Friday, December 31, 2010

Looking Forward to 2011

Well as the clock winds down on 2010, I just wanted to offer a Year in Review roundup of things that we did this year and a Look Forward to the things we hope to accomplish with this blog in 2011:

1. We are up and running! This blog started as a means for communicating job announcements, internships and other information of interest to the Spelman College community from the alumnae in the Washington DC Area. And that is still our purpose, with a few tweaks to the format and objectives since this summer. We hope that as you continue your search for opportunities in the New Year, you have bookmarked this site for updates.

2. The search for jobs and internships in 2011 starts NOW! We anticipate that there will be a lot of activity in the next few weeks as internship opportunities become available for the spring and summer. And in a few weeks we hope to post some other career information that may be helpful to you such as well.

3. Not just for Spelman students, this blog is geared towards the entire Spelman community of students, recent graduates and seasoned alumnae. As we get job announcements that are of interest to specific populations, we tag them so that you can determine which opportunities are best for you.

4. Join us on Facebook at the DC Spelman Alumnae-Student Connection. We want to use that space to actually connect alumnae and students of similar interests. There are many alumnae already signed up who want to connect with students to serve as mentors, so all we need are more students to join us.

5. Upcoming events and opportunities in 2011 - Another Spring Break Mixer, the Glee Club and Jazz Ensemble Tours, the Joint MD-DC Founders Day, Reunion and Graduation, the New Student BBQ, and Homecoming 2011. Whew!

So, please check us out in 2011! Alumnae, remember to send job and internship announcements my way at SpelmanDCRecruitment@yahoo.com. Students and recent grads, be sure to check this blog weekly for updates. And to the entire Spelman Community, we hope to offer something for everyone so bookmark us. Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Internship

CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is offering a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in environmental, physical, biological, chemical, and/or social sciences, or related fields. During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, individual environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches, and shadowing and mentoring relationships at CDC/ATSDR. Interns will be based at CDC/ATSDR’s Chamblee Campus. Students are paid $500 a week during the course of the program.

Application due date: February 2, 2011. Program dates: June 8-August 12, 2011

Eligibility requirements for CLEH interns:

1. US citizenship or Permanent Resident with a green card,

2. Full time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior by fall 2011

3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Please visit us on the Web for more information and application instructions: www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh

Note: Seniors graduating in Spring 2011 will not be accepted to this program.

2010 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health Interns

“This internship demonstrated the unique connection between human health and environmental well-being, giving my studies relevance and allowing me to develop a social perspective to my environmental studies.” –Todd Nelson, 2010 CLEH intern

For more information, please email Jay Nielsen, Program Development Office,
NCEH/ATSDR at CLEH@cdc.gov

Thursday, December 16, 2010

INROADS Career Manager

Dear INROADS Alumni:

Please share the following job specification with your networks, and thank you for assisting us in sourcing candidates for this role. Your time is greatly appreciated.

POSITION SPECIFICATION
Manager, Southeast Region

Motivated by the Martin Luther King’s March on Washington Speech, INROADS founder, Frank Carr, left a successful career in industry to begin an organization that would transform the lives of talented minority students by giving them access to positions in corporate America. With the mission of developing and placing talented minority youth in business and industry and preparing them for corporate and community leadership, Carr set out to create a national organization that would achieve the dream of equality that King laid out. Over the forty years since its founding, INROADS has identified, trained and developed talented high potential students in internships in some of North America’s leading corporations and is the nation’s largest non-profit source of paid internships for diverse, high performing undergraduate students. Companies partner with INROADS to increase their access to high quality diverse entry-level talent. The INROADS process of selection and training is designed to take raw student talent and make them more competitive and more likely to succeed long term. That has been the INROADS point of difference in the market.

INROADS tries to create unique, one-on-one relationships with each Intern so that the intern is matched with a company where there will be a long term fit. By providing the skills, relationships, and network needed, INROADS works to transform the intern’s potential so that they can be leaders not only for corporate environments, but also for their communities and the world at large. INROADS recruits only the best students of color for pre-professional internship opportunities. Students who apply must have and maintain a B or better average, as well as, intentions to pursue careers in business, accounting, actuarial science, engineering, computer and information sciences, sales, marketing, allied health, healthcare management or retail store management.

Since its inception in Chicago in 1970, INROADS has grown from 25 Interns and 17 sponsoring corporations, to an international organization with 40 offices across North America. The staff provides ongoing support and career training and guidance to more than 2,300 Interns sponsored by over 200 companies. The longevity of INROADS and the partnership it has with premier companies demonstrates the organization’s continued importance and relevance.

Today there are nearly 25,000 INROADS alumni. While half of them have been in the business world for less than 10 years, the early alumni have achieved great success. Steven Davis, Chairman and CEO of Bob Evans, Lou Nieto, past President, ConAgra Refrigerated Foods Group (retired), Willard S. Evans Jr., President, Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and North Shore Gas Company, Connie Lindsey, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Northern Trust Company, Lisa M. Hamilton, President, The UPS Foundation, UPS, Kwame Jackson, President and CEO, Legacy Holdings, LLC, Regina Jones, Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO, Dynegy, Inc., Teri P. McClure, SVP, Legal Public Affairs and Compliance, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, UPS of America, Inc., and Angel Rodriguez, VP Human Resources, Frito Lay North America Operations, Frito Lay are all examples of INROADS alums.

I. Position Summary
Reporting to the Southeast Regional Director, the Manager, Southeast Region is responsible servicing clients and interns; sales and new business development; recruitment and talent management; also intern training in conjunction with Regional Director.

II. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities
The Manager, Southeast Region will report to the Southeast Regional Director and have the following responsibilities:

- Drive corporate and intern relationship management processes to ensure that acquisition, growth, retention, servicing and conversion goals are met
- Process candidates maintaining attention to fit management for clients
- Develop intervention strategies for “At-risk” Interns and review with RDs
- Manage and support corporate client business needs and ensure client satisfaction
- Create and execute plans and solutions in collaboration with clients
- Build relationships across regions to facilitate intern placement
- Develop and pursue sales leads to create new internship opportunities
- Train clients on INROADS processes and policies
- Update progress for each corporate client in database, including quarterly face-to-face meetings
- Build relationships with interns; advise and coach interns regarding their professional, personal and academic growth and goal-setting
- Facilitate local recruitment efforts (candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, placement, training and development)
- Maintain monthly voice or face-to-face contact with interns
- Update progress for each intern client in database monthly
- Conduct monthly reviews of the interns’ academic performance including degree plans
- Facilitate beginning of summer training profiles, goals, objectives and coaching plans to address potential gaps in Intern knowledge, as well as in intern mid-summer and end of summer performance reviews (CDCP process)
- Facilitate summer training processes for Interns including monitoring of online training course requirements, obtaining trainers for classroom sessions, material dissemination, and evaluation retrieval
- Develop an understanding of the industry and competitive environment
- Expand knowledge base within assigned clients to more effectively coach interns and to increase the quality of the service delivered to the corporate client (knowledge of culture, work environment, profile of successful employee, competitive landscape, business planning process, etc.)
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of special events as needed
- Assist in promotion and marketing of the INROADS brand
- Provide updates to Regional Director on client and intern relationships
- Other responsibilities as assigned

III. Education/Work Experience Required
- BS or BA required, preferred area of concentration: Business Administration, Marketing or Education Administration.
- Must have 5 years of related experience with customer service or selling skills essential; 3 years Supervisory experience desired
- Experience in coaching in life skills and career development
- Strong interpersonal and public communication skills needed to cultivate customer relations with a diverse group of corporate and intern clients.
- Must possess strong work ethics, integrity, professionalism and be able to perform independently
- Strong capacity to manage time and priorities
- Must be able to travel as needed
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and Database Management

IV. Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience and the salary range for the Manager, Southeast Region is between $43,000 to $53,000.

V. Other Information
Reports to Southeast Regional Director
Preferred location: Birmingham, AL
Ability to travel (25% to 40%) and work flexible schedule

For further information, contact Kesha Broughton at 404-586-0352 ext. 4201 kbroughton@inroads.org or Chanda Washington at (404) 586-0352 x4216 cwashington@inroads.org

Monday, December 6, 2010

Institute for Responsible Citizens

(This should be passed along to any interested Morehouse brothers.)

FW: Summer Leadership Program for Talented Black Male College Sophomores
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship Needs College Sophomores!!

Good afternoon,

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is now accepting applications for the Class of 2012. The Institute seeks to recruit talented African American male college sophomores to participate in its summer leadership program. Admitted students will work at high-level internships, take a challenging course in government and economics, and meet influential leaders in the public and private sectors.

Applicants must be college sophomores. We strongly encourage students who major in the sciences, engineering, business, and entrepreneurship to apply. We accept applications on a rolling basis through January 7, 2011. To learn more about our announcement and the application process, visit our website at www.i4rc.org

Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.i4rc.org/faq_intro.htm
Please join our facebook fan page at:
www.facebook.com/responsiblecitizenship

John T. Saunders III
Chief Program Officer
Institute for Responsible Citizenship
1227 25th Street, NW Sixth Floor
Phone: (202) 659-2831
www.i4rc.org

Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Computer Science

(This is also for alumnae to pass along to eligible high school or community college students.)

Scholarship Opportunity: African American Women in Computer Science

Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. We need your help to get the word out about this great opportunity to build back up the enrollment of women in the CIS Department. Pass this information along to high school or community college students, their parents, and to guidance counselors you may know.

The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30, 2012. For more information about the program and applications for the program can be requested by contacting Dr. Black (email), or by telephone at (850) 412-7354.

CIS Program Seeks to Resolve the Digital Divide Between African-American Women with New Grant

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Computer Information Sciences (CIS) Program, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant valued at $552,000 dedicated to recruiting minority women to computer science and information technology disciplines.

"The numbers are staggering," said Jason T. Black, Ph.D., assistant professor in CIS. "The latest data shows that out of all US entering freshmen declaring a major in computer science, African-American women made up only 3.3 percent. The fact is that women are not choosing technology, and this is a dangerous predicament. When you couple that with the fact that it is estimated that 75 percent of all jobs by the year 2020 will require a technology background, it becomes a crisis call."

The program, entitled African-American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS), is a four-year program that provides scholarships and other assistance to women who express a financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology.
AAWCS, created by Black, also the principal investigator for the program, and Edward L. Jones, Ph D., chair of the CIS program, will directly address the dismal number of minority women, particularly African-American women that pursue degrees in computer science or information technology.

Women who apply to AAWCS will be accepted based on financial need, and will be awarded a scholarship of between $3,000 and $5,000 per semester. In addition to the funding, the women will participate in CIS departmental clubs and organizations, such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Club, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the CIS Mentoring Organization (CISMO). AAWCS scholars will also be involved in other STEM programs, such as the Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) scholarship program, and the Students and Technology in Academia, Research and Service (STARS) Alliance, both NSF-funded programs.

An added benefit to the students is the conference participation, where selected AAWCS scholars will be chosen to attend two national conferences, paid for by the grant, each year, such as the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and the National Conference of Women in Information Technology (NCWIT).

The AAWCS program begins operation on July 1 and will run until June 30, 2012. Applications for the program can be requested by contacting Black (email) or by telephone (850) 412-7354 (850) 412-7354.

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Applications

(This is for alumnae to pass along to interested high school students).

Do you know a high school student who is interested in science and engineering and is looking for an apprenticeship next summer? If so, please let him or her know about the 2011 Science and Engineering Apprenticeship (SEAP) Program. Applications for SEAP must be submitted between now and January 7, 2011. The eight week summer program begins June 20, 2011 and ends August 12, 2011.

SEAP is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) sponsored and funded program. SEAP gives highly motivated high school students the opportunity to be exposed to Navy projects and programs. Participants receive hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, science, and computers in a research and development and test and evaluation environment. Students experiment with a technical career and learn about other types of careers that are available within the Carderock Division. The selected students are placed in a wide variety of scientific and engineering fields with mentors who are scientists, engineers, and technicians. Our mentors work with high school students during the summer to give them a first-hand understanding of professional methods to foster their desire to pursue college-level training that will lead to careers in science and engineering.

In order to be eligible for the SEAP program students must be United States citizens, enrolled in high school, have completed 9th grade, and be at least 16 years of age by the beginning of the program. Participating students will spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research or working on a specific technical project. The stipend for students will be $3075 for the 8 weeks, which will be paid in 2 installments. Returning students will receive $3590 for the 8 weeks.

Interested students must apply online at http://www.asee.org/seap by January
7, 2011. Additionally, student transcripts MUST be mailed to:

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
1818 N Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington DC 20036

For more information about the Science and Engineering Apprentice Program at
Carderock Division, contact Andrew Alderfer in Philadelphia at 215-897-1868 (DSN 443) or Brandon Smith in West Bethesda at 301-227-2865 (DSN 287).

Freedom Riders Re-Enactment

American Experience Invites College Students to "Get on the Bus" Be one of 40 college students to join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides May 6-16, 2011: Washington, DC to Jackson, MS

TCR NEWS BREAK: American Experience Invites College Students to “Get on the Bus” Be one of 40 college students to join original Freedom Riders in retracing the 1961 Rides May 6-16, 2011: Washington, DC to Jackson, MS

Please share this message with other college students that may be interested.

We wanted to let you know that the PBS series AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is looking for 40 extraordinary college students committed to social and civic engagement to take part in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride, in conjunction with the May 2011 broadcast of Stanley Nelson’s FREEDOM RIDERS. Accompanied by original Freedom Riders, forty college students will be chosen to participate in the bus ride through the South, retracing the original routes. The Ride will take place from May 6 - 16, 2011 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the original rides. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is looking for 40 college students to join a 10-day journey of a lifetime --complete info on the Ride, additional outreach activities, and how to apply follows.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/2011/?page_id=2
Students can apply online at http://www.pbs.org/freedomriders.

For additional information click HERE: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/2011/?page_id=2

UNCF Scholarship and Summer Job Opportunity

$10,000 Scholarship, Paid summer Job, and Possibility of Post-Graduation Employment Offer.

United Water, one of the country’s largest water and wastewater management solutions companies, is offering a $10,000 scholarship, a paid 10 week summer job internship, and an opportunity for post graduation employment to students who are presently in their sophomore year, and who have at least a 3.0 GPA. This is a scholarship targeted to students attending the following United Negro College Fund institutions: Spelman, Bennett, Clark Atlanta University, Fisk, Xavier, Morehouse, Dillard, Tougaloo, Rust, and Shaw. Virginia Union, Paine, Wilberforce, Philander Smith, Saint Augustine. In addition, this opportunity is available to students in their sophomore year at any historically black college and university (HBCU). If you are an alum or alumnae of a UNCF institution or HBCU, or know students that meet the scholarship criteria encourage them to apply for the United Water Corporate Scholars program at the site below.

United Water is headquartered in New Jersey, has operations throughout the United States, and is part of a worldwide company headquartered in France. So for example, if you know a student who is a sophomore at a UNCF or HBCU but whose home is in New Jersey or in California, or in Indianapolis, or one of the 40 states where United Water has operations, that student should apply for the scholarship, since it might enable them to not only go home for the summer but to get a $10,000 scholarship as well as a good paying summer job and the possibility of a post-graduation job.

Anyone who knows someone who is presently in college, knows how expensive it is and what a blessing it would be to have $10,000 in additional aid to pay for college. When you add a paid summer job and the possibility of a post-graduation job offer it’s an opportunity too good to pas up. The program is open to students in all disciplines, ranging from engineering, sciences, pre-law to communications, business administration, etc. Follow the link below to apply for the United Water UNCF Corporate Scholars program. Applications are only available on line and the due date is coming soon.

Will you help us help a deserving student earn a two-year scholarship and an opportunity to engage in a new career path with one of the most influential global companies in a growing industry segment?

If “a mind is a terrible thing to waste”, then the only thing that would be more wasteful is not applying for this $10,000 scholarship. Let’s get these scholarships into the hands of folks you know.

Below are hyperlinks to the scholarship application page, some additional information about United Water, as well as information about the water industry.
Remember, the scholarship is open to students of all majors; the first link below is being updated to state that even though last year’s text (currently there) restricted eligibility to certain listed majors. The total amount of the Scholarship is $10,000 payable $2500 per semester for 4 semesters.


* http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=528
* http://www.unitedwater.com/diversitycouncil.aspx
* http://www.unitedwater.com/
* http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/04/water-is-life/kingsolver-text/1
* http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/habitats-environment/freshwater/env-freshwater-whycare.html

Monday, November 29, 2010

Public Policy Jobs on and off Capitol Hill

Lots of opportunitites here...great way to start off the New Year:

Legislative Assistant, Financial Services- Senior Democrat seeks experienced Legislative Assistant to handle work on the Financial Services Committee, and other issues. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of Hill legislative experience, handling Financial Services/banking issues. The successful applicant will possess strong writing and oral communication skills, work well with others, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and understand the legislative process. Salary commensurate with experience. To apply: please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to jobs.ca@mail.house.gov. No phone calls or drop-ins please.


Senate Finance Committee Democratic Staff Tax Team- The Democratic staff tax team of 10 advises Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and the eleven other Democratic Senators on the Finance Committee regarding tax matters. We welcome professionals with different skill sets and from many disciplines. However, all applicants must have substantial expertise in their area of focus. Specifically, we seek applicants with all of the following characteristics: Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complicated concepts succinctly and clearly, Excellent analytic skills and a quick learner, Ability to listen carefully and understand others' underlying concerns. Good instincts for what policies will attract support, a team player who can adapt to the needs of the Committee and is willing to support and ask for help from other team members, enjoys working with others, and is comfortable in a high-paced work environment, a passion for tax policy, prior experience working on tax policy in Washington is appreciated but not required, Tax Counsel/Advisor for International Taxation: Substantial experience in, and technical knowledge of, international taxation, including a familiarity with other countries' tax regimes. Understanding of broad debates about international tax policy, Tax Counsel/Advisor for Tax Reform: Deep understanding of tax policy and its effects. Background in and
comfort with public finance and empirical research. Additional responsibilities: Each Tax Counsel/Advisor has primary responsibility for issues in his or her portfolio. The Tax Counsel for Tax Reform will work with the Tax Counsels for each relevant substantive areas on broad reform issues and proposals. Responsibilities for all Tax Counsels/Advisors include, Researching, developing and tracking legislative proposals, Preparing briefing materials, memos, talking points, and speeches for Senator Baucus, Briefing Senator Baucus for Finance Committee hearings and legislative mark-ups and on relevant tax issues, Participating in regular meetings with House and Senate leadership staff and committee staff on tax policy issues, Meeting with constituents, advocates, interest groups, and Administration representatives on issues in your portfolio, Organizing hearings and contributing to white papers issued by the Committee, As needed, supporting other members of the Finance Committee Democratic staff on other legislative proposals outside one's portfolio as the legislative session progresses. To apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to Blaise Cote at 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, or fax to 202-228-3904 or email to
Blaise_Cote@finance-dem.senate.gov


Press Secretary, Mid-Atlantic Democrat- Seeking experienced, creative, aggressive, and politically savvy press secretary for busy press operation in a fast-paced office. Must demonstrate ability and familiarity pitching stories to local and national media, possess excellent writing skills. Comfortable working on short deadlines and be a team player able to interact effectively with legislative staff translating their work into media-friendly content. Proficiency managing the web site, new media expertise a premium. Hill experience strongly preferred. This is not an entry-level position. All candidates for this position must provide: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) three writing samples. No calls or drop-ins. Apply to: midatlanticpresssec@gmail.com


Health care LA- Senior, progressive New England Democrat, member of Energy and Commerce Committee, seeks experienced, knowledgeable and politically savvy staffer to serve as his legislative assistant for health care policy. Responsibilities include advising the Member on all aspects of health care policy, including drafting bills and amendments, writing speeches, statements, talking points, oversight letters, and preparing analyses or memos for the Member on health care policy and legislation, staffing the Member for oversight or legislative hearings, meeting with constituents and other stakeholders, and building coalitions to help advance the Member’s health care agenda. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in healthcare policy. Applicants for this position are requested to provide a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and four references. Apply to: MA07Jobs@mail.house.gov.


Press Secretary: Itching to fight for health care and stand up to the Party of No? Creative fighter/press secretary needed to message Democratic values. Send resume and cover letter to housedemjob@gmail.com with Press Secretary in the headline.


Off the Hill

Director of Communications, The Roosevelt Institute- The Roosevelt Institute Campus Network is seeking applications for a Director of Communications and Public Relations. The Director of Communications and Public Relations will be responsible for developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies to strengthen the Campus Network brand and increase the visibility of our students’ work nationwide. Responsibilities: Develop communications and marketing strategies for a broad range of audiences, Write and edit materials for a variety of web and print publications, Identify and seize communications opportunities with new and traditional media, as well as other channels, including joint efforts with our advisory board, partner organizations, and local media outlets across the country,
Maintain list of active journalists and publications to manage media relations, Monitor news sources and compile relevant stories to use as springboards for promoting Campus Network policy ideas and actions nationwide, sign a system for promoting Campus Network members across the country, perhaps through the management of a team of student staff members distributed nationwide, Design a system for promoting Campus Network members across the country, perhaps through the management of a team of student staff members distributed nationwide, Assist with membership outreach by providing materials and campaigns that increase Roosevelt’s name recognition. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, with demonstrated impact in communications, media relations, etc, Background in advocacy, policy and/or political campaigns. Experience working on or with Capitol Hill, or state or local politics is an advantage, Exceptional communication, writing, and relationship management skills, Self-motivation, persistence and dependability with a campaign-style zeal in pursuing organizational objectives, Interest in and dedication to progressive principles and youth empowerment, Experience utilizing social media and / or a Drupal website platform preferred, Design experience is an advantage. To apply: To apply please send resume, cover letter, along with a salary history, to
Hilary Doe (hdoe@rooseveltinstitute.org)


Women’s Rights Editor, Change.org- everything from reproductive rights, to students mobilizing to prevent sexual assault, to grassroots campaigns to end wage discrimination. If it impacts the lives of women and issues surrounding their rights, we want to cover it -- and mobilize people to act on it. If you have excellent writing and editing skills and are excited about using them to create social change, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Continue to shape the overall mission and editorial voice of the Women's Rights cause, Recruit new writers and manage, mentor and edit a team of freelance writers, Write daily blog posts providing opportunities for social change, Oversee a social media and community building strategy, Work with non-profit groups, news outlets and similarly-minded blogs to achieve campaign victories, Produce the best cause related content on the web, focused on driving action on local stories that make a difference in communities nationwide. Qualifications: Regardless of experience, we are looking for a passionate, hard-working, organized and detail-oriented person who has excellent interpersonal skills and wants to be part of a fast-moving and ambitious progressive organization. Fluency with the topic and connections in the field are major pluses. Compensation and benefits are competitive. The position will be held in Washington, D.C. or New York City, though applicants living in or willing to relocate to the D.C. area will be given priority. To apply: please send a short email introducing yourself along with your resume to Executive Editor Judith Meskill at apply@change.org by November 29, 2010


National Campaign Director, Share Our Strength- The National Campaign Director will be responsible for managing a national program at the state level. In conjunction with local partners, the National Campaign Director will be developing and implementing layered communications campaigns to increase participation in federal nutrition programs and nutrition education. Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of 5-year plans for No Kid Hungry campaigns in multiple states (7 states effective immediately with plans to expand to 20 states by end of 2011). Manage the transition from planning and launch of the campaign to execution of programmatic priorities, in partnership with non-profit and political leaders on the ground externally and with the Director of State Partnerships internally. Build multi-layered coalitions with nonprofit, corporations, government agencies, and community and faith-based organizations focused on increasing participation in federal nutrition programs. Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials at the state and local level and with existing grantees. Work with Development and corporate engagement teams to identify and support funding opportunities for state partnerships. Work with Communications team to develop communication plan at the state level and direct outreach to relevant media. Supervise campaign managers in each partnership state and DC-based regional desks as the campaign expands. Work closely with the No Kid Hungry Program Director on disseminating best practices to state partners and coordinating conferences for campaign partners. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications or a related field with a minimum of 7 years related work experience with at least 3 years of political/campaign experience; or a combination of related work experience totaling 10 years with 5 year of political/campaign experience. Knowledge of federal nutrition programs desirable, but not required. Proven track record of staff management. Past responsibility for managing a significant budget.
Exceptional relationship management, writing, and presentation skills and a strong understanding of messaging and communicating appropriately with internal and external stakeholders and the media. Must possess supervisory experience and the capability to lead an integrated campaign requiring attention to political and grassroots relationships, communications, and fundraising in over a dozen key states. An entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to work independently and thrive with limited direction. An ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience working cross-sector (business, government, and non- profit) to build coalitions, preferred. Passion for Share Our Strength’s mission and a commitment to bettering the lives of children. To apply: Submit resume, cover letter and salary
requirement to: jobs@strength.org. Reference job title “National Campaign Director” in the subject line. No calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.


Chief Operations Officer, PPMW- Provides leadership necessary to ensure sound financial management of the organization, including responsibility for providing financial advice and information to President and CEO and Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals. Identify, evaluate and lead the implementation of new affiliate services and the creation of strategic partnerships to support and expand the delivery of revenue generating affiliate medical services. Plan, develop and approve medical services operational policies, programs, procedures and methods aligned with accreditation standards and medical standards and guidelines. Manage the development, maintenance and expansion of alliances and partnerships with other
organization including Planned Parenthood affiliates, community health care providers, health systems, and related community service organizations to leverage PPMW’s resources. Oversee the care and maintenance of all affiliate departmental physical assets and facilities. Ensure exemplary and consistent customer-focused care in all healthcare delivery. Develop, in consultation with senior management, project/program business plans including program narratives, timelines and schedules, program goals, and work with the Director of Finance to develop revenue/expense budgets for new initiatives. Ensure the plans relate to specific financial and operational initiatives for departments as well as for the affiliate. Develop and implement systems for monitoring project performance, including evaluation tools to measure outcomes. Coordination of the executive team meetings. Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the organization. Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing business operations. Work with the CEO, Director of Patient Services and Medical Director to expand health services delivery to underserved people. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-The COO directly supervises the Directors of Patient Services, Human Resources, and Finance in addition to oversight of facilities and maintenance and Information Technology. Qualifications: Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Public Health Administration or related fields. Minimum 5 years senior level administrative management, including program planning and supervision in a healthcare setting. To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ppmw.org or fax to Human Resources at 202-783-1015


Manager, Media Relations, CQ Roll Call- CQ Roll Call seeks a Manager, Media Relations to actively pursue on-air bookers and producers to position CQ Roll Call editorial talent for on-air appearances. The successful candidate will plan and implement outreach strategies aimed at the Washington, DC media market, including television bookers and producers including: media pitching and media alerts. The candidate will also actively pursue coverage of CQ Roll Call as the leading provider of congressional news and information, respond to requests for information from the media, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the media community internally and externally, maintain and improve press kit features, monitor and provide weekly reports detailing all on-air appearances and write press releases when necessary. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Public Affairs or equivalent work experience including at least five years of experience in public relations/booking at an agency/corporation/non-profit/other organization, experience pitching to broadcast media and/or experience as a booker/producer, experience developing proactive multimedia communications campaigns, knowledge of CQ Roll Call products and an intelligent understanding of Congress, advocacy, the legislative process, the media in general and superb writing skill is required. To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, application, and voluntary EEO survey to jobs@cq.com with the words "Manager, Media Relations" in the subject line.


Communications Director, Social Security Works- seeking a Communications Director to join a national campaign to strengthen the Social Security program as a vehicle of social justice. Social Security Works convenes and serves as staff to the Strengthen Social Security Campaign (SSSC), a coalition of more than 220 national and state organizations representing the aging, labor, women, youth, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBT and citizen advocacy communities. This is a full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits and is available through May 2011, with the possibility of a long-term extension depending on funding.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement a communications strategy that includes traditional media, new media and Internet activism, advise on the strategic and programmatic direction of the campaign, collaborate with field and legislative staff on joint activities, manage communications consultants to develop clear deliverables and ensure that they are being met, coordinate communications strategies with coalition partners, promote the campaign to reporters, bloggers, editorial writers and columnists, prepare media communications materials and advise about public education materials, maintain the campaign’s website and Facebook and Twitter feeds, maintain records of media contacts and media coverage. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; study in communications, journalism or related field is very helpful, At least five years of experience as a communications director with non-profits, unions, congressional offices and advocacy and election campaigns, established relations with national media organizations. To apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@socialsecurity-works.org. State “Communications Director” in subject heading. Open until filled, apply early.


Director of Programs and Partnerships at South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)- SAALT seeks a Director of Programs and Partnerships, who will be the primary lead in envisioning, developing, implementing and overseeing community programs and campaigns, and maintaining partnerships with the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO) and allies. This is a management position, with significant supervisory and organizational development responsibilities. Additional responsibilities: Primary job duties include program development and implementation; building and strengthening partnerships; leadership development programming; supervision; and public speaking. To apply: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, but we will give priority consideration to applications received by DECEMBER 3. Please email cover letter, resume (detailing program planning and supervisory experience) and short unedited writing sample (maximum of 5 pages) to Deepa Iyer, Executive Director, at info@saalt.org with the subject line "Director of Programs and Partnerships." Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.


Assistant Director for Marketing and Outreach, Council for Opportunity in Education- The Assistant Director, Marketing and Outreach is responsible for organizing and carrying out campaigns to publicize the role of TRIO programs, particularly Talent Search programs, in closing the achievement gap and assuring that low- income students graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in college. The Assistant Director particularly targets state offices involved in college access and corporations and foundations with an interest in college access and success to assist in the scaling up of the Using DICAP Model. He or she, in conjunction with the Council’s Communication staff, develops proactive action campaigns to increase awareness both of TRIO and Talent Search generally, and the using data initiative particularly. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications with three years field experience required. Knowledge of education and/or state or local government preferred. Ability to travel regularly. Salary range of $60,000-$73,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Closes December 15, 2010. To apply: Send cover letter and resume with e-mail address (if available) to Council for Opportunity in Education, 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C., 20005, Attn: Human Resources, or fax to 202.347.0786. Send e-mail inquiries to mailbox@coenet.us, Subject line: Resume for HR. Absolutely no phone calls.


Program Assistant, Council for Opportunity in Education- The Program Assistant works under the supervision of the Director of Program Practice and Innovation and provides support to the Assistant Director for Marketing and Outreach in the implementation and replication of the Using Data to Improve College Access Programming initiative. He or she must be able to handle multiple, competing priorities, keep track of and meet deadlines, and organize systems that create a smooth and efficient flow of work for specific assigned programs. An interest in
advancing educational opportunity is ideal. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Salary range of $35,000-43,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Closes December 15, 2010. To apply: Send cover letter and resume with e-mail address (if available) to Council for Opportunity in Education, 1025 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C., 20005, Attn: Human Resources, or fax to 202.347.0786. Send e-mail inquiries to mailbox@coenet.us, Subject line: Resume for HR. Absolutely no phone calls.


Mid-Senior Level Staff, Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates- Ideal mid-level candidates should have 4 + years experience and senior- level candidates should have 8+ years experience in public affairs, corporate and/or crisis communications, political campaigns or on Capitol Hill. Experience in the media, a PR agency, or in a communications capacity at a company, association or non-profit is also desirable. Strategic-minded, energetic professionals with superior writing skills and a passion for communications are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish required for some mid-level positions. To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to mamd@clsdc.com.


Vice-President Health Policy, APCO Worldwide- APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communication firm, is seeking vice president level individuals with ten or more years of experience to join its health policy practice in the Washington, D.C. office. As a vice president, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client projects through proactive and strategic client relationship management. You will serve as a day-to-day client contact, manage staff and budgets for the projects you manage, participate in business development activities, and provide excellent client service on projects that will include issues management, policy analysis, research, producing client related materials ranging from white papers to talking points and fact sheets. APCO Worldwide, named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade by The Holmes Report and one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. To apply: please visit our website at
http://www.careersatapco.com/resumePost.php?job_id=1461.


Assistant Political Director, SEIU- Local 32BJ of SEIU is one of the largest and most dynamic labor unions in the Northeast, with 120,000 members in 8 states and Washington, DC. The union is at the forefront of moving a progressive policy agenda, including living and prevailing wage laws, responsible procurement and development standards and access to health care. Local 32BJ has built a reputation for helping to elect pro-worker politicians and building a strong activist base among our members. The Assistant Political Director will help to manage key aspects of the unions' legislative and electoral work in five northeast states and Washington, DC as well as support for its organizing program. The position is based in either NY or DC. Please have at least 5 years of experience in labor, political or community organizing. Ability to speak a second language is helpful. Salary depends on experience. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply: Please send résumés to ljack@seiu32bj.org.


Online Technologies Manager, Netcentric Campaigns- This position is one of four reporting to the Director of Online Services, constituting a project team providing online tools and intelligence to help strengthen and grow a national network of leaders and activists working to prevent childhood obesity on a project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Responsibilities: Serve as the in-house manager of a Salesforce database integrated with a Drupal website, Ensure that data collected and shared by partners and/or generated by network activity is being stored accurately and utilized effectively in all network applications, Use best practices to clean data and enhance data accuracy, work with teammates, vendors and consultants to develop requirements and architecture to successfully integrate data from various sources and de-dupe, Create clean, easily understandable, data visualizations highlighting trends in data, monitor vendor service performance and assist in reviewing vendor invoices for payment based on performance, Research and implement new applications to enhance database use and performance, serve as the in-house manager of a Drupal website, provide HTML, CSS and Javascript coding for site functional and design improvements, Support and train other staff in targeting and generating communications from the network contact database, Deliver online training webinars and provide phone, live chat, email, and in-person support on using the database-driven tools at www.preventobesity.net, generate metrics for project assessments and reports, develop documentation of database architecture and data-driven applications, Advise team on opportunities for enhancing the website and database, or developing new applications, based on trends identified in current use of system, recommendations from vendors, and feedback from online users, Respond to questions from, and provide coaching to, fellow GMT staff members on problem-solving and best practices with respect to other organizational uses of database and website technology. Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in online organizing, database management, website management, application service provider management, or related field, Demonstrated experience in managing a large scale online CRM application (Salesforce preferred), such a voter, membership or customer support system, experience integrating data from multiple sources and with de-duping software and techniques, experience with quantitative methods of data analysis, and in writing meaningful reports on data trends for non-technical users, Experience with creating easily understandable and professional visualizations from massive data sets, experience using online organizing tools such as Salsa, Convio or Get Active, or campaign tools such as VAN, in supporting database driven communications, Experience in online e-mail marketing campaigns including A/B testing and using data to micro-target, Experience in managing a web CMS platform (Drupal preferred) and coding in HTML, CSS and Javascript, Experience working in campaign environment, with a nonprofit organization or on Capitol Hill, Knowledge of, or experience working on issues related to tax, health, environment, community justice, or anything else related to childhood obesity. To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, example of reports you have produced or databases you have designed, and at least 3 professional references to otmresumes@greenmediatoolshed.org. Green Media Toolshed does not accept solicitations from job placement services. Green Media Toolshed is an equal opportunity employer.


Director of Online Services, Netcentric Campaigns- The Director of Online Services will initially be focused full time on managing a team to provide online tools and intelligence to help strengthen and grow a national network of leaders and activists working to prevent childhood obesity on a project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Responsibilities: Manage an online network support team of up to 4 staff members, plus outside consultants and vendors, Establish, monitor, and meet team priorities, goals and deadlines, Develop and manage a high-touch customer service process to ensure network leaders receive a superior level of support, Support Executive Director and Senior Consultant in identifying technologies and functional
specifications for new network tools and services, manage selection and management of technology vendors and consultants to meet new needs, Manage vendor design and development of new services and tools to meet functional specifications, Participate in senior management meetings and contribute to organization-level decisions, meet with network leaders to assess their needs, assure network interests are met in the design and development of network tools and services, serve as an active thought leader and advocate for the effective integration of technology across the network, use blogs, webinars, e-mail communications, phone interactions, social networks, and presentations to facilitate effective communications about strategies for use of network tools and services, assure that all project work is completed on time and within budget, regularly share available content on online tools, services and strategies for use in GMT’s blogs, e-newsletters, and webinar trainings, participate in management discussions on improving and maintaining GMT’s membership and licensing programs, including generating ideas about online strategy as well as new products and services. Qualifications: 7-10 years of management experience in internet strategy, online networks, online organizing, and/or online political or advocacy campaigns, Superior listening and communications skills with a track record of effective interaction with teammates and clients, Experience in managing a staff of at least 3-5 people, Demonstrated experience growing an email database to 50,000 names or managing an existing database of at least 10,000 names, Proven success in managing a project or organization budget in the $2-$5 million range, Demonstrated success in coordinating campaigns or complex projects, involving many stakeholders, and completing deliverables on time, Demonstrated success in coordinating campaigns or complex projects, involving many stakeholders, and completing deliverables on time, Have excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to facilitate peer-to-peer engagement within a community, Have an existing extensive professional network of experts in the field of online advocacy and political organizing, Knowledge of or experience working on issues related to health, food, environment, community justice, or other issues related to childhood obesity, Ability to build trust and influence partners and key stakeholders in order to achieve project goals, College degree. Additional desired: Experience with design and implementation of Salesforce (CRM) and Drupal (CMS), Experience with strategies and implementation of Mobile Commons SMS platform, Experience with online advertising strategies and analysis, experience with Google Analytics and Omniture website analytics systems, experience with blog and new media outreach strategies. To apply: Please send your resume, a cover letter, one writing sample (such as a blog post, e-newsletter, or short proposal) and at least 3 professional references to dosresumes@greenmediatoolshed.org

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Internship in Congressman Hoyer's Personal Office

Description:
Interns will work in a fast-paced Congressional Office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. Unique opportunity to learn the particular role and responsibilities of the U.S. House Majority Leader in Congress. Interns will gain practical experience while assisting personal office staff, and have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Legislative branch. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, and assisting with correspondence. Opportunities to attend Capitol Hill briefings, congressional hearings, receptions, and press events.

Qualifications:
Interns must be sharp, have good inter-personal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be observant and self-aware, require minimal supervision, and be able to both work independently and coordinate with others as necessary. Applicants should have working knowledge of current events and policy topics, as well as a willingness to do mundane tasks as needed, as well as have an interest in public service or government. Strong attention to detail and instructions a must. Fifth district residency a plus.

Requirements:
College-level students or recent college graduates. Ability to commit at least two full days a week, 9-6 pm from August to December or January to May. Proficiency in MS Office.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to hoyer.internships@mail.house.gov

Friday, October 1, 2010

Tips for Securing a Fall Internship

Saw this article in the Washington Post:

Tips for Conquering a Fall Internship

Interesting...although I think this advice would be useful for Fall, Spring and/or Summer internships, don't you?

Also, since the source of this article was the Campus Overload blog, check it out periodically to see what other advice it offers about collge life.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Another Possible Opportunity with the State Department

I received another email today that looks to be related to a different internship program with the U.S. Department of State:

The Department of State is currently accepting applications for Summer 2011 internships. Not to be confused with the Embassy’s Summer Hire program, this is a Department-wide internship program for U.S. college students who wish to serve in internships at embassies around the world. If you have a college student in your family who would like to know more about this program, please follow the attached link:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90717417

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

White House Fellows and Internships

Twitter is useful...saw a tweet from Donna Brazile about the application for the White House Internship program and here is the link for students:

White House Internship - Spring application deadline is October 3!!!

For other alumnae:
White House Fellows - Application will be available on October 1

Please note the difference in the two programs. One is a seasonal internship while the other is a full-year professional fellowship. Good luck!

US Dept. of State: 2011 Summer Student Internship Program

Hello,

We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's *2011 Summer Student Internship Program*.

Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) for more information and to start the online application process. *Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2010.*

*You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student--including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible.* Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.

We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

(The web link might be incomplete, so if you go to the State Dept website and search you should be able to find this announcement).

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Dorm Life

So, you are about to move from your own room to a shared space (those moving into a dorm). It is an adjustment, so here is some advice from a recent Washington Post article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/10/AR2010081004372.html?hpid=features1&hpv=local

Letting Go - For Parents

The purpose of this blog is to provide information for the Spelman Community, which includes new students, current students, recent and seasoned alumnae, and PARENTS of Spelman students. So this entry is aimed at those parents who are about to experience empty nest.

Saw this at Huffington Post. It is a two-part article, so be sure to access both links:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lee-woodruff/preparing-for-the-college_b_676206.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lee-woodruff/college-advice-blog-part_b_676231.html

This past weekend I attended the New Student Tea sponsored by the Northern New Jersey NAASC chapter and one of the discussions with the parents included how to let go. Some of the parents were very emotional, so hopefully the information in this article will be helpful. No, it won't make the emotions go away, but perhaps it will put everything into perspective.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Seeking a Senior Financial Analyst

Greetings!

If you know of anyone that might be interested in a Senior Financial Analyst role within a media company in Washington, DC, can you please forward this job description to them?

The ideal candidate would have prior work experience in either investment banking or a media company, specifically in a financial analysis capacity.

Interested candidates can submit their resume to me directly at shani.boone@bet.net.

Thank you so much for your help!!!

Shani Boone (Spelman alumna)

*Job Description*
Viacom – BET Networks
Senior Financial Analyst
Financial Analysis & Planning Department
Washington, DC

BET Networks (BETN) seeks an expert in financial modeling for the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) role. The SFA participates in all facets of the organization’s financial analysis and planning.
The position also gathers, analyzes and reports financial and operating data for management, including weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Assists in preparation of annual business plan for assigned business unit or BETN overall. Provides leadership to others in the unit’s responsibility in developing and reporting on annual division-wide budgets, re-forecasts, long-term plans, and corresponding reporting metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Financial Modeling: Build fully integrated financial statement projection models incorporating historical data and assumptions to project out financial statements. Employ Excel for efficient formula construction and appropriate driver selections, use data tables to present various sensitivities to projected financial metrics, balance accounts and troubleshoot models. Build schedules (set up financial statements, working capital, depreciation and amortization, debt, interest and other balance sheet items) and apply the models (i.e. Discounted Cash Flow).

• Analysis: Execute rigorous financial and operational analyses of BETN’s vision of future operations as well as its plans and proposals for changes to current operations, including comparative analysis against other similar activities within and outside BETN; assist in the preparation of financial information to support proposed plans. Prepare reports that may be used by the CEO, COO, CFO and executive management to support the findings of financial analysis studies. Ability to summarize financial data for presentation to non-financial managers.

• Forecasting: Prepare budget re-forecasts as required, including variance explanations vs. original budget. Develop and maintain relationships with division budget managers to gain an understanding of business results. Identify trends and recommend corrective action, as required.

• Budgeting: Work with division budget managers to collect and assemble financial data for consolidation. Prepare consolidated sub-schedules as required. Report on key budget drivers. Assist with the preparation of budget materials for management. Assist division budget coordinators in entering approved budget into the financial system and in verifying accuracy of all input.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Three to five years financial analysis and budgeting experience required. Experience with both strategic and operational analyses preferred. Must understand key accounting concepts.

2. Proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Office software required, in particular Excel (including macros, pivot tables, other advanced functions). Ability to prepare spreadsheet templates for data input by non-financial personnel. Ability to prepare presentations using PowerPoint.

3. Strong organizational and analytical skills, self-starter with willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects. Detail oriented. Has ability, desire and initiative to seek out financial information by establishing strong interpersonal relationships as well as using, if not improving upon, existing financial reporting systems (for example: learning new software applications, creating new reports).

4. Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments. Display self-confidence, knowledge and be a quick study. The incumbent must be able to work extended hours during peak work periods throughout the year.

5. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Commitment to internal client and customer service principles.

Job Openings at the YWCA

Please follow the link to find information about the following job openings at the YWCA of the National Capital Area (unverified):

Program Assistant
Case Manager
Education Specialist

http://www.ywcanca.org/index.php?option= com_content&view=article&id=228&Itemid=146

August Recess Networking Opportunities

African American Women on the Hill (www.aawh.org) will be sponsoring the following upcoming events:

Happy Hour every Wednesday
Johnny's Half Shell Restaurant
400 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20001
Come out August 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 5:30pm for great networking opportunities for women interested in Hill jobs

September Professional Development Series:
Ascending within Political Communication Jobs on Sept. 10 from 2-3pm
Thriving and Surviving in Your Office: Resolving Workplace Conflicts on Sept. 24 from 2-3pm

Internships Available with Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD)

These positions are available in Congressman Hoyer’s Personal Office

1705 Longworth HOB

Supervisor: Caren Howard (Spelman alumna)

*Description:*
Interns will work in a fast-paced Congressional Office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. Unique opportunity to learn the particular role and responsibilities of the U.S. House Majority Leader in Congress. Interns will gain practical experience while assisting personal office staff, and have the opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the day-to-day operations of the Legislative branch. Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents, handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, and assisting with correspondence. Opportunities to attend Capitol Hill briefings, congressional hearings, receptions, and press events.

*Qualifications:*
Interns must be sharp, have good inter-personal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be observant and self-aware, require minimal supervision, and be able to both work independently and coordinate with others as necessary. Applicants should have working knowledge of current events and policy topics, as well as a willingness to do mundane tasks as needed, as well as have an interest in public service or government. Strong attention to detail and instructions a must. Fifth
district residency preferred.

*Requirements: *
College-level students or recent college graduates. Ability to commit at least two full days a week, 9-6pm from August to December. Proficiency in MS Office.

*To apply, send resume and cover letter to hoyer.internships@mail.house.gov

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

NUL Convention and Youth Summit

The National Urban League will commemorate 100 years this week from July 28th to July 31st! In addition to a College Fair this Saturday from 12:30 to 4pm at the Washington Convention Center, this Youth Summit is also taking place this Saturday and they are looking for volunteers. We can't attach the volunteer document, but for more information, the contact person is listed at the bottom of the message.


Dear Colleagues,

As a part of its Centennial Conference this July in Washington, DC, the Urban League's Education and Youth Development Division will host a Youth Summit that will bring together 400 youth (ages 13-19) around the country for a week of activities centered on academic skill building and college preparation. I am organizing a Luncheon (with Sonia Sanchez as the featured speaker) that will give the 400 youth the opportunity to meet, engage, and receive advice from 100 black advanced degree-holding professionals from a variety of fields. Currently, I am still seeking volunteers.

I have attached a Call for Volunteers that has more information. For those of you in the DC area (or those who will be on Saturday, July 31st), I'd love for your participation, as I'm sure each and every one of you would be wonderful mentors with impactful advice to impart. For those of you who will be elsewhere, if you know any networks of professionals or have any individuals in mind, would you please forward this along? We are particularly short on people in the humanities, including Africana, but all fields are welcome. (Doctoral students, entrepreneurs, and Fine Arts specialists are welcome, as well.) I should also add that, like many organizations for the cause, we are operating under a budget; volunteers, therefore, must be willing to serve on a pro bono basis.

I truly appreciate your help with this. This is shaping up to be a truly significant and important event, and I am committed to making it a success with the help of like-minded folks who can impart not only professional advice, but the pearls of wisdom that come from the legacy of struggle that we have come to know all too well from our studies and, more importantly, our lived experiences.

In solidarity,

Jason Hendrickson
jhendricksontemp@nul.org
Education and Youth Development
National Urban League

African American Women on the Hill Event - July 30, 2010

The African American Women on the Hill Network Presents:
Ascending to New Career Heights in Policy Related Jobs

Friday, July 30, 2010
HC-6
2:00 pm - 3:00pm
RSVP: aawomenhill@gmail.com

You're thriving on the Hill and feel passionately about the policy and political processes. But you want to do more than thrive, you want to ascend to a new career height. Join us for an informal discussion about what it takes to get there--from women who have already done so. A Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director speaks to moving up on the Hill; an experienced campaign insider shares tips on transitioning to the trail, and an Administration staffer reflects on her path to the White House.

Ascending on the Hill

Jennifer Stewart
Government Relations
Bryan Cave, LLP
Former Legislative Director, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Ivana Alexander
Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director
Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper
Ascending within Campaigns

Kristal Quarker
Director
Republican House Policy Committee
Former RNC Campaign Staffer
Transitioning to the Administration

Name Forthcoming

RSVP: aawomenhill@gmail.com

P.O. Box 55498, Washington, DC 20040, USA

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Job with DC Public Schools

Take a look at this link provided by one of our alumnae:

We are looking for a rockstar Data Analyst to join the School Staffing team at DC Public Schools. Please follow the application instructions on the job announcement.

http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Career+Opportunities/Central+Office/View+Jobs+by+Function/Support/Data+Analyst,+School+Staffing*

Capitol Hill Meet and Greet

One of our local alumnae works for Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and has extended this invitation for all Spelmanites who are interning on the Hill this summer:

Greetings,

I wanted to extend an invitation to all Spelman Alum on the Hill/around the Hill to a Meet and Greet tomorrow from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm in the office of Representative Sanford Bishop, 2429 Rayburn HOB. The Chief of Staff for Rep. Bishop, Phyllis Hallmon, is a Spelman graduate open to sharing her knowledge and experience. We will host Spelmanites currently interning on the Hill who want to build relationships and learn from the experiences of Hill staffers who have paved the way for them. Come willing to share your background!

Please RSVP if you are able to make it. Looking forward to seeing each of you.

Best,

Caren A. Howard
Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05)
1705 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4131 phone
(202) 225-4300 fax

Friday, July 16, 2010

Congressional Intern positions

Congressman Dan Maffei (NY-25) seeks interns to work immediately in his Washington, DC office. Candidates must have strong writing and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task. The individual should also be a flexible, hardworking team player with attention to detail and a positive attitude. New York roots a plus, but not required. Please email a cover letter and resume to NY25Jobs@gmail.com with "Intern" in the subject as soon as possible. Applicants will be considered immediately and on a rolling basis.

Monday, July 12, 2010

"Intern Season" on WAMU 88.5FM

This was on Kojo Nnamdi's show today:
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-07-12/lessons-intern-season

Didn't get a chance to catch it, but it might be worth a listen if you happen to be an intern somewhere this summer. Oh, and in case you do not know who Kojo Nnamdi is, take a minute to get acquainted:
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/about

Job Announcement - Dept. of Education

This is another unverified employment posting--please follow up with the individual named as the contact person. Good luck!


Enforcement Directors Institution: U.S. Department of Education
Posted: June 28, 2010
Location: District of Columbia
Website: http://www.ed.gov/
Category: Legal affairs
Salary: Not specified

ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORS
Office for Civil Rights
The Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights seeks (2) candidates for positions as SES level Enforcement Directors for its Headquarters Office in Washington, DC. Qualified applicants must have specialized experience including expert knowledge of the laws, regulations and processes governing federal civil rights programs. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Additional information about the positions can be found at the USAJobs link:
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx? JobID=88155885&JobTitle=Enforcement+ Director&q=enforcement+director&where=washington%2c+dc&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=53&y=6&AVSDM=20-10-06-16+12%3a09%3a00

Applications must be received by July 14, 2010. For more information or to request reasonable accommodations for the application process, call Ms. Mary Beth Plutz at
(202) 401-0853.
OCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UDC-DCSL Update (for Law Students and Graduates)

This will probably be a one-time posting since there is a separate listserv/website and interested individuals may sign up per the information provided. Good luck!


Dear Friends: As always, we depend on you to recruit here for law students and graduates! Please email or call us if you are hiring! This weekly email lists jobs, internships and other career related announcements recently entered into the database. For more information, please go to our website at http://www.law.udc.edu/general/login.asp
If you would like to be removed from this weekly email, please let me know.

The Career Center Update
David A. Clarke School of Law July 6, 2010

Recently added:

JOBS
Full-Time Clinic Faculty, University of Richmond Law School - Richmond, VA
Advocacy and Policy Strategist, American Civil Liberties Union - New York, NY
Project Assistant, ABA Death Penalty Representation Project - District of Columbia
Attorney, NHeLP - District of Columbia
Executive Director, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc. - Hartford, CT
Office Manager, Children's Law Center - District of Columbia
Interim Director, The Mid-Atlantic Juvenile Defender Center - District of Columbia
Volunteer Attorney, Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Bethpage, NY
Staff Attorney, Mecca's Place, Inc. - United States

INTERNSHIPS
Legal Intern, Manna - District of Columbia
Law/Communications Internship, The Justice Project - District of Columbia

PROGRAMS
2010 Public Service Career and Internship Fair, Partnership for Public Service, Wednesday, July 14, 3:00-7:00pm - District of Columbia
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=80370

Public Defender Advocacy, Training & Hiring Conference, The Public Defender Service, Saturday, July 31, 8:00am-5:30pm - District of Columbia
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=81671

Diversity Legal Job Fair in Kansas City, Heartland Diversity Legal Job Fair, August 6-7 - Kansas, MO
https://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=75585

6th Annual IMPACT Career Fair, University of Arizona & Georgetown University, Friday, August 13, 10:00am-6:00pm - Arlington, VA
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=80372

St. Louis Diversity Job Fair, August 21st - St. Louis, MO
https://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=77861

Navy JAG Corps 2010 National Moor Court Competition, Department of the Navy, Oct. 28-30 - Jacksonville, FL
http://www.law.udc.edu/networking/opening.asp?id=79812

Dena R. Bauman, Director of Career Services
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Building 38, Room 237
Washington, DC 20008
Ph. 202-274-5722
Fx: 202-274-5583
dbauman@udc.edu

STEM Fellowship Deadline July 15

This information has not been independently verified, but it is worth the inquiry. Good luck!

Fwd: College / Grad Students: STEM Fellowship deadline July 15th

Application deadline is July 15th 2010 The National Minority STEM Fellowship Program (NMSFP) is a two-year fellowship funded by the US Department of Energy and administered by the Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc. (EAA). We will support up to 40 fellows who are starting or continuing in Master's level programs in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at colleges and universities in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Washington DC.

The NMSFP will provide a stipend of $18,000 per year and tuition support up to $20,500 per year ($77,000 maximum over a two-year period). Applicants must be US citizens and should be permanent residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Washington DC. Individuals from cultural, racial, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are encouraged to participate in the fellowship program.

There are 30 fellowship slots currently available for Fall 2010. If you are aware of any students who may be interested and eligible for the NMSFP, please have them contact me directly by using the information listed below. I assure you that they will receive a prompt response.

If you or any of your colleagues would like to meet with me directly regarding this tremendous opportunity, please contact Ms. Sheronda Ball using the information below.

Best,

Sheronda Rae Ball, MSS, MLSP
Program Director
Educational Advancement Alliance, Inc.
4548 Market Street-Suite LL-04
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
Office Phone Numbers: (215) 243-4141 or (215) 895-4003
Cell Phone Number: (267) 679-9154
Fax: (215) 472-2440 Fax
sball@eaalliance.org
www.eaalliance.org

Friday, July 9, 2010

Updates and other Good Things

Some exciting new things are happening in the DC Chapter, so this blog will be expanding its scope:
  • provide job and networking information for current Spelman students, recents graduates and seasoned alumnae;
  • when Fall recruitment season starts, we will post information about upcoming college fairs and events; and
  • we will continue to highlight activities sponsored by the NAASC-DC for current students from the DC area such as our Homecoming welcome tent (October), the Spring break mixer (March) and the New Student BBQ (June).

Speaking of the New Student BBQ, if you missed it here are some photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23628357@N03/sets/72157624332304929/

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Reminder - New Student BBQ this Saturday, June 26

If you need a break from the grind and want to connect with your Spelman sisters, come out this weekend for the Annual DC New Student BBQ. Check out our website for the vital information:

http://www.naascwdc.org/

Hope to see you then!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

PhD Program at Vanderbilt University

This is another posting of interest for recent graduates:

The mission of the RWJF CHP is to provide leadership in health policy education, research, and reform on national, state, and local levels that is congruent with the mission of Meharry Medical College to improve the health and healthcare of minority and underserved communities.

Goals:
 Create leadership at Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University via education and training who are committed to participating in health policy education, research, and reform specific to improving the health and healthcare of minority and underserved communities on national, state, and local levels.
 Conduct research that examines, illuminates, and disseminates the disparities in health that disproportionately impact minority and underserved communities on national, state, and local levels and the related health policies that may mitigate or perpetuate these health disparities.
 Develop policy expertise relative to health disparate substantive areas regarding
healthcare planning, healthcare resource allocation, health maintenance, health
promotion, and health programs, interventions, and strategies specific to minority and underserved communities on national, state, and local levels in order to influence reform where appropriate.

The RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the RWJF CHP at Meharry Medical College:
Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with Meharry Medical College, will accept qualified, new Ph.D. students in the Departments of Economics, Political Science, and Sociology who have educational and research interests that include health and health policy. The students will earn a doctorate from Vanderbilt University while participating in additional coursework, seminars, and research activities at Meharry Medical College, the nation’s oldest historically black medical school. Please see www.mmc.edu and www.vanderbilt.edu for more institutional information.

The new Ph.D. students will receive a generous five-year funding package which includes:
 full-tuition waiver;
 department-based stipend of $17,500 per academic year with cost-of-living increase;
 supplemental participation stipend of $10,000 per academic year;
 summer funding of $4,500 per summer period; and,
 health insurance.
The deadline for applications for admission in Fall Semester 2011 is January 15, 2011.
All application materials should be submitted online at:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gradschool/applications_and_information/index.php.
Please mention in the application "statement of interest" that you wish to be considered for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program at Meharry Medical College.

Jobs for International Relations and Other Majors

This will probably be most suitable for a recent graduate:

In hopes of continuing to grow and become a increasingly relied upon source for transforming the view of women from victims to agents of change, we are expanding our offices a bit and hiring for four positions based in Washington, DC. As part of this, we wanted to reach directly into the university community to tap their networks for recruiting. We want to continue to have as many perspectives within our own work so please pass these job descriptions to anyone in your own networks that might be qualified and interested. The four positions include Advocate and Congressional Liaison, Operations Manager, Sudan Coalition Coordinator, and Special Projects Assistant.

You can find details on each position on our website linked below.
http://www.huntalternatives.org/pages/8123_employment.cfm

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Upcoming Activities and Events

In addition to being a job posting blog, one of our goals in creating this space was to provide information about upcoming activities in the DC Area this summer. Since the end of April, we really have not received any new summer internship or job postings, so now our focus shifts to providing a Chapter calendar of sorts to keep you connected to the local alumnae.

This weekend is Reunion and Graduation, so there is a lot going on down in Atlanta. First of all, to the Class of 2010--CONGRATULATIONS! In a few short days you will enter a new phase of your life as an alumna of Spelman College! Enjoy your big day on Sunday.

To the Reunioners from the graduating classes ending in 0 and 5, can you believe another five years have come and gone? Enjoy Class Day tomorrow!

The National Alumnae Associaion of Spelman College (NAASC) is having its May meeting in Atlanta this weekend also, so we eagerly await their reports and recommendations for the next biennium.

Speaking of the NAASC, to the Class of 2010, we certainly hope that you will connect with one of the local chapters this fall. If you are reading this blog, we invite you to connect with one of the four (4) chapters in the DMV: Baltimore MD NAASC; Columbia MD NAASC; Southern MD NAASC; or the Washington DC Area NAASC.

Specifically, the DC Area Chapter would like to invite you to participate in two upcoming chapter events (both are open to current students and recent graduates):

The Komen Global Race for the Cure - June 5, 2010 on the National Mall
You can find us by clicking the link above, or you can search for us under our team name "Spelman College Alumnae" or use our team number: 131578
(We will have information posted here and on our Facebook page, but send an email to SpelmanDCRecruitment@yahoo.com for more information)

The New Student BBQ - June 12, 2010
(For more information, please send us an email)

If you are not graduating, don't feel left out! We welcome you to participate in these activities with us, and be sure to check back throughout the summer for more social outings and networking opportunities with the local alumnae.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Summer Internships in DC

Thought this was an interesting link for internship opportunities:

http://www.washingtondcinternships.com/

Never heard of the University of Dreams before, but it looks to be a clearinghouse for all kinds of for-profit and non-profit summer jobs. Good luck!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Staff Assistant Opening on Capitol Hill

This job would be great for a new graduate interested in public policy:

STAFF ASSISTANT: New England Democrat seeks energetic, enthusiastic, highly-organized and personable staff assistant. Duties include: answering telephones, conducting and organizing constituent tours, processing flag requests, drafting correspondence, assisting a busy legislative staff, serving as intern coordinator, and driving Member to events. Applicants should be detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and communications skills. Sense of humor, Hill experience, and Connecticut ties also a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to: ctjobopening@gmail.com. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

AVOICE Internship

AVOICE (African American Voices in Congress) is a project of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and has an internship for its Virtual Library Project:

AVOICE Internship

The deadline is April 10.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

NYT article - Unpaid Internships Illegal?

Saw this and thought it was worth posting for your consideration.

Growth of Unpaid Internships May be Illegal

In the old days, most unpaid internships were offered by nonprofits, but apparently times have changed...but then again, times are hard and the experience and contacts gained through an unpaid internship might be invaluable.

My advice--negotiate with your employer for academic credit or split your summer between a paying job and the unpaid internship (something that many law students do during their summers). Whatever you do, remember the purpose of the internship is exposure to your field of interest, so don't allow yourself to be exploited.

Education Pioneers

This organization hires college students for a 12 week internship. The sites are DC (although we have likely found one for here), Houston, NY, the Bay Area, LA, Chicago, and Boston. Here is the link:

2010 Summer Internship

Good luck!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

DC Summer Youth Employment Program

Don't laugh...a lot of your Spelman Sisters relied on this program for summer employment their first summer home (I sure did)! And if you are under 21 and meet the requirements, why not?

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program

SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences in industries such as Arts, Design and Media; Building and Grounds Maintenance; Government; Community and Social Services; Construction Trades; Education, Training and Library Science; Health Care Support; Hospitality and Tourism; Office and Administration Support; and Sports and Physical Education. This short-term employment and training program provides thousands of District youth, ages 14 to 21, with an opportunity to gain practical experience and be compensated. Youth participants are paid the federal minimum wage.

The Summer Youth Employment Program strives to:

a. Offer District youth an opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and commitment necessary to succeed in today’s world of work.
b. Provide a mechanism through which eligible youth can earn money, gain meaningful work experience, participate in skills training workshops, and be exposed to various careers.
c. Enhance basic academic, occupational, and other skills necessary for youth to obtain and maintain long-term employment.
d. Help youth make a smooth transition from school to career and/or higher education.

The 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program seeks to build on last year’s success by delivering a program customized to meet the needs of District youth.

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2010- Register Now
https://summerjobs. dc.gov/syep2010

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2010- Employer Information
https://does. dc.gov/does/ cwp/view, a,1232,q, 642981.asp

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM 2010- Online Resources
https://does. dc.gov/does/ cwp/view, a,1232,q, 642988,PM, 1.asp

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2010

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The Washington Center

The Washington Center brings in students from colleges and universities around the country to Washington, DC for full-time academic internships. This prestigious program places interns at organizations such as Amnesty International, the Peace Corps, Children's Defense Fund, and even in federal agencies.

The summer application deadline has been extended to April 2, 2010.

Check out the new website for more information at The Washington Center.

CBC Foundation Congressional Internship Program

The deadline for the summer session of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Congressional Internship Program has been extended to April 1, 2010:

Session: Summer 2010
Program Dates: May 30-July 30, 2010

Overview
Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants. The intensive nine-week program provides college undergraduates with a behind-the-scenes look into the democratic process. Through experiential learning in the office of a Congressional Black Caucus member, CBCF interns prepare to become decision makers in the policy making process. A series of educational activities, lectures, discussions and field trips help interns gain a broader understanding of the political process and African Americans’ place in history. Interns will also receive a $3,000 stipend and housing at a local university.

Qualifications
■U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
■Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
■Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process
Selection Process

Congressional Interns are selected based on the following criteria:
■Solid scholastic achievement
■Strong writing skills
■Community service contributions
■Evidence of leadership skills
■Quality of paper application and, in some instances, interview performance
The selection is highly competitive. Applications are submitted to CBCF and reviewed by a CBCF selection committee. Finalists are selected and notified by CBCF.

Additional Information
For more information, please call (202) 263-2800 or send an email to internships@cbcfinc.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and type “Congressional Internship Program” in the subject line.

Long list of Summer Opportunities

The following is a list of various opportunities that was compiled and distributed via email. A lot of these look to be located in and around Montgomery County. Good luck!

GOVERNMENT SUMMER JOBS - Apply Early! Summer positions within the government are now available online. Visit http://www.studentjobs.gov/ and http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ to see job listings and apply. A 'resume builder' is built into the program to store your resume for application purposes. Some clerical positions/internships with the Dept. of Health & Human Services are listed on : www.hhs.gov/jobs/. These positions are competitive so start completing the paperwork now. Some student employment/intern programs exist within NIH (paid/unpaid) : http://www.nih.gov/

SIX FLAGS AMUSEMENT PARK - Flexible hours available for students with strong leadership, organizational and communication skills. Apply online at http://www.sixflagsjobs.com/ or call the employment hotline at 301-249-1500.

KITCHEN HELPER/SERVER - Marian Assisted Living, 19109 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833 - Ideal part-time job for student(s)16 or older; light meal provided; help provide the evening meal for our residents from 4:00-7 :30 pm, 301-570-3190.

RIDERWOOD VILLAGE Retirement Community Are you willing to serve the elderly? We need servers for our dining service. Pick up an application in the Blake Career Center or call 301-572-8461 to RSVP for their employment fair on Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10-1. Location: 3120 Gracefield Road, Montgomery Station/Performance Hall, Silver Spring, MD. Bring report card or transcript (min GPA2.5), resume and work permit. On the spot interviews provided, flexible work schedules as utility worker, restaurant assistant or wait staff.

SUMMER WORK for JUNIORS & SENIORS - How about testing out a career as an electrician for the summer? Students must be 17 or older to work with an electrical contractor for the summer. Full-time employment at $10-$11 per hr through the Washington Area Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee's (JATC) accredited education& training program. Apply before the end of May. All details on http://www.electricalalliance.org/ 703-658-4383

MONTGOMERY WORKS is a free employment service of the Montgomery County Dept. of Economic Development and the MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation. Check out employment opportunities on http://www.montgomeryworks.com/ and apply online or call 301-929-6880.

SUMMER JOB - CHILD CARE - Take care of 9 year old twins for 2 to3 days a week over the summer. Location: Ashton. Twins are in 3rd grade so a tutor/entertainer is welcome. Hours flucturate from 8:30-5:00 and 12:00-5:00. Hourly rate: $8, but student must have a car and gas will be reimbursed. Call Liz: 301-924-0777.

SAFEWAY STORES HIRING EVENT - Please complete an online application now at www.safeway.com/careers, or at any Safeway employment kiosk.

PHARMACY, LANGLEY PARK - Independent Pharmacy in Langley Park issuing a Pharmacy Cashier/Clerk who is bilingual in Spanish/English. Must be at least 16 yrs. old and have strong communication skills; knowledge of Windows or prior data entry experience. Detail oriented and personable. Contact Merlyn Crandon, 301-445-6050.

VALET PARKING STAFF needed for special events. Must have neat appearance, good communication skills, and be able to drive manual transmission. Hourly rate, plus tips. Phone: 301-681-3056 or email: info@uniparkvalet.com, http://www.uniparkvalet.com/.

ROOTS Organic Market in Clarksville & Olney is looking for students to work. Someone who is environmentally conscious, enjoys dealing with the public and very reliable. Website: http://www.rootsmkt.com/.

ALLSTATE INSURANCE - full time, permanent employee who speaks Vietnamese + fluent in English. Paid training for licensure and competitive pay and benefits. This is a career with growth and ability to make good commissions. 8:30-5:00 office work; email: mcupp@allstate.com or call 301-431-0100. Office located on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring.

WASHINGTON TIMES - Summer Youth Hawker Program - Early riser; work close to home, Mon-Fri, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Do you like talking with people and making up to $125 per week for part-time morning hours? Contact: Jim Clarke, Circulation Manager, The Washington Times: 202-636- 3349 or email: jclarke@washingtontimes.com.

AMERICAN POOL SERVICE is seeking lifeguards and pool supervisors for the summer (full & part-time). They will provide free lifeguard recertification to their employees. For more information: http://www.americanpool.com/, email: ejackson@pools-world.com, or call 301-595-3800.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT Looking for a seasonal job this summer? The MCRD is recruiting camp counselors for their summer camps. Minimum age is 16 years old. If you enjoy the outdoors, sports, performing arts, fitness or crafts, then this is the opportunity for you! Employees will be selected based on activity skills, enthusiasm and ability to work with children. Background checks are mandated by state law for these positions. Spanish speaking bilinguals are encouraged to apply. APPLY NOW! Applications can be found in the Blake Career Center. For more information: 240-777-6870. Other positions exist with MCRD in Therapeutic Recreation (helping students with disabilities) year-round (evening/weekend hrs).Teens qualify for student service learning hours, but in many cases volunteer hours lead to a paid position for exemplary students. Therapeutic Recreation volunteers receive paid training and are not required to provide personal care for the disabled. Please call 301-468-4540 for more information regarding volunteering with MCRD. Brochures available in the Career Center at Blake H.S.

FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL STADIUM is seeking students for various positions: grounds crew, turf interns, food service. Work at the ballpark all season long: For more info: bwilson@frederickkeys.com or call 301-815-9908.

Camp Flintlock Summer Employment - Students age 16 and up that possess excellent character, have great work ethic, enjoy children and might appreciate Colonial-American programs are encouraged to apply for these historic sites around the DC metro area: Fredericksburg, VA, St. Mary's City in southern MD and Annapolis. Camp Flintlock offers a healthy work environment & competitive wages. Applications in Blake Career Center. For further info: http://www.campflintlock.com/ or email: information@CampFlintlock.com or phone: 866-354-6856

YMCA-BETHESDA - Lifeguards are needed; free lifeguard certification if you pass swim test, job interview & complete free lifeguard course. All shifts, flexible hours, competitive pay:$8.50-$9. 50/hr, free YMCA membership. Experienced lifeguards:$ 9.60-$11. 00 per hr. Call Pete Makeia at 301-530-3725, ext. 2821or pmakeia@ymcadc.org.

GAITHERSBURG AQUATIC CENTER - Lifeguards, pool aides, instructors, cashier, party assistant, etc. Visit website: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ or call the Aquatic Center at 301-258-6445. Some information available in the Blake Career Center.

ULTRASOUND DEEJAYS is seeking part-time and full time office workers, as well as deejays. Entertain at parties and dances; must be well-mannered and have fun personality, enjoy music and have their own transportation. $25-50 per hr. For info: http://www.ultrasoundentertain.com/ or call 301-217-9595.

PAID & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AT THE NATIONAL ZOO - Check out job opportunities for information aides, retail associates, foodservice associates, groundskeepers, traffic associates, birthday party aides, etc. on http://www.fonz.org/. Excellent starting pay, merchandise discounts, employee incentives, leadership opportunities, metro accessible, and more. Apply Mon-Fri, 9:00- 4:00 at the FONZ Human Resources Office: FONZ/NZP, 3001Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Volunteer positions available (application in Blake CC). Students 16 years of age or older are eligible. Call Debbi Hannibal, Teen Programs Supervisor, 202-633-3052 or email: debbi@fonz.org. Fax: 202-673-0289

STUDENT JOBS Check out these websites: http://www.mycoolcareer.com/, www.snagajob.com http://www.gazette.net/, http://www.studentjobs.gov/. Students should be aware of federal rules that apply to working teenagers. For example, a 14 or 15 year old can only work up to three hours on a school day or 18 hours during a school week between the hours of 7:00 AM and7:00 PM. There are 17 jobs that have been declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor that are prohibited for teens under the age of 18, so beware of those. Visit http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/.

EDY's Grand Ice Cream factory in Laurel, MD is looking for Blake H.S. students & graduates for immediate openings. PAY = $13.35 per hour, plus bonus incentive up to 10% of salary Ideal candidate will:
- have a H.S. diploma (or equivalent), however H.S. students may apply
- be flexible with hours/shifts and work tasks
- interact well with others
- be fun & energetic
- have own reliable transportation
- successfully pass a lifting test (50 lbs), written skills test, background check & drug screen
Full benefits included: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, 401(k). To learn more about Eddy’s and to apply, visit website at http://www.edysjobs.com/ or apply by phone at 866-292-7189.

TUTORS NEEDED - Great part-time job! SCORE! helps children of all learning levels, K-10, make academic progress in a fun and motivating environment. SCORE is seeking Advantage Coaches to provide tutoring (including SAT prep) and be academic role models. Requirements: min. GPA 3.0, H.S. diploma preferred; completion of Algebra 2; weekday/weekend availability( min. 10 hrs./wk); clear background check; enjoys working with children. Apply by visiting the Colesville center: 13460 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, 301-384-5047.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Positions are available for high school & college students at Reagan National Airport (DC) and Dulles International Airport (VA) for responsible students. Attend one of the student open house sessions this spring -- http://www.mwaa.com/. Be prepared to interview, complete application online and bring a copy of your transcript. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, have a minimum of 2.5GPA, and pass a background investigation.

CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB CADDY A great working environment, good exercise, & the opportunity to learn the game of golf. Consider becoming a caddy if you have a great attitude and are willing to work outside carrying heavy golf bags. Contact: Kim Albert, 301-469-2032

HORIZON LANDSCAPE Spencerville, MD (Rt. 198) office work & light landscaping; good telephone & computer skills required, $8 per hr.301-421-1800.

CLOVERLY ANIMAL CLINIC Receptionist Assistant duties: filing, making appointments, handling pets & assisting in surgeries, manage - 16; $7-$8/hr, 2:30-6:00 pm (M,T,Th,F); 9:00-6:00 (Sat.) Contact: Freeha: 301-384-4162

VOCELLI PIZZA, 730 Cloverly Street, Silver Spring is looking for drivers & cooks. Call 301-879-8008 or 703-407-3505.

POOL COMPANIES HIRING! Many pool companies are hiring lifeguards, operators , gate guards, assistant managers & supervisors. Training available; no work experience necessary, full & part-time. Community Pool Service: http://www.communitypools.com/ or 1-800-966-2500 U. S. Aquatics: 301-210-4200

DJ's NEEDED - ALL IN ONE ENTERTAINMENT Looking for part-timework? We're looking for responsible, energetic DJs. No experience necessary -- we'll train you, but you must have your own transportation. Call: 1-888-PARTY- 02, ext. 1 or email: alloneent@yahoo.com

AMERICAN IN-LINE SKATING, Inc. JOBS Do you love to skateboard, in line skate, play roller hockey or other action sports? Do you like working with kids? American Inline Skating sponsors afterschool sports and enrichment camps. Locations near Blake: Rockville, Olney, Columbia. Competitive pay, free training, fun environment; must have experience in the sport you want to teach, good communication skills, well groomed and provide own transportation. Minimum age qualifications: Instructors - 19;Counselor - 16; Junior Counselor - 15; Counselors in Training -13. For more info, email name, address, phone number to info@americanonline.com or call 703-803-7100.

WALT DISNEY WORLD COLLEGE PROGRAM Disney Career Start Program is a structured living, learning & earning program for high school grads who are unsure of their future path and looking for a new experience that will provide them more than just a job. They live-in secure, multicultural environment while receiving training as a cast member at the Walt Disney World resort. A recruitment team is traveling around the nation to hire high school grads with talent. Visit website: http://www.disneycareerstart.com/ for dates and times or call 407-828-1736.