Enterprise: Internship Open House

Enterprise is hosting an open house for any students who may be interested in an internship for the summer!  Internships are paid, and there are opportunities available in all five boroughs and in Nassau County.  

To qualify, you need to be a senior or going into your senior year by the summer. Interested? Apply online at www.go.enterprise.co.

The Internship Program Open House will take place on January 7th from 8am- 3pm at Enterprise's regional headquarters in Whitestone, Queens. For more information, check out the flyer below!

 

Fulbright Program: New Opportunity

The U.S. Department of State and the National Geographic Society are partnering to launch the inaugural competition for the Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship.  The new component of the Fulbright Program will offer up to five awards to U.S. citizens for nine months of overseas travel and multi-media storytelling on globally significant social or environmental topics. Fellows will focus their digital stories on one of the program’s eight themes: biodiversity, cities, cultures,disasters, energy, food, oceans, and water.

The Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship will provide a unique platform for U.S. Fulbrighters to undertake an in-depth exploration of a globally relevant issue, comparing and contrasting how that issue is experienced across borders. Utilizing a variety of digital storytelling tools and media, including blogs, photography, video, and social media, Fellows will share their stories by providing content to a National Geographic blog and other platforms with the support of National Geographic’s editorial team.

Established by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program, designed to increase mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of other countries. The Fulbright Program annually supports more than 8,000  students, scholars, artists and professionals from the United States and more than 155 countries to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and find solutions to shared international challenges. 

“Inspiring people to care about the planet” since 1888, the National Geographic Society is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world, promoting exploration and on topics such as geography, natural science, and conservation. Operating across a diverse set of media platforms, National Geographic is a trusted leader in digital storytelling.

With complementary missions, Fulbright and National Geographic are distinctively suited to deliver this Fellowship opportunity.  This Fellowship will allow Fulbrighters to tell stories from around the world and advance U.S. public diplomacy goals while bringing new voices to National Geographic and expanding its in-depth coverage of pressing transnational issues. 

IIE will cooperate with the U.S. Department of State in recruitment and application review. For more information and to apply for the Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship, visit: us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-nat-geo-fellowship

Interested? The deadline for applications is February 28, 2014.

Part Time Job Opportunities

Incarnation School in Washington Heights is seeking math tutors for grade school students in 3rd through 8th grades.   

Tutors will be paid and teach groups of 4-7 students two days a week for two hours each day (total of 4 hours per week).  The commitment will run from January to May 2014.  Math, science or engineering majors preferred but not required.   

Interested? Please submit your indication of interest to the following email address for consideration (demeo@icsf-nyc.org).

Please include the following:

Name

Year of graduation

Major

Please tell us why you would think you would be a good choice for our team

Resume (if available but not necessary)

Any relevant experience

Available Opportunity: Children's Corps 2014

Fostering Change for Children is now accepting applications for the Children's Corps Class of 2014! 

This opportunity is open to anyone who will have a BA or MA by June 2014, and social work, psychology or other related concentrations might find particular interest.  

Children's Corps is an exciting program that seeks to make change in the child welfare system by recruiting young professionals who want to work to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Children’s Corps places its members in full-time positions with salary and benefits and offers a close and supportive network of professionals, peers, and alumni.  To learn more about the program, follow the link to their website.  

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID# 25840. Final Application Deadline is Feb. 28th.

A Day on the Job: Presented by Macquarie

 Macquarie is hosting a Risk Management “A Day on the Job” event in January and seeking all interested in juniors to apply who might want to attend.  Learn about their summer internships in credit, and market risk.  For any students interested in finance/risk, check out the flyer below for more information! Application Deadline: January 1, 2014.

BNP Paribas Virtual and In-Person Info Sessions!

Join BNP Paribas’ Virtual Corporate Presentations for an exclusive opportunity to learn about the company and their internship programs. Hear from current analysts and the campus recruitment team about BNP Paribas’ Summer Internship programs and learn more about the bank!

Date: Monday December 23rd  or Friday January 10th

Time: 2pm

Place: Your computer – link to the webinar and dial-in information will follow your RSVP.

Please RSVP to campus.recruiting@us.bnpparibas.com if you are interested in attending either session.  Please indicate what session you are interested in attending in the subject line of your email. 

Additionally, BNP Paribas wants to meet you!  Come see our New York offices, meet staff currently working in Capital Markets Operations and learn about our summer internships.  

Date: Wednesday, January 22nd

Time: 4:30 Sign-in, 5pm event start.  Event will run until 7pm

There will be a brief panel followed by networking.  Food will be served!

Please RSVP by January 15th to campus.recruiting@us.bnpparibas.com

Volunteer Opportunity at the UN

Volunteer Opportunities are available for a Global Women's Conference at the United Nations!

IMPACT Leadership 21, a women's leadership initiative of the Foundation for the Support of the United Nations (FSUN), an international NGO in General Consultative Status with UN Economic and Social Council and Associated with UN Department of Public Information, has opportunities for volunteers to help out with its upcoming global conference to be held at the United Nations Headquarters, NYC on February 26, 2014.  http://www.impactleadership21.com/

Graduate students are encouraged to apply: specifically those with background, experience and competencies in any of the following:  

-Technology, web design and creatives, social media management, online tools for media and marketing 

- High-level event organization and logistics management

- Research and program development 

- Public and media relations 

- Marketing and corporate communications 

Candidates must be New-York based and able to attend after-5 pm meetings, when necessary. Please submit your Resume on or before December 23, 2013. 

Successful applicants will be notified immediately and scheduled for interview from December 30, 2013-January 4, 2014. 

Volunteer period is from January 6-March 6, 2014.

Internships Available: Dancewave

Dancewave is looking for a couple of Winter/Spring interns … to begin ASAP!

Dancewave transforms the lives of New York City youth through unique exposure to world-class, pre-professional performing arts training. Dancewave’s programs include: DANCE TRAINING (The School at Dancewave, Summer Dance Intensive); ARTS IN EDUCATION (D-Wave in Motion, Public School Master Class Tour), PRE-PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES (Dancewave Company (DC), DC II, DC III, Young Movers Ensemble) and COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE (Kids Cafe Festival, Spring Celebration.) For more information, please visit www.dancewave.org.

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

1. Winter/Spring 2014 Education Intern

The Education Intern will assist the Director of Education and School Administrator in the management of Dancewave’s education programs. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain real, hands on experience in a non-profit arts organization. Skills cultivated during this internship will assist aspiring arts administrators interested in pursuing a career in arts administration or dance education.

Responsibilities:

- Respond to e-mail and telephone inquiries regarding classes and space rentals at Dancewave

- Process registration and payments in Dancewave’s online database (Salesforce)

- Assist with planning of various Dancewave school events and performances

- Observe and assist teaching artists during classes

- Check in and process payments for adult students
- Assist in the daily maintenance of the studio and office

Requirements:
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Positive and professional demeanor, flexible, can-do attitude
- Interest in Dancewave’s mission and commitment to serving youth
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

- Knowledge of database similar to Mindbody or Salesforce is preferred

Commitment:

Start Date: January 22nd, 2014 – TBD
3-4 month commitment with 20 hours per week preferred.

Schedule flexibility available

Monthly travel stipend provided

Apply today! Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@dancewave.org, with subject title “Education Intern”.

2.  Public Relations and Social Media Intern 

The Public Relations and Social Media Intern will assist the Associate Director of Marketing in the execution of press and social media activities for the organization. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain real, hands on experience in a non-profit arts organization. Skills cultivated under the guidance of the Dancewave directors during this internship will assist students or recent graduates interested in Communications, Public Relations and Marketing.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with press kit creation

- Assist with organization and archiving of press files  

- Assist in editing of documents prior to publication/distribution

- Monitor social media (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram)

- Conduct research to encourage social media partnerships

Requirements:

- Superb written and verbal communication skills

- Highly detail oriented

- Positive and professional demeanor, flexible, can-do attitude

- Interest in Dancewave’s mission and commitment to serving youth

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

- Graphic design skills a plus

Commitment: 

Start Date: ASAP

3-4 month commitment with preferred 20 hours per week.

Schedule flexibility available

Monthly stipend available

Apply Today!! Please email resume, cover letter, and two-page writing sample to jobs@dancewave.org, with subject title “PR and Social Media Intern”.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2013

Metro-North Internship Fair: RSVP Today

Metro-North Railroad will be hosting an Internship Fair on January 10^th!   

The Internship program offers undergraduate and graduate level students in most majors an opportunity to gain a firsthand experience of the daily operations of Metro-North Railroad.  Internships are available throughout the entire organization and tailor to many areas of study.  While working with a designated department at Metro-North, all interns are given project-based assignments.  In conjunction with their assignments, interns will participate in a series of events throughout the summer that will expand their knowledge of the transportation industry beyond their designated project. 

The summer internship program runs from the end of May through the middle of August.  Interns are regularly scheduled to work 35 hours per week.  Students at the undergraduate level will be compensated at an hourly rate of $15 and students at the graduate level will be compensated at an hourly rate of $17.

Interested?? RSVP today to reserve a spot (limited availability!)  You’ll be required to attach a resume to the registration form.

Watch the MTA website www.mta.info in early January and the ongoing months to apply online for any internships you might be interested in.

Internship Spotlight: Briana Rotello

VERBAL SELFIE FROM A SELF MAGAZINE INTERN
By Briana Rotello, FCRH '14

I had first applied to intern at Seventeen Magazine for the fall semester. I was really excited about that opportunity because my best friend from school had worked with them the semester before. She had a very hands-on experience, and that was what I wanted. While I was waiting to hear back from them, I took the time to apply to a couple other magazines. Most of them were fashion based, like Glamour and Elle (my heart kind of skipped a beat when I saw the Vogue Magazine opportunity, but I chickened out) , but I took a chance and applied to Self Magazine, a wellness based publication that focuses a little more on health and lifestyle. 

 

I didn't get the Seventeen internship and I was really disappointed. I felt that I was a perfect fit for Seventeen because I truly shared the same values as the company. While my mom was telling me everything happens for a reason (and my dad was sneakily trying to push me applying to more internships), I got a phone call. I picked it up and it was Self Magazine. I ran into my dad's home office and closed the door. The woman on the other end, Alyssa, asked if I was available to have a phone interview right then. I said yes, and we chatted a bit. It was really easy to talk to her for some reason- I told her about school, my clubs, my other internships (joking too about this HORRIBLE experience I had) and she told me a little bit about the program Self offered.

I hadn't worked with any structure like it. Alyssa explained that every two weeks, interns were rotated in the office to have a chance to work in the many departments that made up the publication. It was different, because while other internships hire you for a certain part, Self hires interns for the entire make up. This enables us to see all parts of the magazine and interact a little with everyone who contributes to the production.  I was so interested in this kind of program because of how unusual it was. Alyssa explained that the Editor in Chief, Lucy Danziger, really wanted to make sure the interns were learning as much as they could. I loved it, and at the end of the phone call, I was offered a position as a Fall intern. Of course I took it!

I started the internship in September. I didn't know how to dress yet for the office, so I picked out a blue structured skort (yes, skort. I love it), flats that were only made to look pretty, and a light blouse. Let’s be real, of course I took a picture. Everyone in the office was really nice, especially Alyssa. She set me up on my computer and showed me around the office. I had a nice spot with all the interns and even became friends with a girl from Fordham who was also interning the same semester.

Let me just tell you though: ALWAYS WEAR COMFY SHOES ON YOUR FIRST DAY. I was sent to work in the fashion department for my first round and they had me running all around the city on errands. I picked up garment bags, jewelry, and if I was lucky, I got a car. The car rides were the best ones- sometimes I would spend three hours driving around the city in a black city car. I felt famous. Kind of.

But when you had to walk, you had to walk. Walking in my pretty pointed toe ballet flats was NOT pretty. The most embarrassing part was when I went to Donna Karen and the secretary saw how much pain I was in. He then proceeded to ask me if I was an intern, which I did in fact answer honestly (it was hard), and then grabbed a handful of band aids and threw them in my purse. To this day, I still have mixed feelings towards that secretary.

I was grateful when I was switched out from the Fashion Closet to another department. Some departments I didn't do a lot of work for. I would spend those days on Pinterest or catching up on the Self blog. Other times, I did have a lot to do. My favorite, FAVORITE department was the fitness department. I learned the most and did the most for them!

In the Fitness department, I did the usual, like mail out packages and organize folders and binders. But I also was able to communicate with PR companies of certain products, attend fitness classes, write a blog post, and go to a showroom display for QuickSilver. I learned a lot of interesting health and fitness facts as well. Granted I haven't been able to fully implement these small healthy changes, but since I read them that has to count for something, right?

My time at Self Magazine has been amazing. I have had the best experience I have ever had while working with them. Not only was it what I accomplished while being a part of the magazine, but it was also the people I met.

 

I was very lucky to have been able to work with five other interns who became close. Each girl has taught me something in such a short period of time. Whether it is being super positive (Sydney), very persistent (Tegan), strong willed (Laurie), just so cool (Julie), or being true to yourself (Diamond), I find myself thinking about these girls whenever I am in a tough situation. I am grateful to have been able to meet with a wonderful group, and I know that I have benefited from working with them as well.

Everything does happen for a reason, as my mom told me in the very beginning. If you find yourself being led a different way than you had planned, wait it out instead of freaking out. You may find this unexpected course beginning to mean a lot more than you thought it would!

Part Time Job Opportunity

Soho Medical & Dental is looking for a part-time administrative assistant to help out in their soho office!

Job Description

This position is for an administrative assistant in a small, private medical practice. Duties include answering phones, booking patient appointments, checking patients in and out of appointments, monitoring emails, faxing, filing, stocking office supplies and other miscellaneous office tasks. Duties also include coordinating care for patients (IE scheduling imaging appointments and consultations with other physicians), getting information from and coordinating care with insurance companies, and other miscellaneous medical tasks.

Job Qualifications

- Applicants must be able to multitask and prioritize, and have excellent communication skills.  

- Applicants must be comfortable in a fast-paced office environment, and able to juggle many responsibilities while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor. 

- Applicants must be detail oriented, responsible, reliable and punctual.

- Previous work experience in a medical setting is preferred but not required.

For more information and to apply TODAY, head to CareerLink Job ID#: 26806. Resumes may also be sent to sohosurgical@gmail.com.

Internships Available: Alvin Ailey

Hailed as “cultural ambassador to the world” by the U.S. Congress, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is renowned for its stellar performances, high-caliber dance training, and innovative educational initiatives which reach nearly 500,000 people around the globe each year.  Robert Battle recently took the helm as Artistic Director, ushering in an exciting new era in Ailey’s history.

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, one of the world’s premier dance institutions, is now accepting resumes for our 2014 Winter & Spring Internship Program (January through May). From time to time, the Foundation is able to extend rewarding internship opportunities to outstanding candidates.

Internships are available include: Marketing, Patron Relations, Institutional Giving, Special Events, Public Relations, Physical Therapy, Finance, Ailey Extention, Production Database, Information Technology and more!

Please review our website and this link, http://www.alvinailey.org/intern-volunteer-positions, to learn more about The Ailey organization, our internship opportunities and how to apply. 

Indicate in the Subject Line Internship Preference

Apply via volunteers@alvinailey.org with resume and cover letter.

For more information and to apply via CareerLink, check out Job ID# 26893.

*Please know that Alvin Ailey is not able to offer a stipend, housing, or any other type of paid compensation; we do work with schools so that interns can receive academic credit and PERKS FOR ALL INTERNS INCLUDE the ability to take classes at the Ailey Extension at no charge.

Internship Spotlight: Amy Lyman

By Amy Lyman, FCRH '14 

I started my sales internship at Rebecca Taylor in August, right before fashion week. Packing up all the samples for the fashion show was challenging because samples are constantly being borrowed and sent out to different showrooms and magazines all over the world. Therefore, having all the required pieces for a specific event requires a lot of work. There is so much work that has to be completed by different departments. It is amazing to see all of the hard work come to life. It takes months of preparation for a fashion show that lasts 15 minutes. However, it is a vital 15 minutes. Bloggers, representatives from magazines, and buyers attended the show. Their opinion of the collection is very important and helps determine the success of the Spring 2014 collection.

After the fashion show, everyone had to prepare for market week. The most important buyers came to our showroom for appointments to view the collection and place their orders for their stores. I greeted buyers and made sure they had updated line sheets, which provides pricing and descriptions of each garment. I was also able to attend coterie with the sales team. Here, many designers set up large booths displaying their spring collection. Buyers stop by all the booths and look at each piece. I helped bring the different looks to the sales reps. I answered questions buyers had about the collection and wrote up their purchase orders. This being my third week interning, I had to pick up on things quickly.

At Rebecca Taylor, I send out samples all over the world for trade shows, photo shoots, and other showrooms. I spend three days a week in the showroom. I make sure the showroom is organized properly and is presentable for meetings. I update inventory and create line sheets. I track samples and make sure certain clothing pieces are available for different events. This requires a lot of organization and communication with other departments who may have the samples for their own needs. This week, I went to the ecommerce photo shoot. This is for pre fall 2014. This industry moves fast and everyone is constantly thinking ahead. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of such an exciting company.