Copywriting and Grants Internships with My Girlfriend's House in Capitol Heights

Copywriting and Grants Internships with My Girlfriend's House in Capitol Heights My Girlfriend's House has multiple positions open for UMD students. Great opportunity for those looking for hands on experience in a non-profit environment.These Interns will work in an office environment directly with our Executive Director and Program Coordinator.  My Girlfriend's House is a local nonprofit located in Capitol Heights, MD.  Our mission is to combat issues facing  at-risk girls dealing with social, financial and personal needs while also providing resources that will guide them in a positive direction. We are now in the process of searching for Copywriting and Grant Writing Interns.  Job Description: Intern will gain hands-on experience through the writing and editing of a variety of both print and electronic marketing communications materials. Intern will also utilize effective communications to write grant proposals to secure ongoing funding.  Candidates should have excellent writing and computer skills and must be highly organized, self-driven with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Responsibilities Include: * Prepare and update corporate content as needed for brochures, website, grants and other collateral * Prepare letters of support for corporate community * Become intimately familiar with all key programs * Respond to at least 4 grant requests per month * Maintain database of upcoming grants and track results of previously responded grants * Identify and prepare LOIs for foundations * Familiarize oneself with basic funder software * Follow up on status of LOIs or grants This internship is an onsite position in an office environment, it’s an unpaid internship, with a minimum requirement of 16 hours per week for at least 6 months. Please send resumes to Jobs@mygirlfriendshouse.org.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Connect with 1,000+ BSOS Alumni & Students

Connect with 1,000+ BSOS Alumni & Students Are you ready to network with alumni in your field and learn about internship and job openings? Are you exploring your career interests and looking for a way to discover opportunities and stay informed about upcoming events? Then connect with your fellow BSOS Terps by joining the newly revised College of Behavioral and Social Sciences LinkedIn group today!

Transform Your Courses Today!

Transform Your Courses Today! You have the power to improve everyone’s academic experience!  Your confidential feedback in CourseEvalUM helps faculty and administrators make decisions about teaching and learning at Maryland. Each evaluation may take only 5-10 minutes and it’s confidential. Be sure to submit you evaluations by Wednesday, May 13. Make your opinions count!

Summer BSST course-

Have you ever wondered about the science or science policy behind the threat and use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons? Do you want to complete your Natural Sciences or Natural Sciences Lab course requirement this summer in College Park? If this applies to you, enroll in BSST240 and BSST241 this summer. From June 1-July 10, 2015, you’ll explore the scientific method and fundamental principles of the hard sciences and you’ll bring together multiple different fields into one classroom. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to test hypotheses, use basic statistics, interpret results, and apply your new knowledge on CBRN weapons ant their threat to practical applications within public health, emergency management, epidemiology, and threat assessment. Further, if taken concurrently BSST240 and BSST241 satisfy the General Education Natural Lab Science Requirement.

 If you have questions about this exciting course, send them to education@start.umd.edu! 

USG Scholarships--APPLY NOW!

USG Scholarships Wondering how to pay for school?  Apply for the USG 2015-2016 Scholarship.  Application available here!  Priority deadline is June 30, 2015.

Expand your Leadership Skills

***SAS is looking specifically for some CCJS students.  Apply now! Expand your Leadership Skills Looking to get involved at the USG campus and tell incoming students about your experience? Want to enhance your leadership & communication skills?  Volunteer this summer to be a New Student Orientation Leader! Application deadline: This Friday, May 15th and can be found on Connect@USG.  Mandatory training - Friday, May 29 from 10-3pm Questions?  Email Rachel Wolohan

Finals days of the semester...

The Last Day of Classes for the Spring 2015 semester is Tuesday, May 12th. ***This is also the last day to withdraw from all Spring 2015 courses, which must be done in-person with Dr. Stickle*** Don’t forget to complete your course evaluations at https://courseevalum.umd.edu/ If you are graduating, see information about the ceremonies at http://www.commencement.umd.edu/ Good Luck on Finals! Reading Day is Wednesday, May 13th and Final Exams begin on Thursday, May 14th and run through Wednesday, May 20th.