HIGHLIGHTED CAREER EVENTS

 

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Networking Session: Employer Networking Sessions

Thursday, January 24, 2013 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library)

Recruiter will be sharing information about the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Summer Associates program. Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified. RSVP for this event: http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3636. For additional information about this event, contact Renee Nicolas at rnicolas@umd.edu.

 

The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence- Associate Program

The Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) is currently accepting applications for the summer 2013 Associate Program. OPC Associates gain professional experience, while also getting unique insight into the Executive Office of the President.

Every day, OPC responds to the thousands of letters, e-mails, and phone calls President Obama receives. Associates are assigned to one of the departments in OPC and work alongside staff to help President Obama maintain a dialogue with the American people.

 

Some departments within OPC where Associates could be assigned include:

• Mail Analysis - handling correspondence on various policy issues.

• Agency Liaison- which works with constituents and federal agencies to facilitate a resolution to casework.

• The Comment Line - providing the President with rapid-fire feedback from Americans.

• The Gift Office - which documents and catalogues gifts sent to the First Family.

OPC Associates serve a minimum of 30 hours per week in the Office of Presidential Correspondence. The summer 2013 program is scheduled to last from May 28, 2013 to August 9, 2013. Applications are due February 8, 2013.

 

Interested in applying? Applicants should be:

• U.S. citizens

• At least 18 years of age

• Committed to public service

• Currently enrolled in or within 2 years of a degree seeking program

Please email your resume and a statement of interest to OPCAssociate@who.eop.gov by February 8th.

 

 

60-Minute Job Search Booster Workshop- 3 OPTIONS

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 • 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (RSVP: www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3630)

Thursday, January 24, 2013 • 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (RSVP: www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3630)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 • 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (RSVP: www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3631)

 

Did you know that students who utilize their university career centers have a higher rate of job search success? Are you aware that a wide array of regional and national employers are using rooms in the University Career Center & The President’s Promise to interview students for full-time and internship positions? Don't let the challenging employment market get you down. What you know may not be enough to compete effectively. Spend 60 minutes with us and boost your chances. We’ll cover our essential services and resources and share some important "insider tips" to help you succeed. For additional information about this event, contact Becky Weir at rweir@umd.edu.  

 

 

INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES: How to Find An Internship

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library)

Not sure where to start with your internship search -- or feel like you're at a standstill and not sure about the next steps to take? Learn more about resources available to help you research internship opportunities, strategies to connect with UMD alumni to network with industry professionals, and how to best market yourself on your resume and during interviews. RSVP for this event: www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=3617.  For additional information about this event: contact Jalisa Whitley at jw2869@umd.edu. 

 

ADDITIONAL EVENTS/RESOURCES:

Democratic GAIN's 2013 Career Fair, http://www.democraticgain.org/events/event_details.asp?alias=CareerFair2013

WHERE: National Education Association, 1201 16th Street NW, Washington, DC

WHEN: January 25th 2012 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                Democratic GAIN's 2013 Career Fair is the premier place for progressive job-seekers and organizations to connect about professional opportunities in the movement in 2013 and beyond. Career Fair will feature:

·         On-site career counseling

·         Invaluable resume, networking and interview training

·         Representatives from across the progressive movement looking to hire for entry, mid, and senior level positions

·         On-the-spot interviews with hiring organizations

If you want to be a part of the progressive movement in 2013, you need to be at GAIN’s Career Fair!! Discounted admission rates exist for due-paying Democratic GAIN members.

 

 

Oral Assessment Study Guide for Foreign Service Specialist

We are pleased to inform you that a long-awaited Oral Assessment Study Guide for Foreign Service Specialist positions has been published. The guide is designed to assist candidates to gain a better understanding of the Foreign Service Specialist Oral Assessment (FSS OA) process. The guide includes the criteria used to evaluate candidates; a description of the activities during the FSS OA; and sample Case Management materials, as well as information on required clearances (for those who pass the FSS OA), language testing, veteran' points, and final observations. Here is the link to the FSS Oral Assessment Study Guide: http://careers.state.gov/downloads/fss_oa-studyguide.pdf.

 

A similar guide for those pursuing the Foreign Service Generalist positions was published earlier this year. That study guide is available at: http://careers.state.gov/downloads/fsoa-study-guide-2012.pdf. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State.

 

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Careers4Terps highlighted position of the week by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise!

Log in to your C4T account (www.Careers.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number in the “Search” box to learn more and to apply.

 

Program Assistant, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Entry Level (Full-Time)- ID 69823  

Center for International Private Enterprise, Washington, District of Columbia               

the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and journalists to build the civic institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include anti-corruption, advocacy, business associations, corporate governance, democratic governance, access to information, the informal sector and property rights, and women and youth.

The Program Assistant for the Middle East and North Africa is responsible for providing program and administrative support for CIPE’s programs for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Responsibilities:

•              Create and maintain program, financial, correspondence and contract files, both in paper form and electronically

•              Process and track payment requests, field office liquidations, travel expense reports, documents for signature, narrative and financial reports, etc.

•              Prepare routine correspondence and mailings

•              Communicate with grantees by email and phone

•              Assist in writing and compiling quarterly reports, proposals and budgets

•              Handle international travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics

•              Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE and USAID policies and procedures

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•              Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

•              1-2 years of administrative office experience

•              Background in international affairs and/or the Middle East with an emphasis on political and economic issues in the Middle East.

•              Fluency in written and verbal English.

•              Fluency in written and verbal Arabic and/or French desirable.

•              Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision

•              Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

•              Financial skills and acumen preferred, particularly in budget creation and oversight.

•              Computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.

•              Internet research skills are highly desired.

 

 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Paid Microfinance Fellowship- Lend for America

With the right tools, college students can change the lives of their communities' low-income families and gain a broader social perspective. That's why we created Lend for America, a fellowship program that trains students who are seeking to start microfinance organizations (Campus MFIs) at their respective college campuses.

 

Fellows receive a crash course in microfinance, a full-time summer internship with an existing microfinance group, and year-round support from Lend for America as they start their organizations. The primary award of the Fellowship is a $2,500 stipend for the summer work component of the program. In addition, flight and hotel expenses are paid for fellows to attend the kick-off training and to travel to their host organization.

Fellows are selected based on leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, and prior work completed on starting a Campus MFI.

Prospective fellows must submit an online application at www.lendforamerica.org/fellowship by March 10.