Internship Programs Office Newsletter – May 23, 2012
May 23, 2012
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OFFICE NEWSLETTER
May 23, 2012
Published by the USC Career Center
This weekly e-mail highlights interesting internship opportunities and other important information that will aid you in securing an internship! The internships listed below are just a sampling of what is available. For complete listings of all current internships, log-on to connectSC at http://careers.usc.edu. New internships are added daily.
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2012!
DID YOU MISS INTERNSHIP WEEK?
Visit our website http://careers.usc.edu/media to hear a podcast of each Internship Week Panel. View the list of employer contact information in the Resource Library on connectSC.
STILL LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT INTERNSHIP?
USC is proud to provide you with another resource for finding that next internship! In addition to connectSC, you can access the iNet Internship Consortium – an internship database with a wide array of opportunities and locations. The iNet Consortium attracts employers from across the country to post internships that are available to students from a select group of universities including: USC, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, MIT, NYU, Northwestern, Rice, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania and Yale. Log-on to connectSC to access iNet!
FREE SUMMER HOUSING IN NYC CONTEST!
"What would YOU do for free housing in NYC this summer?" We’re asking students and interns to make a video (creatively) answering this question. All entries will be judged by a panel of current EHS students. The winner will receive free housing with EHS this summer in NYC! For instructions on how to apply please visit the official contest page at: http://studenthousing.org/and/summervideo. Deadline: May 31.
UBS TOKYO SUMMER RECEPTION 2012
UBS Securities Japan will hold the reception which has been designed to offer you valuable insights into UBS. You will get the unique opportunity to meet with our employees and learn first-hand what it’s like to work at UBS. Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Place: UBS Otemachi office, Requirements: Attendees must be graduating in 2013 or later from schools overseas.
Registration: Please visit the following link and submit your application via online for the event beginning with "Tokyo" www.ubs.com/recruitingevents. Application deadline: Sunday, June 10, 2012. As slots for the reception are limited, we will notify you via email if your registration has been successful by Friday, June 15, 2012.
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PAID INTERNSHIPS
Alternative Technology Solutions – Summer 2012 Product Development Intern
Alternative Technology Solutions is an enterprise software provider handling full implementation and consulting for Epicor ERP, Salesforce CRM and Magento eCommerce. Our highly skilled team possesses a unique combination of industry, product and technical expertise. The most qualified candidates for this role will be those who explore every avenue when coming up with ideas, question the status quo, want to contribute in every way possible and really want to understand the enterprise software landscape to see how Alternative can run away from the competition. If you want to be challenged, work with industry veterans, and expose yourself to exciting new platforms, this is a great opportunity for you. Responsibilities: Conduct market research and provide staff with information about market trends, size, customer needs and competition; collect data about Alternative’s product usage, patterns and adoption; assist in creating product wireframes and prototypes based on actionable data, customer feedback, and market research; create product specifications and documentation that will assist in shaping the scope of the project and provide engineers with direction on how to build solutions; lead testing efforts for all existing and future solutions by writing test scripts, building out a test suite and recommending testing strategies that will help Alternative gain full test coverage; work with the Director of Product Management to create product demos, presentations and webinars; help run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and prototypes. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Junior or senior at an accredited 4-year university located in Southern California, majoring in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Design, Mathematics, Physics, or Product Marketing; must be familiar with web, mobile and tablet platforms; good mix of both analytical and creative skills to develop and quantify innovative features that meet or enhance business goals; excellent communication skills -written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal; highly motivated, competitive and ambitious to help build a world-class enterprise software company; responsible, self-directed individual who knows what needs to be done and operates with urgency, focus, and discipline; have the ability to thrive in an energetic, fast pace, high growth, entrepreneurial environment with minimal supervision; above all, ethical, fair and of high integrity. Additional Information: This full-time internship and will require that you be able to work from our offices located in Aliso Viejo, California. We would like for someone to begin near the end of May and stay on until late August. If all goes well, we would like for this individual to continue to work during the school year, whether it be part-time or full-time. Pay: $12-$17 per hour depending upon experience. If you believe that you would be a great fit for this role, please reply to spatel@alttechsolutions.com with the following information: Cover letter, resume, names of 2-3 references, and 3 things about you that we would find interesting.
Google – Fall 2012 Internship
Google is excited to offer fall internship opportunities for undergraduates in the Class of 2014 at our Mountain View location. For students with the ability to spend the academic term away from campus, this fall internship experience provides them with the chance to experience a business career at Google. The 10-12 week paid internship will bring interns to Google between September and December to work on a team completing a project that will make a difference. The fall internship experience includes: Impact: work with one of Google’s teams on an important business project; Exposure: get a first-hand look at the business side of a technology company; Development: learn from Googlers on your team, in your organization, and across the company; Fun: Experience and contribute to a core part of Google’s unique culture. To view current opportunities, review minimum qualifications and to apply, visit http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/sga/undergrad/internships/uscanada/. Submit your resume and transcripts by Tuesday, May 29 at 11:59PM PST. A cover letter is optional. Students selected for interviews will be notified by email with additional information. We’re looking forward to learning more about you and reviewing your application.
Kelly Scientific Resources – Microbiology/Chemistry Internship
Kelly Scientific Resources (KSR) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. Since its launch in 1995, KSR has provided staffing and placement services to a broad spectrum of industries, including biotechnology, chemical, consumer products, cosmetics, environmental, food sciences, medical/clinical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical. Today, KSR leads the world in dedicated scientific and clinical research staffing. Visit www.kellyscientific.com.
Microbiology Summer Internship: Kelly Scientific Resources is currently seeking Microbiology majors for a summer internship near downtown Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity within an industry-leading organization that has full-time working hours and lasts from June to August. This position will allow great, hands-on exposure to different instrumentations and several techniques used for water-testing while getting paid $8.50 per hour. Requirements: At least 2 years completed towards a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology; extensive laboratory exposure while in school; excellent academic record; great communication skills and detail-orientation. For immediate consideration, please send resumes to Alida Askren at ALIA662@kellyscientific.com today!
Chemistry Summer Internship: Kelly Scientific Resources is currently seeking Chemistry majors for a summer internship near downtown Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity within an industry-leading organization that has fulltime working hours and lasts from June to August. This position will allow great, hands-on exposure to different instrumentations and several techniques used for water testing while getting paid $8.50 per hour. Requirements: At least 2 years completed towards a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; extensive laboratory exposure while in school; excellent academic record; great communication skills and detail-orientation. For immediate consideration, please send resumes to Alida Askren at ALIA662@kellyscientific.com today!
Mattel – Undergraduate Summer Internships (2 positions)
Mattel, Inc. is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2011, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fourth year in a row, and also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s "100 Best Corporate Citizens." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play."
GSE Technical Intern – Work with GSE managers on several assignments related to operational and software development life cycle (SDLC) related process improvements and innovative ways to document and share this information. Primary Responsibilities: Ideal candidate would be a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Information Systems; review/update SDLC documentation to current state; review/update other operational documentation to current state; identify innovative ways to document and distribute GSE standards and migrate standards to new platform. Desired Experience: Passion for technology and software development and a desire to enter this field in the future; experience with one or more SDLC methodologies such as Traditional Waterfall and Agile Scrum; experience with SharePoint site usage including developing Wiki’s in SharePoint; experience with Social media tools; SharePoint Administration experience a big plus; experience/knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server a big plus. Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To apply please send your resume to Kristen.Davenport-Carr@mattel.com.
Global IT Department Intern – This team of IT professionals is responsible for the development and implementation of IT solutions to satisfy needs across Mattel’s business organization. Description: Duration is for a semester (10 -12 weeks); hours are full-time (39 hours a week); located at Mattel’s headquarters in El Segundo, California. Primary Responsibilities: Support GIT portfolio planning processes by performing analysis, creating materials, attending meetings and participating in follow-up actions; support portfolio review and quality management activities by participating in monthly review meetings and managing/tracking action items etc.; support project teams with key governance, PMO portfolio management processes as required; support the IT Governance tool administration function. Requirements: Strong communicator and able to interact with international colleagues; detail-oriented and well-organized; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project and team resources; excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude; Senior or Junior, studying towards a business related degree, and who would consider full-time employment at Mattel; have working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio and Sharepoint. The individual we will be looking for must be: A quick study – you will be challenged to learn new tools and concepts; detail oriented – documents and reports produced must be accurate and require manipulation of large amounts of data; flexible in an ever-changing environment – your tasks will change from day to day so you must be willing to adapt; critical thinker – when pulling together reports we will expect you to not only report the information but think about what it is telling you; able to analyze and summarize a situation and suggest solutions – we treat our interns as active members of our team and expect you to provide us with your point of view. To apply please send your resume to Kristen.Davenport-Carr@mattel.com.
Million Dollar Baby (MDB) – Internship Program (Various Departments)
The Internship Program is our newest effort to attract students with a desire to work in a whole/distribution business. The purpose of the internship is to have students assigned to tasks that enable them to transfer their classroom activities to actual work experiences and serves as a recruitment source for potential employment opportunities in the company. Current Internships Include: Marketing: Branding Initiatives, Social Media Management, Marketing and Brand Strategy, New Products Market Research. Inventory: Competitive Sourcing, Process Analysis, Product Development Management, Defective Allowance Effectiveness Analysis, Safety Compliance Documentation Management & Process Analysis. Finance: Expense/cost Study and Analysis, Divisional/ Team Sales and Profit Analysis. Information Technology: Data Management and Compliance. Types of Internships: We are open to consider the type of internship that the student is interested in: Academic credit, Voluntary, Paid. Academic Credit – This type of internship is non-paid and occurs during the school year. Students coordinate the requirements of the internship with the school. Assignments are selected based on the academic requirements of the student. Details will be outlined in written agreement and signed by all parties. Assignments are commensurate with the student’s academic schedule. Voluntary – Involvement in professional projects and work activities related to academic studies. The assignments and/or tasks are clearly outlined in signed agreement. Students can work based on their availability throughout the school year. Paid – Students selected for paid internships are assigned to specific projects with definitive outcomes. Projects are structured to provide full-time meaningful work experience and are assigned during the summer and may run from May to late August. Interns assigned during the summer may also be extended to work throughout the school year based on their availability. Students can earn between $1,169 – $1,448 bi-weekly and may work full or part-time schedules. There are no limitations on the number of hours an intern can work per week, but the student’s work schedule should not interfere with their academic schedule. Application Procedures and Requirements: 1) Review the information outlined on this page. 2) Review the List of Internship Positions for a detailed description of the position. Please note the type of position identified (i.e., Academic Credit, Volunteer or Paid). 3) Prepare a resume for each position that interests you, (photo copies are acceptable) and complete and internship application. (Please attach to each application a copy of your transcript (student copy is acceptable) 4) You may submit your complete application package by email: Carmen@mdbmail.com. Citizenship: All positions require United States citizenship or legal right work in the U.S. Student Status Requirement: Unless otherwise indicated in the job brief, you must be a graduate student in order to apply.
Prometheus Laboratories – Various Internships (6 Positions)
At Prometheus Diagnostics and Therapeutics we pride ourselves on doing high quality work and it’s important that we pass on those qualities on to potential researchers. Giving an individual important skill sets will help them find a future job at Prometheus or elsewhere. In addition, giving the intern a good first experience in the research field gives us good reputation in the Biotech community. Positions currently available are: Assay Development, Autoimmune Research, Bioinformatics (2), GI Research, and Oncology Research. Apply for these summer internships through the website of Prometheus Laboratories www.prometheuslabs.com. The internships are listed under Careers, Internships.
Tower Energy – Software Developer Internship
Tower Energy Group is a privately held company, established in 1986. Tower Energy has operations in 2 market segments: retail grocery and gas markets, and branded gas distribution. The retail segment encompasses the operation and development of a network of over forty neighborhood grocery, gas and convenience stores branded as Tower Market. The brand distributorship segment handles the supply and brand management of over a hundred Valero and 76 gas stations along West Coast. Location: Torrance (Greater Los Angeles Area). Job Description: Full lifecycle application development; designing, coding and debugging applications in various software languages; software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis; object-oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD); software modeling and simulation; front end graphical user interface design; software testing and quality assurance; performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation; support, maintain and document software functionality; integrate software with existing systems; evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation; project planning and project management; maintain standards compliance; implement localization or globalization of software; develops new applications from beginning to end; maintains existing applications; innovates data visualization and presentation techniques; creates code that meets system standards; analyzes methods to efficiently address software system requirements; ability to apply technical standards, principles, theories and techniques; database systems experience with SQL Server; possesses problem solving capabilities; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired Skills & Experience: Preferred Languages: (C#, JavaScript, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, Java); Design and develop software in a group and independently; Strong problem solving, communication and team building skills are a must; Ability to apply technical standards, principles, theories and techniques; Database systems experience with SQL Server; Working toward B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field of study. Pay and position depend on capabilities, knowledge and experience. Apply today! Go to the Careers Section of http://www.towerenergy.com/lab/hr/login/Default.aspx or contact Kim Scioli at kimb@towerenergy.com.
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Achievement Matters – Various Internships (6 positions)
Curriculum Development Intern-Seeking a part-time or full-time intern to assist with curriculum development for our individual and group tutoring programs for grades K-12. This position requires a well-organized and attentive individual who wants to learn about curriculum creation for our technology-based programs. Duties of the internship include, but are not limited to, developing and improving our current curriculum aligned with individual state standards, developing strategies to enhance our current tutoring programs, assisting with tutor training materials, and developing ideas to create a more positive learning experience for our students. Qualifications: Minimum 3.5 GPA, excellent communication and research skills, ability to work professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. Ideally the candidate will have an interest in the intersections of curriculum, social change and technology, and should be pursuing a degree in education or a related field. This position is available for summer 2012 beginning in May/June through August/September. Hours and days are flexible, but applicants should be available a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.
Graphic Design Intern: Seeking a motivated and creative graphic design intern looking to gain hands on experience. Intern must be organized, willing to work in a fast-paced environment, and multi-task to meet deadlines. Position will require 15-20 hours per week for the summer. This is a telecommuting position, so intern does not need to be located in Los Angeles to apply. Responsibilities Include: Designing flyers and brochures; assist web developer in designing graphics for website, blogs, and social media sites; create marketing materials for events including but not limited to: banners, posters, step and repeats, etc. This experience may lead to a full-time position.
Human Resource Intern-Looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals who possess a knack for HR and a personality that can translate over the phone and in person. Applicant must be currently enrolled in college with high academic standing and pursing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field. Requirements: Interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources; 0-2 years experience; proficient in Excel, Power Point and Word; comfortable speaking in public settings; strong work ethic; positive attitude with a willingness to excel; team oriented; attentive to details; professional in demeanor; fluency in Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and/or Amharic a PLUS. Please state on your resume if you speak any of these languages. Position will require intern to devote at least 10-12 hours a week.
Marketing Intern-Support the team in a wide range of marketing related projects. We need a person who is going to be able to really help us get the word out about Achievement Matters. This candidate will be self-starting, well organized, and outgoing with an interest in pursuing a career in business, marketing, or a related field. Candidate must have project management experience, demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize tasks, and detail oriented. Must have solid computer skills and be internet savvy and definitely a team player. Essential Job Functions: Develop marketing campaigns for print and media; manage social media outreach; responsible for promoting Achievement Matters at various community events; develop strategies to increase brand awareness among parents, schools, and students; work with Regional Brand Managers Outreach to increase the company’s reach and visibility. Intern will be required to devote at least 2-3 days a week to this position but we are willing to be flexible and work around your schedule.
Public Relations Intern-Support the Marketing department in a wide range of strategic communication projects serving the company’s internal and external audiences. Candidate will be self-starting, well organized, and outgoing with an interest in pursuing a career in public relations, journalism, communications and or marketing. Candidate must have project management experience and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize tasks. Must have solid computer skills and be internet savvy. Duties Include: Develop and submit PR campaigns to publications and other media outlets for editorial consideration; assist with the development of company’s printed materials; develop creative entries for blog posts; developing content for ads and marketing materials; prepare and send out material for mailing campaigns; oversee social media programs i.e. Facebook and Twitter. Intern will be required to devote at least 1-2 days a week to this position but we are willing to be flexible and work around your schedule.
Web Design Intern-Intern must be organized, willing to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task to meet deadlines. Position will require 15-20 hours per week beginning in the spring and going through the summer. This is a telecommuting position, so intern does not need to come into the office on a daily/weekly basis. Responsibilities: Assist with designing website, Facebook page, and other social media sites; must have had previous experience designing websites; must have had some experience working with Word Press, Flash, and HTML.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@myachievementmatters.com. Graphic Design and Web Design positions must also submit portfolio samples. Please put "the title of the internship, LA" as the subject of your email. Positions that are not remote are located in the Los Angeles office (Warner Center–San Fernando Valley).
Alchemy Entertainment
We produced the Warner Bros./New Line feature 17 AGAIN. We are also currently in development on several other features. Our management/production company is looking for interns to help out around the office. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting the Development Executive, reading scripts and writing coverage, answering phones and daily office tasks. Highly motivated, independent and organized. I am looking for interns available to start immediately. Please include the dates and times you would be available to intern. If interested, please e-mail a resume to alchemyintern@gmail.com.
Bucks Boys Productions – Production Intern
Bucks Boys Productions is looking for interns for the summer. People who are interested in development and post production are more than welcomed to apply. We are looking for someone to start at the end of May and work up to the first couple of weeks of August. If interested, please send resumes and/or links to brad@bucksboys.com.
Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing, Inc. – Fall 2012 Internship (2 positions)
If you have a love for entertainment and sports and have aspirations to one day work in this industry, then Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing, Inc. is the internship for you! Burns works with the nation’s largest Public Relations Firms, Corporations, Advertising Agencies, Colleges, Associations and Non-Profit Groups helping them select and hire celebrities and athletes. On a daily basis, Burns works with celebrities, entertainment agents & sports agents bringing campaigns and events to life. Dates: Late August thru Mid December. The internship is for course credit/unpaid in Evanston, IL. To apply please send your resume and cover letter via e-mail to LISA.STREITMATTER@BURNSENT.COM.
CIFF Group – Assistant Internship
We are a start-up technology company in the Los Angeles area ("LAX") with the next-generation image/video compression and encryption technology which we will soon be commercializing. We have an immediate opening for an assistant position (unpaid intern) whose primary duties will include: research and organizing data; prepare letters and other documents; and possible customer/client interaction. Candidates should have: good written/verbal communication skill; and be proficient in computers and in conducting Internet research. Please submit cover letter and CV to: oonouye@gmail.com.
Dare to Pass (DTP) – Production Intern
Dare to Pass is a busy and rapidly growing production company focused on television, film, video games, and on the forefront of new media and the digital experience. This is a great place to dive in to the production world head first, working with writers, producers, directors, etc. An all encompassing job with amazing learning potential while meeting and dealing with key players. Duties include basic tasks such as managing phones, filing, organizing, etc., interspersed with script coverage, development and a myriad of other tasks. We try to involve interns as much as possible while teaching them as we go along. We are great at giving more responsibility and promoting from within. Ideal for someone who wants to be a producer, writer or director. Unique opportunity to work in multiple fields- film, television, video gaming, and digital. Work 2-3 full days a week (20-30 hours), to start immediately. Qualified applicants should be quick on their feet, very organized, savvy, knowledgeable of the industry, with a strong interest in film/television and what is going on in the entertainment sphere. It’s a fun and fast-paced environment so we want someone who can keep up and make work fun. Applicants please send resume to info@daretopass.com. It helps to send references if you have them. Looking for sophomores and above. Can’t wait to meet the future players of the production world!
Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) – Development/Marketing Intern
Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH), the Nation’s first affordable housing complex serving LGBT seniors improves the life experience of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender seniors by developing affordable housing, providing comprehensive care, and ensuring, through advocacy and education, a brighter future for the LGBT elder community. Upon successful completion of the 6 week internship, the intern will have managed 1 key fundraising event in collaboration with development staff. Location: Hollywood. Work Schedule: 20-30 hrs, flexible. Duration: 6 weeks. Job Duties: Assist with planning and preparation of signature fundraising event and several consecutive smaller high-profile events. Responsibilities include: Managing RSVP guest lists; coordinating design, printing and delivery of necessary collateral materials; setup and breakdown of events; guest check-in; coordinate large donor database maintenance including contact management, cleanup of duplicate records, address corrections, bulk data import, and exporting reports (assisted by staff); research prospective donors and assemble profiles; support the development staff with administrative and special project needs; other development duties as assigned. Technical Requirements: Excellent internet research skills; excellent attention to detail; excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential; motivated independent worker; ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow-up on tasks in a thorough and timely manner; ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial non-profit environment; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. To apply please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH) and the position of Development/Marketing Intern along with your resume to bmcconnell@gleh.org.
Sprokk – Marketing/PR Fall Internship
Sprokk is an LA-based social media company looking for ambitious and imaginative students who are passionate about social networking and have a deep interest exploring the dynamic digital environment we live in today. We are a new type of community that was founded by a group of 20-somethings with a vision to reestablish authenticity and human connection into what has become a static and impersonal social networking experience. Our product is intended to inspire users to freely express themselves, embrace their individuality and to voice their opinion things that interest them in a much more genuine manner than what is available in the current market. "Break Your Silence. Live Out Loud." We are looking to recruit a team of interns to join us to spread the awareness and excitement about our company on campus and through national marketing and PR efforts. The position is part-time and the internship will require 10-15 hours per week. The company has an entrepreneurial culture with an opportunity to take on multiple roles and responsibilities. We provide an open door policy in an exciting and fast moving environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: emailing students, utilizing social media tools to spread and track awareness, participate in various campus outreach initiatives and meeting with various organizations, groups and clubs to discuss the company. Take direct part in devising and refining the marketing strategy plan. Benefits: Develop leadership skills by managing the overall on-campus marketing strategy and projects; enhance PR and marketing skills by executing and revising social media and offline strategies; interact with a industry leading PR company in the entertainment and digital media space; startup experience at a well-funded, fast-paced and socially conscious company; entrepreneurial culture with a scope of responsibilities as determined by your enthusiasm; opportunity to grow within the role and possibility of long-term involvement; work directly with an experienced management team. Requirements: Marketing, Business, Communications, Media or PR majors preferred; involvement in campus organizations currently and/or previously; an interest in digital media and startups preferred. Additional Details: $100 stipend food/travel; unpaid internship; 8-10 weeks, 2-3 days per week – flexible and entrepreneurial culture. Interested candidates, please send your resume to Justin at justin.savage@sprokk.com.
Syco Entertainment – A&R and TV Department Intern
Syco Entertainment (a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music) is looking for part-time summer interns interested in assisting the A&R and TV departments. We are seeking creative, outgoing and organized individuals with a strong interest in music. This opportunity will provide select candidates with unprecedented hands on experience where you’ll be involved in our various television and music projects, such as X Factor and America’s Got Talent. The position requires an individual who is able to multi-talk and professionally handles a fast-paced working environment. All applicants must receive school credit. Tasks include: Artist research; participating in A&R meetings; scouting songs, writers and producers; developing production ideas for our television shows Monitoring music and production charts Monitoring show schedules. Please send a resume and cover letter, along with the following: Top 5 favorite current songs/artists; Top 5 all time favorite songs/artists; Top 5 most hated songs (and why) to jillian.mavodones@sonymusic.com.
The Levine Communications Office (LCO) – Intern Program
The Levine Communications Office Intern Program is one of the best and most dynamic in the industry. Over the last 25 years, more than 4,500 people from all over the world began their professional careers as interns for LCO, and an estimated 500 have continued to establish themselves in prominent positions within the entertainment industry. The LCO internship program consists of one-on-one meetings with Michael Levine, the founder of LCO, whose clientele has included Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock, David Bowie, Prince, George Carlin, among many others. This specific position is one of the most coveted in the firm as it involves working directly under Michael Levine, in support of his career. At LCO, we demand accountability, commitment, and a dedication to excellence. Self-starters with an eagerness to learn are ideal candidates for this internship, which will open the door to a one of a kind experience and knowledge that has proven to be valuable professionally and personally. After having completed the term, you will receive a diploma and letter of recommendation from Michael Levine. The LCO internship is among the most intensive and rewarding programs available for students interested in P.R., as the opportunities are truly limitless for those with the drive to succeed. No experience necessary. Send your resume and a brief letter of interest to mlasst@LCOonline.com. Please visit us on the web at www.LCOonline.com for more information.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation Scholarships (2 Scholarship Opportunities)
To apply for these scholarships and for eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships.html and click on the application link. Application is online-only. All applicants must be preparing to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship: Deadline: May 31, 2012. Awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.
CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship: Deadline: May 31, 2012. This scholarship program focusing on health was established to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions.
SC12 Broader Engagement Program – International Conference
This year’s International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC) will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah from November 10 until November 16. The Broader Engagement (BE) component of the SC12 Communities Program focuses on increasing the involvement of individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in the SC12 conference and in the High Performance Computing (HPC) domain. Through this program, competitive grants will be made available to support travel to and participation in the SC12 technical program and exhibits. Applications for the BE program are currently being accepted. Individuals from underrepresented groups in HPC and belonging to any computing-related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The applicants can either choose to apply under the Standard Track or the Advanced Track. While the Standard Track is intended for newcomers to SC, the Advanced Track is intended for the returning and/or advanced BE participants who are interested in accessing the tutorials with partial support from the conference. Detailed information on the BE program is available at:
http://sc12.supercomputing.org/content/broader-engagement. Applications Close: August 4. Submission site: http://submissions.supercomputing.org. Questions: be@info.supercomputing.org.
SpringTern.com – Volunteer Projects
SpringTern connects students and organizations to complete part-time volunteer projects. The students gain real-world work experience while the organization gets some much needed help. Whether you are trying to get your first job, or changing the direction of your career, recruiters always look for relevant experience. SpringTern lets you quickly get the experience you need to make your application stand out. If you do great work, you can bet that they will be more than happy to put in a good word. For more information please visit http://springtern.com/listings/.
SULI (Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship) Program – Fall Opportunity
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 DOE National Laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects related to ongoing programs. The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with the DOE National Laboratories. Applications for the SULI program are solicited annually for three separate internship terms. Internship appointments are 10 weeks in duration for the Summer Term (May through August) or 16 weeks in duration for the Fall (August through December) and Spring (January through May) Terms. Each DOE National Laboratory offers different research opportunities; not all DOE National Laboratories offer internships during the Fall and Spring Terms. SULI applications are now open for Fall term candidates. Applications will be accepted until May 31 at 11 PM EDT. This deadline includes receipt of the references. Applications will be available to review by lab researchers on June 15. For more information please visit: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/.
Urban Employ – Internships
Urban Employ is a national collection of regional internship and job listing websites that offer thousands of career-enhancing opportunities. Designed from the job seeker’s perspective, candidates register for free to access employment opportunities. Thousands of candidates and employers are registered on Urban Employ. Notable registered employers include BET Networks, DTE Energy, The Economist Group, Neighborhood Service Organization, and the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. Please see great Smithsonian internships: Smithsonian Development Intern, Smithsonian Discovery Theater Admin/House Management Intern, Smithsonian Education Programs (Smithsonian Sleepovers) Intern. Other Notable Urban Employ Internships Atlanta – Marketing Intern – Center for Puppetry Arts, Boston – Summer Program Intern – Artsbridge, Inc., Detroit – Special Events & Marketing Intern - Charity Music of Michigan. Don’t forget Urban Employ features Idealist internship listings on all of our regional sites! VISIT URBAN EMPLOY NOW!
SUMMER HOUSING
92YResidence: New York Intern Housing
Live in an iconic, New York City cultural institution hailed by The New York Times as, "that cultural, spiritual haven for all New Yorkers," and by am NewYork as, "a bastion of all things fun, cultural, creative and athletic!" Enjoy amazing skyline views, fully furnished rooms (both single & double) for both short and long-term stays, free high-speed internet, free state-of-the-art fitness center membership, laundry facilities, lounges and kitchens, 24 hour security, affordable rates and access to the world-class programming that defines 92Y (events featuring Nobel Laureates, presidents of nations, fashion icons, Academy Award-winning entertainers and today’s global leaders in business & technology). To find out more about 92YResidence, visit http://www.92y.org/Uptown/92YResidence-Student-Intern-Housing or call 800.858.4692.
Educational Housing Services (EHS) – Summer Housing in New York City
If you’re looking for summer housing in New York City, it’s time to raise your standards. The EHS signature lifestyle includes: fully furnished rooms with TV’s and private bathroom, free high-speed internet, cable, national calling, on-site fitness center, laundry facility, lounges, and kitchens, 24 hour security, plus MUCH more. Over 60% of our rooms for Summer 2012 are reserved, so call 800-385-1689 or visit www.studenthousing.org/and/summer2012 to reserve your room today!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact the Internship Programs Office in STU B1 or at (213) 740-9105.
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