Sound Waters Floating Classroom Program February 3, 2012
Posted by cwslibrary in Advanced Projects, American Cities Program, Uncategorized.Tags: Education, Environment/Animals, Science/Technology, United States, Youth
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SoundWaters’ Floating Classroom Program offers a multi-disciplinary environmental curriculum for children and adults in Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties in New York, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Educators live and teach aboard SoundWaters.
The intern will live on the ship. The work week consists of 8 hour days, 6 days a week.
Advanced Project Description for 2012:
- Participating in the interdisciplinary on-board education programs, including environmental and nautical science.
- Teaching small group hands-on activities at the schooner’s learning stations.
- Developing new learning stations when necessary to meet group needs.
- Preparing and maintaining education equipment.
- Preparing the schooner for program each morning and sharing in daily chores.
- Assisting with the sailing of the schooner.
Desired qualifications:
- Current juniors
- At least 21 years old (by May 31, 2012)
- Interest/background in science (biology, geology, chemistry, etc.), history, or other field with some experience teaching young people preferred.
- Interest in working with people, especially children.
- Strong verbal communication skills and lots of ENTHUSIASM!
- Must feel comfortable in a close knit, cooperative living and working situation.
- Willing to live aboard the schooner and participate in the shipboard community.
- Musical ability, particularly singing, a big plus.
NOTE: Because of United States Coast Guard Regulations, a negative drug test is prerequisite to employment and interns may be subject to random narcotics testing.
IMPORTANT: in your application essay, please include the following information:
- Any Certifications (include expiration date): First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguarding
- Level of ability (if any) in: wood working, welding, marlinespike seamanship, electrical engines/mechanical systems
- Other skills (such as language and musical ability)
Vieques Conservation Historical Trust: Vieques, Puerto Rico December 7, 2011
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Uncategorized, Vieques, Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust Internship.Tags: Education, Environment/Animals, Grassroots Organizing, not-for-profit, research, Science/Technology, United States
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The intern will work for the Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust (VCHT) to help promote and carry out its mission to develop a community actively involved in the protection of the environment. The Island of Vieques is home to one of the most abundant bioluminescent bays in the world as well as a local community actively involved in the preservation and management of its natural and cultural resources. The VCHT operates several educational and research programs that benefit the Vieques community, including programs to educate children and young people about the importance of natural resources.
Internship Description 2012
The intern’s projects may include but are not limited to the following:
• fieldwork with the Bio Bay Research Project
• snorkeling under the guidance of VCHT staff to collect marine specimens
• maintaining tanks for marine exhibits
• assisting with research projects
• leading children in group educational activities
• assisting with computer and photography projects
• maintaining and updating exhibition space
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
• An interest in biology, marine life, and the environment
• Working knowledge of Spanish with a strong emphasis on oral skills
• A passion for and ability to connect with the community, and work with especially the children as a part of the educational outreach
• Ability to swim
• Physically able individual as lifting and paddling kayaks will be a routine occurrence
Note: the intern will live in CWS-designated housing and $1,000 will be deducted from her payment to cover the cost.
Child Care Program of Alameda County December 1, 2011
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, San Francisco, Uncategorized.Tags: Law/Politics, United States, Women, Youth
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The Child Care Program in Alameda County coordinates various research projects and coordinates a council designed to advise local elected officials on child care issues. Alameda County, with 1.5 million residents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds who speak over 150 languages, has a dynamic, sophisticated, and often complicated child care system. Past intern projects have included research on toxics in children’s products, the changing face of kindergarten, the level of child care subsidies in the county, the education and training of child care providers and early childhood mental health services.
Internship Description for 2012
Council interns are given a wide range of responsibilities and exposure to all aspects of Council work. The intern’s projects may include tracking state and federal child care legislation, researching various indicators of quality child care programs, and analyzing the impact of recent cuts to child care for low income families. We just began using social networking as a communications tool and we expect our intern to coordinate Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn postings during the summer. Additional projects may be added contingent upon the time, skills, and interest of the intern. The selected candidate will be both supervised and mentored by Angie Garling ’91, the current coordinator of the program. Ms. Garling has supervised ACIP interns in her program for nine years.
Desired Qualifications
All candidates with interest in women’s issues, local government, public policy and state and federal legislation, social issues, community and economic development, child care policy, and welfare reform are encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have strong analytical skills who take initiative. The ideal candidate is an organized, curious, detail-oriented person who can absorb new information quickly and cultivate relationships with individuals from a variety of large and small organizations.
No language requirement.
Marc Platt Productions December 1, 2011
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, Los Angeles, Uncategorized.Tags: Arts, media, United States
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Marc Platt Productions, based at Universal Studios, is a busy production company working in film (Wanted, Legally Blonde, Rachel Getting Married), theater (“Wicked”), and TV (“Empire Falls”).
Internship Description for 2012
Interns read and analyze scripts, writing coverage and giving verbal feedback; attend creative meetings; read magazines and newspapers and go online, looking for story ideas; do project research; offer suggestions for writer, director, and cast lists; and perform general offices duties like running errands and filling in for assistants. Interns have a high level of access to executives, and they are even included in staff meetings with Marc.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of film, directors, and actors desired, but all backgrounds welcome.
Looking for people who have strong writing skills, a knack for problem solving, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn.
No language requirement.
The Women’s Foundation of California December 1, 2011
Posted by cwslibrary in American Cities Program, San Francisco, Uncategorized.Tags: Grassroots Organizing, not-for-profit, Poverty, United States, Women, Youth
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The Women’s Foundation of California gives grants and provides training to strengthen effective and innovative nonprofits and leaders. We advocate for better laws and policies and train community leaders to do the same. We bring leaders together from across sectors to create solutions to social challenges, including the high rate of poverty among women and children. We focus on women and girls as agents of change because of their central role in families and communities. To date, we have invested more than $25 million in grants and capacity building assistance to over 1,200 community-based organizations in every region of California.
The Foundation’s work rests on a core belief and value that by focusing our investments on vulnerable and marginalized populations, we will increase the well-being of all women and girls and ultimately their families and communities. Therefore, the majority of our grants and programs support work that is conducted by, with and for no- and low-income women and girls, particularly those from communities of color and immigrants.
Internship Description for 2012
Internships at the Women’s Foundation are substantive and project driven. Internship opportunities include programmatic work (policy advocacy, grantmaking and capacity building), communications work (writing, media research and e-communication) as well as development work (resourcing our operational and programmatic work). Depending on interest and experience, the intern will contribute her skills to one of the above mentioned teams. Interns will learn about the work of a public foundation, take part in team and staff meetings and be responsible for completing their project.
Desired Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office are required. Strong organization skills are also a must. The ideal candidate should be able to work well in a team and independently. Additionally, she should also have the ability to relate well to people of diverse backgrounds and multi-task and adapt in a fast-moving work environment.
Language Requirement: No Language Requirement
Alameda County Child Care Program November 18, 2010
Posted by tashabeg in American Cities Program, San Francisco, Uncategorized.Tags: Grassroots Organizing, Law/Politics, not-for-profit, United States, Women, Youth
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The Child Care Program in Alameda County coordinates various research projects and coordinates a council designed to advise local elected officials on child care issues. Alameda County, with 1.5 million residents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds who speak over 150 languages, has a dynamic, sophisticated, and often complicated child care system. Past intern projects have included research on toxics in children’s products, the changing face of kindergarten, the level of child care subsidies in the county, the education and training of child care providers and early childhood mental health services.
Internship Description for 2011
Council interns are given a wide range of responsibilities and exposure to all aspects of Council work. The intern’s projects may include tracking state and federal child care legislation, researching various indicators of quality child care programs, and analyzing the impact of recent cuts to child care for low income families. Additional projects may be added contingent upon the time, skills, and interest of the intern. The selected candidate will be both supervised and mentored by Angie Garling ’91, the current coordinator of the program. Ms. Garling has supervised ACIP interns in her program for eight years.
Desired Qualifications
All candidates with interest in women’s issues, local government, public policy and state and federal legislation, social issues, community and economic development, child care policy, and welfare reform are encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have strong analytical skills who take initiative. The ideal candidate is an organized, curious, detail-oriented person who can absorb new information quickly and cultivate relationships with individuals from a variety of large and small organizations.
Language Requirement: No language requirement.
The Clinton Foundation December 11, 2009
Posted by cwslibrary in Uncategorized.Tags: Health, Poverty, pre-med, Science/Technology
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Since leaving office, President Clinton has been committed to addressing poverty and health inequalities at the global level. He recognized the vital role the Clinton Foundation could play in expanding access to life-saving medicines and in helping developing countries systematize their approach to HIV/AIDS treatment. As a result, he launched the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) in 2002, the first and the cornerstone initiative of the Foundation. Today, CHAI is helping dozens of countries and hundreds of thousands of people in the developing world access high-quality, low-cost care and treatment.
Within CHAI, we have two main branches of work. We ensure access to treatment by finding cost-effective means of treating people living with HIV/AIDS. This involves negotiating lower costs for essential medicines and laboratory tools, and helping governments to access these pricing agreements. In order to ensure that countries have the capacity to administer these commodities, we work on the ground in 22 countries to support governments in the development of HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs for vulnerable populations, particularly children and those living in hard-to-reach, rural areas.
Internship Description for 2010
Interns with CHAI are provided the opportunity to support a country team for the summer. While every placement will be different, responsibilities for interns may include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of activities that enable the initiative to meet goals and objectives
- Contributing to the development of relevant materials
- Providing technical assistance as needed, including forecasting models and analysis
- Working effectively at all levels of the organization, including CHAI global teams, local government officials, and other local NGOs and partners.
- Assisting in the planning and implementation of specific programmatic initiatives
- Coordinating efforts with the Foundation’s partners; identifying and establishing additional partnerships as appropriate
Possible placement locations include: Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Ukraine, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
The intern can state on her application the country of preference for the internship. However, ultimate country placement will be determined by the Clinton Foundation.
Desired Qualifications
- Proven commitment to tackling global health issues including but not limited to the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and malaria, mother to child transmission, pediatrics and accessible healthcare
- Analytical ability and problem solving skills
- For these roles, CHAI seeks motivated candidates with, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, the ability to work well under pressure, as well as a positive attitude, flexible, responsive and resourceful style.
Fluency in a language other than English is highly desired.
