Monday, July 21, 2014

VSolvit - Jr. Marketing Analyst

Description
 
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Marketing Analyst is responsible for providing information and insights regarding customers, markets, and competitors, to measure performance and support business decisions. Candidates will work independently to conduct research and will work closely with senior management to analyze and interpret findings. Candidate will monitor day to day marketing performance, identify areas for improvement and help implement changes to improve performance metrics. Candidate will assist in creating and managing marketing campaigns within our GIS and health marketing departments. Candidate will be expected to update and maintain daily reporting, as well as, perform any related administrative and operational functions.

Qualifications
 
Bachelors Degree in Communication, Computer Science, Business, Marketing, or related field. 3-5 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated ability to support and promote business development. Understanding of the IT industry's characteristics, business needs, and culture. Understanding of the current and prospective roles of technology in GIS and IT. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in graphic design is a plus.

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Neal R. Gross & Co. - Contracting Associate

 Description

Neal R. Gross & Co., Inc. is seeking an outstanding Contracting Associate to join our team. This position demands an energetic and highly-motivated candidate with the ability to work in an autonomous setting. If you're looking for a career or a job, NRGCO is the place for you. As a successful, well-established, and constantly growing company, there is a fantastic opportunity for growth for someone who is hard-working and passionate about what they do. NRGCO only hires outstanding candidates and compensates its employees accordingly. We look to hire smart, well-rounded people from a variety of backgrounds. NRGCO provides training to all new hires in order to provide you with the necessary tools to succeed.

Qualifications

 Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Optimized Thermal Systems, Inc. - Marketing Intern

 
Description

Optimized Thermal Systems, Inc. (OTS) is looking for a part-time marketing intern to provide assistance to engineering management staff on company outreach, product promotion, and website development. Core responsibilities include:
- updating company website to improve appearance and traffic
- managing social media sites to promote company activities and products
- identify new ways to advertise and market company services and products
- research company competitors
- identify new potential customers

Qualifications

 - Must be current junior/senior undergraduate or graduate student
- Interest in engineering, specifically heat transfer and thermodynamics a plus, but not required
- Ability to learn and work quickly with a small team
- Past marketing and web development experience a plus

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Parsons Brinckerhoff - Associate Consultant II

 Description

Parsons Brinckerhoff, an international leader providing strategic consulting services to the infrastructure industry, has an opening in our Washington DC office for an Associate Consultant to join our management consulting team. Parsons Brinckerhoff, founded in 1885, is one of the most respected, continually operating infrastructure consulting firms in the world. Throughout its 125-year history, Parsons Brinckerhoff’s commitment to quality has made it a recognized leader providing the knowledge and skill base that is borne of experience.

Our Strategic Consulting practice is focused on providing project development, finance, management consulting, economic analysis, and strategy support services to public and private infrastructure owners and operators primarily in the transportation sector with a focus on highways, transit and some aviation. In this capacity, we work with executive and senior management to improve performance and ensure the application of industry leading practices to help address tomorrow’s infrastructure challenges today.

We are recruiting motivated self-starters with demonstrated interest, knowledge and education in the transportation infrastructure industry to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. We seek problem solvers who combine strong analytical skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions independently and master new concepts quickly with meticulous attention to detail to deliver high quality work.

Based in Washington DC or New York NY, you will work as an Associate Consultant in the capacity of a business and financial analyst with a national and international team on engagements for public and private sector clients that own, operate, and invest in transportation infrastructure assets.

As an Associate in our strategic consulting business line, you will work mainly on engagements that fall in to one or more of the following service areas: project finance, revenue and expenditure forecasting, financial modeling, project feasibility assessment, market analysis, economics analysis, asset management, transaction-related advisory services, public-private partnerships (PPP/P3), and related services to public and private infrastructure owners.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

United Nations Association of the USA - Program Assistant

Program Assistant20-35 hours/week

Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks.  This position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team. 

***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability to painternship@unanca.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than August 15, 2014.

Job Duties
Database/Membership Management
Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv
Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies
Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming event and volunteer opportunities

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Concentric Energy Advisors - Internship

Position Type: Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts (United States)
Washington, District of Columbia (United States)

Company Description: Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. (www.ceadvisors.com) (“Concentric”) is a leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. In 2008, a second office was opened in Washington, DC.

Job Description: An Associate serves a critical role on project teams as the contributor of modeling, data analysis, and research tasks that are essential to a successful client engagement. In all cases, challenging problems require innovative and creative solutions. They also require working collaboratively with colleagues. Concentric’s assignments frequently involve expert testimony requiring attention to detail and the ability to meet aggressive schedules or high profile M&A transactions (e.g., sales of power plants). Modest and variable travel requirements (10%).

Qualifications: Concentric is interested in undergraduate students (entering their junior or senior year), graduate students, or recent graduates with exceptional quantitative, analytical, and communication skills. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate outstanding academic performance (A to B+ in economics, mathematics, and/or statistics classes). Experience in SPSS and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is preferred. They should be self-motivated and possess strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving capabilities. Superior report writing, presentation, and communication skills are also desired. A genuine desire to learn about the complex energy industry is essential.

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Ellin & Tucker - Financial Analyst

Position Type: Entry Level (Full-Time)

 Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)

Description: Financial Analyst/Senior Analyst: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor.

Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes. 

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. It is essential that the Candidate have the ability to work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment. Strong analytical skills and effective writing skills are also required.
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Eillin & Tucker - Financial Analyst Intern

Position Type: Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (United States)

Description: The Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Group of Ellin & Tucker, Chartered has an opportunity in the Baltimore Washington corridor for a Summer Intern.

Our FVS group provides commercial damage calculations and business valuations in areas such as: shareholder disputes, breach of contract, intellectual property, ESOP, estate planning and financial reporting purposes. 

To read more about the position, log in to your Career4Terps (C4T) account(http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and search for the job title.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Join BSOS Ambassadors

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is accepting applications for the BSOS Ambassador Program.  This is an opportunity to become involved in our college while earning two (2) elective credits (via a seminar course). This opportunity provides excellent leadership, public speaking and teaching experience as well as networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni, university administrators and/or prospective students. The skills you gain through this experience will make you more marketable to employers as well as graduate programs.

Ambassadors assist with award receptions and dinners, small- and large-scale special events (symposiums, forums, panels, etc.), prospective student events (e.g., open houses, fairs, etc.), faculty/staff receptions, holiday parties, Maryland Day and commencement ceremonies.


Interested?  We are accepting applications through August.  Contact Julianna Bynoe at jbynoe@umd.edu for more details.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Dept. Of Treasury Spring 2015 Internships

The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics, Finance, or Public Policy for our Spring 2015 internship program. Our program runs year round with three sessions: January through May, May through August, and September through December. Our program is about substance. Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects. They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists. Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated. Interns are expected to work between 32 and 40 hours a week. There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C. Our intern positions are unpaid. We do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses.

If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references to Christine.Devlin@treasury.gov. Applications are due November 4, 2014. U.S. citizenship required. For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2200.