Internship with NPR

Winter/Spring 2014: Code Switch

ID	2013-1825	Job Location	US-DC-Washington
Division	News & Information	Type	Intern
Semester	..	Application Deadline	..

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Overview:

NPR’s Code Switch is one of the largest teams in the country reporting on some of the most fascinating topics of our day: race, ethnicity and culture. As the intern for Code Switch, you’ll be working with a diverse, fun team of journalists doing path-breaking coverage of these subjects. And while we can’t promise you’ll emerge Internet-famous, let’s just say there’s a really good chance.

You’ll work with top national correspondents to produce digital packages, lead discussions on social media, contribute story ideas, and report and write stories for the team. As a hybrid broadcast and digital unit, Code Switch works with almost every division at NPR — every show, every desk, multimedia, news apps, marketing and communications, and more — offering a terrific perspective on every aspect of working for NPR News.

We’re looking for a candidate who is fascinated by the different ways that our cultural backgrounds affect our experiences of the world, and who can approach this topic as an explorer rather than an advocate. We seek strong writers with good social media instincts and a passion for community and conversation. A knack with technology and an eye for a good photo certainly won’t hurt your application.

Responsibilities:

Produce digital builds for daily radio stories.
Research, pitch, report, write and produce pieces for publication online.
Coordinate with editorial units outside of Code Switch, including other desks, shows, reporters, editors, and producers.
Additional editorial tasks — such as conducting and/or transcribing interviews, procuring images, etc. — as assigned.

Qualifications:

Interest in and familiarity with issues of race, ethnicity and culture.
Proven writing and storytelling abilities.
Ability to do accurate, thorough work on deadline.
Digital production expertise, including some multimedia experience. (Fluency with software such as WordPress will be helpful.)
Fluency with social media.
Strong research/reporting skills.

Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read our Internship FAQ’s here. Please do not apply for more than 3 internships.

Speaker on Med School Admissions

The Science Research Club is excited to welcome guest speaker Mr. Nigel James from The American University of Antigua, College of Medicine. Anyone interested in medical school and the admissions process is welcome to attend this informational seminar.

Paid Internship, Metis Associations, NYC

Metis Associates, a national research and consulting firm, seeks an undergraduate or graduate student for a paid internship position.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

Assisting with data collection and data management.
Scheduling interviews and focus groups.
Conducting basic data analyses (e.g., running frequencies) using SPSS and/or Microsoft Excel
Summarizing data findings and visually presenting data (e.g., creating charts/figures, drafting presentations and memos, assisting with reports, etc.).
Assisting with general administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in psychology, sociology, education, or other relevant field.
Interest in education research and evaluation.
Strong written and oral English communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or SPSS preferred.
Ability to work independently in a team-based, project-oriented environment.
Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
Hours are flexible and may include two to three days per week. Candidate should be available to start immediately and work through the end of the fall semester. Continuation of work during spring semester is possible but not guaranteed.

How to Apply

To apply please email your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) a short writing sample to Susanne Harnett at sharnett@metisassoc.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

CUNY Science Scholar Information Session

The CUNY Graduate Center is hosting an Information Session for prospective applicants to the Science doctoral programs at CUNY. Join the session on Friday, November 1st in the Science Center, Room 4102 at the CUNY Graduate Center, 4:00-6:00pm if you’re interested in learning more about applying to graduate school in the sciences. RSVP by October 30th.

Undergraduate Research at The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory

The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory has established programs for undergraduate education to enhance scientific training in the biological sciences.

Through courses, fellowships, and enrichment activities, MDIBL excels in training undergraduate students considering careers in research or medicine. MDIBL is a highly collaborative, collegial, and informal research environment, where students and scientists design and conduct experiments together and may discuss their results on a bench overlooking Frenchman Bay or over a meal in the dining hall.

Short Courses

MDIBL has a extensive program of year-round, hands-on, research intensive short courses, workshops and symposia for undergraduate students. Most courses are closed-enrollment and only offered to students from the sending institutions. All MDIBL Courses and Conferences are listed on this website.

Summer Research Fellowships:

The Research Experience
Each summer, over 30 undergraduates from Maine and across the United States participate in research fellowships at MDIBL. Undergraduate fellows work in the laboratory of an MDIBL investigator on an independent project designed by the student and their mentor. Laboratory training can include techniques in molecular biology, physiology, and bioinformatics. Projects are wide-ranging and could include the comparative study of a laboratory animal (zebrafish, roundworm, sea urchin, etc.), cultured cells, and biological tissue preparations. While most projects are laboratory-based, some include a field component. In pursuing their independent research project, students attend weekly seminars given by MDIBL scientists and invited speakers from other institutions discussing a variety of topics in the biological and environmental sciences.

Dates
Undergraduate research fellowships are 8 – 10 weeks long, from early June to mid August. In 2014, most students will arrive on Monday, June 2 and will depart on Friday, August 8.

Mentors
Students may select a summer research mentor from among the Lab’sresident or visiting faculty whose research matches their personal scientific interests and career goals. Students applying to the Maine INBRE undergraduate program may select a mentor from MDIBL or one one of several Maine INBRE partner institutions.

MDIBL Campus living
Undergraduate summer research fellowships are 8 – 10 weeks long. Students are typically housed in either Spruce or Birch Hall. Meals are served in the MDIBL Co-op (called Co-op because students are responsible for their own meals on weekends).

Weekends are typically free and students enjoy recreational activities including hiking in Acadia National Park, swimming in Acadia’s pristine ponds, biking, running, sand pit volleyball, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, kayaking, or just relaxing on the Lab dock.

Admissions and Funding
Summer Research Fellowship applications are generally accepted in late fall, with an application deadline in early January. Most fellowships cover all expenses (room, board, travel) and pay a weekly stipend.

Undergraduate Research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

CSHL’s Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community. Each year, approximately 25 students from around the world are accepted to the fully subsidized, 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects in:

Cancer Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Biology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Bioinformatics and Genomics

The URP program and its NSF REU component are administered by the Watson School of Biological Sciences and is designed to give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research. Participants learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods, theoretical principles, and scientific communication. The specific objectives of the program as it relates to undergraduate students are:

Provide college undergraduates an opportunity to conduct original research
Enable interactions with scientists from graduate students to Principle Investigators
Introduce them to the physical and intellectual tools necessary for biological research
Inform them about the major questions now under investigation in the biomedical and life sciences
Promote interactions among students of diverse backgrounds

In addition to their research, URP students attend a series of seminars and special events designed specifically for them. At the URP Symposium, held at the end of each summer, students present a summary of their research to the entire CSHL community. Each participant also writes a scientific abstract, and a final report to describe his or her project.

URP students are encouraged to attend advanced postdoctoral courses at CSHL, organized by leading scientists from around the world. In these courses, undergraduate students have an unparalleled opportunity to learn the latest experimental techniques in different fields and to seek advice about their future paths.

Program participants live, work, eat, and play among CSHL scientists. They are invited to all Laboratory social activities, attend a Broadway play, explore many of the tourist attractions in New York City, have pool parties, visit the lovely beaches of Long Island, and generally enjoy a marvelous—and very busy—summer. By the end of the program, they are well-equipped to decide whether scientific research is a career they would like to pursue.

Lincoln Center Tour Guide Openings

Although this is not a research position, this opportunity is too interesting not to share. It would be a great job for students interested in the arts, in tourism, in public speaking, in group leadership, and especially those looking to shine by using their expertise in a language other than English.

Tour Guide Openings, Lincoln Center, NYC

Reporting to management in the Visitor Services Department at Lincoln Center, employees in this union-represented position provide unscripted, guided tours of Lincoln Center’s 16-acre campus, which encompasses eleven constituent organizations and occupies more than eight buildings, public spaces, and public artworks. Visitors hail from around the world and Guides act as professional ambassadors of Lincoln Center. Tour Guides conduct tours of Lincoln Center for the general public, private groups, and schools, and may conduct specialized and VIP tours as needed.

Tour Guides inform visitors about the historical, artistic, and architectural aspects of Lincoln Center and provide information about daily events and performances. Tour Guides are expected to construct a solid narrative of Lincoln Center’s past, present, and future, combining historical facts and engaging stories to produce unique, memorable guest experiences; cultivate new patrons; and to promote events and the Lincoln Center brand.

Guides are called to work on a part time, as-needed basis, which requires a flexible schedule and an understanding that there are high and low seasons with the busiest period extending roughly from early March through early June. Tours run seven days per week, year-round. When on call, a Guide typically gives two to four tours a day. Successful completion of a rigorous, paid training program is required, as well as ongoing professional development throughout a Guide’s tenure.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an enthusiasm for the arts, commitment to the mission of Lincoln Center, and a desire to facilitate meaningful interactions between Lincoln Center and its public.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *

Enthusiasm for the performing arts, visual arts, and history of New York.
Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Enthusiastic team player who adapts easily to rapidly changing environments.
Prior educational and tour guide experience.
Experience working with diverse groups and personalities. Ability to work well with children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Strong customer service orientation with welcoming demeanor and ability to foster meaningful connections with and among tour group members.
Attention to detail, punctuality, flexibility, initiative, patience, and professionalism.
Must have e-mail access to ensure timely exchange of work-related information.
Ability to be on one’s feet for at least two (2) hours at a time.
Must be able to speak English fluently. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, especially those that speak Mandarin, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese.

*SUBMISSION PROCEDURE*

Please send cover letter, resume, and availability to: 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023; humanresources@lincolncenter.org

Lincoln Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Children’s Rights Policy Internship

Children’s Rights Policy Internship, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), NYC

Website: http://www.fpwa.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home/index.html
Department: Policy, Advocacy and Research (PAR)

Organization Description: The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) is a membership organization with almost 300 community based social service agencies and church-based human service programs in its network. FPWA’s substantial team of expert policy analysts work closely with our member agencies and in numerous strategic collaborations to influence budget and legislative outcomes that positively impact human services organizations and the children, families and individuals they serve. Throughout the year, FPWA issues action alerts, policy briefs, advocacy agendas and research reports to inform and shape the opinions of the public, the media and decision makers, and to activate our members and network. We also sponsor a variety of leading-edge policy forums and networking opportunities that strengthen relationships among our members and coalition partners and build their capacity for effective collaboration across social service issues.

Qualifications: The Policy, Advocacy and Research Department is interns who are interested in children’s issues and/or social services, and are committed to reform on behalf of abused and neglected children. Interns should be detail oriented and well organized, with strong writing and critical thinking skills. Candidates must demonstrate a desire to learn about public policy. Some prior experience in community organizing or policy advocacy and research is preferred but not necessary. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Self-motivated, determined and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities: The Policy, Advocacy and Research Department is looking for interns for the fall to assist with research, policy analysis, and advocacy projects pertaining to children who may have been abused and neglect, and are now in the foster care system. Interns will have the opportunity to collect data, research and analyze key policy issues, and assist with the preparation of reports, and help organize policy forums. Interns will become familiar with the problems and challenges facing city and state child welfare systems, and the impact on the children served by those systems. Since interns will interact with policy analysts on a daily basis, they will also learn about various career paths in the fields of child welfare, public interest law and professional advocacy. Students interested in interest in the child welfare field, public policy, public interest law, the legal system, social policy, and social research are encouraged to apply.

How to contact: Email cover letter, resume and writing sample to nfranklin@fpwa.org

Pay: This is an unpaid internship position. Though there is no salary, interns will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of NYC organizations and obtain experience with high-level policy advocacy work. In addition, we are willing to complete paperwork necessary for students to receive available college academic credits.

Duration: From September 9 to December 13, 2013
Hours: Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week

When to post: 8/21/13
Deadline: 9/27/2013
Employment Start Date: 9/9/2013
Employment End Date: 12/13/2013

Name: Noah Franklin
Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Address: 281 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010-6102
Email: nfranklin@fpwa.org
Phone: 212-801-1376

Labor Policy Analyst Internship

Labor Policy Analyst Intern, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA), NYC

Website: http://www.fpwa.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home/index.html
Department: Policy, Advocacy and Research (PAR)

Qualifications: The Policy, Advocacy and Research Department is seeking interns to work on a range of issues including worker cooperatives, workforce development, job training, income and work supports. Candidates should be detail oriented and well organized, with strong writing and critical thinking skills. Candidates should have a commitment to issues facing low-income and/or unemployed individuals, especially in the area of postsecondary access and success, basic skills education, and workforce training. Candidates should demonstrate a desire to learn about public policy. Some prior experience in community organizing or policy advocacy and research is preferred but not necessary. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Self-motivated, determined and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities: The Policy, Advocacy and Research Department is looking for interns for the fall to assist with research, policy analysis, and advocacy projects on a range of issues including worker cooperatives, workforce development, job training, income and work supports. The intern will have the opportunity to collect data, research and analyze key policy issues, and assist with the preparation of reports, help organize a policy forum and attend other policy meetings. Significantly, the intern will help draft a white paper and organize an economic policy forum. In addition, the intern will conduct research and analysis for ongoing research projects in the issue areas of postsecondary access and success, basic skills education, and workforce training. The intern will also become familiar with the problems and challenges facing city and state workforce development agencies. Since the intern will interact with policy analysts on a daily basis, they will also learn about various career paths in the fields of labor, workforce development, public interest law and professional advocacy. Students interested in labor, economics, public policy, public interest law, the legal system, social services or reform of government systems would find an internship at FPWA to be an excellent match for their interests.

How to contact: Email cover letter, resume and writing sample to nfranklin@fpwa.org

Duration: From September 9 to December 13, 2013
Hours: Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week

When to post: 8/21/13
Deadline: 9/27/2013
Employment Start Date: 9/9/2013
Employment End Date: 12/13/2013

Name: Noah Franklin
Title: Senior Policy Analyst
Address: 281 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010-6102
Email: nfranklin@fpwa.org
Phone: 212-801-1376

Markle Initiative for America’s Economic Future in a Networked World

Research Intern (PAID), Markle Initiative for America’s Economic Future in a Networked World, NYC

REPORT: Director

The Organization and New Economic Security Initiative

The Markle Foundation (www.markle.org) works to realize the potential of information technology to address intractable public problems, for the health and security of all Americans.

Founded in 1927 by John and Mary Markle, the Foundation has always been true to the mandate that it “promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge among the people of the United States, and promote the general good of mankind.” Foundation policy is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors drawn from national security, health care, business and technology. Headquartered in New York, with staff in various locations around the country, the Foundation has current assets of about $150 million.

The Markle Initiative for America’s Economic Future in a Networked World was created in 2013 to broaden the benefits of advances in information technology to create a vibrant economic future for all Americans. The goals of the Initiative are to envision and ultimately be a catalyst for an America with broad participation in the global digital economy; and to seek scalable solutions to reinvigorate the American Dream, imagining new strategies for jobs and economic security that can help propel our country into a future where the next generation will once again be better off than the last. The Initiative Members are leaders drawn from the fields of economics, technology, private sector, academia, and policymaking and have come together to drive this effort.

Much of what the Foundation does finds its primary public audiences in Washington. Its work products come in many forms – discussions with policy makers, education of interested sectors, written reports, multimedia and interactive presentations, briefings, public events, articles, and summary briefs. The Foundation does not lobby. It provides public education, technical assistance, decision support analysis, and constructive interaction with government officials and their staffs, as well as interested private organizations and individuals and the media. With the new Initiative, it is likely that the primary audience will also extend beyond Washington, with private sector technology and other industries playing a critical role, as well as public and private efforts at the local and regional levels.

Job Responsibilities

The internship will provide an opportunity for engagement in research, editing, writing, and other research tasks related to the Markle Economic Security Initiative. Reporting to the Director and working in collaboration with the Economic Security team, responsibilities may include:

Conducting various research projects on a range of topics related to technology, economics, labor trends, and international trade;
Drafting internal papers on select topic areas;
Providing updates on research and statistics;
Mapping relevant literature;
Fact-checking;
Being accountable for timely and high-quality completion of assigned projects; and
Undertaking other projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants for this position must be a current student pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s Degree with a demonstrated interest in technology, communications, law, or economics. He or she should have familiarity with internet research tools and an interest in new ways of presenting information. Applicants must have excellent writing abilities, research skills, and analytic capabilities, as well as strong verbal communication skills. Applicants should be able to capture complex issues in accessible documents for varied audiences. Applicants must also have an attention to detail and be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter (including days and times available to work), one 3-5 page writing sample, and the contact information of two references to Internship2013@markle.org ASAP (note deadline extension!). Due to the volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Markle Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category: Student Opportunities