UMD Language and Global Opportunities Career and Internship Fair

 Wednesday, October 9, 2024  |  12-4 p.m. (drop in)   |  Register & View Employers attending via Handshake

Location: Colony Room, Stamp Student Union

Do you speak another language? Do you want to teach English, work or intern abroad? Interested in international issues? Don’t miss the 16th Annual Language & Global Opportunities Career & Internship Fair! Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus. Business attire is recommended, though not required. Be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume. Open to all UMD students.

Organizations Attending: 

Academy of Interpretation
American Councils for International Education
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)
Boren Awards For International Study
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Fairfax County VA Public Schools
FBI/National Virtual Translation Center
International Rescue Committee
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program
Liberty Language Services
Mary’s Center (registering soon)
Maryland Department of Commerce (registering soon)
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Peace Corps
Prince William County Public Schools, VA
Teach For America
U.S. Department of State (registering soon)
UMD Peace Corps Prep
UMD Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ALLE)
UMD Education Abroad
UMD Fellows Program
UMD National Scholarships Office

Do Good Institute Student Ambassadors Applications Open!

The Do Good Institute is looking for student ambassadors to join our team! The Do Good Institute is dedicated to motivating students to do good and equipping them with the skills, experiences, and resources that result in a lifelong commitment to social impact. As a Student Ambassador, you will support Do Good Institute’s outreach and engagement efforts through in-class workshops, presentations, tabling, and community events!

Student Ambassadors will deliver up to 15-20 workshops throughout the semester and support 3-5 tabling and/or community events. In total, student ambassadors will be paid $16.50/hour and can expect a 20-50-hour commitment in the Fall 2024 semester, depending on scheduling availability.

This is a great fit for students with public speaking, presentation, and/or facilitation skills. Applications for Student Facilitator are due Sunday, August 4 at 11:59 pm and require a brief questionnaire. Read the full position description and learn how to apply.

Following the deadline, finalists will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview the week of August 5th. Final decisions will be made on Monday, August 12th. Selected candidates will complete onboarding the week before the start of the semester (the week of the 19th) with two in-person trainings during the first week of classes.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Associate for Outreach & Engagement, Matthew Talley, at talley@umd.edu.

SGA Civic Engagement Director Applications Open

 The University of Maryland's Student Government Association has opened applications for the Civic Engagement Director position. The Director of Civic Engagement coordinates non-partisan voter registration and civic affairs events and awareness campaigns across campus. Qualified candidates will have a high capacity for multitasking and are competent in large-scale programming.

Applications are due by August 18th at 11:59pm. More information about the position can be found here. Please submit your application and resume using this link. 

UMD Admissions - Student Tour Guide Positions Now Posted!

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is thrilled to announce the opening of student tour guide positions starting this fall! Previously, student tour guides were part of a student organization known as the IMAGERs, which has been active on campus since 1984 and recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

In collaboration with the IMAGERs, there has been a transition to a fully paid model for tour guides. This change will enable the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to work more closely with our guides on strategic goals for campus tours and ensure the team represents the diversity and entirety of our university.

EVS is looking to hire approximately 50 guides and four coordinators. The coordinator roles come with additional responsibilities, detailed in the job descriptions. Students can apply for both the campus tour guide and campus tour guide coordinator positions through e-jobs using these links. The best consideration deadline for applications is July 26th, and we look forward to interviewing a diverse pool of candidates.

TerpsVote Ambassador Applications Open

Calling all Terps - TerpsVote is hiring for Fall 2024! TerpsVote is now hiring for several student voting ambassadors to support efforts to increase student voting engagement on campus ahead of the upcoming elections! These positions will start on August 19th - November 22nd and will be around 10 hours/week in-person. Early move-in is an option if needed to start on August 19th!

If you're interested in developing marketing skills, working events, facilitating presentations, and engaging with different student groups all over campus - all from the civic engagement lens, apply by Sunday June 30th, 2024 for best consideration. For more info before you decide to apply, check out the position description.

Important information:

• June 30th: Best consideration deadline
• Ambassadors will serve from August 19th - November 22nd
• PAID POSITION: 10 hours/week, $15/hour

If you have any questions, email at terpsvote@umd.edu or DM on Instagram @terpsvote.

Stamp Student Leadership Scholarships Open Now!

 The Adele H. Stamp Student Union is happy to offer these 12 unique Leadership Scholarships!

APPLY NOW!! Apps due FRIDAY, May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm to be considered.

BSOS Restorative Circle Sessions

 “Restorative Circle Sessions” | Tuesday, April 23rd from 5-6:30PM

The Dean’s Student Advisory Council in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, in conjunction with the Justice & Legal Thought Scholars Program, MLAW Programs, and BSOS TerrapinSTRONG is hosting an event focused around restorative justice education.

This event will include two restorative circles that will be led by trained student facilitators who are UMD students themselves! Attendees will have the chance to participate in open conversations covering various topics such as burnout, balancing work and school, mental health, support from university administration, and more. Our aim is to foster a stronger BSOS community!

It will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, 5-6:30PM, in Tydings 1114 and 1118. We will also have snacks available for attendees. No prior knowledge about restorative justice is required. All students, staff, and faculty members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Please RSVP here: Restorative Circle Sessions RSVP Form (bit.ly/BSOSCircle)

BSOS Peer Mentor Application Fall 2024

 

Summer Orientation Peer Advisor Application

 

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Application Due April 19

 

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Application DUE TODAY

They are looking for students who have *at least two semesters remaining at the start of Fall 2024* and are interested in being change-makers. 

Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th 

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

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Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows - Application Extended!

Leaders change the world in ways that are transformative, inclusive and long lasting. As a Rawlings Fellow, you engage in a two-semester holistic leadership experience with a cohort of fellow changemakers from all majors. Rawlings Fellows seek out or create opportunities to champion the voices for those who would otherwise go unheard, demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership, and take an active interest in the community by mentoring and encouraging others. You will work side-by-side with others who share your passion, and you will develop the leadership skills to harness and build upon a community’s collective commitment for change.

Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. He dedicated his life’s work to developing ethical and expert public leaders.

Program Benefits:

• Teambuilding
• Completion of a leadership development seminar in the fall semester (PLCY388N,
Wednesdays at 4:15pm)
• Mentoring relationships with professors and teaching assistants, with opportunity for
mentorship through internships
• Access to renowned leadership scholars and policy faculty
• Organized site visits
• Development of a Community Action Project (CAP)
• Public service and professional development events
• Participation in courses and events on leadership in public life
• Certificate of completion

*NEW* Application Deadline: Monday, April 8th

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows

Leaders change the world in ways that are transformative, inclusive and long lasting. As a Rawlings Fellow, you engage in a two-semester holistic leadership experience with a cohort of fellow changemakers from all majors. Rawlings Fellows seek out or create opportunities to champion the voices for those who would otherwise go unheard, demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership, and take an active interest in the community by mentoring and encouraging others. You will work side-by-side with others who share your passion, and you will develop the leadership skills to harness and build upon a community’s collective commitment for change.

Participation in the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program empowers students to act by equipping them with the necessary skills, resources and support for leadership roles, while engaging in areas of cultural pluralism, advocacy and change. Fellows design and implement their own community action projects, take leadership courses, serve at an internship, and meet elected officials, community advocates and nonprofit leaders. Each Fellow’s experience in the program will be guided by his or her interest in a specific policy issue. The program continues the legacy of Howard Peters “Pete” Rawlings and the work he did as a Delegate in the State of Maryland. He dedicated his life’s work to developing ethical and expert public leaders.

Program Benefits:

• Teambuilding
• Completion of a leadership development seminar in the fall semester (PLCY388N,
Wednesdays at 4:15pm)
• Mentoring relationships with professors and teaching assistants, with opportunity for
mentorship through internships
• Access to renowned leadership scholars and policy faculty
• Organized site visits
• Development of a Community Action Project (CAP)
• Public service and professional development events
• Participation in courses and events on leadership in public life
• Certificate of completion

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29th 

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Point of contact: Any questions can be directed to the Rawlings graduate assistant, Maleeha Coleburn (cmaleeha@umd.edu).

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Application Open!

 

Prospective students can learn more and apply at this link.

Civic and Activism Remote Internship

An Internship opportunity has opened up with TurnUp, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to increasing youth civic education, empowerment, and activism. They  were recently featured in Forbes as a standout non-profit organization. 

They are again offering our Civic and Activism Remote Internship for your students at University of Maryland. The nonprofit has been working with students year round since 2019 and is been thrilled by the enthusiasm and development of our graduates! Their capacity has grown to meet Gen Z's passion and they are excited to bring this invitation to students at University of Maryland. This is the application link.

The program's format is tailored to accommodate the ever fluctuating commitments and responsibilities of a student's lifestyle, their program is fully remote, has rolling admission, encourages campus engagement, and has a flexible time frame and schedule. All students have access to grow into more capable and responsible citizens and to develop their professional skills for a successful future.

Students join remote teams that are energized by mission-driven, diverse students from around the country who work on amplifying youth civic engagement and learn about responsible activism on many social justice issues. Along with our unique curriculum, peer to peer learning and expert speakers deepen their experience. Most colleges have counted student's hours for college course credit and our program has been invaluable for bolstering resumes, widening networking reach, and for earning letters of recommendation.

They would like to invite students at University of Maryland to apply. The application link is here at bit.ly/tuinternship and the deadline for applications is rolling.

Here is a detailed description of their program for more information their website and a flyer to view.

If you have further questions, they welcome the opportunity to talk with you about the program. Please feel free to sign up to join an information session with me here. If none of these times are convenient for you, please reach out to schedule a 1:1 meeting. 

MLEAD Spring Student Leadership Development Programs

 Terrapin Leadership Institute (Registration Closes Feb 22nd)

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The Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) is a five week-long student-led leadership development program tasked to guide students across campus—through hands-on activities and critical dialogue—in discovering who they are as leaders and becoming confident with tangible leadership skills and strategies that can be applied to their everyday lives. The workshop is a low-commitment, high intensity series that is meant to accommodate the student's busy schedule. There is no cost to participate in TLI!

 Organizational Leadership 

• Tuesdays 5:00PM - 6:30PM, (STAMP, Benjamin Banneker - 2nd flr)
• Thursdays 5:30 - 7PM, (STAMP, Benjamin Banneker - 2nd flr)
• Topics: Evaluation & Assessment | Org Communication & structure | Members Motivation & Team Contribution | Org Conflict & Delegation | Culture & Mission/Vision
• Organizations who complete can receive $100 towards technology costs in STAMP Event Reservations

Inclusive Leadership

• Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM, (STAMP, MICA Cozy Corner - Ground flr)
• Dinner Provided (please inform us in registration of dietary restrictions)
• Topics: Community & Identity | Power & Empowerment | Reimagining Systems | Action | Commitment

More information and registration: 

 stamp.umd.edu/TLI

Maryland Leadership Conference: SAVE THE DATE

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 Friday April 12th

12p - 5:30p

Meals provided

What is Sustainable Leadership?

Registration opens Feb 20th

stamp.umd.edu/MLC

Exploring Black Leadership at the NMAAHC

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Friday, Feb 23rd 11a - 4p

Transportation and Meals Provided

RSVP CLOSED 

All participants will receive final confirmations by Monday Feb 19th.

Now Recruiting Students for Service-Learning Experiences!

 Join us for Alternative Breaks Experiences this Year!

Program Details:

• Alternative Breaks (AB) are week-long service-learning immersion experiences during the university's Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks that address social issues in local, national, and international communities. Students can lead or participate in the experiences, and there are mentoring opportunities for faculty & staff!

• The Alternative Breaks Experience looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.

• Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 5 weeks leading up to the experience 

• Experiences are typically $100 - $200, however there are opportunities for fundraising and scholarships

Who should participate?:

• Any student that wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service.

• Undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring social issues that include environmental conservations, education, socioeconomic inequality, healthcare, and more. 

How will you benefit from participating?:

• Connect with a community of peers from across campus and create new friendships. 

• Develop and practice personal and group leadership skills such as active listening, reflection, critical thinking, and communication. 

• Learn how to best engage and serve communities.

What should I expect?

• Engage in short-term service-learning immersion experiences that address social issues in local, national, and international communities.

• Learning and discovering root causes about different social issues through service 

• Active engagement in personal reflection, listening, small group dialogue, and small group activities.

• Thought-provoking questions and dialogue around social issues.

• Making connections between social issues and your academic, personal, professional, or civic life.

• Identifying at least one action step to take towards a social issue you are passionate about.

Sign Up Information:

• Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up starting Tuesday, January 23rd. 2024.

• The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 16th, 2024. 

For more information or questions, visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu

ODK applications are now open!

 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available. Eligible junior, senior, and graduate students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Membership applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14.

 

Additionally, applications for ODK Top Ten Freshmen and Sophomore Leader of the Year awards will open on Wednesday, January 31, and close on Wednesday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Terrapin Leadership Institute Registration Open Now

 The Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI) is a five week-long student-led leadership development program tasked to guide students across campus—through hands-on activities and critical dialogue—in discovering who they are as leaders and becoming confident with tangible leadership skills and strategies that can be applied to their everyday lives. The workshop is a low-commitment, high intensity series that is meant to accommodate the student's busy schedule. There is no cost to participate in TLI! Registration for TLI starts on January 17th! For more information and to register, please visit stamp.umd.edu/TLI.

Organizational Leadership 

• Tuesdays 5:00PM - 6:30PM, (STAMP, Benjamin Banneker - 2nd flr)

• Thursdays 5:30 - 7PM, (STAMP, Benjamin Banneker - 2nd flr)

• Topics: Evaluation & Assessment | Org Communication & structure | Members Motivation & Team Contribution | Org Conflict & Delegation | Culture & Mission/Vision

• Organizations who complete can receive $100 towards technology costs in STAMP Event Reservations

Inclusive Leadership

• Wednesdays 5PM - 7PM, (STAMP, MICA Cozy Corner - Ground flr)

• Dinner Provided (please inform us in registration of dietary restrictions)

• Topics: Community & Identity | Power & Empowerment | Reimagining Systems | Action | Commitment