Editorial/Communications Position, Green America (PAID)

Starting Date : Immediately
Hours: 16-24 hours/week within a Mon-Thurs business hours schedule
Pay: $15 per hour (no benefits)

Green America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change (formerly Co-op America).

Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors, and businesses. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process that aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.

The primary responsibility is to assist the Editor-in-Chief and the Communications Team to write, produce, edit, and fact-check our publications ( Green American , the National Green Pages , and the Guide to Social Investing and Better Banking ), online content, and other materials.

Business Intelligence Internship, Risk Advisory

Risk Advisory is currently offering research internships in its Business Intelligence – Americas practice, which handles investigations in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Risk Advisory is a leading global risk management consultancy that provides intelligence, investigation, and security services to leading corporate entities, financial institutions, and law firms.

Successful candidates will be exceptional researchers with fluency in English, who will be well acquainted with the use of databases and other tools used in the execution of academic and commercial research. They will be inquiring, tenacious, and innovative in the development of new research techniques and resources.

Candidates pursuing advanced degrees in public affairs, criminal justice, political science, law, area studies, or other research-intensive disciplines are invited to apply, as are candidates with past experience in the fields of business intelligence and corporate investigations.

Applicants should only apply if they have the right to work in the US and are able to work from our Washington, DC office. Apply for this position here.

Research Analyst Position, The Cadmus Group (Recent Grad)

Cadmus Group seeks an entry-level professional to provide both administrative and technical support to our growing International Environment and Development Practice.

The practice supports the environmentally and socially sound design and implementation of international development projects in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, Eurasia, the Middle East, and Asia/Pacific funded by USAID and other donors.

Duties will initially be about 75% administrative, with technical elements growing over the first year to a more even balance between the two. No international travel is anticipated during the first year; following the first year this professional may travel as needed (up to 10% time) to support trainings, assessments and other field work in developing countries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Environmental, Earth, or Climate Sciences; Natural Resources Management; Tropical Agriculture; Public Health; International Relations; Social Sciences with clear focus in international development; or a related discipline;
• Demonstrated facility completing program or organizational administrative tasks, including excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment;

Join the ASHE Professional Association

ASHE - American Society of Hispanic Economists
An ASSA affiliate established in 2002

A professional association of Economists who are concerned with the under-representation of Hispanic Americans in the economics profession at a time when Hispanics represent over 16 percent of the United States' population. This organization organizing sessions and networking events at the AEA (American Economic Association) and most of the regional meetings.Members of ASHE receive alerts to important scholarship, grant and job opportunities.

ASHE Goals

• Promoting the vitality of Hispanics in the economics profession through education, service, and excellence;
• Promoting rigorous research on economic and policy issues affecting U.S. Hispanic communities and the nation as a whole; and
• Engaging more Hispanic Americans to effectively participate in the economics profession.

Membership is FREE for undergraduate students

Visit their website at http://asheweb.net/

The Gary L. Rozier Student Experience Fellowship for ECON Majors

The Department of Economics is pleased to announce the Gary L. Rozier Student Experience Fellowship. The fellowship provides financial assistance to undergraduate economics majors for experiential learning outside of the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service learning, and professional or academic conferences. The fellowship is intended to help offset expenses related to such activities like travel/transportation expenses, professional attire, and other opportunity costs (for example: the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship that is more in line with your career goals).

Please click here for more information and to apply. Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.

Analyst Position with IMPAQ for Recent Grad

Analyst, full-time position

IMPAQ International, Columbia, MD

IMPAQ International, a growing and dynamic social science research firm, provides high-quality research and impact evaluation services, policy analysis, survey research, technology solutions, organizational development, technical assistance and consulting services to U.S. and international government agencies, foundations, and the private sector. IMPAQ’s mission is to bring together exceptional people to develop innovative and rigorous approaches to evaluate the real-world impact of social policies and programs.

IMPAQ is seeking full-time Analyst. Analysts will support our research team in a broad range of activities including data analysis, program assessments, project evaluation and technical assistance tasks in the areas of health (e.g., government health care programs, such as Medicare/Medicaid, areas of long-term health care and quality measurement).

Qualifications (Education, Knowledge and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or Political Science 
• 0-3 years of research experience in economics, health and human services, public policy, public health or related fields 
• Experience with research proposal and report preparation preferred 
• Knowledge of or familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis programs, and/or using SAS, STATA, NVivo, other qualitative or quantitative analysis programs, and/or database applications is required 

Summer Career Webinars: Internship & Job Search Strategies for BSOS Students

All BSOS students are invited to attend the Summer Career Webinars: Internship & Job Search Strategies for BSOS Students. Click the link below to register today! 

Five tips for getting through the online application, Wednesday, June 21; 2-3 p.m.

Are you applying to part-time, full-time or internship positions over the summer? Attend this webinar to learn how you can avoid being a part of the 40% of applications that go directly into a black hole. You can greatly increase the odds that your application will be reviewed by a “real person” by following the tips presented!


Why should I hire you? Creating a persuasive story, Date TBA


3 things to consider before applying to graduate school, Thursday, August 3; 1-2 p.m.

So you have decided to pursue a graduate degree...now what? This session will cover three important factors to consider to ensure your applications are successful. The presenter will also highlight resources on campus that you might not be aware of to support you in the application process.

Questions? Contact Kristen Frese at the University Career Center @ BSOS via email, kfrese@umd.edu.

Fall 2017 Wilson Center Research Assistant Internships - Apply by July 16th!

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is looking for qualified students (advanced undergraduate or graduate) interested in being part-time research assistant interns in the Fall 2017 semester. An intern typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar. (The number of hours can be adjusted accordingly to fulfill academic requirements).

The priority deadline to apply is July 16, 2017. *We will start matching scholars and interns, but will still accept intern applications after this date.* Internship positions are open until filled so applying early is strongly encouraged. The internship application form and detailed instructions can be found at: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/research-assistant-internships

International Executive Service Corps Summer 2017 Internship - Apply by July 1st!

The International Executive Service Corps (IESC) has a Summer 2017 internship opportunity available within its Business Development practice area. This is an unpaid internship. The successful applicant must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.

IESC is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes economic growth in developing countries by supporting the development of private enterprises, business support organizations and public institutions. IESC’s New Business Department focuses on developing overarching new business strategies for IESC and identifies and pursues new business opportunities, including responding to requests for proposals for international development project funding. IESC’s internship program is open to students in graduate and undergraduate programs. Students that have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program within 6 months of applying are eligible for the internship. Previous internship(s) and/or professional work experience preferred. Strong research and writing skills, and an ability to work independently are needed. Interest in knowledge of USAID policies and procedures is a plus.

Location: Washington DC

Reporting To: Senior New Business Associate

UMD Reflects

As part of our University's response to the horrific and senseless murder of Lt. Richard Collins, a web page has been created to provide our community with a space and time to grieve.

The website, UMDreflects, provides collective resources. Please visit the website at https://www.umd.edu/UMDreflects.

If you have questions about the UMDreflects site, please contact Katie Lawson, Chief Communications Officer at (301) 405-4622 or lawsonk@umd.edu.