Non-profit Opportunities

New Sector Alliance-Residency in Social Enterprise

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New Sector’s Residency in Social Enterprise is a competitive program that provides recent graduates and
young professionals the opportunity to serve at a nonprofit organization for one year as an AmeriCorps member.
Through their efforts to further the mission of their service sites, their experience with daily nonprofi t operations, and the training and support New Sector provides, Residents develop a holistic understanding of community, service, leadership, and the elements of a socially responsible career.

About New Sector Alliance
Today’s nonprofi ts and their leaders are faced with challenges that are more complex and more urgent than ever before. Needs in the communities they serve are growing, while resources to address those needs are increasingly scarce. New Sector bridges the gap between the help nonprofit leaders need and the help they can afford. In collaboration with the world’s leading management consulting firms, universities, nonprofi ts and AmeriCorps/The Corporation for National and Community Service, New Sector pursues a unique dual mission of strengthening organizations today while developing leaders for tomorrow.

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American Jewish Committee’s Goldman Fellowship Program

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American Jewish Committee’s Goldman Fellowship Program is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This competitive Fellowship gives students the unique opportunity to work in offices domestically and throughout the world – from New York City to Melbourne, Australia.

Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship with senior AJC personnel to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programming. Fellows may also spend part of their time developing an independent project with the AJC office to which they are assigned.

AJC Goldman Fellows receive $3,000 for the 9-week program plus major travel expenses. Read more

Become a HEAL AR AmeriCorps Member

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If you are interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as helping Low to Moderate Income (LMI) people make ends meet, you should check out the new residential energy efficiency retrofit program, HEAL AR. The program, created by the William J. Clinton Foundation and the State of Arkansas, performs energy efficiency audits for LMI homes, and then retrofits the homes to be more energy-efficient, which then allows residents to redirect money from utilities to other basic needs. The position available is as an AmeriCorps member. For the HEAL AR project, your living allowance is $950 per month. In addition, HEAL AR AmeriCorps members may be eligible to receive Health
Insurance and those members who complete a full-time term of service will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award currently valued at $4,725.

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Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program

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The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the inauguration of an exciting new program. The Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (FINIP), funded by the Freeman Foundation, aims to develop student leaders and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Indonesia. IIE will select and pair 10 Indonesian students pursuing U.S. degrees with 10 U.S. undergraduates and arrange internships for them to work together in an Indonesian nonprofit organization.

The 9-week experience, from June 15 to August 17, 2010, arranged by IIE’s partner organization, the Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), will take place in three cities: Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta. All program-related costs will be covered. Read more

Davis Projects for Peace

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Have you heard about the Davis Projects for Peace, a program which honors Kathryn Wasserman Davis, a 102 year old philanthropist who is interested in finding new ways to advance world peace.

Undergraduate students at more than 90 college campuses across the United States, including those who will graduate this academic year, are eligible to design and submit proposals that address the goal of improving the prospects for peace in the 21st century.  The top submissions from the participating campuses, including at least one from Middlebury, will receive funding of $10,000 from Mrs. Davis with which to initiate projects anywhere in the world during the summer of 2010.

If you are interested, make sure to attend the Q and A session at Old Stone Mill on Monday November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Students who have been recipients of past Davis Project for Peace funding, as well as students whose projects were supported by the College, will be available to answer questions and speak about their individual experiences. It will be an excellent opportunity to see firsthand what Middlebury students have accomplished with the support of this Initiative.

This is an initiative for all undergraduates, and not those solely interested in politics, the social sciences, or international studies.  Read more

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps-Job Opp

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The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is looking for a full-time Administrative Coordinator. The coordinator would be based out of Richmond, VT.

The preferred start date is January 4, 1010. You would make $26,000 annualized, and have both health and dental insurance.  This is a great opportunity where you will be exposed to leadership roles.

The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is a non-profit service, conservation, and leadership training organization modeled after the 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps. The VYCC believes in the value of personal responsibility, hard work, education, and respect for the environment, and brings this message to Corps Members, ages 16-24, who work, live, and study together in small groups, completing priority conservation and park management projects throughout Vermont under the guidance of highly-trained leaders.

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Part-time Position with Local Transportation Non-Profit

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Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) is hoping you’ll spread the word that there is a local job opening (it’s part time (10hr/week) working with their Community Relations Manager. They’re growing fast and they are looking for an energetic, motivated, independent person who would like a part time schedule. It’s meaningful work and always hopping. For more information about ACTR, check out their website: www.actr-vt.org.

Here is a description of the position:

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Winter Term Internship (EXTENDED) – John Graham Shelter

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The WT Internship opportunity deadline to work as a Shelter Assistant at the John Graham Shelter in Vergennes, VT has been extended until Monday, November 9. The position would work to identify and reach out to homeless individuals and families to build trusting relationships in order to foster empowerment and assist with transition from homelessness to housing. You would also assist with the intake process, forms and recordkeeping as needed and build trust and self esteem with clients through daily interaction via one on one and group activities.

Qualifications include: Compassion and understanding;Good communication and advocacy skills; Ability to deal effectively with a variety of clients as well as others outside the agency; Knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills; Ability to analyze problem situations and focus on resolving them with clients; Knowledgeable of client population and their issues; Strong computer skills appreciated.

To apply for the position go to MOJO.

Match Corps is Looking for Rockstar Math Teachers!

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MATCH Corps is an urban education service year at the MATCH Charter Public Schools in Boston, MA. It is a highly selective post-grad fellowship year which pairs Corps members with 5 or 6 individual students in the MATCH High or Middle School, both award winning public schools. The Corps live together, and tutor their handful of students every day 2-on-1 in their classroom subjects, as well as TA-ing classes, coaching sports, and running extracurriculars.

Corps members also have the option to do a free teacher certification program during their Corps year, hence why they’re looking for Middlebury students with strong quantitative backgrounds who want to spend a few years as inner-city math teachers. Not normal ones. Unbelievably effective, “no excuses” teachers.

To that end, they’re hoping our students will be interested in doing MATCH Corps and the teacher training option on the way to becoming rockstar math teachers. Apply directly.

CONTACT:
Ross Trudeau
MATCH Corps
Director of Recruiting
www.matchschool.org
617 232 0300 x 135

Tomorrow US PIRG Information Session

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If you’re looking for a powerful experience that helps change America for the better, consider U.S. PIRG (U.S. Public Interest Research Group).

Come to their information session tomorrow, Tuesday November 3 2009 5:00 to 6:00 P.M in Axinn 100.

U.S. PIRG is a federation of state-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations that work for the public interest on issues ranging from our nation’s energy policy to the rising cost of higher education to the strength of our democracy. Clean energy can reduce our dependence on foreign oil and our role in global warming. Congress can increase grant aid and improve student loan programs. Paper trails can help make sure that every vote counts. Their professional staff focus on finding good ideas and pushing for real change, even when a powerful interest stands in the way. They’ve built a 30-year track record of overcoming these obstacles to achie ve real results, due in part to the fact that they hire dozens of smart, talented staff and give them plenty of responsibility from day one on the job.

State Farm® Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants

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Are you looking for funding for a community service project? If so, read on!

Youth Service America is currently accepting applications for State Farm® Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants to support service-learning projects that culminate on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010. School and community educators across the United States and Canada (select provinces) can apply for up to $1,000 in funding for youth-led projects. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy integrating meaningful community service with academic study and reflective practice to enrich learning, build civic engagement, and strengthen communities. Read more

Orion Grassroots Network- JOBS

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Many folk here at Middlebury have already begun the job/internship hunt. Well if you are interested in Advocacy, Conservation, Farming, Development, Education or more, make sure you look at the Orion Grassroots Network (OGN) Job listings or Internship listings.  The OGN Jobsource posts jobs that focus on change for people or planet and is grassroots in focus.

Some of their recent listings include:

How to Develop Yourself as a Nonprofit Leader

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Bridgestar, an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, has written an amazing article this month entitled, “How to Develop Yourself as a Nonprofit Leader.” 

Below are some of the tips from the six senior executives featured in their article:

  • Join an organization’s fundraising committee
  • “Join any group that can put you in touch with people you can network with or learn from. If I were in a junior role, I’d seek out people like me at other organizations”
  • Look into advanced degree programs, “You need to have a full quiver of arrows to run a nonprofit”

Solar Solutions Intern, Solar College Initiative

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The Solar College Initiative is looking for an intern who would assist in the deployment of their campus solar solutions. It would be an excellant opportunity to jump right into the solar industry.  The internship is unpaid and has a 6 month commitment.  This 10-20 hour a week internship could be completed from anywhere via telecommute.

For more information and details on how to apply check out the full job posting here.

Deadline Extended- Charter House Emergency Shelter Intern

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If you have an interest in social work, housing advocacy or non-profit management, take note!

The deadline for the J-Term Charter House Emergency Shelter Internship has been extended to October 16, 2009!

The Charter House provides transitional housing, which is especially important in the midst of the current economic downturn. Interns are expected to assist with facility operations, work directly with house residents, and Read more

DEADLINE TODAY-Winter Term Internships

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If you are interested in either of these internships, log into MOJO right now for a more detailed description and to apply because their deadlines are today!

General Associate Intern with the Roosevelt Institution Washington D.C.

Our temporary staff members will work on a variety of potential projects, depending on the need at the time. This could mean fundraising, communications, publications, etc. All work will be substantive and goal-oriented.

Green Chemistry Program Intern Washington, D.C.

During January, EPA staff and interns will read all of the nominations, write a brief review of each nomination, discuss the nominated technologies in multidisciplinary group meetings, and prepare the nominations for the judging panel convened by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute®.

 

Below are some other internships whose deadlines are still approaching:

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Winter Internship Update

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If you are not keen on a cold January, then consider a Winter Term Internship.  Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, there are three information sessions.

At 12:30 p.m. in Hillcrest 103, the Monterey Institute of International Studies has an information session on their three opportunities:

At 5:00 p.m. in MBH 219, World Camp for Kids will have an information session for their opportunity:

  • World Camp Volunteer, Lilongwe, Malawi

At 8:00 o.m. in MBH 438, David Kitson from Biblioteca will have an information session for the opportunity from Costa Rica

  • Teaching Intern, ESL/ESOL, Costa Rica

All of these opportunities are posted on MOJO, and the deadline for the majority of the applications is this Friday, October 9.

    World Camp for Kids Info Session

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    Did you know that World Camp for Kids is offering a Winter Term opportunity? If you are interested make sure to go to the their Info Session this Wednesday, October 7th, at 5 p.m. in MBH 219.

    The deadline to apply is this Friday, October 9

    World Camp offers a unique international development intern program that allows individuals to make a significant impact by teaching children and teachers over the course of four day educational camps in rural primary schools. Groups of volunteers perform four day projects teaching the World Camp curriculum which focuses on HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, and gender equality to primary school aged children Read more

    Have you been on MOJO recently?

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    How many job listing websites are exclusively for Middlebury students and alumni?  All I know is that there is definitely one and it is Mojo which is also accessible by typing in www.middmojo.com.  Have you been on recently?  If not, (even if you have) check it out right now! Deadlines are approaching.  In fact, many winter internships have deadlines for this Friday, October 9. 

    Here are some opportunities on Mojo whose deadlines are approaching:

    • English Teacher in China while earning MA in International Studies (10/09/09)
    • Unilever National Park Congressional Intern (10/09/09)
    • Winter Term ’10 World Camp Volunteer (10/09/09)
    • Mississippi Teacher Corps (10/15/09)

    Come Support GlobeMed at Middlebury College!

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    Have you heard about GlobeMed? It is a new organization at Middlebury College which is looking for your support!

    GlobeMed is an organization that partners universities with community-based organizations in developing nations. Middlebury’s chapter has just been partnered with Africa 2000 Network in Uganda, an organization that works to improve lives in rural villages through supporting small-holder farmer development. They have centers throughout Uganda and work to teach organic farming methods, as well as establish markets and opportunities for income generation. Their work also includes building libraries with health information in the local dialect and training community leaders in health education in an attempt to break down stigmas about disease. Middlebury’s role in their organization will be working to fundraise as well as improve their public health programs. Additionally, they will be organizing an annual volunteer trip to help in Uganda as well as simultaneously providing global health education to our members all year round.

    GlobeMed will be having an informational meeting for interested students on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 in Ross 011.