March 2009 Archives

Staff Senate Gearing up for 5th Annual Walk-a-thon

The VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the 5th annual Virginia's Caring University Scholarship Walk-A-Thon on April 9 from noon until 2:30 p.m. to benefit Virginia's Caring University Scholarship, which has assisted 35 students in the past four years. Scholarship recipients are rising juniors or seniors who have demonstrated a need for financial aid and have past or current community service. Participants range from faculty and staff to students, alumni and VCU community members. To register, donate, apply for scholarships or for more information visit www.vcu.edu/scholarships.

When:
Tuesday, March 31
7-9pm
Jepson Hall, Room 118

Interested in advertising, PR, journalism, broadcast or publishing? Join the Career Development Center for a keynote speech by Ed Kelly, CEO of American Express Publishing (Travel & Leisure; Food & Wine; and Golf magazines) and network with professionals in the mass communications industry.

Space is limited!
Professional dress required.
Visit www.cdc.richmond.edu to RSVP.

Looking for
JOB SECURITY???
Come to:
"Applying for Employment with the
Federal Government"

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Where: University Student Commons
Richmond Salon IV
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Speakers Will Cover:
 Tips and techniques on creating an application and resume
 KSAs
 Interview Tips

For more information, contact the University Career Center at 828-1645.

Summer Internship/Agriculture in the Classroom

Virginia Farm Bureau, the voice of Virginia's agricultural community and the largest property and casualty insurance company based in Virginia, is looking for motivated students who are seeking a career in the fields of agriculture, communications, education, marketing, political science,video production or writing.

Agriculture in the Classroom
This department provides elementary and middle school teachers with
training and materials to incorporate agriculture into their classroom
lesson plans in support of Virginia's Standards of Learning.

AITC conducts as many as 40 training workshops each year to show teachers how they can integrate agriculture into their curriculum. The intern will work with the AITC education program coordinators to create lesson plans and develop online lessons; research newsletter topics; update the AITC Web site; and provide workshop support.

Requirements: Mass Communications or English Majors are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit AgInTheClassroom.org.

Compensation Type:
Paid

To apply for one of the internships, please submit
your resume to VFB Human Resources at recruiting@
vafb.com. Or, mail your resume to Virginia Farm
Bureau Human Resources, 12580 West Creek Parkway,
Richmond, VA 23238; or fax it to 804-290-1090.

Marketing Intern

ColonialWebb Contractors is one of the largest commercial mechanical contractors on the East Coast. With headquarters in Richmond, VA, we operate out of eight regional offices located in Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Manassas, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC. As a full service contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic area since 1972, we provide our commercial and industrial clients with engineering, design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance and repair support in the fields of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, controls, electrical, and water treatment systems.

We are currently seeking an energetic and dynamic Marketing Intern to work within our Marketing Department. This position will assist in reviewing and developing our brand strategy, as well as, creating company marketing materials. This will include designing brochures, line cards, PowerPoint presentations, event marketing materials, advertisements, etc. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and be able to work independently. Also proficiency in one or more: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.

If you have the perfect mix of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, then put your talents to work at ColonialWebb. For consideration, please email your resume to Chris Thomas at chris.thomas@colonialwebb.com.

EOE

Well, that's exactly what we're trying to find out!
We think we know, but you can educate us and help us cut through the clutter.

Tell us:

The top three things the University Career Center (UCC)can do for you

Top three ways the UCC can get the word out to you

SUMMER INTERNSHIP (UNPAID)

Take Your Education On A Mission!

Experience the gratification of knowing your work impacts the well-being of millions of people, both directly and indirectly, affected by Diabetes. At the American Diabetes Association, our employees enjoy a myriad of opportunities, an inclusive environment, and an inviting culture. They remain employees because they are passionate about our cause.

DESCRIPTION
The American Diabetes Association is proud to announce the availability of an exciting summer internship in our Central Virginia office. The office is located in Innsbrook at 4335 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. We offer a flexible internship of up to one year with the ability to fit your educational needs and earn credits.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) seeks a highly motivated, self-starting student who is passionate about public service. Intern will provide support to ADA staff and gain valuable skills and insights while assisting with event planning, corporate research and volunteer outreach for the American Diabetes Association throughout Central Virginia. ADA internships are unpaid, but the hours are part-time and the schedule can be flexible. If your degree program requires you to do an internship this can be used as course credit, where applicable. Convenient parking is provided by the ADA.

This internship will enable a skilled student to assist the ADA by working on important fund-raising cultivation events. This internship will provide the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas including:

FUNDRAISING & EVENT PLANNING
* Assist with planning & implementation of special events along with pre and post events.
* Assist with donor tracking and follow-up both in recruitment and registering companies, teams and individuals
* Draft letters, mail out and follow-up to prospective sponsors and special guests
* Design and prepare event materials and communications including newsletters, email blasts, phone calls, etc.

MARKETING
* Researching charitable programs of major local corporations
* Assisting with implementation of marketing strategies
* Project development and management
* Strategic planning of brochure distribution
* Street team recruitment and management
* Research and data entry projects

REQUIREMENTS
* Interpersonal communications skills.
* Excellent writing and research skills.
* Ability to see the "big picture" and assist with all aspects of events and programs.
* Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet and e-mail.
* Proficiency in database management and design of spreadsheets.
* Superior academic record.
* No experience necessary, but attention to detail and accountability is required.
* Ability to lift 25 lbs.

* * Time commitment of 15-20 hours per week is requested.

Online applications are required, but if you need more information, please contact Elisabeth King at eking@diabetes.org.

This internship is a great way to start your career in Marketing and the Non-Profit industry.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cure * Care * Commitment *

Public Relations and Events Internship

Johnson Inc. is a Marketing and Communications firm located in Richmond, VA that houses an eclectic mix of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop and provide innovative services to effectively fulfill a wide variety of advertising, marketing and communications needs.

Public Relations services that Johnson Inc. provides include campaign management, media buying and negotiation and grassroots marketing. Creative services include graphic design, collateral development and event planning. One of Johnson Inc.’s most popular events is the summer concert series Fridays at Sunset held at Kanawha Plaza each summer.

Johnson Inc. has an internship opportunity available for any student wishing to gain experience in the public relations and event planning fields. The position is available immediately and may extend to the end of the academic school year or throughout the summer. Responsibilities will include assisting the Event Manager in planning Fridays at Sunset (advancing shows, managing vendors and volunteers) along with contributing to the productivity of the Public Relations Department (proofing drafts of newsletters/radio buys, mailings, grassroots marketing of clients).

Interested students should send a resume to Loren Williams at lwilliams@johnsonmarketing.com to schedule an interview.

Johnson Inc.
201 West Broad St., Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23220
804-644-8515 phone
804-644-0835 facsimile

www.johnsonmarketing.com

The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid is looking for recent graduates and students nearing graduation to participate in the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP).
If selected to participate in the Federal Career Intern Program, individuals will be appointed to a full-time entry-level position and are immediately eligible for benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation leave. During the first two years of the internship, participants will be provided with formal training and developmental assignments. Upon completion of the program, participants are eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position.
Starting salaries vary from the levels of GS-5 to GS-9 ($33,269 to $65,531), based on experience, level of education, and academic achievement. Applicants must possess good written and oral communication skills, the ability to analyze and evaluate information, as well as, the ability to follow and accept instructions.

Federal Student Aid’s main goal is to ensure that “all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance.” We accomplish this by offering various grants, loans, and work-study programs in coordination with postsecondary schools. We oversee $391 billion in outstanding student loans, making us one of the largest financial intermediaries in the world. Some of the positions we typically recruit for include:

Accountant: The work involves various developmental assignments in the field of accounting that require the application of well-established accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices. Basic education requirements to qualify are, a BA/BS degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

Management and Program Analyst: The work involves various developmental assignments that require the application of analytical and evaluative skills to assess the effectiveness of programs and/or the efficiency of management operations. This position is very broad and the work can relate to a variety of fields such as business, risk management, data analysis, etc. To qualify on the basis of education, an individual must have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. *A master’s degree is qualifying at the GS-9 level.

Information Technology Specialist: The work involves various developmental assignments in the field of Information Technology. To qualify on the basis of education, an individual must have a BA/BS. Major may be in-computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering, or course work that required the development or adaptation of computer programs and systems and provided knowledge equivalent to a major in the computer field.

Contract Specialist: The work involves various developmental assignments concerned with the procurement of supplies, services, construction, or research and development using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals; and the administration or termination and close out of contracts. To qualify on the basis of education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

Additional Areas of recruitment include positions relating to: Loan Analyst, Training Specialist, Institutional Review Specialist, and Financial Management Specialist.

Additional Requirements:
· Applicants may qualify based on experience. To qualify based on experience, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience, or combination of education and experience.
· Must be a US citizen.
How to Apply:
You must submit a resume or equivalent to be considered. Include at the top of your application, the position(s) for which you are applying. Additionally, the resume should include the following:
· Name
· City and State
· Phone Number with Area Code
· E-mail Address
· Major/Minor
· GPA
· Expected Graduation Date
· Veteran’s Status
· Additionally, applicants must provide a transcript (may be unofficial, but if selected official transcript will be needed)
We will maintain a database of ready referrals, and as vacancies occur, we will contact candidates that match our recruitment needs to set-up interviews. Applications will be retained by the agency for six months, if after six months you have not been selected for a position, and you wish to remain under consideration, you must reapply.
Please e-mail resumes of interested applicants to Beverly.Barnes@ed.gov

Do you know of a high school student who is college-bound and intends to pursue design as a degree in Washington, DC? Or do you know of a college student who is currently enrolled and working toward a degree in design at a school in Washington, DC? Tell them about AIGA DC’s Continuum Fund Scholarship!

Imagine you had everything you needed to share your vision with the world: talent, skill, dedication, desire. Everything, that is, except money. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities.

Deadline
The application deadline is April 3, 2009. This is not a postmark deadline - all applications must be received by April 3, 2009.

Application
All applications must be completed in two parts:

STEP 1 is completed online and requires inputting information about yourself and your school, as well as uploading digital images of your work. This part of the application can be found at:
http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/worldstudio-scholarship

STEP 2 requires filling out and mailing a hard copy of an application form, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship Application and Guidelines, click to download an Acrobat PDF here:
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009_10_WS_AIGA_Scholarships.pdf

Selection and Notification Process
Entries will be evaluated by a jury of creative professionals appointed by Worldstudio Foundation and AIGA. In selecting the winning entries, jurors will consider a number of factors, including: quality of submitted work, financial need, minority status, academic record, recommendations and strength of written statement of purpose. All applicants will be notified via email in late June. Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships will notify schools of financial awards and distribute scholarship monies directly to the institution’s financial aid office in September 2009. Students are required to notify Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships of any change in academic status.

The VCU Career Center wants you as a Career Center Ambassador!

Peer Educator 8/09 – 5/10
VCU Career Center Richmond, VA.

• Serve as a student leader and role model for the University Career Center.
• Enhance communication and public speaking skills through presenting workshops and presentations to student groups.
• Build employer networking skills by participating in career fairs, employer information sessions, and interviews.
• Develop resume and interviewing skills in providing technical assistance to students.
• Be exposed to research and resource materials based on specific majors and industries.
• Commit five to six hours per week to Career Center office hours.

Qualifications:
1. Must be a sophomore or higher.
2. A 2.5 minimum GPA.
3. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
4. Interpersonal skills are a must.

MUST COMMIT TO SERVE IN THIS POSITION FOR FALL 2009 – SPRING 2010
A competitive scholarship will be offered.

Accepting candidates for the Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 academic year. Send a cover letter of interest, a resume, and two references to Mr. Joseph Lyons @ jllyons@vcu.edu by Monday, March 30, 2008 by 5pm.

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Media Affairs
For Immediate Release February 26, 2009

President Obama Launches White House Internship Program

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.

“This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.

The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22nd to August 14th and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
• US Citizens
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
The Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House Communications Department
The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Office of the First Lady
The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Political Affairs
The Office of Management and Administration
The Offi ce of White House Counsel
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The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President

More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

THE WHITE HOUSE, February 26, 2009.

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