Fall 2019 Intern for a Day

INTERN FOR A DAY - Fall 2019

Mandatory Orientations Occur Next Week!

go.umd.edu/ifad

Intern for a Day connects undergraduate UMD students with alumni, parents, employers and community partners for one day job shadowing experiences.

The list of Fall 2019 Intern for a Day Hosts is Available Here!

 

In order to receive an application to participate in Intern for a Day, students must attend an informative, 30-minute orientation session that will cover the application process, how students will be matched with a host, best practices when shadowing the host on-site and how to show appreciation to the host after the experience.

Fall 2019 Intern for a Day Orientation Dates (Total of 7 Sessions Available): 

All orientations take place in the University Career Center & The President's Promise

3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Please RSVP for the session that works best with your schedule.  You will be redirected to Careers4Terps when clicking on the link below.

• Monday, October 7, 12-12:30pm
• Tuesday, October 8, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 12-12:30pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 4-4:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 12-12:30pm
• Thursday, October 10, 4-4:30pm
• Friday, October 11, 10-10:30am

Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above. Applications will be due Sunday, October 13 at 11:59pm.

The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu.

Students who have already participated in Intern for a Day still need to attend one orientation session.

Public Policy and International Affairs Program

Application Now Open Applicants must be graduating with their first bachelor's degree between December 2020 and August 2021. Open to all majors! LEARN MORE PPIA Program | ppiaprogram.org  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

Apply to be the Winter 2019 BSOS Student Commencement Speaker!

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

3:30 p.m.

As you prepare to embark on your next journey after graduating from the University of Maryland, what reflections would you share with your fellow graduates?

The selected student speaker will get to deliver their message to 2,000 students, faculty, and guests at the BSOS Commencement Ceremony. The student speaker will play a prominent role in the procession into the Xfinity Center. During the BSOS Commencement Ceremony, the student speaker will get to sit on stage with the Dean Gregory Ball and will receive reserved special seating for family and guests.

For more information, please visit:

https://go.umd.edu/commencementstudentspeaker2019

Come Out to Justice & Government Networking Night

Justice & Government Networking Night

Thursday, September 26 • 6- 8 pm |  Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom

This is your opportunity to network with employers/alumni to ask questions about their organization/field and gather information on possible positions. Over 30 professionals (organizations listed below) will be available to chat individually with students. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments will be available. Students may arrive any time between 6 and 8 p.m. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are especially encouraged to attend! 

RSVP today!

Federal Government

• DC Government Office of Police Complaints
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Homeland Security Investigations 
• Office of Police Complaints
• Supreme Court of US Police
• U.S. Senate 
• U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• U.S. Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• U.S. Marshals Service
• U.S. Secret Service
• U.S. State Department and U.S. House of Representatives

Legal Services

• Fairfax Public Defender's Office
• Law Office of Adriane C. Jemmott
• Law Office of Eshigo P. Okasili, LLC
• Law Office of McHugh Martinez
• Law Resources - STAFFING AGENCY
• Maryland Office of the Public Defender
• Pretrial Service Agency for the District of Columbia

Law Enforcement

• Baltimore Environmental Police
• Howard County Police Department
• Montgomery County Police Department
• Prince George's County Police Department
• US Capitol Police

Non-Profit/Social Justice

• Community Bridges
• Greenbelt CARES Youth and Family Services Bureau 
• Network for Victim Recovery of DC
• Teach for America
• The ARC Prince George's County
• The Choice Program at UMBC
• The Washington Post, Crime/Courts Reporter
• Xcelerate Solutions (consulting)

Be prepared to make a powerful first impression by reviewing these tips, prior to attending the event! Questions? Email Kristen Marsico at UCC-BSOS@umd.edu.

This event is co-sponsored by the University Career Center and the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice. 

National Counter Terrorism Recruitment Session! Open to BSOS students

Extraordinary Recruitment Visit  from the important National Counter terrorism Center will be in our office TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 25.

Learn details about the one-time a year October 2019 recruitment drive for entry level positions for next year. 

Learn about how you can bring your research, analytical, quantitative, qualitative, etc. careers to helping protect our country.

You can apply NOW for jobs--the process is long due to security clearance!

This is an extraordinary opportunity--they only started allowing entry level positions a few years ago.  UMD Federal and Global Fellows Programs have  6 alumni now climbing the ranks there.

ALL MAJORS WELCOME!

Sign up now--they will even review resumes--bring hard copies

NCTC is a center point in protecting the homeland and US interests around the world from terrorism; it is the U.S. institute born of 9/11.

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Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Event: NCTC 101 Internship Information Session (12:30-1:30pm)
           NCTC One-on-one sessions (1:40pm - 3pm)

Location: Federal and Global Fellows Office, 2407 Marie Mount Hall

RSVP here (need head count for sandwiches)

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Please RSVP soon so that we can get a good head for the event.  If interested in the one-on-one session, please indicate the time slot when you are available.  We will email to confirm if we are able to offer you a slot (due to limited availability).

If you have any questions, please email either federalfellows@umd.edu or globalfellowsdc@umd.edu.

START Now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2020 Internship Program

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2020 Internship Program! The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, October 27th, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 10th. 

Below is a list of opportunities available for the spring semester. Please visit our website for detailed project descriptions and more information, and to access the spring application forms: https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.

• Communications or Multimedia Internships
• GIS: Transnational Illicit Trafficking (TransIT) 
• Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships 
• International Crisis Behavior Project (ICB)
• State Department/START Internship 
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Advanced Research Internship
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Innovative Discovery of Emerging and Novel Technologies 
• Unconventional Weapons and Technology (UWT): Transnational Illicit Trafficking
• Understanding Domestic Radicalization 
• Using Text Processing Tools to Study Polish & Lithuanian Social Media   

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

General requirements

Applicants for all internships must:

• Have a good academic record.
• Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.
• Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.
• Agree to attend orientation and training. 
• Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:
• A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships),
• One page resume,
• Cover letter,
• Writing sample,
• Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.

Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times. 

How to apply:

SPRING 2020:

Priority application deadline: Sunday, October 27, 2019; 11:59pm

Final application deadline: Sunday, November 10, 2019; 11:59pm

For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application forms visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships

Smith Business Minor Information Session

The Smith Business Minor program will be hosting two upcoming information sessions for students who would like to explore the possibility of adding one of three Business minors to their academic portfolio. 

Students who are interested in Business Analytics should attend the Tuesday, October 1st session at 6 pm in Van Munching 2511. While those interested in General Business or the Innovation & Entrepreneurship minors should attend the information session on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in Van Munching 1330.

If students have any questions, visit us online at go.umd.edu/smithminors.

Intern with the Helsinki Commission

The Helsinki Commission advances American national security and national interests by promoting human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Central Asia, and North America.

Interns at the Helsinki Commission join a team of world-class experts at a unique bicameral, bipartisan, inter-branch federal commission. Interns assist staff with planning hearings, briefings, and other events; attend and report on conferences and Congressional hearings; welcome and assist visitors to the commission; and perform other administrative duties.

The Helsinki Commission accepts internship applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to csce.internship@mail.house.gov.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to inquire and apply. For more information, visit www.csce.gov.

APPAM Public Policy Camp

The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) in collaboration with the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is holding a policy camp for undergraduates interested in policy. More information as well as the link to register can be found below and here: https://www.american.edu/spa/news/public-policy-camp.cfm. There will be panels of policy practitioners, current students, and admissions representatives. We will also have a workshop on the policy field and an interactive exercise. 

Maryland General Assembly Internship

The Maryland General Assembly internship gives students the opportunity to serve as legislative interns. Your responsibilities might include conducting legislative research, tracking bills, attending committee hearings, or writing correspondence, among other duties. This internship is paid and stipend information can be found in the application. If you hope to earn upper-level GVPT credit by interning at the MGA you must apply to GVPT first, not directly to the MGA. 

If you are interested in applying to the Maryland General Assembly Internship, please submit the following application materials to Rachel Vierling - rvierlin@umd.edu - by 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2019:

• Completed GVPT-MGA Application - Do not fill out the Sponsoring Professor section

• Required attachments (Also listed on page 3 of the application)

• A short biographical essay, similar to a cover letter, describing yourself, your abilities, and experiences. Include why you want to intern at the MGA, what interests you about state government, and what you hope to gain.

• One-page resume that should include your education, any academic honors, previous work experience and internships, and if you speak a second language.

• A current unofficial transcript

• A short writing sample, less than 2 pages, that illustrates your research, analysis, and critical thinking skills

Applicant Qualifications:

• GVPT Major

• 3.0 Cumulative GPA

• Minimum 60 Credit Hours

The application provides more information about the program, requirements, and the application process. 

Job Opportunity with the Town of Bladensburg

Grant Writer Contractor Job Description:
The Grants Writer Contractor position will be responsible for performing high-level professional work related to grant seeking, grant administration, coordination and management of Town of Bladensburg grants. Grant seeking and grant administration activities will include any or all of the following: research and identify grant funding opportunities and grant funding needs; research and develop federal, state, private grant funding sources; develop and catalog grant resources and other grant related resources.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Researches potential grant funding opportunities both public and private at local, state, and federal levels and determines applicability of program resources to meet the Town’s needs.
• Recommends potential funding opportunities for consideration based on research and confers with the Town Administrator.
• Prepares and writes grant proposals on both operating and capital projects.
• Submits draft grant applications for review and approval and ensures all grant applications are submitted in a timely manner along with any required documentation.
• Develops a grant funding resources database and library.
• Assists with grant monitoring (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually) and prepares both program and financial reports to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitors grant budgets and reconcile grant expenses in concert with the Town Treasurer.
• Compiles request for funding.
• Assists with preparing award agreements with recipient agencies.
• Establishes and maintains a master grant inventory system to track grant awards.
• Initiates grant procedures to be followed on each grant award.
• Provides assistance and guidance in resolving issues and conflicts with grant funding agencies.
• Provides timely advice and information on grant funding opportunities, requirements and procedures.
• Reviews all resulting proposals and leads the Town’s in grant compliance.
• Develops and updates a quarterly report regarding Town wide grants activity and funding status.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors’ Degree in
Political Science, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field;
supplemented with at least two years’ experience in local, state or federal government with direct experience in grant writing and project management. Experience working a private foundation or non-profit organization may be considered. However, preference will be given to candidates with governmental experience.

The position requires the contractor to be able to work from both home and to come into Bladensburg. The contractor will determine with the Town Administrator what days and hours he or she will be onsite. The candidate will not be considered an employee of the Town; therefore will have no claim to benefits or job rights.

Applying for the Grant Writer Contract Position:
Please submit your resume and three examples of grants you have successfully submitted to Debi Sandlin, Town Administrator by October 4, 2019 at dsandlin@bladensburgmd.gov.