Industry Newsletter
January 31, 2019
Announcements
Fellowship: U.S. PIRG at W&M Career Fair on February 1
U.S. PIRG is hiring Fellows in DC, Boston, and Chicago and they hope to see you at W&M's Career Fair on February 1.
About the role: You won’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world, working to protect consumers and enable citizens to lead healthier, safer, more secure lives. You’ll be recruiting new groups to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement, organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes to get results. You’ll run a grassroots campaign office each summer during your fellowship where you’ll hire and manage a staff of 20 canvassers to raise money, build our organization and membership, and help win one of our key campaigns.
This is a two-year program, expressly designed to prepare future leaders with U.S. PIRG. They look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. They also value organizing experience, including building campus groups.
2019 Government, Nonprofit, & Education Career Fair
Georgetown's annual Government, Non-Profit, and Education Career Fair brings top employers to campus to recruit students and alumni for internships and full-time jobs in the government, nonprofit and education sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about careers in government, nonprofit and education industries and to network with employers.
The government, nonprofit and education fair is not open to the public. Only students or alumni from Brown University, William & Mary, Duke University, Georgetown University, NYU, Swarthmore College, University of Richmond, UVA, and Yale University are invited to attend.
Go here for the complete list of employers attending the fair.
The Cohen Career Center will be chartering a passenger bus for students to attend the career fair. The bus will depart William & Mary in the early morning on February 8 and return from Georgetown in the evening that same day. Please go this link to reserve a spot on the bus. There is no cost associated with reserving a seat.
If you are attending the career fair, but not taking the bus, please contact Ryan Patterson at csga02@wm.edu or Tonya Nations at tmnations@wm.edu to review the process for checking in once you arrive to Georgetown and receive further details.
Tillman Military Scholars Program
Founded in 2008, the Tillman Scholars program supports our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses by investing in their higher education. The scholarship covers educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books and living expenses.
2019 Tillman Scholars can expect an average award of $10,000. The fellowship supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities so they are empowered to make an impact in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology, education and the arts.
Eligibility:
- Veteran and active-duty military service members
- Honorably discharged of pre– and post–9/11 service
- From all branches of the U.S. Military including the National Guard and Reserve
- Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses
- Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time student:
- Undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree
- Public or private U.S.-based accredited institution
For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.
Deadline: February 28, 2019
ACS Fellowship
The American Constitution Society is a progressive legal organization, with over 200 student and lawyer chapters in almost every state and at most law schools. ACS was founded on the principle that the law should be a force to improve the lives of all people.
ACS Fellows work closely with the leadership of their Communications, Network Advancement, Policy Development and Programming, and Strategic Engagement staff to develop exciting speaking programs and written products, communicate the ideas contained in these products and expand and strengthen ACS’s national network of lawyers and law students.
Throughout the course of their year-long fellowship, ACS fellows will participate in intimate networking sessions with notably accomplished progressive attorneys from diverse professional backgrounds. They also are responsible for managing national events in Washington, D.C. Evening work is sometimes required for specific events, but weekend work is limited to major conferences once or twice per year.
Start Date: Late-July or August 2019
Term Length: One year
Degree required: Bachelor's
Internship: Health & Human Services, Office of Global Affairs
The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is currently recruiting applicants for their summer 2019 Internship program.
OGA fosters critical global relationships, coordinates international engagement across HHS and the U.S. government, and provides leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to contribute to a safer, healthier world. OGA has several different teams organized by function or regional focus.
See the PDF attachment for more information and how to apply.
Deadline: February 8, 2019
Minority Access National Internship Program
The Minority Access National Internship Program is designed to allow talented undergraduate and graduate students to experience the diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities. The program provides students with the opportunity to merge academic theory with practical application in the workplace. The program is not restricted to minority applicants, and all students are encouraged to apply.
Minority Access interns receive pre-employment training, counseling on career choices, financial management and professional development, and recognition for fulfilling the requirements of the program. Graduate student interns receive a stipend of $550 per week. Minority Access, Inc. provides bi-weekly stipends, round trip travel expenses, employment benefits and assistance in locating housing.
Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be currently enrolled full-time in an academic program.
For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.
Deadline: March 1, 2019 (for summer intern positions)
American Chemical Society: Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel Award
The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Eli Lilly and Company sponsor a program to provide funding for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral female chemists to travel to meetings to present the results of their research.
Through this program, WCC and Eli Lilly and Company continue to increase the participation of women in the chemical sciences. Awards are made on the basis of scientific merit and financial need. Funds may be applied only for registration, travel, and accommodations, and are restricted to travel to meetings within the United States.
Eligibility:
Applications should be limited to one per research group. Awards will be given with preference to the following order:
- Any applicant who will be making her first presentation (regardless of format) at a national or major meeting.
- Graduate or postdoctoral applicants who have not presented at a national or major meeting since completing their undergraduate degree.
Only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Those who have received a prior award under this program are ineligible.
For complete information about this opportunity, including how to apply, click here.
Deadline: March 1, 2019 (for meetings occurring July 1-December 31, 2019)
Open Position: Program Associate at Aspen Institute
Linked below is a great opportunity at the Aspen Institute for a recent grad interested in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and foundations.
The Weekly Wrap-up
Upcoming Events
- Navigating a Career Fair - January 31
- Spring Career & Internship Fair - February 1
- Stepping Into Excellence Black Expo - February 2
- Crash Course: Job & Internship Search - February 5
Internship Opportunities
- Development & External Affairs Intern (Paid) - Third Way (D.C.)
- Communications Intern (Paid) - Third Way (D.C.)
- Editorial Intern (Paid) - American Horticultural Society (Alexandra, VA)
- Summer Teaching Fellowship (Paid) - Generation Teach (Providence, RI)
- Summer Intern (Paid) - Arab American Institute (D.C.)
- Enrollment & Logistics Intern (Paid) - Outward Bound (Costa Rica)
- Summer Museum Intern (Paid) - Martha's Vineyard Museum (Tisbury, MA)
- Olmstead Summer Intern (Paid) - Charleston Parks Conservancy (Charleston, SC)
- Education Press Assistant - Third Way (D.C.)
- Operations Associate, Business Development - Achievement Network (Boston)
- Data Analyst - University of Washington (Seattle)
- Business Development Assistant, Coffee - Fair Trade USA (Oakland)
- U.S. PIRG Policy Fellowship (Paid) - Work for Progress (Portland, ME)
- Graphic Designer - The Hunt Institute (Durham, N.C.)
- Communications & Marketing Specialist - The Hunt Institute (Durham, N.C.)
- Higher Education Research Analyst - McAllister & Quinn (D.C.)
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A Word of Advice: ConnectVA
Interested in learning more about nonprofits? Or securing an internship or job at nonprofit in Virginia? ConnectVA.org is a great resource form the Community Foundation, which "envisions a strong nonprofit community working successfully in cross-sector collaborations, contributing to a thriving region."
They share resources that enhance organizational capacity and promote awareness of local issues in the nonprofit community. This provides increased access to credible nonprofit information and opportunities. Their virtual nonprofit and civic hub provides information-sharing tools and resources. Additionally, based on feedback from the community, they offer myriad tools and resources, including:
- News & Events – Stay “in-the know” by sharing and finding upcoming events and opportunities in the Community Calendar and the daily and weekly news.
- Learning Center – Find workshops, day-long courses, special events, networking and other learning opportunities, in addition to, leadership programming designed for Young Nonprofit Professionals (YNPN RVA), Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and Nonprofit Boards.
- Nonprofit Directory – Easily search for organizations in Central Virginia and beyond in the Nonprofit Directory. Profiles include contact information as well as: programs, job opportunities, events, and items needed/available posted by the organization. More detailed profiles called “Enhanced Profiles” that include financial, governance and leadership information are also available for 501c3 nonprofits in the service area!
- Job Finder– Known as the local “go-to” job search engine, users can search for employment opportunities, internships, and RFP’s posted by nonprofit, government and other community organizations.
- Discussion Forum – Participate in cause-related dialogue and seek real-time answers on important needs and issues – from News and Announcements to Grant and Funding Opportunities to Inquiries and Advice and more.
- Item Exchange – Search for items needed and available by nonprofit and government organizations, like office furniture, equipment, supplies or space. Anyone can post free items they have available.
- Nonprofit Resources – From local funding opportunities to pro bono resources to finding venues that are free or discounted to nonprofits, they've compiled resources and directories to make it easier for users to navigate the local nonprofit landscape.
How to Register
Register on the homepage of ConnectVA.org where you see Register/Login (top right) to join and immediately start receiving daily and weekly news updates, access to posting events and items, and registering for classes and training. Other organization administration options and abilities are available to those who qualify.
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