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Paid Summer Internships in Government & Nonprofit
APPLICATIONS OPEN! 2022 BSOS Summer Research Initiative
The BSOS Summer Research Initiative is part of the UMD’s College of Behavioral and Social Science’s long-standing commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program provides rising juniors and seniors with an 8-week intensive experience to develop research skills, learn about doctoral training, and increase graduate training readiness. The SRI provides:
Key Expectations and Qualifications
For questions or more information about the SRI, please contact SRI Coordinator, Brittney Robinson, at brobins7@umd.edu.
House of Ruth Legal Clinic has a legal advocate position open:
Internship with Government Contractor Frieman Khatri & Partners
About this role:Frieman Khatri & Partners is a woman and minority owned small business, focusing on our clients’ mission and sales strategy, with core competencies in management consulting. Our areas of focus are government (Civilian and DOD agencies), Commercial, Education, and Non-Profits. We are looking for a candidate who has a strong desire for industries such as government affairs/relations, contracting, government service, public health, and/or IT security. The founders of Frieman Khatri & Partners, LLC, Rashmi Khatri and Richard Frieman will work with the candidate to show the intricate and rewarding world of government contracting, teaching them a unique skillset for the future. · Desired skills:
· Duties: "The specific duties and responsibilities associated with this position will vary based on the team. The following list is intended to provide those interested with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities:
o Collect and analyze relevant information (Request proposals, quotes and or Information; this will be done using various platforms) o Prepare quality draft documents/proposals o Project/ Portfolio monitoring: compliance reviews o Use various enterprise tools and technology to prepare documents o Communicate relevant and accurate information and clearly
· Compensation/Learning Outcomes: o Unpaid [Check with your advisor regarding academic credit. Internships with startups less than two years old do not qualify for BSOS 288I, BSOS 355, or BSOS 386.] o Learning outcomes: Work with higher graded staff in support of office programs and activities to gain practical work experience with respect to Government contracts and contractors
· Information needed to apply: o Applicants must be United States citizens and actively enrolled at least part-time in an accredited college or university
· Remote, in-person or hybrid?
· Starting and ending dates/hours per week:
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Career Events Coordinator, Full-time opening at UMD
The University Career Center at the University of Maryland is seeking to fill a Career Events Coordinator (CEC) opening.
The CEC coordinates all event activity sponsored by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise (Center). This includes the planning and execution of campus-wide and boutique career & internship fairs, industry and population-specific programs, networking events, site visits, panels, and other employer/alumni engagement opportunities, etc. It also includes Center events, such as advisory board meetings, industry/consortium conferences and staff retreats. This position works collaboratively with all Center staff, and requires regular coordination with the Marketing, Business Services, IT and Assessment areas. The Coordinator reports to the Associate Director, Professional Preparation.
Event Support and Management:
The Career Events Coordinator will support a wide variety of Center-based events to meet the needs of our many stakeholders. The position will also support the career programming efforts initiated by embedded College staff and their constituents. The Coordinator will serve as the project manager for said events and will ensure successful pre-event, day-of and post-event execution.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of relevant full-time work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the degree. Successful candidates for the position will have one year experience coordinating events or in project management, work with employers, or a customer-service focused role.
The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work with and among diverse groups, and exhibit a commitment to inclusive practices. Demonstrated time management and problem resolution skills, as well as, the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines are sought. The position requires schedule flexibility and a willingness to occasionally work outside of core hours as needed.
Preferences:
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Google workspace, project management platforms and career and event management platforms. Ability to learn website and design software (Drupal, Canva, Adobe Suite).
To Apply: Review of applications will begin on Jan 1, 2022. For best consideration, please submit a resume with cover letter and the names and contact information of three professional references by December 31, 2021. Read more and apply.
A Conversation with Current Law Students
Wednesday, January 12 • 1 - 2:30pm EST | Virtual Event
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During this event, current law students will discuss their experience applying to law school and their law school experience. Students will have the opportunity to speak to these law students and ask them any questions you may have about choosing a law school, what classes are like, & more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet with students at the following universities: University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Law School, University of Georgia, Georgetown University, University of Virginia & more!
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