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.

Grant Programs Internships, Fall 2013

Professional Development Fall Internships for 2013

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), a state agency dedicated to expanding the artistic and cultural diversity of the state through funding programs awarding $36 million in grants to more than 1450 organizations in the performing, visual, literary, visual, and multi arts disciplines, announces Professional Development Internships for Fall 2013. Internships are available with NYSCA’s Grant-Making Programs and offer an opportunity for a professional development in the fields of arts management and public policy.

Working alongside NYSCA’s executive and program staff, interns will provide support for a wide and varied range of projects in all aspects of arts grant-making. Interns will gain hands-on experience and valuable exposure to arts funding policies, non-profit arts management operations, analysis and evaluation of grant applications, the peer panel grant review process, and the integration of new technologies in funding. Interns may have the opportunity to attend performances and exhibitions, write reports to be shared with NYSCA staff, conduct field research, and accompany staff to meetings with the leaders of applicant organizations.

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP: GRANT PROGRAMS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will work alongside Program staff and assist in areas of program administration which may include:
PC computer based program information management and research
Catalogue grant application and work sample submissions
Review submissions of video, audio, and computer work samples
Preparation and support for Panel Meetings, operation of media and technical equipment, and taking meeting notes
Communication with applicant organizations across the state

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in arts and culture, arts management, and/or public policy
A current or recent undergraduate or graduate student
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access along with familiarity with multimedia and productivity websites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, ZoHo, Google Docs, Slideroom, etc.)

SCHEDULE: Schedules are flexible and will average 1-2 days per week, 10 – 15 hours weekly. Business hours are 9 – 5pm Monday – Friday.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a brief cover letter expressing your areas of interest, and available start date. Include a resume, and forward to Director of Internships, Susan Peirez at: susan.peirez@arts.ny.gov

Internships, New York State Council on the Arts

From the New York State Council on the Arts, internships (unpaid?) in an array of fields in the Arts:

Over $36 million to give. 3000 arts organizations worthy of support. Intern with us and see how it’s done!

The New York State Council on the Arts is offering summer/fall internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns are able to work with one or more of our 16 funding programs; observing and assisting with the funding process and peer review panels as well as working on additional special projects offered by program staff.

We are the largest state funding agency in the United States, supporting over 1500 non-profit arts and cultural organizations of all kinds; our web site is www.arts.ny.gov. While interns are not paid by us, they do have the unique opportunity to gain perspectives on the arts world in New York that includes organizations of all sizes and arts disciplines. Interns will learn about our grant policies and engagement with our funded organizations, and gain experience working with a major public agency.

Internships are available in the following areas:

Architecture
Arts Education
Dance
Electronic Media & Film
Facilities (Capital Projects)
Folk Arts
Individual Artists (Animators, Composers, Playwrights, Directors, etc.)
Literature
Local Partnerships (Regrants to artists across the State)
Museums
Music
Presenting Organizations (Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, etc.)
Regional Economic Development
Special Arts Services
Theatre
Visual Arts

Please send a resume/cover letter to, Director of Internships, Susan Peirez: susan.peirez@arts.ny.gov

Microsoft Career/Recruiting/Products & Devices

Microsoft Career/Recruiting/Products Devices
Showcase Presentation!
Friday, September, 20, 2013
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Lecture Hall (room L.63.00)
(Followed by a networking session with Microsoft staff)
New Building, 524 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10019
John Jay College for Criminal Justice, CUNY

For current Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students and recent graduates of 2013, all majors welcome! Microsoft has opportunities available in a wide array of areas beyond Technology including Finance, Accounting, Operations, Sales, Marketing, H/R, Legal and more!

Come, attend, learn about Microsoft products and devices, its culture and opportunities from Vadim Sigalov, Brooklyn College Alumnus and US East Premier Field Engineering, Microsoft | Services along with other Microsoft representatives from a variety of operational areas. The presentation will also feature a Human Resources representative from Microsoft talking about what the company looks for in new hires and why Microsoft is always listed as a top employer!

Refreshments will be served!

Kick-start your potential at Microsoft, working on everything from industry-leading products to new technologies. This presentation will focus on Premier Field Engineering and Technical Account Manager opportunities as well as the MACH Hire Program.

The Microsoft Academy for College Hires [MACH] Program is designed for University hires like you: An inspiring and motivating world class program to help you drive your career and achieve extraordinary things. Professional development, challenging and meaningful work and a global network of over 2,500 MACH employees will enable you to realize your full potential.

For more information on the MACH program, visit: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/gbl/mach.aspx

Microsoft offers jobs locally, nationally and globally! Register to attend online at: http://tinyurl.com/microsoftcareerpresentation

Space is limited to the first 250 to register! Please note you must be registered to attend!

Development & Membership Internship, American Federation of Arts

Development & Membership Internship, American Federation of Arts, NYC
Supervisor: Associate Director for Development

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) is seeking a part-time intern to assist the Development and Membership department. The internship provides hands-on fundraising and membership experience in a national non-profit arts organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with grant writing and prospect research for individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising
• Assist with research for a new membership program
• Draft correspondence and make telephone inquiries, as needed.
• Maintain paper and computer project files.
• Assist with department meetings and special events, as needed.
• Assist the department with additional administrative tasks, as needed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate) interested in fundraising, membership, or non-profit work. Previous development experience preferred. Interest in arts and culture a plus.
• Strong Microsoft office computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow-through and meet deadlines effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information

• Minimum of 15 hours per week (this may vary)
• This is a “non-paid” internship opportunity, course credit may be available.
• Length of internship to be determined upon interview

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume by September 10, 2013

via email: hr@afaweb.org

via fax: 212-861-2487

via mail: Human Resources
American Federation of Arts
305 East 47th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Digital Asset Management Group/Department of Digital Media–Metropolitan Museum of Art

Digital Asset Management Group/Department of Digital Media of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Unpaid)

The Digital Asset Management Group/Department of Digital Media of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is looking for current college seniors and graduate students who are interested in applying for an unpaid two-semester internship spanning the fall 2013-spring 2014 semesters. Under the supervision of professional staff, interns will gain first-hand experience by working on digital content related to the museum’s collections.

We are looking for someone to assist with reviewing metadata of images of objects, and linking image to object records within the database. Applicants must be detail oriented, have good visual deductive skills, good visual memory, be able to work independently with a mindfulness to consistency and thoroughness. Applicants must be comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets and metadata.

The Digital Asset Management Group of the Department of Digital Media is responsible for the oversight and management of all digital assets in the Museum’s digital asset management system, establishing metadata requirements for cataloguing of relevant digital assets within the DAM, streamlining the deployment of digital assets from the DAM to the CMS, overseeing the application customization and integration with other systems.

We are a very busy department and can offer an interesting experience for anyone intrigued by an alternative library environment.

The internship will be from September 2013-May 2014. Standard internship requirements would be a one full day (7 hours) per week during business hours. The department is only open Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 and closed on the weekends.

Interns will be eligible for employee discounts at the Museum’s public restaurant, Membership Dining Room, the Museum’s retail stores, and free admission to all other New York City museums.

If interested in applying, the deadline is August 23, 2013. All materials should be compiled by the applicant, emailed together and include the following:

Resume and Cover Letter
Proposed begin and end dates of internship
Availability for an in-person interview

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT MATERIALS TO: stephanie.post@metmuseum.org

NYC Environmental Protection (DEP) Fall Internship Program

If you’re looking for a Fall 2013 internship, consider applying (and soon!) to one with NYC Environmental Protection (DEP). Notice in the information below the different fields of the internship positions:

The NYC DEP is offering internship positions, paid and unpaid, for undergraduate and graduate students, in the areas of engineering, architectural, legal, information technology and administration. We are looking for bright, energetic students who want to make a difference. If you are interested in having an exciting fall interning with the NYC DEP, please click on the following link http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/internships.shtml for detailed job project descriptions and how to apply. The deadline for all applications is Friday, August 30, 2013.

Editorial Fellowship (Paid), Huffington Post, NYC

Job Description: The Huffington Post is seeking editorial fellows to join its New York office. Do you love the internet? Are you the person who has the viral video before everyone else? Do you obsessively check Facebook and Twitter? Then you might be a perfect fit for the Huffington Post.

Applicants should be hungry self-starters eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, fun environment. We are looking for go-getter news and internet junkies with strong web skills to work closely with various editorial teams. This is a great opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of new media and get first-hand exposure to how The Huffington Post works.

Primary responsibilities:

Writing headlines, packaging stories, and video content
Monitoring breaking news and identifying viral stories
Pitch and produce shareable content for a social media audience
Aid in managing Facebook and Twitter accounts

Requirements for success:

Insatiable appetite for news and the desire to make things go crazy on the web
Strong research and writing skills
Proficiency with social media
Meticulous dedication to detail and the ability to multitask
Creativity and willingness to think outside the box
Ability to receive constructive criticism and learn from feedback
A passion for the Huffington Post and its editorial mission

This fellowship is located in our New York office, located in Greenwich Village. Our fellowship usually lasts four to six months and is a paid program that we use to identify potential full-time hires — in other words, fellows are considered to be in training from the moment they begin. Our program ensures that fellows learn everything there is to know about how the Huffington Post approaches web publishing. Fellows have the chance discover whether HuffPost is the sort of place you want to launch your career.

Apply at http://corp.aol.com/careers Requisition # 125713BR

Today: Research Mixer!

Calling all faculty and students interested in mentored undergraduate research! Today is the semi-annual Research Mixer, an opportunity for students to learn from faculty mentors about benefits of and opportunities for working with a mentor to conduct a research project. The Undergraduate Research Committee hopes that the mixer will facilitate meaningful connections between research mentors and students interested in research. Not sure if you’re ready to take on a research project? Come listen and find out more about the process!

And, of course, snacks for all and prizes for a lucky few!

Announcing CUNY Service Corps!

This is a fantastic opportunity for City Tech students. It’s a CUNY program that’s not CUNY-wide–instead, it’s only open to students at seven of the CUNY colleges. Through CUNY Service Corps, students can get paid for interesting service-project internships throughout the city. There will be information sessions about the program, including one today at 1:00pm and another at 5:00pm, both in N119.

You can join the CUNY Service Corps project on the OpenLab to get further updates and ask questions. Here’s how they describe the opportunity:

The CUNY Service Corps will mobilize CUNY students, faculty and staff to work on projects that improve the short and long-term civic, economic and environmental sustainability of New York City and of its residents and communities. The program’s goals are three-fold: for students to make a meaningful difference through service while gaining valuable real-world work experience, earning a wage, and where appropriate, receiving college credit; for faculty members and staff, through their work with students in the program, to have additional opportunities to apply their expertise to addressing many of the city’s key challenges; and for residents, communities, and project sponsors to realize concrete benefits as a result of CUNY Service Corps projects.

The Service Corps is organized around themes that represent both opportunity and need:

A Healthier City: Corps members will address important community and public health issues, such as chronic disease management, childhood obesity, lead poisoning prevention, infant mortality, violence prevention, nutrition, and food security.

A More Resilient and Greener City: Students will support projects related to improving the city’s built and green infrastructure and making it more resistant to storm-related damage.

A Better Educated City: The Corps will offer valuable supports to students of all ages, such as those in early childhood programs (and their families and caretakers), public middle and high school students, fellow CUNY students struggling with academic and personal challenges, and adult students learning English or preparing to take the High School Equivalency examination.

An Economically Stronger City: A range of projects will focus on bolstering the economic viability and success of distressed communities within the city.

By providing on-the-ground support to a wide range of non-profit and civic endeavors, the CUNY Service Corps will both increase the availability of valuable services to New Yorkers and enable CUNY students to become more engaged in their communities throughout the city. Service Corps members will become part of a University cohort of students practicing service that is aligned with their civic and professional goals. Typical assignments will last twenty-four weeks over two semesters. Participants will work an average of 12 hours per week. Corps members will be paid for these hours, and in some instances earn college credit.

Please visit http://www.cuny.edu/servicecorps for more information and to apply online.

Undergraduate Research