Jazz Ambassadors Internship for Teens - Application Deadline is April 3rd
March 31st, 2011 by ShortyThe Chicago Park District/Jazz Institute of Chicago Jazz Ambassadors program is a 6 week paid internship for teens from 14 to 18 years of age that includes workshops in Jazz technique, ensemble work, composition, theory and more under the direction of three Jazz mentors. As an ensemble, the Jazz Ambassadors will perform at several parks around the city and will record a CD.
If you qualify as a Jazz Ambassador -Intern you will have to audition your musical instrument for the program and you will be sent information about scheduling an audition time. Auditions will only be scheduled on Monday, May 9, 2011 and Monday May 16, 2011 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. 60605. For the audtion please be prepared to play a blues head and a tune of your choice. You will be required to play the melody and improvise over the changes. Bass players will be required to show proficiency walking through the changes and soloing, and drummers will be required to display intimate knowledge of the form while accompanying and soloing. You will also have to site read.
Apply on the Chicago Park District’s Website.
Writing & Researching Interns Needed for Roller Skating Project
February 16th, 2011 by Shorty
I am a roller skating entrepreneur and journalist seeking 2-3 interns to help conduct research on Chicago’s roller skating history. You don’t have to be a roller skater yourself; you just have to have a high level of interest in learning more about this old school, yet relatively obscure leisure activity and Chicago.
Ideal interns will be college students with excellent verbal, writing, interviewing and researching skills. You will be creative and resourceful with a good personality. You are computer savvy with a high level of comfort searching the internet and have a good handle on Microsoft Word and Skype. Also, you need to be able to work alone or with a team.
You can work 1-5 hours per week according to your schedule. Your help will be needed for at least three months.
This is an unpaid internship. However, you will receive credit for your work and referrals based on your commitment to the project and quality of work.
If you are interested in the project, please submit a resume and two (2) writing samples to [email protected]. The writing samples can be uploaded documents or links to online sources. Also, tell me why you are interested in this project in 100 words or less. Be as creative as possible.
Research & Writing Interns Needed for Shorty
January 28th, 2011 by Shorty
Ideal interns will be high school and college students with good writing skills, creative minds and pleasant personalities. A strong interest in learning more about the diverse communities that make up Chicago’s South Side is essential. Must be comfortable searching the internet and have a good handle on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Skype. Can work alone or with a team.
Responsibilities
- Read community newspapers, blogs and other sources for relevant information to post on the site.
- Write brief introductions to topics
The time commitment for these assignments is 3-5 hours per week and should include reading, researching and writing. Interns are responsible for meeting weekly goals.
This is an unpaid internship. High school students can get credit for service learning hours. College students can get also get credit, but approval but be provided prior to beginning the project.
Interested persons should submit a resume and two (2) writing samples to [email protected]. The writing samples can be uploaded documents or links to online sources.
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Externship Opportunities with Judge Sharon Coleman for Law, College, and HS Students - Deadline February 1st
January 21st, 2011 by Shorty
Judge Sharon Coleman is accepting applications for Law School Summer Externs through February 1st. All applications should include a resume, cover letter, transcript, and at least two letters of reference (one from school and one from an outside source). They should also include details about their law school’s extern program. Application materials should be sent via mail or email to Anthony Swanagan (see below). Law candidates must submit application materials via email.
Judge Coleman is also looking for high school or college students who are interested in getting exposure to the legal system to volunteer for 2-4 week stints from May 1 - May 15. Applications for the volunteer positions should include a resume, cover letter, and 2 letters of reference from a teacher or school staff member and one other source. Application materials should be sent to Anthony Swanagan. High School and College students looking to volunteer may email or mail application materials.
Anthony Swanagan
219 S. Dearborn St., Room 1460
Chicago, IL 60604
[email protected]
Please refer all questions to Anthony Swanagan.
Interested in an Internship with the Federal Government?
January 5th, 2011 by Shorty
Are you interested in interning for the federal government? Well, check out the Federal Internship Directory on Making the Difference. They not only provide job listings, they also give insight on the types of jobs available as well as why you should consider public service.
Go to Making the Difference to find out opportunities awaiting your skills and talents.
Forest Preserves Internships for Ages 18 and Over - Due June 21st
April 18th, 2010 by ShortyContact the number listed below for more information.
TRACE internship at Chicago Park District - Dealine April 2nd
March 29th, 2010 by ShortyTRACE Program Description: TRACE (Teens Re-Imagining Art, Community & Environment) is a teen internship program at 3 South Region parks that promotes environmental learning and community engagement through the arts. At its core, the program cultivates creative activism in its youth participants and emphasizes stewardship, youth leadership and career development.
Participating youth (high school teens) study environmental issues at their parks, attend workshops to develop skills in specific art forms, and meet with local artists, activists and community leaders who concentrate on environmental and community concerns in their work. The program runs, for the teens, 20 hours a week for 6 weeks under the direction of a Counselor and Lead Artist. At each park site, the group addresses one environmental focus/challenge and studies one specific art form.
TRACE Counselor Duties: Lead internship program at one of three participating parks. Attend all planning and orientation sessions. Lead and participate in team-building exercises, park stewardship activities, and community-focused arts initiatives. Work closely with lead artist to develop community partnerships, and envision and execute summer project. Work resourcefully and enthusiastically with teenagers. Plan and accompany youth on field trips to education institution, public functions and/or recreation activities. Supervise youth to ensure their safety and well being. Manage supplies and equipment necessary for activities. Candidates need to be available beginning June 1. Work begins June 14 and continues through August20 and is 30-35 hours a week commitment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Enrollment in a college or university for Bachelors degree. 2010 salary: $16.21 per hour.
Relevant experience includes: youth development experience with teens, participation in or supervision of community arts project, outdoor and adventure recreational work with youth, high school classroom experience, community organizing related to youth issues, environmental education and advocacy specific to urban locales.
Procter & Gamble Internships
March 22nd, 2010 by ShortyAs a P&G Intern/Co-op, you can expect your responsibilities to mirror those of our full-time employees. From Day-One, you’ll work as an integral part of a business team that is committed to producing and delivering superior products of the highest quality and value to our global customers.
You will have the opportunity to experience all that we have to offer - our work, our people, our values, and our culture. We believe there is no better way to learn about these things than to participate in them first hand. And that’s just what you’ll do as a P&G Intern/Co-op!
You will have a chance to make a difference right away. You will have real
responsibilities, opportunities to work with senior management, individual
coaching to make you successful, and the opportunity to show results. You will
be expected to perform to our high standards and are given the same kind of
performance feedback we give our full-time employees—not once, but twice
during your internship.
To enhance the overall work experience, P&G also sponsors a very unique program called FAST. FAST 2006 is a program open to all Cincinnati-based Interns and Co-ops who want to work on projects that are outside the scope of their core responsibilities. FAST has been around since 1997 and it has proven to be a very valuable way for interns to gain exposure to various areas of the business, work with senior management, and have a direct impact on the future become a FAST Intern.
It is not surprising that because of our world-class intern/co-op program, each year between 70-80% of our interns receive full-time offers. We know that when our former interns/co-ops become full-time hires they get off to a strong start and tend to progress faster in business.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Website/Contact Info: Proctor & Gamblewww.pg.com/interns/sectionmain.jhtml