Making a Living Making a Difference
April 5, 2017
- Careers in Public Health Panel - April 6th
- Parent Family Council Meet & Greet Networking Reception - April 7th
- Becoming an EMT - Information Panel - April 12th
- Free Kilwin's Ice Cream - April 13th
Articles
"Why You Need to Know About Culture of the Organization, and How to Mine the Info"
"How I Landed a Job from 3000 Miles Away"
Professional Development
- Cohen Sponsored Free Resource of the Week: EthicalJobs.net
Job Opportunities
Student Trainee (Foreign Affairs) Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) - Department of State
- Research Intern - Media Matters for America
- Arnie Wellman Fellowship Program in the UPS Global Public Affairs Office
- Budget and Policy Analysts - The Virginia Department of Planning and Budget (DPB)
- Program Assistant - American Bar Association
- Monitoring Analyst - Media Matters for America
Staff Assistant, Center for Health Policy - Brookings
Research Assistant, Lawfare - Brookings
Careers in Public Health Panel
Parent Family Council Meet & Greet Networking Reception
Employers of note:
- Senior Economist - World Bank
Deputy Director Office of Security Strategy - US Department of Energy
Chief of Staff - National Counterintelligence and Security Center for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Becoming an EMT - Information Panel
Wednesday, April 12th, 5pm
Cohen Career Center
*Are you considering pursuing EMT certification to develop valuable clinical experience for medical or physician assistant school? A panel of EMT-certified students with experience at local fire departments and a medical transport company will provide information and advice on EMT classes, certification, training, and gaining experience.
*RSVP to attend at: https://goo.gl/iKTZij
Free Kilwin's Ice Cream
"Why You Need to Know About Culture of the Organization, and How to Mine the Info"
When applying for a job—with any luck, the place where you’ll spend the majority of your waking hours for the foreseeable future—it’s just as important to understand the culture of the organization as it is to know who founded the organization and when. Read this for a few tips on how to get a sneak peek at an organization’s culture.
"How I Landed a Job from 3000 Miles Away"
Cohen Sponsored Free Resource of the Week: EthicalJobs.net
On Tribe Careers, go to the menu on the lefthand side. Click on "Jobs." There you'll find a list of different job boards, including Ethical Careers. Tribe Careers tells you the username and password for each of these resources. Ethical Careers lets you search by category, such as charities, international development, and green energy. It also lets you browse by location and type (job vs internship vs volunteer). I highly recommend using this service!
Student Trainee (Foreign Affairs) Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) - Department of State
The main elements of the job are supporting business processes, coordinating and presenting information, and analyzing and documenting information for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. Make sure to check out both links to get the full scope of information required to apply.
Research Intern - Media Matters for America
Responsibilities:
Provide data collection support to research teams
Monitor TV and radio broadcasting and alert teams to smears and inflammatory comments
Conduct in-depth research on a variety of policy issues and media coverage on those issues
Summarize and flag emerging misinformation in print and online media
Aid in long-term research projects
Work with issue-specific teams on media coverage of issues like the environment, education, and gun control
Arnie Wellman Fellowship Program in the UPS Global Public Affairs Office
Job Duties
- Tracking and monitoring legislative activity on proposals that may affect UPS;
- Assisting in legislative and industry research related to relevant legislative and regulatory issues;
- Drafting position papers, presentations, and testimony;
- Attending legislative hearings, industry briefings, and advocacy stakeholder meetings;
- Assembling and disseminating newspaper and other publication clips;
- Organizing briefing materials and providing general administrative support as needed
Budget and Policy Analysts - The Virginia Department of Planning and Budget (DPB)
The Virginia Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) is seeking individuals as entry level budget and policy analysts. These positions will work with senior DPB staff to assist the Governor's Office and Cabinet, the General Assembly, and other state agencies when developing and executing the Commonwealth's budget. Initially, analysts will be expected to assist with developing and reviewing budget and policy information, conducting detailed short and long range budget analysis, monitoring agency expenditures, organizing strategic planning and related performance information, reviewing legislation for fiscal impact, and communicating findings and recommendations.
Applications will be accepted online through 11:59 pm, April 17. A resume and cover letter should be attached to the application.
Program Assistant - American Bar Association
Monitoring Analyst - Media Matters for America
- Facilitates and performs ongoing short- and long-term monitoring and recording of news and social media outlets and sources across multiple platforms, which include television, radio, and digital.
- Coordinates and tracks data analysis and coding of media for Research Department quantitative studies as needed.
- Utilizes and develops expertise in multiple media recording and corresponding network applications.
Staff Assistant, Center for Health Policy - Brookings
Research Assistant, Lawfare - Brookings
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