Internship of the Week: CfLI Summer Intern

Looking to get involved over the summer & build you leadership skills right here on campus?

Consider apply for the 

CfLI Summer Internship

The Organization:
The Center for Leadership and Involvement (CfLI) is a comprehensive student involvement and leadership center located in the Red Gym. As a department within the Division of Student Life at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, we help to cultivate and engage students through practical leadership skill development and involvement experiences. CfLI promotes involvement through student organizations, student employment, research and internship opportunities, volunteering and service learning, study abroad opportunities and intramurals and recreational sports.

The Position:
The Summer Intern will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Involvement. Primary responsibilities will include working at the SOAR Resource Fair to answer any questions that students and their parents have, presenting during the SOAR Info Session for parents, engaging in marketing the Center's opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work on a tailored project.

Qualifications desired

• Organized and responsible 
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
• Creative and innovative
• Comprehensive oral and written skills
• Excellent work ethic and shows willingness to learn
• Graphic design experience (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is desired 

The Details:
Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Time Period: May 20, 2013- late August
Compensation: Unpaid; potential for college credit
Desired Background: Open to all majors
Organization Contact: Claire Jennings; involvement@studentlife.wisc.edu
Organization Website: http://www.cfli.wisc.edu/878.htm

Application Deadline: Friday April 12, 2013 at 5:00pm CST

Internship of the Week: Resource Development Intern at the United Way of Dane County

Want to engages the community, strengthen local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives?

Consider applying for the 

United Way of Dane County Resource Development Summer Internship 

The Organization:
United Way of Dane County is creating measurable results for health and human service issues in Dane County. We are ending family homelessness, ensuring academic achievement among youth, helping seniors remain independent in homes of their choosing, and so much more. 

The Position:
The organization seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with an interest in non-profit fundraising who can fill an integral role in our Resource Development department. Located at 2059 Atwood Avenue on the near east side of Madison and on the bus line, their location is accessible even for those students who do not have access to a vehicle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on current and potential donors by reviewing local and national news and business publications. 
• Contact local businesses to get a sense of their charitable plans.
• Provide support for volunteer training sessions and campaign events as needed, including materials assembly.
• Update donor information in the organizational database.
• Develop content for electronic, departmental and donor communications.
• Assist in the production of large-scale mailing projects.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

**Additional desired qualifications, application details & requirements can be found on BuckyNet

The Details:

Location: Madison, WI
Time Period: Mid May - mid August, 2013-- approximately 20 hours/week
Compensation: Unpaid
Desired Background: All majors (see posting for desired qualifications)
Organization Contact: Marisa Menzel
Organization Website: www.unitedwaydanecounty.org
BuckyNet ID: 59690

Application Deadline: March 29, 2013 

Internship of the Week: Summer Internship at Allrecipes.com

Interested in Food? 

Looking for an opportunity to do real, productive work that matters? 

Consider a Summer Internship with Allrecipes.com

The Organization:

Allrecipes is the world’s largest digital food brand, receiving 750 million annual visits from home cooks around the world who discover and share personal food experiences through recipes, reviews, photos, videos, profiles, and blog posts. Since launching in 1997, the Seattle-based company’s sites, apps and eBooks have served as a dynamic, indispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipes, entertaining ideas, everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cooking tips.

Allrecipes is a collaborative, innovative, data-driven environment where you can quickly see the results of your efforts. The organization is part of Meredith Corporation, the leading media and marketing company serving American women.


The Position:

An Allrecipes intern is hard working, ready to work with diverse teams and deliver projects that help support the organization's vision.To be the ideal intern, you should be fun and a little silly, because so are they! You be ready to learn from them, because they are ready to learn from you!

Primary Responsibilities: 
-Work with supervisor on assigned projects
-Communicate progress to assigned team through weekly meetings or 1 on 1’s
-Be able to think strategically and act tactically.
-Willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to be done.
-Uphold and evangelize Allrecipes core culture values and the Allrecipes brand values in everyday responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications& Requirements: 
-Desire to learn and adapt every day to figure new things out!
-Must be able to live and work in the Seattle, WA area during your internship.

The Details:
Location: Seattle, WA
Time Period: June 17-August 23, 2013 (10-week program)
Compensation: Paid
Desired Background: Jr., Sr., Recent grad (past 6 months), or Graduate Student. ALL MAJORS
Organization Contact: Andrew Marse
Organization Website: www.allrecipes.com
BuckyNet ID: 59473

**Additional application details & requirements can be found on BuckyNet

Application Deadline: March 27, 2013

Internship of the Week: Middle East Institute Leadership Development Internship

Interested in working in D.C.?

Studying a Middle Eastern language or the Middle East Region?

Consider the Leadership Development Internship Program @ the Middle East Institute

The Organization
Founded in 1946, the Middle East Institute (MEI) is the oldest Washington-based institution dedicated solely to the study of the Middle East. Its founders, scholar George Camp Keiser and former US Secretary of State Christian Herter, laid out a simple mandate: “to increase knowledge of the Middle East among the citizens of the United States and to promote a better understanding between the people of these two areas.”

MEI has earned a reputation as an unbiased source of information and analysis on this critical region of the world, a reputation it has meticulously safeguarded since its creation. Today, MEI remains a respected, non-partisan voice in the field of Middle East studies.

The Program:
The Leadership Development Internship Program at the Middle East Institute is designed to provide students or recent graduates considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience in a Washington-based, nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while developing professional skills with interns from all over the world.


The Details:
Location: Washington D.C.
Time Period: Summer 2013
Compensation: Unpaid (see website for further benefit details)
Desired Background: All majors. Preference given to applicants with Middle Eastern language skills
Organization Contact: Charles Berdahl
Organization Website: www.mei.edu

**Additional application requirements can be found at http://www.mei.edu/jobs-and-internships**

Application Deadline: March 4, 2013 

Internship of the Week: Dream Curator Internship (American Family Insurance)

Do you believe that you can make dreams in to reality?

Interested in helping people protect their dreams?

Consider the Dream Curator Internship with American Family Insurance

The Organization: 
American Family Insurance has been protecting the dreams of their customers for over 84 years. Founded in 1927 and still evident today, American Family emphasizes four primary values: fairness, ease & convenience, helpfulness, and caring. The company is a mutual company, meaning that the customers and owners are one in the same.

The Position: 
As an extension of the dreams campaign, American Family is launching a flagship store on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison to showcase the best the brand has to offer. The Dream Curator Internship with help facilitate the customer journey through the brand exploration space, dialoguing and engaging with customers about their dreams and the path to fulfill their dreams. This internship assists with planning and execution of events held in the store and provides operational support to ensure store presentation meets objectives.

The Details:
Location: Madison, WI
Time Period: Summer 2013
Compensation: Paid (hourly)
Desired Background: Marketing, Advertising, and/or Communications
Organization Contact: Nina Catterall
Organization Website: www.amfam.com
BuckyNet ID: 58637

**Additional application requirements can be found on BuckyNet**

Application Deadline: March 7, 2013

Go to the Fair!

L&S students--

If you are looking for an internship,

go to the Spring Career & Internship Fair

Monday February 4, 2013

4:00-8:00 pm

Kohl Center

UW-Madison students & alumni ONLY

At one of the largest Spring career & internship fairs in the area, you will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from over 180 organization ranging from Apple to The State Department.

Don't forget to do some organization research!

Bring your student ID and dress professional.

We'll see you there!

Internship of the Week: Walker Sands Communications

Interested in a career in marketing communications? 

Looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to "get in on the ground floor"?

Consider applying for the Summer Internships with Walker Sands Communications

The Organization:

Walker Sands Communications, located in Chicago IL, was founded with the business mission of providing best-in-class marketing communications counsel and services. Walker Sands' clients include large Fortune 500 corporations, startups, fast-growing high-technology companies, professional service firms, business associations and nonprofit organizations. The organization practices in the following areas: marketing strategy, branding & positioning, public relations, website design & development, SEO and print design.

The Position(s): 

Public Relations Intern-- Responsible for developing media lists, conceptualizing pitches, writing press releases and preparing contributed articles. 

   Additional position information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-PR-Internship

Web Marketing & SEO Intern-- Responsible for website content management, marketing support, reporting and analytics assistance, and search engine optimization (SEO) tasks. The intern will be involved in some analytical tasks, such as data reporting, so an appreciation for quantitative due diligence is expected.

   Additional pposition information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-PR-Internship

Writing Intern-- Responsible for writing press releases, preparing contributed articles, writing optimized web content and other copy-related functions. As part of the Writing Internship Program, the intern will assist several PR and digital teams with clients that specialize in the small business and technology sectors.

   Additional position information can be found at: http://www.walkersands.com/Summer-2013-Writing-Internship

The Details:

Location: Chicago, IL

Time Period: May 13-August 9, 2013 (some flexibility available for start/end dates)

Compensation: PAID/ Full-time

Desired Background: See individual postings

Organization Contact: Ellen Hanson

Organization Website: www.walkersands.com

BuckyNet Id(s): PR (58285); Web & SEO (58282); Writing (58283)

Application Deadline(s): 

   PR-- March 1, 2013

   Web & SEO/ Writing-- April 15, 2013