Career 4 Terps Opportunities

EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES:

Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in Government

Thursday, February 16, 2012 • 04:30PM - 06:30PM

Location: University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library

Interested in interning or working full-time with the federal government? Wondering about the application process? Confused about opportunities and deadlines?

Join us for a panel discussion with several federal government agencies followed by a networking social. Professional dress is suggested and you may bring several copies of your resume.

Confirmed Employers:

US Secret Service

National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIH)

National Security Agency (NSA)

US Department of Health and Human Services (Rep. is also a former White House intern)

US Department of Agriculture (very interested in Agriculture, Environment, Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Technology students)

How to RSVP: Students, to RSVP for this event, please visit: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/SINS2012  

Walk-in Resume Critiques in the Stamp Student Union - co-sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (BRING RESUME)

Monday, February 20, 2012 • 11:30AM - 02:30PM

Location: Baltimore Room - Stamp Student Union

Stop by the Baltimore Room (near the Food Court) where you can ask a career advisor your questions about preparing for the Spring Career and Internship Fair, and get your resume critiqued. Sponsored by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise.

Spring Career and Internship Fair 2012- Sponsored by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise. (More details attached.)

Three day event: February 21, 22, 23 • 12:00PM - 05:00PM

Location: Stamp Student Union

This annual 3 day event provides students an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss internship as well as full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Each day has different employers so students are encouraged to plan ahead. Attendees should dress professionally and bring multiple copies of resumes.

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POSITIONS:

Careers4Terps may have a position waiting for YOU!

C4T is a free web-based service providing UMD students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UMD students and alumni. Several positions are highlighted below, but there are more located in the C4T database. To read more about the positions below, log in to your C4T account (http://www.careers.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box.

Governor's Summer Internship Program (56830)

UMBC Shriver Center - Baltimore & Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Summer Internship

To obtain an application visit: shrivercenter.umbc.edu/gsip

The Governor's Summer Internship Program introduces college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within MD State Government.

For 10 weeks (June 4th to August 10th), interns will

� Work in state government agencies on substantive tasks, including drafting speeches and correspondence, tracking legislation, attending hearings, assisting with constituent case work, and researching policy options.� Participate in seminars with top Maryland officials and make site visits to State facilities.� Develop policy papers on a significant issue facing Maryland (e.g. the Chesapeake Bay, crime, care for the elderly) and present their findings in person to the Governor.
Compensation: Interns receive a $3000 stipend.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year during the Fall 2012 semester, with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. All majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS:

2012 GOVERNOR’S SUMMER 2012 (full-time internship) INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE: Monday, March 12, 2012/ TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION, VISIT: shrivercenter.umbc.edu/gsip 

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be:

•              Undergraduates attending a two- or a four-year college or university in Maryland, or Maryland residents attending an out-of-state college or university.

•              Entering their junior or senior year during the Fall 2012 semester, with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

All majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within MD State Government.  For 10 weeks (June 4 – August 10, 2012), interns: 

• Work in state government agencies on substantive tasks, including drafting speeches and correspondence, tracking legislation, attending hearings, assisting with constituent case work, and researching policy options

• Participate in seminars with top Maryland officials and make site visits to State facilities

• Develop policy papers on a significant issue facing Maryland (e.g. the Chesapeake Bay, crime, care for the elderly) and present their findings in person to the Governor

COMPENSATION: Interns receive a $3,000 stipend.

Legal Advocate/Hispanic Outreach, House of Ruth Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Silver Spring POARP

The Legal Advocate provides legal information, safety planning, and referrals to victims of domestic violence through the POARP project in Montgomery County, Silver Spring District Court.  The Legal Advocate also conducts outreach within the Hispanic, foreign-born, and non-English speaking community to victims of domestic violence. Salary: $38,500.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, law degree, or equivalent advocacy experience. Demonstrated ability to write, translate and speak fluent Spanish. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability to assist and advocate on behalf of victims of domestic violence in various environments in English and Spanish. Ability to travel within Montgomery County. Ability to work in fast paced environments. Computer literate (MS Word, internet, e-mail). Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including clients, House of Ruth Staff, and members of the community.  Ability to function with limited supervision.

*We are open to hiring someone on a short-term or long-term basis.  Please have interested candidates email their resumes to the Clinic's executive director, Dorothy Lennig, at https://exch.mail.umd.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=c33ad1fc5ef6459994976fc41ea64d0d&URL=mailto%3adlennig%40hruthmd.org. We will begin interviewing applicants on Monday, February 13, 2012. A description of the position follows.