Jobs and Internships
2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa
Michigan Branch Telluride Association (MBTA) is pleased to announce an informational meeting regarding the 2014-2015 Overseas Exchange with University of Cape Town in South Africa. This is a fully funded opportunity that sends a UM student to UCT for the fall term (July - November, 2014.) Ben Rogers, currently a member at MBTA and our 2013-14 Exchange Scholar, will be available to talk about the exchange, his experiences as a Scholar, and to answer questions from potential applicants. Learn more or apply here.
When: Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 pm
Where: Telluride House, 1735 Washtenaw Ave.
Train to Teach with Aspire Public Schools While Earning a Credential and Master of Arts in Education
Aspire Public Schools, California's top-performing large, high-poverty school system, changes the odds for low-income students. Currently, Aspire educates over 13,500 students in 37 schools in California and Memphis, TN and makes a promise to every single Aspire student: College for Certain. Over the past four years, 100% of Aspire's seniors graduated with admission to a four-year college or university. Learn more or apply here. Applications due March 7, 2014.
Blue Engine Job Opportunities
Blue Engine is looking to connect the future leaders of the social profit world with the opportunity to combine direct service and professional development for one year in New York City high schools.
If you or someone you know is contemplating a career in education, public policy, or the nonprofit sector, please click here.
The Sierra Club Looks for Interns and Volunteers
The Sierra Club of Oakland County is looking for interns and volunteers interested in working on a grassroots campaign to urge DTE Energy, one of the most coal-depended utilities in the country, to move towards clean energy like wind and solar power. For more information, click here. To apply, fill out this form.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Research Program
Under this program, students underrepresented in the biomedical, social, clinical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Students receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses. To apply or for more information, click here. Deadline to submit is February 14, 2014.
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program
The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, and policy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. To apply or for more information, click here.
College Advisor Positions Available
Michigan College Advising Corps is hiring U-M graduates for full-time, paid positions as College Advisors. To apply or for more information, click here. The next information session is:
When: Friday, January 17 at 5:00 pm
Where: Center for Educational Outreach, Room 259 at 1214 South University (above Starbucks).
Additional Internship Information
International:
University-based:
National: Community Organizing
Ginsberg Center:
U of M Internship Database: This website has great resources and databases of internship opportunities.
University of Michigan Career Center: This website is for Michigan students only and you can hone in on the areas and internship types that interest you.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship
Public Service Intern Program (PSIP)
Idealist: This website compiles Human/Social Services Job, Internship, and Volunteer opportunities.
