News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Apply to be the Winter Commencement National Anthem Singer by Dec. 5th
We are looking for a National Anthem singer for the BSOS Commencement Ceremony on December 21, 2016. If you are interested in singing the National Anthem, please apply and submit a video of you performing the National Anthem by December 5th. Take advantage of this unique and exciting opportunity to take part in the ceremony! You do not have to be a graduating student to participate and it is open to all students of all majors. Good luck with your submissions and we look forward to viewing your auditions! If you have questions, please email Michelle Slone at bsosdeanevents@umd.edu.
Spring 2017 Internship with the Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity’s internship program is an exciting opportunity to research and write on an array of issues related to civil society, international development, philanthropy, remittances, and international health. Interns will write for the Center’s blog, “Blogal Prosperity,” conduct research and analyze data on different international development issues, and play an integral role in the publication of the Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Researching international philanthropy, civil society laws, and international development;
- Researching and writing brief articles for the Center’s WordPress blog and updating social media pages;
- Assisting with media communications and distribution plans;
- Assisting staff with research projects and presentations;
- Attending and representing the Center at events in Washington, DC;
- Assisting with administrative tasks, event planning, and execution.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Linkedin: Beyond the Headshot
Friday, December 9, 2016
12:00pm-1:00pm
3rd Floor of Hornbake Library, South Wing
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, College Park, MD 20747
Professional headshot + professional profile = LinkedIn IMPACT
*Note: Bring your laptop or tablet to use when developing your profile. (Several computers available on a first come, first serve basis.) No prior familiarity with LinkedIn is required.
Need help finding an internship?
Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search?
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
12:00pm - 1:00pm
3rd Floor of Hornbake Library, South Wing
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, College Park, MD 20747
To help you with your internship search, we will discuss:
3rd Floor of Hornbake Library, South Wing
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, College Park, MD 20747
To help you with your internship search, we will discuss:
- Specific resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors.
- Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews.
- Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field.
Smart Salary: Salary Negotiation Workshop - Nov. 29th
The Department of Women’s Studies is sponsoring an AAUW Salary Negotiation Workshop, Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 5:45-8:15 pm. Developed by the American Association of University Women, the Start Smart workshop educates about the gender gap in pay while equipping college women and men to face the job market with the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to negotiate better salaries and benefits.
Why sign up? According to research, only 25 percent of students report feeling confident that they can successfully negotiate a good salary and benefits package. This is especially significant for women negotiating their first salary. After attending a Start Smart workshop, a majority of participants report feeling more confident about in their negotiating ability.
Attendees will gain valuable salary negotiation skills by learning:
Registration is required. Seating is limited, so sign up today!
Why sign up? According to research, only 25 percent of students report feeling confident that they can successfully negotiate a good salary and benefits package. This is especially significant for women negotiating their first salary. After attending a Start Smart workshop, a majority of participants report feeling more confident about in their negotiating ability.
Attendees will gain valuable salary negotiation skills by learning:
- how the gender wage gap affects their lives
- how to develop a personal budget to determine salary needs
- how to benchmark salary and benefits
- how to negotiate for a salary--especially their first salary out of college
2017 Maryland Summer Scholars Program Information Sessions
The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research or artistic projects. Maryland Summer Scholars research may take place in College Park or anywhere in the US or abroad as required by the nature of the project.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Students who carry out Maryland Summer Scholars projects gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Many Summer Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during their junior or senior year.
For the summer of 2017, the program will provide awards of $3,000 to approximately 25 outstanding, competitively selected applicants. [Please note: if your proposed research requires extended travel outside of the College Park area, you may apply for a supplementary travel award of up to $1,000.]
Students who carry out Maryland Summer Scholars projects gain a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, employment and other competitive opportunities. Many Summer Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during their junior or senior year.
Junior Account Coordinator Position for December or Recent Grad
OTM Partners, an award-winning corporate social responsibility agency, seeks a full-time entry-level professional to join its Arlington, VA-based agency. The Junior Account Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations and assists in the coordination and administration of ongoing programs including activities of nationally branded communications programs and in streamlining the current technical support system. OTM is looking for someone who wants to learn and support OTM's growing marketing and communication tasks for our clients, from managing client websites and CRMs to online training portals (Learning Management Systems -LMS), handling LMS customer service issues along with many ad hoc tasks ranging from social media marketing, email marketing, eCommerce, App and digital interactive engagement to traditional direct marketing, catalog marketing and fulfillment. Click here for more information and to apply.
AARP Foundation Workforce Program Internship
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.
AARP Foundation is AARP’s 501 c3 charitable affiliate. We are a public charity with revenue from federal agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals. Staff are located in Washington DC and throughout the US.
Summary Statement
Bring your talent and your passion to work as an intern with the AARP Foundation's Workforce Programs. You will develop your communication, marketing, customer service skills and learn the art of data analytics while contributing to a busy team that advances the goals of persons who are 50+.
Responsibilities
The AARP Foundation's Workforce Programs is seeking a talented intern to join its busy team this spring. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills with the largest social mission organization in the country.
Our intern will be involved in market research centered on key resources for the low income 50+ population. Research will include gathering, organizing, and updating data of external sources as well as internal historical data. Intern will also learn how programs use a customer relationship management tool to manage the operation of a program.
AARP Foundation is AARP’s 501 c3 charitable affiliate. We are a public charity with revenue from federal agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals. Staff are located in Washington DC and throughout the US.
Summary Statement
Bring your talent and your passion to work as an intern with the AARP Foundation's Workforce Programs. You will develop your communication, marketing, customer service skills and learn the art of data analytics while contributing to a busy team that advances the goals of persons who are 50+.
Responsibilities
The AARP Foundation's Workforce Programs is seeking a talented intern to join its busy team this spring. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills with the largest social mission organization in the country.
Our intern will be involved in market research centered on key resources for the low income 50+ population. Research will include gathering, organizing, and updating data of external sources as well as internal historical data. Intern will also learn how programs use a customer relationship management tool to manage the operation of a program.
ECON Internships with Government Agencies -- Apply Now!
Economist Student Trainee, ZP-0199-I/II
Department Of Commerce
Department Of Commerce
Agency: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Number of Job Opportunities & Location(s): Many vacancies - Multiple Locations
Salary: $22,888.00 to $81,157.00 / Per Year
Series and Grade: ZP-0199-01/02
Open Period: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 to Friday, December 2, 2016
Position Information: Internship/part-time job
Who May Apply: Students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis.
APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457318500
APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457318500
Monday, November 28, 2016
Research Assistant Position with Urban Institute for December or Recent Grad
OVERVIEW
The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy.
Within the Urban Institute, the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) is a team of policy analysts focused on accelerating the development and use of actionable knowledge to shape and inform the policy challenges facing urban America. PAG works to address a fundamental challenge for stakeholders aiming to improve outcomes for urban areas: how to bridge the gap between research and policy.
The Policy Advisory Group seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to work as a Research Assistant to support research and policy analysis projects related to a variety of urban policy topics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will support the Senior Management in the Policy Advisory Group and other research staff with background research on a range of topics by collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative information; producing PowerPoint presentations and various forms of data visualization, including tables, maps, and graphics for reports; contributing to other products that translate research for policy and practice. Research and policy topics could include pay for success, assisted housing policy, community development, economic development, and other urban policy topics.
Other tasks may include: planning and preparation for substantive interactions with researchers and policymakers; providing background support for drafting letters, emails, memos, presentations, talking points for internal and external audiences; supporting researchers preparing written products such as literature reviews, op-eds, reports, policy briefs, blog posts and social media; and support for scheduling onsite and offsite meetings.
This individual will need to exercise judgment on priority of tasks, meetings, incoming materials for review, pending decisions as well as handle confidential and non-routine information/matters.
The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy.
Within the Urban Institute, the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) is a team of policy analysts focused on accelerating the development and use of actionable knowledge to shape and inform the policy challenges facing urban America. PAG works to address a fundamental challenge for stakeholders aiming to improve outcomes for urban areas: how to bridge the gap between research and policy.
The Policy Advisory Group seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to work as a Research Assistant to support research and policy analysis projects related to a variety of urban policy topics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will support the Senior Management in the Policy Advisory Group and other research staff with background research on a range of topics by collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative information; producing PowerPoint presentations and various forms of data visualization, including tables, maps, and graphics for reports; contributing to other products that translate research for policy and practice. Research and policy topics could include pay for success, assisted housing policy, community development, economic development, and other urban policy topics.
Other tasks may include: planning and preparation for substantive interactions with researchers and policymakers; providing background support for drafting letters, emails, memos, presentations, talking points for internal and external audiences; supporting researchers preparing written products such as literature reviews, op-eds, reports, policy briefs, blog posts and social media; and support for scheduling onsite and offsite meetings.
This individual will need to exercise judgment on priority of tasks, meetings, incoming materials for review, pending decisions as well as handle confidential and non-routine information/matters.
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