Postings 08/17/11

Assistant Lead Tutor Internship, Northwest Youth and Family Services-Twin Cities
Green Transportation Intern, Sierra Club North Star Chapter-Twin Cities
2011-2012 Volunteer Outreach Intern, Minnesota Literacy Council-Twin Cities
Political Fundraising Intern, womenwinning: Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund-Twin
Spanish Model United Nations Trainer, United Nations Association of Minnesota Global Classrooms Program-Twin Cities
Human Resources Assistant, Project Footsteps-Twin Cities
International Career Development Intern, French-American Chamber of Commerce-Twin Cities
Arts Internship, Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project-Minneapolis, MN
Development and Communications Intern, The Advocates for Human Rights-Minneapolis, MN
Intern, United Methodist Committee on Relief-New York City, New York
Business Development Internship, Management Systems International-Washington D.C.

Project Footsteps Internships

We are a non-profit organization located in Minneapolis and we work with the
youth to help inspire and empower them to be change agents and social
leaders in todays changing society.  We do that by hiring facilitators
(college students) to lead those group of youth to become the change they
want to see in their lives.

On August 23-25, we are holding a recruitment event for facilitators called
Making the Team.  I have attached the flyer to the event and am asking that
you print out the flyers and post them around campus where college students
can see.  This event will be taking place at the St. Paul Episcopal Church
in Minneapolis on August 23-25 from 5pm-9pm.

On a separate account, we also have internship opportunities available for
the Fall 2011 season at Project Footsteps for students who are in need of an
internship for credit.  The program team is an essential component of
Project Footsteps and plays an important role in helping the organization
successfully fulfill its mission.

We are looking for a team of 10-15 interns doing 15-20 hours a week, working
on collaborative projects as well as split into factions working on areas
according to area of interest and skill-set.  The internships available has
positions available in Human Resource, Community Relations, Program
Relations, Program Outreach, Program Operations, and Program Assistant –
ImGettingBullied.  To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to
jobs@projectfootsteps.org or go to our website www.projectfootsteps.org and
fill out the involvement application and someone from the project footsteps
staff will get to you shortly.

First Round Interviews: August 23, 24, 25

Second Round Interview: August 30, 31, September 1

Training: September 7-10

If you have any questions or require more information, please feel free to
call the Project Footsteps office at 612-353-6927 or email me at
ge@projectfootsteps.org.


Ge Pao Moua
Human Resource Assistant

Project Footsteps, Inc
1900 Hennepin Ave S
Mpls, MN 55403
Office: 612-353-6927
ge@projectfootsteps.org
www.projectfootsteps.org

Community Health Intern, Somali Health Coalition

Intern, Somali Health Coalition
About the Somali health Coalition:
The Somali Health Coaltion (SHC) is a new initiative to improve the health of the Somali community in Minnesota. This is achieved by empowering and uniting health professionals striving to provide outreach, education, advocacy, and research.

Somali Health Coalition is looking for a Student intern(s) to replace the current outgoing secretary. This is a fairly new organization looking for enthusiastic, self motivated students willing to gain field experience in community health. The internship will last for six months and would be unpaid. Somali speakers preferred but all others are welcomed.

Requirements:
-Interest in public health
-Self motivated
-Organized
-Ability to work 10-20 hours per week for 6 months
-Available to attend meetings every third Tuesday of the month.
Preferred qualifications:
-Community health experience
-Prior public health coursework
-Somali language
For information on applying please contact Muna at: somalihealthcoalitionmn@gmail.com

For more information on SHC please visit: http://somalihealthcoalitionmn.wordpress.com/about/

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!