or have even taken up linguistics. These language-related internships sound super interesting, and  may be the perfect match for a language-minded Midd kid. Head over to MOJO to read up on these positions or to apply today!

1. Business Planning and Development Intern at The Language Way in Ossing, NY

Deadline to Apply: April 20

The Language Way offers customized Spanish classes for organizations and individuals who need to service their clients professionally in Spanish; multinational corporations doing business abroad and/or interested in consolidating departments within North and South America have found their programs essential to meeting their goals and containing costs. In this internship you will work with the president of The Language Way and local small businesses to develop an effective business plan and marketing strategy for the company so they can grow their business to the next level. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

2. Paid International Project Management Intern at Sprung Language Solutions in NYC

Deadline to Apply: April 30

If you are interested in international communications, then this may be the position for you! Working here would give you the chance to help Fortune-500 companies grow their international business, build your own career path, and participate in driving company policy. In this position, you will be responsible for searching for translators that meet Sprung requirements, screening applicants, trafficking new jobs to/from  translators, and conducting cross-language quality checks across all languages.

Hello readers! Today I’ve compiled a list of some very cool internships in writing and journalism for you to check out. They all offer variations of experience, but guarantee to provide you with an enriching and insightful experience. To learn more about these positions or to apply, visit MOJO today!

1. Sports Copy Editor at Colorado Springs Gazette in Colorado Springs, CO

Deadline to Apply: April 23

The Sports Copy Editor would work with the sports editor and copy desk in posting material online and through social media, and putting out the daily newspaper. This summer is an excellent chance to work hands on in journalism and contribute to the workings of a daily publication! Midd Alum Jim O’Connell ’77 graciously provided this opportunity.*Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

2. Publishing Intern at Carolyn Jenks Literary Agency in Cambridge, MA

Deadline to Apply: April 23

This is an awesome opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the inner workings of the publishing industry! Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the business, including manuscript evaluation, literary critiquing, client relations, book development, and marketing. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking part in agency meetings, assisting in reading and evaluating submissions, and maintaining agency databases. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

3. Writer/Photographer Intern at MySecretVt.Com in Lyndon, VT

Deadline to Apply: April 23

Interested in journalism or photography? MySecretVT.com seeks interns to write about unique and special places in Vermont. Writers are assigned to provide two 100-word write-ups per week and may also apprentice with a blogger in subject areas including food, fashion, music, and health. The website also seeks interns to photograph the places that will be featured on the website. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

4. Paid Social Media Intern at Dentsu America in NYC

Deadline to Apply: April 23

Dentsu America guarantees that you will learn everything there is to know about social media marketing at this internship. As an intern, you will create content—you will tweet, post, spend all day on facebook. An exciting and fun opportunity, this position will provide hands-on practice and learning about social media and the new means of online communication.

3 Paid Mobile App Programming Internships at Green Mountain Digital in Woodstock, VT

To learn more about these positions or to apply, visit MOJO today!

Green Mountain Digital is a 10-person digital media startup based in Woodstock, VT that publishes award-winning mobile apps related to Nature and Outdoor Lifestyle. This summer they are looking for interns to help take their apps and their tens of thousands of registered users social. At the same time they are looking to develop new apps and expand their user base. This opportunity is funded by the New Millennium Fund.

Research Assistant: will build and develop modules of Green Mountain’s social platform

Product Developer: creates mobile products for iOs and Android platforms and the web, and researches content packages to improve company products

Programming Intern: will work with the App and Web Developers to create GMD produces and build on the social platform

Now that you’ve locked down  your summer internship (Congrats 🙂 ) there are few steps to consider when moving forward. Is your internship paid? Do you need housing? Does your employer require that you receive academic credit? Here are a few tid bits of information to answer all these questions (and more!) and to help you finalize your summer plans.

1. Housing: If you’re looking for summer housing, whether that be in DC, New York, Boston or elsewhere, there are plenty of resources to assist in the process. Colleges and Universities in major cities offer dorm leasing in the summer, and websites like Craigslist Housing, IRoommates.com and Apartments.com, allow you to search for housing world. To see a full list of resources, see here.

2. Applying for Funding: The Center for Education in Action awards funds to support unpaid summer internship in all fields! The final deadline to apply for funding is May 14–head over to go/summerfunding to submit an application today!

3. Academic Credit: If your employer requires that you receive academic credit for your summer internship, EIA suggests that you come into Career Services to speak with an advisor. Most likely, you will need to submit a transcript notation form found here. This notation does not fulfill any graduation requirements and may not be accepted by some companies/organizations, so it’s best if you speak to an advisor before moving forward.

4. Make the most of your summer! Summer internships are an excellent way to explore career or academic interests and connect with experts in that field. Build relationships, network, and get to know the people behind the organization–they will provide valuable and insightful advice and information for you as you move forward.

Today we’re focusing on a few food-related internships that cover areas of food policy, poverty, food production, and farming. Summer internships are an excellent opportunity to pursue a career or academic interest, and these four internship positions are particularly exciting! Take a look at the opportunities below, but be sure to head over to MOJOto learn more and to apply!

1. Paid Food Systems Intern at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT

Deadline to Apply: April 9

The Food Systems Internship will provide hands-on opportunities to experience diverse aspects of food production and food system education from farm to table. the Middlebury Food Systems Intern will participate in the breadth of Farm to School education activities taking place in 2012 summer season including the Summer Institute with Vermont FEED (Food Education Every Day), a National Farm to Cafeteria conference in Burlington, Project Seasons for Farmers, the Vermont Fresh Network annual forum at Shelburne Farms, as well as a diversity of summer youth programs.

2. Hunger Action Intern at the Presbytery of Philadelphia

Deadline to Apply: April 8

This exciting internship opportunity provides experience in both community organizing, religious outreach, and advocacy against hunger. The hunger action intern will principally be contacting churches in the Philadelphia area and meeting with them about the Presbytery’s “Labor in the Pulpits” program that focus on educating about labor issues within the church. Interns will also shadow the Hunger Action Enabler in visits to food closets and advocacy against hunger in Washington, DC. Housing is provided. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

3. Food Activism Internship at Community Servings in Boston, MA

Deadline to Apply: April 13

Reporting directly to the CEO (Midd ’81, ’88), the intern will participate in a variety of activities within the agency–from working in the kitchen and delivering meals to sick clients, to shadowing the CEO in order to gain an understanding of the management of a complex nonprofit food program. Included will be a self-directed research project on high performing food programs throughout the US, with the opportunity to pitch ideas for expansion to the senior management team. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

4. Paid Food and Farm Intern at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps in Richmond, VT

Deadline to Apply: April 15

This hands-on experience allows interns to take part in all aspects of food production, from ecological soil management, plant propagation, to disease and pest control and raising pasture poultry. Interns will be responsible for daily chores and upkeep of the farm, and be active participants in CSA pick-ups and farmers market sales. Interns will be encouraged to work on individual projects focused on improving the farm, sustainable agriculture, education, or food justice, and be supported by the Food & Farm Coordinator in this initiative. This opportunity is available for graduating seniors as well as undergraduates.

For all of you particularly interested in civic engagement, education, and non-profit work, I’ve got the scoop on 5 excellent internships for this summer. The deadlines are coming up in the next week or so, so be sure to head over to MOJO to learn more about these opportunities (and more!) and to apply!

1. Hunger Action Intern at the Presbytery of Philadelphia, PA
   

Deadline to Apply: April 8

This exciting internship opportunity provides experience in both community organizing, religious outreach, and advocacy against hunger. The hunger action intern will principally be contacting churches in the Philadelphia area and meeting with them about the Presbytery’s “Labor in the Pulpits” program that focus on educating about labor issues within the church. Interns will also shadow the Hunger Action Enabler in visits to food closets and advocacy against hunger in Washington, DC. Housing is provided. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

2. Paid VT Recovery Intern at VT Campus Compact in Colchester, VT

Deadline to Apply: April 15

Vermont Campus Compact is offering Vermont college and university students the opportunity to contribute in meaningful ways to Vermont recovery by providing assistance to Long-Term Recovery Committees or other community organizations working on Vermont recovery following Tropical Storm Irene. This position will provide 10 students with civic and professional development experiences in placements around the state. For more information visit their website.

3. Paid Civic Engagement Planning Intern at the Orton Family Foundation in Middlebury, VT

Deadline to Apply: April 8

The Orton Family Foundation is offering one funded internship to a student interested in community planning, civic engagement and community development. The intern will work closely with Foundation staff to assist in research, writing and other activities in support of core program functions. The intern can be based in either the Foundation’s Middlebury, VT or Denver, CO office. Responsibilities may include: assisting with the development of the Heart & Soul Community Planning training program, supporting field staff in their work with the Foundation’s partner communities, researching and developing content for the Planning Tools Exchange, an online database of planning tools, and more!

4. Food Activism Internship at Community Servings in Boston, MA

Deadline to Apply: April 13

Reporting directly to the CEO (Midd ’81, ’88), the intern will participate in a variety of activities within the agency–from working in the kitchen and delivering meals to sick clients, to shadowing the CEO in order to gain an understanding of the management of a complex nonprofit food program. Included will be a self-directed research project on high performing food programs throughout the US, with the opportunity to pitch ideas for expansion to the senior management team. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.

5. Assistant to the Program Director at Reclaim Childhood (RC) in Amman, Jordan

Deadline to Apply: April 15

As assistant to the Program Director, you will work as a representative of Reclaim Childhood (RC) in Jordan, helping to organize and run open houses for beneficiary outreach, oversee logistics for other RC summer volunteers, and work on program design and implementation of the summer program. During our summer program, which aims to provide a safe space for young girls to be kids while building confidence and leadership skills, you will work closely with and supervise young women who are either local University Students or recent graduates. *Although this internship is unpaid, you can apply for funding from Middlebury at go/summerfunding.