Internship of the Week: Discovery Niche & Outreach Intern @ Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

Studying science? 

Enjoy being hands-on and interested in promoting the exploration, engagement and discover of science?

Consider the Discovery Niche & Outreach Intern position at 

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The Organization:
The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is a public-private initiative that facilitates interdisciplinary research and breakthrough discoveries to advance human health and well-being in the heart of UW-Madison. The state-of-the-art facility housing the institutes opened in December 2010 and serves as a hub for researchers to collaborate across scientific disciplines and for broader public interactions.

The Position
The Discovery Niche & Outreach Intern will support the Outreach Team in managing activities in the teaching labs and discovery niches. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to help develop science outreach materials in a state-of-the-art facility and will have the chance to learn how to communicate effectively with different audiences.

The Details:
Location: Madison, WI (UW-Campus)
Time Period: Spring 2013 (ideally 3 consecutive semesters); 15-20 hours/week
Compensation: Not specified

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Desired Background: Science Field
Organization Contact: Maureen Miner
Organization Website: http://discovery.wisc.edu/home/morgridge/careers
BuckyNet ID: 56029

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

Application Deadline: January 2, 2013 

Internship of the Week: Intern @ Arc-Dane County

Are you passionate about equality and interested in working with Dane County families in need?

Looking to get hand-on experience in the non-profit world this Spring 2013 term?

Consider interning at Arc-Dane County 


The Organization:
The Arc-Dane County is a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are offered the same opportunities, choices, rights and respect due all people in our community. We work toward these goals by offering an annual program of advocacy, education, social and community opportunities.

The Position:
-Interns can expect to learn about the operation of a small nonprofit and the initiatives we undertake to achieve our goals. 
-The intern will work with and be supervised directly by our executive director and members of the board’s executive committee. 
-Primary responsibility will be to help develop, implement and analyze a membership survey. 
-Other responsibilities may include work on social and fundraising events and membership services.

The Details:
Location: Madison, WI
Time Period: Spring 2013
Compensation: Stipend
Desired Background: Willingness to work with individuals with intellectual & development disabilities and their families. Some knowledge and experience in survey development and execution. Excellent organizational, communication and administrative skills are required.
Organization Contact: Paul Yochum, Executive Director, arcdanecounty@chorus.net
Organization Website: www.arcdanecounty.org
Internship Posting Locations: BuckyNet ID # 55789

Application Deadline: DECEMBER 29, 2012 

Internship of the Week: Corporate & Legislative Affairs Intern @ CUNA Mutual

Thinking law, public policy or social welfare? Consider interning with CUNA Mutual

The Organization:
CUNA Mutual Group is the leading provider of financial services to cooperatives, credit unions, and valued customers worldwide. As a progressive, forward-thinking company with more than 75 years experience, CUNA is passionately committed to helping their customers succeed. 

Internships are hands-on, focus on meaningful, project-driven work that has a direct impact on the company.

The Position:
The Corporate & Legislative Affairs Intern will be responsible for assisting with the creation of press releases and political grassroots action alerts. They will cover assigned Congressional webinars and prepare summaries; draft letters to various elected officials; assist in arranging site visits of elected officials; assist the CUNA Mutual Political Action Committee; attend potential Meet & Greets with various CUNA Mutual managers/directors; write articles for inclusion in the monthly newsletter, The Federal Advocate; and other assigned tasks.

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The Details:
Location: Madison, WI
Time Period: Summer 2013
Compensation: Paid
Desired Background: Communications, Political Science, Social Welfare, Legal Studies
Organization Contact: Jim Glorioso
Organization Website: www.cunamutual.com
BuckyNet ID: 55288

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

Application Deadline: DECEMBER 15, 2012

Internship of the Week: Educational Programming Intern @ Milwaukee County Zoo

Looking for a new way to use your science skills to educate the community?

Consider spending your summer interning at the Milwaukee County Zoo

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Did you know that the Milwaukee Zoo is one of the county’s finest zoological attractions, home to over 2000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 200 wooded acres?

The Position:
The intern will join a team of educators and volunteers in the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Karen Peck Katz Conservation Education Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo and help with education program that are designed to work with children to develop environmental and scientific knowledge.

The Details:
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Time Period: Summer 2013
Compensation: Paid
Desired Background: Biological Sciences/Environmental Studies
Organization Contact: Patty-- 414-258-5058 ext. 419
Organization Website: www.milwaukeezoo.org
Internship Posting Locations: L&S Career Services Library

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 11, 2013 

Internship of the Week: AIR Intern @ NPR

Interested in using your synthesizing and researching skills for the betterment of Public Radio?

Consider applying for the AIR Intern position at NPR in Washington D.C.

The Position:
The AIR (Audience & Insight Research) Intern assists the AIR staff with all aspects of research for NPR (National Public Radio), including programming, digital media, and underwriting research. Interns will be expected to synthesize and present information and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

The Details:

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Location: Washington DC
Time Period: Spring/Summer 2013
Compensation: Not specified
Organization Contact: Mary-Helen Williams
Organization Website: www.npr.org
BuckyNet ID: 54865

Application Deadline: NOVEMBER 16, 2012

A Career with a Purpose: Internships at Northwestern Mutual

The Financial Representative and

Financial Representative Internship Opportunity

Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 internship programs for 16 consecutive yrs

Northwestern Mutual, the "World's Most Admired" life insurance company in 2011 according to FORTUNE® magazine, has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 150 years.

We offer the unique opportunity to create your own destiny and to have a life-long impact on the lives of your clients, families and your community.

Northwestern Mutual provides a personalized approach to uncovering financial solutions tailored to each client's individual needs. Your goal is to discover each client’s needs and goals and help map a path to meet them.

Northwestern Mutual will provide consulting resources to help you discover and build your markets to develop a successful practice as a Financial Representative or College Financial Representative including: 

•        Developing your business and marketing plans
•         Extensive training and coaching from certified trainers
•         Access to knowledgeable groups of financial advisors and specialists to assist you

A sure way to miss success is to miss the opportunity

OPEN TO ALL MAJORS!!!

Graduating soon and looking for an exciting career opportunity?

Looking for an internship where you can gain real-world experience? 

Come learn about our career and internship opportunities at our info session:

Wednesday, November 7^th 4:30 pm

Middleton Building Rm. 120

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Graduate School Fair

Interested in going to graduate school or professional school? Come to the Graduate School Fair! Over 75 schools and programs will be recruiting students. A full list is available here.

Graduate School Fair
Tuesday, October 16
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Varsity Hall, Union South

And don't forget to stop by the Writing Center's personal statement writing workshops (offered during the fair)!

How to Write Compelling and Effective Personal Statements for Graduate School (for general graduate schools)

OR

Making the Personal Professional: Personal Statements for Law and Medicine (for medical or law school)

Tuesday, October 16 (during the fair!) from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Union South, see TITU for room location