Making a Living Making a Difference
March 1, 2017
- Federal Resume and Application Workshop led by J.J, National Park Director - TODAY!
- Making a Living, Making a Difference Symposium - Registration open now!!!
- International Development Case Competition - Application Deadline TODAY
- 8th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2017 at United Nations in Bangkok
- Grant Thornton Case Competition
Articles
"What to do if Your Day Job is Not your Passion"
"4 Common Interview Missteps and Their Fixes"
Video of the Week
- Healthcare Lobbyist
Job Opportunities
- National NOW Action Center Summer Internships
- CIA Summer 2018 Internships - Start Applying NOW
- Engage Chicago - Summer Field Study Program
- Communications Paid Summer Internship - The Hatcher Group
- The New York State Office of the Attorney General's Division of Appeals and Opinions Fellowship (2 years)
- MDRC Job Openings & Summer Internship
- Development Assistant (Administrative Professional) - The New York Civil Liberties Union
Federal Resume and Application Workshop - TODAY!
Making a Living, Making a Difference Symposium - Registration open now:
Sign Up HERE!
36 Alums coming just to speak with you!
Panels in Environmental, International Development, Law, Mental Health, Museum, Policy, Public Health, Security/Intelligence, Social Justice, and Nonprofit careers. Plus, "How to Land a Legislative Job on Capitol Hill" Workshop and a networking reception!
Read every week for updated information. Make sure to add this event to your calendars now! This event was planned specifically for you guys!
W&M's International Development Case Competition
When: Friday, March 24 - Saturday, March 25
Who: Teams of 3-5 students
Why: Meet professionals from USAID, network with peers, and win $500
Register online - Today is the deadline!
8th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2017 at United Nations in Bangkok
The 8th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2017 at United Nations in Bangkok, Thailand is OPEN for registration!
They are looking for competent and compassionate student leaders with the following qualities to join us in this Leadership Development in Social Change:
1. Student Leaders who have demonstrated strong leadership potential and aspire to constantly learn from others to better themselves.
2. Student leaders who have an open mind and a genuine appreciation for different perspectives and individuals with different backgrounds, interests and ambitions.
3. Student leaders who show consideration for others and possess an interest to better society.
For more information visit their website or simply write in to UN@humanitarianaffairs.org
Grant Thornton Case Competition
"What to do if Your Day Job is Not your Passion"
"4 Common Interview Missteps and Their Fixes"
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National NOW Action Center Summer Internships
Generic Duties:
- Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations, and rallies
- Writing blog posts about current feminist and social justice issues
- Attending NOW 101s: workshops with staff focusing on feminist issues and professional development
- Lobbying members of Congress to support key legislation
- Engaging with NOW’s grassroots members
- *Summer interns attend and staff NOW’s annual conference
CIA Summer 2018 Internships
Engage Chicago
Communications Paid Summer Internship - The Hatcher Group
The Hatcher Group, a communications firm that works with nonprofits and foundations, is seeking a graduating college senior for a paid summer internship that could lead to a full-time associate position in our office in Bethesda, Md. Candidates must have outstanding writing, editing, media and social media skills.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree by May 2017 and strong relevant work experience and should be highly organized, detail oriented and passionate about progressive policy issues. Candidates must have excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web research.
The candidate also should be a self-starter and team player with good people skills and a strong work ethic. The candidate should also be able to work on a schedule to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects. The candidate should be a self-directed learner, curious, and have a good sense of humor.
Job duties
The intern will work with us on a variety of client projects. Tasks may include:
· media and advocacy outreach
· writing press releases and media advisories
· writing feature stories and content for web sites
· researching and creating databases and media lists
· social media plans, outreach and tracking
· event planning
· web site updating
· preparation of reports and media briefing packets
· administrative duties
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to info@thehatchergroup.com.
The New York State Office of the Attorney General's Division of Appeals and Opinions Fellowship
MDRC Job Openings & Summer Internship
Openings in the following areas (links found here):
Development Assistant (Administrative Professional) - The New York Civil Liberties Union
Some duties include:
- Assist with development cultivation and fundraising events including LGBT Rights Cocktail Party, Broadway Stands Up for Freedom and Roe v. Wade Anniversary;
- Assist with producing donor, campaign and leadership gift reports, briefing memos and processing gifts and acknowledgments, as needed;
- Maintain donor records in the database, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate
- Research donor prospects, and track, monitor and report on leadership gift portfolio
Application Deadline: March 5th
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