Postings 8/3/11

Assistant Toddler Teacher Intern, Jabbok Family Services--INSTEP-Twin Cities
Event Planning/ Development Internship, Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Twin Cities
Community Engagement Intern, Ordway Center for Performing Arts-Twin Cities
Community Outreach Worker, C.L.U.E.S-Twin Cities
Bilingual Employment Skills Trainer, C.L.U.E.S.-Twin Cities
Development Assistant Intern, Global Volunteers-Twin Cities
ESL Job Club Intern, The Minnesota Literacy Council-Twin Cities
HR Internship, The Arc Greater Twin Cities-Twin Cities
Spanish Language Intern, Urban Arts Academy-Twin Cities
Human Resources Intern, Neighborhood House-Twin Cities
Human Resources Assistant, Project Footsteps-Twin Cities
Program Operations Assistant, Project Footsteps-Twin Cities
Loss Prevention Intern, Caribou Coffee-Brooklyn Center
IT/HR Intern, Dominium-Plymouth, MN
Fall Intern, Tetra Tech DPK-San Francisco, CA
Internship, International Fund for Agricultural Development-Washington D.C
HIV Cure Policy Priority Intern, International AIDS Society-Geneva, Switzerland
Refugee Protection Intern, UN High Commissioner for Refugees-Santo Domingo, Ecuador

Marketing Intern for Alliance Francaise de Minneapolis/St. Paul

Marketing InternAlliance Francaise de Minneapolis/St. Paul

Organization Summary:

The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St Paul is a French cultural center serving the Twin Cities community, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Our mission is to promote the French language and French-speaking cultures through language classes, cultural events and information resources.
We are the destination for all things French in the Twin Cities!
(http://www.afmsp.org/)
Location: Twin Cities Metro Activity Area: Arts, Culture and Humanities
Category: Public Relation and Marketing Closing Date: Aug 5, 2011
Job Type: Part Time Salary: Unpaid
Primary Duties: The Alliance Francaise of Minneapolis/St. Paul is looking for 3 new Marketing interns for the Fall. If you have an interest in French or Francophone culture and want experience in Marketing and Public Relations, the Alliance wants to meet you!


Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks as assigned by the committee
• Hold regular office hours (minimum 10 hours per week), subject to your school schedule;
• Attend weekly team meetings and other meetings as needed;
• Act as liaison with other committees;
• Present project results;
• Partner with local businesses and non-profits to achieve project goals.
Positions include:

• Marketing communications,
• Event planning,
• Product development of the 2012 French Resource Directory
Marketing interns work with the Executive Director of the Alliance Francaise de Minneapolis-St Paul, working on-going projects while making their own contribution through new projects in the area of marketing. Primary work will emphasize extending the reach of AFMSP into the community and region. You'll have regular office duties – paperwork, reports, e-mails and phone calls – and at least one primary project to put your particular mark on.
Note: Application is for a general internship. Exact positions will be assigned at the discretion of the committee according to the needs of the organization.
Skills needed:

• The successful intern will represent AFMSP to our members and our community and must therefore be both professional and courteous at all times.
• A demonstrated interest in business is required, since marketing supports the financial goals of the organization.
• Some French speaking ability is preferred. Fluency is neither expected nor required, just a familiarity with foreign language instruction and a passion for other cultures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (word, excel, power point and access).
• Perfect grammar (English) and a habit of proofreading and spellchecking is required: You will write professional presentations, news releases and other communications.
You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from our building in downtown Minneapolis. Prior Alliance Française interns and volunteers are also given special consideration.
How To Apply: Application Instructions:
To apply, please send resumé, cover letter, and samples of your work to the attention of:
Marketing Committee
Alliance Française de Minneapolis-St Paul
113 N. 1st St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
or via e-mail to internrecruitment@afmsp.org
*Application deadline is August 5th!

Questions may also be e-mailed to internrecruitment@afmsp.org. To learn more about Alliance Française, please visit our web site at www.afmsp.org or visit our building in Minneapolis at the address above. Office hours are listed on our web site and visitors are welcome

Postings 7/25

Developmemt Intern, Minnesota Childern's Museum-Twin Cities
Corporate and Foundation Grants Intern, Minnesota Childern's Museum-Twin Cities
Human Resources Intern, Neighborhood House-Twin Cities
Executive Intern, Urban Baby Inc.-Twin Cities
Assistant Preschool Teacher-Intern, Jabbok Family Services-Twin Cities
Campaign Intern, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity-Twin Cities
Intern-Grant Writer, Freeport West, Inc-Twin Cities
Volunteer Recruitment Intern, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities-Twin Cities
Women Can Do It! Intern, WomenVenture-Twin Cites
Video Intern for Rural Project, Clean Water Action-Twin Cities
Development and Executive Support Intern, Minnesota International Center-Twin Cities
Campaigns Intern, Sustainable Revolution Project-Twin Cities
Business Analyst  Intern, Cargill-Minneapolis, MN
Student Program Interships-Government Contracts, Coporate Staff Groups-Maplewood, MN
Legal Internship, International Crisis Group-New York, New York
Teak Media Communications Internship, Teak Media Communications-Boston, MA
Communications Intern, International Labor Rights Forum-Washington D.C.
Communications and Fundraising Intern, Centre of  Humanitarian Dialogue-Geneva, Switzerland
NGO Management Internship, Long Way Home-San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala

Employment Counseling Assistant for International Institute of Minnesota

Employment Counseling Assistant in NAR Program-Internship

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Title/Position:  Office and Employment Counseling Assistant for the International Institute of Minnesota’s Nursing Assistant Program. The NAR Program is a Certified Nursing Assistant training program for New Americans.  This nationally recognized program offers a career path for new Americans interested in employment in the medical field.  Our students fill needed positions and contribute to the care of the elderly and ill in our society.

Goal of Position:  This position will assist NAR students in navigating the cultural norms and needs of job hunting in today’s market.  Candidate will also assist the job counselor with some of the administrative duties.

Sample Tasks:  Assisting the employment counselor with job hunting activities for nursing assistant graduates:

·        Practice job interviewing, helping with job applications, creating resumes

·        Researching and updating information on possible employers

·        Maintaining and updating databases of employers

·        Researching and helping to update the job skills information we use to train students

·        Take the students to employment sites to fill out applications and help coach them on what to do.

·        Help make follow-up and tracking calls of graduated students.

Additional duties may include:

·        Proctoring and correcting tests and entering scores

·        Data entry and general clerical duties; phone calls, copying.

Qualifications sought: Experience working with a wide variety of cultures is an asset.  It is helpful for the candidate to be familiar with the US job hunting culture (filling out applications, resumes, interviewing skills.)

Training Required:  Available upon starting, but it is necessary for the candidate to be familiar with Word, Excel, web browsing and the US job hunting and workplace norms.

Benefits: This is a very practical way for an intern to help New Americans (immigrants) get on their feet and start to make a sustainable, self sufficient life here in the U.S. and can be a very rewarding experience.  The intern would gain experience working in a non-profit, resettlement agency.

Length of Commitment: Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of 3-6 months.  Next available opportunity to start is August/September, 2011.

Estimated hours per week: Must be available for a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, available hours 9-5, for a 3-6 month commitment with the possibility of extension. Interns are recruited each term. 

Worksite:  The International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108. 

To Apply:

Please visit www.iimn.org . Click on "Current Volunteer Opportunities" (Bottom left of homepage).  From there you will see a link which says "Apply Online”.  You can also E-mail our Volunteer Coordinator, Faith, at floggers-jamnik@iimn.org.  Thank you for your interest!

Postings 07/06

Intern, Tanzanian Consulate of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Nonprofit Service Intern, Charities Council Review-Twin Cities
Community Organizer, West Bank Community Coalition-Twin Cities
Housing Assistance Coach-Americorps, Catholic Charities-Twin Cities
Database Developer, The Mama Ada Foundation- Twin Cities
Community Outreach Intern, ECHO Minnesota-Twin Cities
Constituent Management Assistant, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity-Twin Cities
Outreach Intern, Alliance for Justice-Washington D.C
Development/ Fundraising Intern, World Federation of  United Nations Association-New York City, New York
Opportunity to Volunteer Teaching in Kenya, Gracepatt Eco Tours-Nairobi, Kenya
International Event Associates, Humanitarian Affairs-Pattaya, Thailand
Schools Programme Officier-U.K
NGO Management Internship, Long Way Home-San Juan Compalapa, Guatemala

Postings 5/25

Non-Profit Executive Internship, The Lutheran Home Association- Twin Cities
Public Policy Research Intern, America Heart Association-Twin Cities
AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, East Metro Education District 6067-Twin Cities
Program Intern, Intercultural Student Experiences-Twin Cities
Event Management Intern, Global Citizens Network & Intercultural Student Experiences-Twin Cities
Candidate Recruitment and Development Intern, womenwinning: Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund-Twin Cities
Bilingual Youth Program Intern, La Oportunidad, Inc-Twin Cities
Development & Executive Support Intern, Minnesota International Center-Twin Cities
Community Programs Intern, Minnesota International Center-Twin Cities
HR Summer Intern, Personnel Decisions International Cooperation-Minneapolis, MN
Supply Chain Intern,Goodrich Corporation-Burnesville, MN
CEE Energy Center Intern, Center for Energy & Environment-Central MN
Policy/Advocacy Intern, Common Cause-Washington D.C.
Left Forum Program Development and Outreach Coordinator, Left Forum-New York, New York
Executive Associate Internship, St. Francis Neighborhood Center-Baltimore, Maryland
Resource Development Intern, Outdoors for All Foundation-Seattle, Washington
Intern, International Advocacy Programme-Geneva, Switzerland
Personal Assistant to the Director Internship, Do Bosco Network-Italy
Practicante para Centro Comunitario, Ninos de Guatemala-Guatemala 

Paid Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program Intern in Washington D.C.

CRDF Global is looking for a Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program
Intern to start immediately. This is a great oppotunity for Russian speakers
interested in International Relations, Business, Government or Science
Diplomacy. Please see below:

CRDF Global is seeking a TEDP Intern for summer/fall of 2011.  CRDF Global
is a nonprofit organization that promotes international scientific collaboration,
and CRDF Global's Innovation Programs meet this goal by administering a variety
of activities aimed at increasing scientists and technology entrepreneurs'
ability to bring their inventions to the marketplace. Under one Innovation Program,the Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program (TEDP), CRDF Global works with partner organizations in Russia and the U.S. to offer business
and technology commercialization trainings, business development services, and
connections to sources of funding for high tech startups.

The TEDP Intern's primary duties will involve assisting with various aspects
of program implementation to include:

Collecting, organizing and storing information in shared electronic
repositories and databases;

Assisting with coordination of program logistics in collaboration with the
travel, grant management and contracts' staff;

Conducting desk-top research as requested by program staff;

Maintaining internal and external correspondence to include CRDF Global
staff, consultants, reviewers, applicants, and program participants;

Participating in meetings, teleconferences and events as necessary.

Qualifications:

An ideal candidate will be a senior undergraduate business major, MBA
candidate, or international affairs student with a focus on Russia/Eurasia.
An excellent command of the English language is required and Russian language
proficiency is highly desired. Other requirements include:

Willingness to work 30-35 hours per week.

College-level coursework or experience in international business,
entrepreneurship, international affairs, science or engineering.

Excellent computers skills, including familiarity with various Internet
search engines and experience using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Attention to detail, ability to work in a team environment and excellent
interpersonal skills.

Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks.

The internship will begin in as soon as possible and continue until the end
of the Summer 2011 with possible continuation into the Fall 2011 semester.

Pay range:  $10-$12/hour

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to: CRDF Global

ATTN: Human Resources
TEDP Internship Position #0310011
1530 Wilson Boulevard
3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22209

hr@crdf.org

Website: http://www.crdf.org/join/join_show.htm?doc_id=1585181