The San Diego Police Department is hiring!

The San Diego Police Department is hiring!

RSVP for the CCJS Law, Legal and Advocacy Networking Night!

RSVP for the CCJS Law, Legal and Advocacy Networking Night! ***Note this event is in College Park, but worth the trip!

Mark Your Calendar for the Study Abroad Fair, September 10th

Mark Your Calendar for the Study Abroad Fair, September 10th Explore your world at the Study Abroad Fair Thursday, September 10th - 3:00 - 7:00 PM Grand Ballroom, STAMP Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1621341214804841/ Fearless Terps get out of the classroom! Explore the possibilities and get inspired at the Study Abroad Fair! Break out of the ordinary and find your extraordinary in China. Be a social entrepreneur in Nicaragua or the Dominican Republic. Develop your professional portfolio with an internship in the UK or Spain. Learn a language or go beyond the basics to do field work or research. Think outside your borders and show how fearless Terps are! Meet with Program Directors, College representatives, and advisors to find your perfect program.  Upcoming programs led by our college faculty are outlined here.

Fall 2015 Internship: Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy

Fall 2015 Internship: Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2015.

Wildlife Crime Technology Project Internship

Wildlife Crime Technology Project Internship World Wildlife Fund (WWF), seeks a Wildlife Crime Technology Project Intern. Responsibilities: Internship Description: Global wildlife crime not only threatens wild species, but also damages ecosystems and threatens local livelihoods and regional security. WWF’s Wildlife Crime Technology Project is committed to combating this crisis, and is researching innovative technology tools to support field-based anti-poaching and wildlife monitoring work. Our project seeks a motivated intern for desktop research on emerging technology tools for wildlife and habitat monitoring and anti-poaching. Focus will be placed on maintaining and growing an online community for information sharing among WWF Network scientists, and research and report writing. Internship responsibilities may include weekly news and literature digest compilation, information and database management (including using Google Fusion Tables); support for the administration of an online Google Group and community (including drafting, editing and posting discussion topics, uploading new content and structuring information); moderating discussions/forums; and synthesizing weekly digests and relevant science news items. Minimum Requirements:  A successful candidate will be a junior or senior in college, or a graduate student; have strong research, writing, and communication skills; database experience; knowledge of social networking and online community management; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Background in web design, engineering, conservation, and international experience preferred. This internship is an excellent opportunity to engage with conservation practitioners; learn about WWF and its projects; and explore and communicate on innovative technology tools to fight wildlife crime. Location: Washington, DC Compensation: Unpaid. For all unpaid internships, applicants must be enrolled in school and be able to obtain academic course credit from their university. How to apply: Please submit a resume & cover letter through our Careers page. https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/search, IN-16004

Internship Opportunity - Juvenile Justice

Internship Opportunity - Juvenile Justice AIR is a leading non-profit organizations with over 1600 staff dedicated to our mission of conducting and applying the best behavioral and social science research to improve people’s lives, especially the disadvantaged. We are currently offering an unpaid (academic credit) undergraduate/graduate internship opportunity to support innovative and nationally significant research and evaluation studies in the fields of juvenile justice, adult criminal justice, and evidence-based intervention and prevention programming. The chosen Intern will work with a team of experienced justice researchers on a variety of projects that best meet the needs of each study and the interests and skills of the intern.  The internship will last approximately 14 weeks during which time the student will work in the AIR Washington, DC (Georgetown) office. Hours will depend of the student's internship program requirement, but it is expected that the internship will demand 15-20 hours per week. Responsibilities: Opportunities for the selected intern may include: • Conducting literature reviews • Managing multi-site research databases • Collecting, analyzing data and reporting data using a variety of means to include peer-reviewed publications. • Involvement in document reviews, focus groups, interviews, and observational studies  The selected intern(s) may also have the opportunity to work with data from the US Census, surveys and community crime data from the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and local data from individual courts and communities. Studies include national research using randomized-controlled designs, state-level studies using time-series and regression discontinuity designs as well as qualitative and mixed-methods studies Qualifications: • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with criminal justice coursework and be interested in pursuing a justice research career.  • Possess attention to detail when completing tasks • Demonstrate creative thinking skills • Have clear communication (verbal and written) skills • Ability to work in a team environment or be self-directed. • Preference will be given to candidates familiar with SPSS databases For more information and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/1L1MIgf

Work, Volunteer, and Intern Abroad!

Work, Volunteer, and Intern Abroad!

Going Global is an interactive search database provided by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise that connects students with international job openings and internship opportunities from countries around the world. The site includes:

• Detailed, expert written Country Career Guides (Perfect for researching a country of interest!)
• Employer directory with in depth corporate profiles
• Step- by-step tutorial
• Department of Labor H1B visa application database (For international students seeking employment in the U.S.)
• Interview and cultural advice; resume and cover letter examples

To access these international opportunities, visit the Career Center’s website (www.careers.umd.edu) and click the blue Going Global button in the bottom left hand corner.