YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 14, 2008
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the second largest YMCA in the United States.
Association Quick Stats:
- 25 full-facility YMCAs
- Four residential camps and ten housing facilities serving more than 5,000 single adults
- Membership count of 46,000, representing more than 100,000 youth and adults in a variety of fitness and recreational programs
South Chicago Branch:
Established in 1890, the South Chicago YMCA has 700+ diverse members. The South Chicago YMCA offers fitness classes, aquatics, summer camp, childcare, after-school programs, boxing, free weights and cardio fitness rooms.
Internship Description:
An intern at the YMCA will have the opportunity to work with one or more of the following projects:
· Grant’s Research and Proposal Writing – research and identify possible funding sources for a variety of programming; prepare funding/grant proposals for submission
· Analysis of Program Trends – identify membership and program trends; analyze the Chicago market related to members and programs; conduct focus groups with program participants, constituencies, etc.; gather data related to competitive pricing and offerings; and prepare recommendations on membership packaging and program pricing
· Heath Related Initiatives –assist in implementation of association initiatives to include: Activate America, Mission Driven Programming, and Developmental Assets.
· Board Relations – assist with research, selection, and development of the branch board of directors; assist with meeting planning, board training development and administration
· Community Mapping and Capacity Building – assist in locating viable community assets and develop strategic plans to engage various community groups and organizations
· Special Event Planning and Fundraising – assist in planning and implementation of various special events and fundraising efforts; represent the YMCA at various community meetings and functions and participate in “tag days”
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Proven passion for community service Solid computer skills (Internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Good analytical skills Excellent communication skills Background in Health and Wellness/Recreation/Sports helpful, but not necessary
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Personality: Detailed oriented Outgoing Self starter Ability and interest in participating in grass root/hands on activities and community events
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Northwestern University’s Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC) – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 10, 2008
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Internship Description:
Internship mentor, Dr. Lauren Pachman is a Wellesley alumna class of 1957. Dr. Pachman leads a research team in the pathophysiology of Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) the most common of the pediatric inflammatory myopathies, in which small blood vessels are attacked by the immune system. Little is known about the environmental and genetic risk factors associated with the development of the classic clinical symptoms of rash and often profound weakness. There is less information about the physical outcome of this chronic and sometimes fatal illness-including one of the most troubling complications, pathological calcifications-which are a major contributor to morbidity. Dr. Pachman typically has two or three students working with her each summer.
Internship Description:
This internship has a range of possible projects varying from laboratory based “bench” projects, using state of the art technology, to clinical investigations, using our extensive data base. In this translational research project, review of the literature and data analysis will be part of the approach to the problem. The intern may also write a paper during her tenure at CMRC, in order to understand how her work fits in with others in the field, and she will interact with our seven member research team. Specifically, she will participate in weekly lab meetings and institute-wide conferences. She will also visit the clinic to observe the physical and laboratory findings in children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM), an autoimmune disease targeting small blood vessels. The focus of the group’s investigation is three pronged: 1) to identify the sequence of clinical and molecular events immediately following disease onset; 2) to dissect the mechanism of soft tissue calcifications that plague 30% of children with JDM; and 3) to characterize the damage to the small blood vessels that is central to the disease process. The internship mentor, Dr. Lauren Pachman, typically has two or three students working with her each summer. They each have a chance to select a project from the current menu. Before the student starts her project, she will write up an experimental plan outlining the specific goals of the selected project. She will work on this plan with Dr. Pachman, and the format includes the hypothesis of the study, the specific aims, the methods selected, projected data analysis and preliminary data that has been accrued by other members of the research team. The intern would meet other college and medical students participating in summer research. She would be requested to give a ten-minute presentation about her internship research topic at the end of the summer assignment, and to write up her findings, both for the American Cities Program assessment and to formulate the next steps in the line of investigation.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: · 3 Years lab experience · In-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry · Familiarity with statistics · Experience with science writing |
Personality: · Motivated · Organized · Detail oriented |
The Field Museum – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 7, 2008
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From the Field Museum Web site: the museum was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum’s collections which have grown through world-wide expeditions, exchange, purchase, and gifts to more than twenty million specimens. The collections form the foundation of the Museum’s exhibition, research and education programs, which are further informed by a world-class natural history library of more than 250,000 volumes.
This year the Exhibitions Department is hosting two Wellesley interns. One will be assigned to the Traveling Exhibitions Department and the other will be working in Development.
EXHIBITION DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
The Field Museum’s Exhibitions department is comprised of small sub sects of individuals who design, develop, and produce the content and material aspects of all Museum exhibitions. In addition to implementing a large slate of temporary exhibitions each year, exhibition teams are currently working on major renovations to several permanent galleries as well. Each team includes at least one graphic designer, exhibit designer, content developer, production supervisor, and project manager. These members work in congress up to three years in advance of an exhibition to create the look and feel of the exhibition, as well as the educational messages the Museum wants to convey. Exhibitions are chosen and developed based on the mission of helping visitors explore the Earth and its people, and can vary in size and scope from a small exhibit of photographs on Arctic wildlife to a large collection of Egyptian art throughout the ages.
In addition to assisting with day-to-day content research and project management tasks, the internship will be designed so that the intern will receive a more intensive introduction into the area of audience research as it relates to exhibit development.
The intern will work with teams of museum professionals as they plan, develop, design and conduct audience research leading to the implementation, production, or post-opening evaluation of a number of major exhibitions. The intern will have the chance to gain a variety of general experiences in these areas by becoming a member of an Exhibit Development Team. A significant portion of the intern’s duties will focus on conduction and analyzing audience research. This research serves as the fundamental basis of the exhibit development process.
Other duties may include: attending meetings and strategy sessions relating to the development and design of selected exhibitions, assisting in developing, questionnaires and implementation strategies for audience research projects, assisting in writing reports on data gathered from interviewing museum visitors.
The intern will be mentored by Shelley Gustavson, Exhibition Developer and Evaluation Coordinator. Shelley Gustavson, née Ulrich, first joined The Field Museum as a volunteer intern in the Museum’s Exhibition Department in 1998. Shortly thereafter she was hired on as an Assistant Exhibition Developer, later being promoted to Exhibition Developer, Lead Exhibition Developer, and now as an Exhibition Developer, Evaluation Coordinator oversees all front-end, formative, and summative evaluation work for the Department. In addition, she collaborates with the Departments of Guest Relations and Museum Enterprises to ensure Exhibitions is apprised of all Museum-wide audience research initiatives.
During her time at The Field, she has been responsible for helping to shape the visitor experience for exhibitions such as Origins (human evolution), The Tibetan Art of Healing, Chocolate, Day of the Dead, Cochiti, The Ancient Americas, as well as an upcoming exhibit on mammoths. During her career, Gustavson has worked as a theatrical production manager and educator. Her education includes an honors Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Chicago (1998).
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophmore & Juniors History, anthropology, art history, archaeology, art, classics, psychology, economics, and education majors are encouraged to apply. All skill sets that can apply to museum work: research, writing, creative brainstorming, interaction with the public, market research, etc. |
Personality: Self-starter with solid computer skills (Internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Detail-oriented person Excellent communication skills
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WTTW Public Television – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 6, 2008
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WTTW 11, Chicago’s public television station, broadcasts programs from PBS and other public television distributors, and produces original high-quality local and national programming. Their producers have won numerous awards for their work.
Quick Stats: Interns will experience public television production in a hands-on capacity working on Chicago Tonight.
Chicago Tonight is a nightly magazine program similar in format to CBS’ Sunday Morning or NPR’s All Things Considered. It covers hard news, politics, business, local history, sports, media issues, and arts and entertainment. Chicago Tonight is broadcast live four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the show is comprised of a weekly reporter’s roundtable review and a long form interview.
Internship Description:
The intern will assist on the production of Chicago Tonight. She may research future story ideas, identify and research interview subjects and show guests, field produce segments. Depending on the intern’s skill level, she may be asked to write and produce segments. The intern will also provide organizational and logistical support for the show. In preparation for editing, interns log and transcribe tapes, and find appropriate archival materials, including photographs, tape or film footage. She will type scripts, greet and escort guests of the program, and enter program information into a database.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Genuine interest in creating quality television |
Personality: Proven organizational ability Positive, helpful attitude Cool under pressure “Job ready” and “grown up” |
Anchor Graphics – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 3, 2008
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Anchor Graphics was founded in 1988 for the purpose of advancing the fine art printmaking tradition by providing educational and art-making opportunities for young people and professional artists, and by educating the public about the fine art printmaking process.
Internship Description: This ten-week program offers hand-on training in many aspects of a professional print studio. The intern is involved with platemaking, assisting the master printer and the artists-in-residence, editioning, coordinating educational programs and performing other print related tasks depending upon experience. Student may also help with administrative tasks as required
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophmore & Juniors Strong printmaking portfolio Art background helpful Interest in marketing ,and non profit management |
Personality:
Motivated Creative Inquisitive Detail oriented |
Morningstar, Inc. – American Cities Program (Chicago) November 3, 2008
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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in the United States and in major international markets. Our mission is to create great products that help investors reach their financial goals. We offer an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products for individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients.
Morningstar is a trusted source for insightful information on stocks, mutual funds, variable annuities, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, separate accounts, hedge funds, and 529 college savings plans. With operations in 18 countries, we currently provide data on more than 280,000 investment offerings worldwide.
Internship Description:
Position: Corporate Marketing - Marketing Intern
Job Description: The Corporate Marketing group’s purpose is to implement various company-wide marketing programs as a complement to the marketing conducted within the U.S. business units and international offices. Our strategic objectives for 2008 are to reinforce our corporate brand messaging globally and support product sales initiatives in our U.S. and international offices. We work to accomplish these objectives through multi-faceted marketing campaigns that include print advertising, the Morningstar Catalog and other marketing materials, sales aides/presentations, conferences, and our corporate Web sites. We also conduct marketing research studies to help guide our planning and gauge the effectiveness of our efforts.
The Marketing Intern will assist the Corporate Marketing team with a variety of initiatives. The responsibilities will be defined at the beginning of the internship and may include: analyzing trends in corporate Web site traffic; coordinating content and images for the Morningstar Catalog; assisting with enhancements to our corporate Web sites; evaluating possible print and online advertising channels; and researching the competitive landscape and market trends for the 2009 corporate marketing plan. This position will also have the opportunity to participate in strategic planning and brainstorming sessions with team members and product stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in marketing, advertising, or communications and be well-organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. He or she will be a good writer and communicator with an aptitude for creativity and excellent interpersonal skills. This position is ideal for someone who is self-directed, confident, and able to juggle several projects at once and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Sophmore & Juniors Strong analytic skills to identify data sources, analyze data, and summarize results. Possess effective communication skills to present results in a meaningful way. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to articulate his/her passion for marketing, Possess strong analytical and math skills, Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of quantitative data. |
Personality: Self-starters Detail-oriented Organized Driven to meet deadlines. Motivated |
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: American Cities Program – Chicago November 21, 2007
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YMCA of Metropolitan ChicagoAmerican Cities Program – Chicago
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the second largest YMCA in the United States.
Association Quick Stats:
- 25 full-facility YMCAs
- Four residential camps and ten housing facilities serving more than 5,000 single adults
- Membership count of 46,000, representing more than 100,000 youth and adults in a variety of fitness and recreational programs
South Chicago Branch:
Established in 1890, the South Chicago YMCA has 700+ diverse members. The South Chicago YMCA offers fitness classes, aquatics, summer camp, childcare, after-school programs, boxing, free weights and cardio fitness rooms.
Internship Description:
An intern at the YMCA will have the opportunity to work with one or more of the following projects:
Grant’s Research and Proposal Writing – research and identify possible funding sources for a variety of programming; prepare funding/grant proposals for submission
Analysis of Program Trends – identify membership and program trends; analyze the Chicago market related to members and programs; conduct focus groups with program participants, constituencies, etc.; gather data related to competitive pricing and offerings; and prepare recommendations on membership packaging and program pricing
Heath Related Initiatives –assist in implementation of association initiatives to include: Activate America, Mission Driven Programming, and Developmental Assets.
Board Relations – assist with research, selection, and development of the branch board of directors; assist with meeting planning, board training development and administration
Community Mapping and Capacity Building – assist in locating viable community assets and develop strategic plans to engage various community groups and organizations
Special Event Planning and Fundraising – assist in planning and implementation of various special events and fundraising efforts; represent the YMCA at various community meetings and functions and participate in “tag days”
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Current Juniors Proven passion for community service Solid computer skills (Internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Good analytical skills Excellent communication skills Background in Health and Wellness/Recreation/Sports helpful, but not necessary |
Personality:
Detailed oriented Outgoing Self starter Ability and interest in participating in grass root/hands on activities and community events |
Northwestern University’s Children’s Memorial Institute for Education and Research (CMIER): American Cities Program – Chicago November 21, 2007
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Northwestern University’s Children’s Memorial Institute for Education and Research (CMIER)
American Cities Program – Chicago
This internship has a range of possible projects varying from laboratory based “bench” projects, using state of the art technology, to clinical investigations, using our extensive data base. In this translational research project, review of the literature and data analysis will be part of the approach to the problem. The intern may also write a paper during her tenure at CMRC, in order to understand how her work fits in with others in the field, and she will interact with our nine member research team. Specifically, she will participate in weekly lab meetings and institute-wide conferences. She will also visit the clinic to observe the physical and laboratory findings in children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis. The focus of the group’s investigation is now twofold: 1) to understand the mechanism of soft tissue calcifications that plague 30% of children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and 2) to dissect out the factors that occur at disease onset.
Internship Description:
Internship mentor, Dr. Lauren Pachman, typically has two or three students working with her each summer. As part of this institute-wide training program, the intern would meet other college and medical students (over 50 people), and would be requested to give a ten-minute presentation about her internship research topic at the end of the summer assignment, to the rest of the student body.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
| Logistical: Current Juniors 3 Years lab experience In-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry Familiarity with statistics Experience with science writing |
Personality: Motivated Organized Detail oriented |
The Field Museum: American Cities Program – Chicago November 21, 2007
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The Field Museum
American Cities Program – Chicago
From the Field Museum Web site: the museum was founded to house the biological and anthropological collections assembled for the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. These objects form the core of the Museum’s collections which have grown through world-wide expeditions, exchange, purchase, and gifts to more than twenty million specimens. The collections form the foundation of the Museum’s exhibition, research and education programs, which are further informed by a world-class natural history library of more than 250,000 volumes.
Internship Description:
The Field Museum’s Exhibitions department is comprised of sub-sects of individuals who design, develop, and produce the content and material aspects of all Museum exhibitions.
- An intern may assist exhibitions project administrators in coordinating Field Museum temporary, traveling, and permanent exhibitions. This work could include: assembling marketing materials for and communicating with traveling exhibition host venues, performing audience research, compiling artifact lists and databases for temporary and permanent exhibitions, and assisting with other administrative details of exhibitions.
- In addition, the intern may assist with content research and original exhibit development tasks. This work could include: working with teams of museum professionals as they plan, develop, and design shows; as well as creating audience survey projects to aide the planning, production, or post-opening evaluation of a number of major exhibitions.
As time allows, the intern will also attend exhibition planning meetings, intern programs, and the quarterly President’s address to meet other staff members and learn more about how The Field Museum operates.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Current Juniors History, anthropology, art history, archaeology, art, classics, psychology, economics, and education majors are encouraged to apply. All skill sets that can apply to museum work: research, writing, creative brainstorming, interaction with the public, market research, etc. |
Personality:
Self-starter with solid computer skills (Internet research, database, Microsoft Office) Detail-oriented person Excellent communication skills |
WTTW Public Television: American Cities Program – Chicago November 21, 2007
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Our Intern on TV
WTTW Public Television
American Cities Program – Chicago
WTTW 11, Chicago’s public television station, broadcasts programs from PBS and other public television distributors, and produces original high-quality local and national programming. Their producers have won numerous awards for their work.
Quick Stats: Interns will experience public television production in a hands-on capacity working on Chicago Tonight.
Chicago Tonight is a nightly magazine program similar in format to CBS’ Sunday Morning or NPR’s All Things Considered. It covers hard news, politics, business, local history, sports, media issues, and arts and entertainment. Chicago Tonight is broadcast live four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the show is comprised of a weekly reporter’s roundtable review and a long form interview.
Internship Description:
The intern will assist on the production of Chicago Tonight. She may research future story ideas, identify and research interview subjects and show guests, field produce segments. Depending on the intern’s skill level, she may be asked to write and produce segments. The intern will also provide organizational and logistical support for the show. In preparation for editing, interns log and transcribe tapes, and find appropriate archival materials, including photographs, tape or film footage. She will type scripts, greet and escort guests of the program, and enter program information into a database.
Ideal Internship Qualification:
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Logistical: Current Juniors |
Personality: Proven organizational ability Positive, helpful attitude Cool under pressure “Job ready” and “grown up” |
