INTERNSHIPS

 

Visit the following web site for internships with companies within the Hartford-Springfield corridor.

www.InternHere.com

Below are other valuable resources for finding internships:

http://www.internshipprograms.com

http://www.internmatch.com

Federal Internship Directory

http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalinternships/directory


If you are a Junior or Senior interested in doing an internship you must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This is a way to gain experience in your major! Come to the CareerCenter and register or call Laurie Maratea at 782-1560.

Full Time Undergraduate Internship Opportunities
The New England Center for Children has 30-35 hours per week full time internships. Interns gain valuable practical experience in special education and applied psychology. For more information see Laurie Maratea in the CareerCenter or call her at 782-1560.

Sherwin-Williams Company
This PAID internship offers hands-on experience in a wholesale/retail work environment and can lead to career opportunities in management and/or professional outside sales upon graduation. You will have the opportunity to learn basic store operations, gain management skills, and develop sales techniques and customer service skills, as well as increase knowledge in a variety of key business topics such as profit & loss, inventory control, and human resources. Interns will also be exposed to S-W professionals in a variety of functional areas. You'll gain insight on a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your District Management team.

To join our Intern Program, you must have demonstrated leadership ability, as well as work experience in customer service and/or sales. Bilingual candidates welcome. Students studying a business-related field are preferred.

Basic Requirements:

- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university
- Must submit to a background screening which may include driving, credit and criminal history
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status

- Must be willing to work all scheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.

To apply go to the Sherwin-Williams web site, click on About Us, Career Opportunities, then Management/Sales Training Program & Store Internships, click on Store Internships, City, State, and United States, then click on the Search.

Washington Internship Program
The Washington Internship Program is a combination of work and study. Areas that students pursue are science and technology, education, public relations, journalism, and law. Students select internships with federal agencies and private industries. For more information visit the Washington Internship website and your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

WWLP-TV 22
WWLP-TV22 offers Internships year-round in the News, Engineering and Production/Promotion departments. Register one semester in advance. See your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter for more information.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering Internships at various locations. Training Program for juniors and/or seniors. Enthusiasm, professionalism, communication skills, familiarity with customer service, sales ability, flexibility, adaptability, good driving record and the ability to think independently are all required. For more information see your Career Counselor in the CareerCemter.

Financial Representative Intern
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, located in Springfield, MA, is the sales and distribution arm of Northwestern Mutual, its affiliates and subsidiaries. The Network’s financial representatives provide expert guidance and innovative solution to ensure that clients’ financial needs are evaluated from every perspective. Financial Representatives provide advice on retirement solutions, asset and income protection, estate planning, mutual funds, annuities and other investment products. In 2000, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network was named America’s Top Sales Force by Sales and Marketing Management magazine, as well as being named a “Top 10 Internship” in America’s Top 100 Internships, as ranked by the Princeton Review.
Working approximately 10 -15 hours per week, Financial Representative Interns are able to gain necessary skills and knowledge of the financial services industry, define their own target markets and establish client relationships. In addition to that experience, you gain an income- all while attending college. Financial Representative Interns strive to understand their clients’ goals and visions in order to develop financial solutions that put them on the path to success. As an intern, you will be in business for yourself, but never by yourself. Our network of financial specialists, training programs, and mentoring opportunities will support you, all while giving you the resources you will need to help your clients and build up your practice. For more information see your Career Counselor in the CareerCemter.

Nashoba Learning Group, Inc.
Nashoba Learning Group, Inc. has an internship for Classroom Assistant. Nashoba is seeking education, psychology and sociology majors. To learn more about the Nashoba Learning Group visit their web site. For more information contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Industrial Engineering Intern
UPS (United Parcel Service) is looking for candidates in Industrial Engineering as Interns. The position requires knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) and must be proficient in mathematical comprehension and comfortable with trend analysis, weighted average, percentages, ratios, and must have strong analytical abilities. For more information please see your Career Counselor, Loris Epps in the CareerCenter.

YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities
YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities offers internships for undergraduate students, all majors. Get "hands-on" practical experience teaching skills to people with developmental disabilities. For more information contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter or check out the YAI web site.

Career Services Intern
Springfield Technical Community College has an opportunity for a student to work in Career Services at STCC. The student will assist with marketing of departmental functions, services and resources to students, faculty, staff and alumni. For more information contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC)
The MSBDC has an opening for an intern to work directly with seasoned professional management counselors to gain hands-on-experience. This internship opportunity is for business majors with some computer background, particularly Microsoft Excel. This is an unpaid for credit only internship. For more information please contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Executive Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
The Executive Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor has several internship opportunities for the fall and spring semesters. Openings include: Administration, Advance Office, Appointments Office, External Relations, General Counsel, Governor's Council, Human Resources, Judicial Nominating Commission, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Press Office, Scheduling Office and Lieutenant Governor's Office. For more information regarding these internships please contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

WGBY -TV PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
Three Sessions Annually: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall/Winter

The production internship is a full-time, unpaid internship that provides "hands-on", practical experience in television production. Intensive training takes place the first two weeks of the program with instruction provided by the professional WGBY staff. Interns will be trained in the fundamentals of television production and equipment operation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Technical Production, Studio Cameras, Electronic Graphics,
Floor Directing, Technical Directing, Lighting and Set Construction,
and Assisting in Electronic Field Production.
The internship also includes non-broadcasting related activities common to any production position such as studio inventories and maintenance.
WGBY-TV produces a wide range of programming. Interns work on cultural and public affairs programming, instructional programming as well as client services. Interns gain experience in both live and taped productions.

Requirements:
This internship is structured to allow the motivated and committed individual to get the most that this program has to offer: a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and cooperate are essential.
A background in television is helpful but not necessary.

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds of equipment, sufficient mobility to climb ladders and jack lifters.
Correctable vision and hearing.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Send R and CL to WGBY, Intern Coordinator, 44 Hampden Street, Springfield, MA 01103 or email to Personnel.

Longmeadow Montessori
Longmeadow Montessori is offering an Internship working with 3 and 4 year olds. Some responsibilities include helping in play activities and helping with story time. Flexible hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please contact Joanne Hirsch or Crystal Vernon at 413-567-1820.

Massachusetts State Police Tactical Operations-Search and Rescue
Massachusetts State Police Tactical Operations-Search and Rescue has a non-paid internship collecting and entering statistical data, preparation of training modules and presentations, catalog the influence of time and weather on clues and other search evidence, data entry on detection experiments, assist in maintaining and entering data in the State's Search and Rescue Registry and serve as lost victims for training exercises. For more information please contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

John Hancock LEAD Program
John Hancock provides talented college students an opportunity to be exposed to and learn about the company in an area where they can apply and enhance skills and knowledge through internships.
Students can explore the financial services industry through LEAD - Learn, Experience and Develop. LEAD offers internships year-round; assignments vary depending on business needs. Opportunities will exist in various business areas, ranging from Annuities to Long Term Car to Investments, and job assignments will also vary from marketing to information technology. Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hrs/wk.
Qualifications include: entering sophomore, junior or senior year in an undergraduate program, interested in full-time employment in financial services after graduation, highly motivated, demonstrated leadership, strong communication skills and excels academically.
If you are interested in LEAD, visit Careers and enter "LEAD internship" in the "Search Careers" section of the web site. Students should apply directly online to any assignment that is of interest. All resumes will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

ThinkGlobal Inc.
Ongoing internships are available with ThinkGlobal Inc., a Northampton based publishing, marketing and e-commerce company. The internships are in marketing or web design and are unpaid. Please email your R and CL to Greg Sandler or fax to 413-584-1688.

Human Resources
Partners for Community, Springfield, MA is offering an Internship in Human Resources to help the HR Director and participate in new employee orientations, prepare job postings and ads, and other related duties. For more information please contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Volleyball Hall of Fame
The Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke, MA has ongoing internship for students to assist with a wide variety of activities dependent upon student's area of interest. Areas might be in website upkeep, marketing materials development, merchandise management and development, induction ceremonies and annual tournament and Hall management. For more information please contact the CareerCenter.

United Way of Pioneer Valley
United Way of Pioneer Valley has an internship opening in Communications. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication skills including writing and public speaking. Candidate should also possess advanced knowledge of journalism and/or public relations. Experience writing for news publications helpful but not required. If interested please contact the CareerCenter.

Graphic/Multimedia Design and Production
United Way of Pioneer Valley is offering an Internship in Graphic/Multimedia Design and Production. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge of graphic/multimedia software and how to interface with various operating systems to ensure a quality end product that various target audiences can access/use. Candidate should also be able to employ creativity and innovative thinking to help address communication challenges in an effort to further the mission of and accomplish goals set by United Way of Pioneer Valley. For more information please contact the CareerCenter.

Exelon Nuclear
Exelon Nuclear offers Summer Engineering Internships in Electrical and Mechanical engineering. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident with a minimum GPA of 2.8/Major 3.0. As a member of the Exelon Nuclear team, engineers will initially work in one of several sections within the Engineering Division: Plant Engineering, Design Engineering, Program Engineering or Asset Management. If interested please contact Loris Epps in the CareerCenter.

New England Patriots and New England Revolution
The New England Patriots and New England Revolution are offering an internship at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA for Quality Control Coordinator. The applicant must have the availability to work nights and weekends, identify operational aspects that require immediate attention, monitor quality of fan experience at Gillette Stadium, participate in debriefing post event concerning ideas on how to improve fan experience and use Quality Control grading scale to test service levels provided by staff, quality of food and beverage served at the facility and cleanliness of the stadium. Email R and CL to Kelly Heard.

Investigative Assistant
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Springfield, MA is offering 5 internships as Investigative Assistants. Interns will answer public inquiries, determine jurisdictional issues, draft charges of unlawful discrimination, assist with investigating cases of unlawful discrimination, attend hearings, learn what constitutes unlawful discrimination and how to prove discrimination and what it is like to work in a legal environment. If interested contact Maryann Brunton at 413-739-2145, ext. 46102 for an interview. For questions contact Laurie Maratea in the CareerCenter at 413-782-1560 or lmaratea@wne.edu.

Program Management Office Intern
ISO New England, Holyoke, MA is looking for an Intern to assist the Project manager with Schedule build and coordination using Microsoft suite. You will assist with Microsoft Project schedule preparation, meeting preparation and presentation material preparation. Must be familiar with Microsoft suite software, have knowledge of Visio and Access and possess good interpersonal skills. For more information contact Loris Epps in the CareerCenter at 413-782-1563 or lepps@wne.edu.

Springfield Girls' Club Family Center
Interns are needed for the Springfield Girls' Club Family Center, Springfield, MA Interns will work as Group Counselors to provide structured after-school programming for children ages 5-13. Counselors provide help with homework, tutoring, recreation, outdoor and field trip activities, develop newsletter and program brochure. They guide, supervise and inspire youth, serve as role models for positive behavior and work as a team to provide a safe, healthy and fun after-school experience for the children. Please send a R and CL to Springfield Girls' Club Family Center, 100 Acorn Street, Springfield, MA 01109, ATTN: Asst. Director of Operations or call 413-739-4743, ext. 14.

Federal Internships
The best way to find out if the federal government is for you is to try it out and it is also gives the agency a chance to see if they want to offer you a full-time job when you graduate. In certain programs you can even get school credit while interning during the summer or during the school year. For more information go to the Federal Internships web site.

Organic Trade Association
Organic Trade Association, Greenfield, MA is offering 2-3 paid internships throughout the year. OTA welcomes applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds. Some of the projects interns may be involved with include: IT support, Database management, website maintenance, Development/fundraising and Event planning. If you are interested in learning more about the internship opportunities at the Organic Trade Association, please contact Jennifer Rose at 413-774 7511, ext. 34 or email J Rose.

First Investors
First Investors has three internship tracks: Financial Services, Recruiting and Management. If you are a junior and are contemplating a career in Financial Services you might want to consider participating in the 13-week Representative Shadow Internship. This allows you to explore the possibility of a career in the financial services industry. If you are a senior and have already chosen to pursue a career in financial services then the Fast Track Internship is for you. For more information please go to the First Investors web site or contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Marketing and Outreach Internship
The Springfield Public Forum, Springfield, MA offers a Summer and/or Fall Marketing and Outreach Internship. The Springfield Public Forum is the nation's longest-running free public lecture series. The Marketing and Outreach Intern will assist with the Springfield Public Forum's public relations, membership and volunteer outreach efforts. For more information contact the your Career Counselor.

Sales and Marketing Internship
Spare Time, Northampton, MA Bowling Center is offering a Sales and Marketing Internship. The Internship entails grassroots marketing of center and leagues, developing and planning new leagues, contacting local charities for fundraisers, contacting local businesses for company parties and sponsorships, understanding and learning the day-to-day operations to running a center from staffing, to promotions, and sales and marketing. This is an unpaid internship. Contact Manager Bill Bullock at 413-584-4830 or by email wbullock@bowlne.com.

Intern Abroad
Intern Abroad through Cross Cultural Solutions. Participate in an international internship and gain work experience in the areas of social services, education, or health. There are 9 countries that participate. The internship runs from 3-12 weeks. For more information go to the Cross Cultural Solutions web site.

VCI Solutions
VCI Solutions, Springfield, MA is looking for a highly creative and motivated intern to assist the marketing department with all aspects of marketing including direct mail and e-mail campaigns, web design, PR and advertising. Graphic Design experience is a plus. Experience working with Constant Contact and/or Salesforce preferred. Please forward your R to Joanna Cohen.

Communications Internship
The Communications Intern will perform primary functions in the areas of media relations, publications production, writing and editing, and web site maintenance for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The applicant must have exceptional writing, proofreading, editing, copy editing, desktop publishing and web site management skills. Interested candidates please email Christine Dutton, Human Resources Manager or by phone at 413-247-9738 ext. 104.

Employers Association of the NorthEast
The Employers Association of the NorthEast in Agawam, MA has internships in Marketing, Human Resources and General Business. The Marketing Intern will develop a market plan and supporting materials for at least one of EANE's services (Section 125 Plan Administration, ERISA Plan Document work, Employee Opinion Surveys, Affirmative Action plan, etc. The HR Intern will develop a small employer human resources toolkit, assess the quality and depth of sample forms that EANE has on the web site, develop additional forms and tools to round out the samples, etc. General Business Intern will assist with the redesign of the tools, information and capabilities of the EANE web site. For more information please contact Maria Cokotis in the CareerCenter located on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center.

Quality Engineering Intern
Hamilton Sundstrand has an intern position for Quality Engineers to manage the design, fabrication, procurement, assembly and qualification testing and delivery of hardware for environmental control and life support systems. Looking for highly motivated individuals to work on a variety of components associated with the NASA Space Shuttle, Extravehicular Mobility Unit, International Space Station, and Space Ship Orion. Candidates must be working towards a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management. If interested in this internship please email Bob Thoelen, Manager, Engineering Development and Staffing or contact Loris Epps, Career Counselor in the CareerCenter at 413-782-1563 or lepps@wne.edu.

Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
Yankee Candle Company, Inc. has an unpaid internship opportunity in the Retail Department in South Deerfield, MA. The internship is working with the Marketing, Visual and Operations group with the Retail Department. The internship includes: reviewing and responding to unsolicited advertising inquiries, assisting in the New Store Opening efforts for the Retail Marketing and Visual teams, assisting in editing or posting Retail plan-o-grams, etc. Please email CL and R to Meghan McCarthy.

Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University
For over 45 years, the Institute for Human Studies at George Mason University has dedicated itself to helping bright undergraduate and graduate students interested in individual liberty pursue their intellectual interests. Applications are currently available for paid internships in public policy, journalism, and production. For more information please go to the IHS web site.

State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
The State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management has winter and spring internships in Asset Management, Computer Training, Criminal Justice, Energy Management, Intergovernmental Policy and Responsible Growth, Legislative and Staff Development. For more information visit the CT.gov web site.

Travelers
Travelers, Hartford, CT has Internship opportunities in Actuarial Leadership Development Program, Financial Management Leadership Development Program, IT Leadership Development Program, Insurance Operations Leadership Development Program and Personal Insurance Product Management Development Program. To apply go to the Travelers web site, select: "Students and New Graduates" then "Internships", select Internship Program you are interested in, Select: "How to Apply", Follow instructions to complete application process. Please see your Career Counselor before submitting your Resume.

Nextgen Realty
Nextgen Realty, Metro Boston, MA area, offers a complete Real Estate Internship/Paid Training. The objective is to create best in class, fully trained Real Estate Agents. The training includes 80 - 120 hours of paid training at the front desk. During these hours agents in training will learn how to use company wide real estate database; input real estate listings; professionally call landlords to update and obtain new listings; update online listings; build team work with other agents and staff members. You will become familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Front-Page; HTML Programming; all real estate related vocabulary and phrases and real estate contracts, leases, laws and documents. To apply please contact Jennifer Hazelton, Hiring Manager at 617-251-6995 or email your R to Nextgen Realty.

Accounting Intern
ECS (Environmental Compliance Services, Inc.), Agawam, MA is seeking Business students interested in a paid internship in the Accounting Department. This candidate can use the internship for college credits or simply as a part-time/temporary job to gain experience. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in Business or Accounting. To apply send CL and R to Mary Russell, Recruitment Specialist, ECS, Inc., 588 Silver Street, Agawam, MA 01001, email HR or fax to 413-786-6805.

Victim/Witness Assistance Intern
There are various options available for students wishing to do their internship with the Hampden County District Attorney's Office. The Victim/Witness Assistance Intern's responsibilities include: notification of court dates; assisting victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders; in-court support; and witness management. Fielding phone calls and documenting services provided is also required. For more information please contact Maria Rodriguez, ADA, Director, Victim/Witness Assistance Program, Hampden County District Attorney's Office, Springfield, MA 01102 or email Venorise' McCoy or tel: 413-747-1011.

Intern-Jr. Environmental Field Technician
Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. is looking to place Interns in most, if not all, of the offices during every semester. Duties assigned to an Intern-Jr. Field Technician may include: Instruction in sample collection and field analysis (air, soil, groundwater, water, and building materials), Surveying, Instruction in basic remediation systems, lab data reduction and preparation of summary tables/charts and oversight of subsurface investigations (i.e. drilling test borings and well installations). For more information regarding the internship, please email ECS or contact your Career Counselor in the CareerCenter.

Scottrade
Scottrade, Springfield, MA has an Internship available for a Finance, Economics or Business student to work 15-20 hrs/wk for a minimum of 2 semesters. The position pays $11/hr. As an intern at Scottrade, you will focus on developing the skills necessary to service and maintain client accounts through working side-by-side with a successful branch office manager. To qualify for the internship you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student, possess a strong interest in finance and the stock market, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, computer literate and foster company success through professional appearance, being courteous to customer and other Scottrade associates by having a positive attitude. For a complete description and to apply to this internship, please go to the Scottrade web site, click on Search Jobs.

General Electric
General Electric, Plainville, CT seeks Finance Interns. Applicants must have 1-2 semesters of accounting and/or finance coursework completed, preferably at least 1 year left before graduation, must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines, PC skills required - Excel/PowerPoint (Access a plus) must be authorized to work in the US and must be able to work 20-25 hrs/wk during the school year and 40 hrs/wk during the summer. For more information, go to the GE web site.

The Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees of Reservations, Holyoke, MA has an opening for a Trail Steward Intern. The goal of the internship is to increase your skills such that you will be able to supervise other volunteers in Trail Team workdays of your organization. Must have the ability to perform vigorous work outside and an ability to use hand tools, must have transportation to begin work in Holyoke, must be comfortable taking on a project and working on it independently and bilingual (English/Spanish) is desired. Must be able to work at least 8 hrs/wk for a minimum of 6 months. If interested please contact Josh Knox at 413-532-1660 or email J Knox.

Corporate Merchandise Internship Program
The TJX Companies, Inc., Framingham, MA has an opportunity available in their Corporate Merchandise Internship Program. The present and past CEO's were all Buyers; so whether you are interested in Planning & Allocation, Buying or Executive Management, TJX's Corporate Merchandise Internship Program will give you what you need to be successful. TJX is looking for sophomores and juniors, all majors with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must have strong analytical and strategic skills as well as excellent communicators who work well in teams. Looking for students with proven leadership abilities and self-starters who can multi-task in a fast-paced business environment. For a complete description and to apply to the internship program, go to the TJX web site.

MatchingDonors.com
MatchingDonors.com, Canton, MA seeks spring and fall Marketing Interns. MatchingDonors.com is the world's most successful company finding living altruistic organ donors for people needing transplants. You will be working closely with presidents of marketing firms, Hollywood producers and television and sports stars, politicians and seasoned program marketing managers to help develop our marketing/advertising and help evolve campaigns from scratch; including our National Advertising Campaign, National Public Relations Campaign, and our Direct Mailing and E-mailing of Educational Materials campaign. Please email Paul Dooley if you are interested in applying for this internship.

Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo hires students of all majors and backgrounds for development programs in the following businesses: Audit, Commercial Real Estate, Energy, U.S. Corporate and Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo Securities and Wealth, Brokerage & Retirement. To learn more about these business groups and how to apply, please go to the Wells Fargo web site.

Program and Operation Internship
Disabled Sports USA National Headquarters, MD, offers an Internship in Program and Operation. The intern is required to assist the Programs Services Department. The intern will work closely with various military hospitals throughout the country. Skills required include using the internet as a research tool and excellent skill level with all Microsoft applications. Applicants should have excellent task management and communication skills in order to perform outreach for events. Accommodations in Washington, DC are available. To view a complete description please go to the DSUSA web site. Email R and CL outlining interests and availability to DSUSA or fax to 301-217- 0968.

Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., Millbury, MA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste Management, operates 16 waste-to-energy facilities and 5 independent power production facilities across the U.S. The Wheelabrator Millbury Inc power plant currently has an Internship opportunity that is designed to provide a broad exposure to power plant operations while providing Power Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering majors the opportunity to apply theories and practices learned to a real world setting. The applicant must be a Mechanical or Electrical engineering major with a minimum 2.0 GPA. To learn more about this opportunity and Wheelabrator Technologies, please go to the Wheelabrator Technologies web site. Click on Careers, then type in ID #10765 for the complete job description and to apply to this position.

Finance Intern
ING Financial Services, Hartford,CT has an opening for a Finance Intern. Ideal candidates are proactive, committed, and performance-driven. They have minimum grade point averages of a 3.0, and are interested in pursuing a career in Public Accounting, Finance or Operational Risk Management. Requirements are as follows: Completion of some college related classes; Detail oriented, strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; PC proficiency, including proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation applications;
Ability to cooperate with others in the company and be a team player; integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities. For a complete job description and to apply to this internship, please go to the ING web site.

Kraft Sports Group Marketing Internships
The Kraft Sports Group Marketing Department is responsible for all of the sales and marketing operations for the New England Patriots, New England Revolution and Patriot Place. Marketing internships are offered during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Students conducting full-time internships during each of these semesters work two to five days a week in the office as well as game days and marketing events. All internships must be completed for academic credit through the university or college. All internships are based out of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Please indicate if you have a preference among the various fall internship opportunities. Internships offered are: Special Team Events and Partnership Marketing, Events and Marketing Services, Marketing Fulfillment, Creative Services, Corporate Sales, Game Day Entertainment and Broadcast Services, Premium Seating Services, Revolution Marketing, Revolution Sales, New England Patriots Home Games (Aug - Jan) , New England Revolution Home Games (Sept - Oct), Select Season Ticket Holder and Sponsor Events. R and CL should be submitted to the following: Christopher Starck, New England Patriots, New England Revolution, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 or email to Internships.

Promotions, Production and Sales
Entercom, WEEI 1440 AM and WEEI 105.5 FM, Springfield, MA offers students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical work experience. Our internship program allows students to experience firsthand the reality of working in the radio broadcasting industry. Interns can test their creative talent, exercise their analytical skills and increase their understanding of broadcasting operations and trends. All interns must be enrolled in a College or University and receiving college credit. These internships are non-paid positions. To apply to this internship please submit CL, R and completed application to SFLDJOBS or Entercom, HR Department, 20 Guest Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02135. The application can be obtained by going to the Entercom web site.

New Media Intern
A Sports Media Firm in Watertown, MA seeks a New Media Intern. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field. Must have solid knowledge of and interest in sports - a background in hockey and/or baseball is especially helpful. Must possess basic journalistic skills - copy editing, familiarity with AP Style, etc. Must be available and willing to work night and weekend shifts. Experience working with/having knowledge of new media practices and/or multiple medial formats - text, video, audio and photo is a plus. To apply go to the Work in Sports web site.

HR Intern
UPS, West Springfield, MA has a Fall Internship for a business or communication major that will be a junior or senior. The Intern will assist in Human Resources with the interviewing and hiring process. If you are interested please email your R to Susan Pare.

Student Internships at the FCC
To learn more about student internshipts at the FCC please go to the FCC web site.

Dunbar Community Center
The Dunbar Community Center, Springfield, MA has Internship opportunities in Adolescent Services/Teen Programs (6th - 12th grade) Tutors, Teen Specialist/Youth Program Recruitment; Education/After School Program (K-7th grade) Activity Specialist (Arts & Crafts, Arts (Drama, Dance, Photography, Drawing), Literacy Specialist - Reading Tutor (K-8th grade), Math Specialist - Math Tutor, Recreation Specialist - sports, gym games, fitness/exercise; and Athletics (all ages), Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball. For more information please contact James Lightfoot at 413-788-6143 ext. 116.

Department of Energy Scholars Program
The Department of Energy Scholars Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2011 Internships. The DOE offers stipends up to $650/wk depending on academic status. Requirements include U.S. Citizenship and cumulative GPA of 2.9. With the Internship you will gain experience in discovering solutions to power and securing America's future, specifically in energy security, nuclear security, scientific discover and innovation, environmental responsibility and management excellence. Majors accepted include engineering, physical sciences, environmental sciences, computer science, information technology, physics, math, statistics, accounting and finance. For more information go to the DOE web site.

Communications and Branding
Travelers, Hartford, CT offers an internship in Communications & Branding with hands-on experience in media relations, including involvement in the planning and execution of publicity for a variety of internal clients. A major in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or English preferred; completion of at least 3 journalism and/or public relation classes and strong writing, grammar and punctuation skills. Minimum 16 hrs/wk commitment during the school year, 30 hrs/wk in the summer. Must have completed at least 48 credits. Must be familiar with MS Office software and Internet browser. Please send CL, R and 3 writing samples to Jeffrey Weir, Director, Communications & Branding, Travelers, One Tower Square - 5MS, Hartford, CT 06183, Fax to 860-277-3292, email J Weir.

Accounting Internship
Joseph Freedman Co., Inc., Springfield, MA has an opportunity for an intern in the Accounting Department. Seeking a junior or senior with an accounting major to work on various projects. Projects may include A/P, A/R, taxes and journal entries. Some tasks will be clerical and some will be specific projects. There is some flexibility on hours but seeking up to 20 hrs/wk. The intern will be paid $8.50/hr. Interested students should email R to Joseph Freedman and Co.

WGBH
WGBH, Boston, MA is looking for interns in many areas. For a listing of the internship opportunities please go to the WGBH web site. To apply, email your R and CL specifying the internship you are interested in pursuing to HR.

Longmeadow Montessori
Longmeadow Montessori is looking for a student with excellent computer and organizational skills. The Intern will work closely with the Director to create an alumni register, organize documents, write and send out memos and answer the phone. This internship could lead to a full or part-time position with additional responsibilities. Must have character/work references. If interested you can obtain more information about our program on the Longmeadow Montessori web site or email Joanne Hirsch, Director.

Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics, Pittsfield, MA has an internship for a Mechanical Engineering major. Must be a junior working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Due to the nature of work performed in the facility, U.S. Citizenship is required. Required skills include: Analysis, Analytical Modeling, Assembly, Concept Development, Design Tools Pro/E and Unigraphics, Design Verification, Productibility. To view a complete description, please go to the General Dynamics web site.

Edward Jones
Edward Jones offers Branch Internship. As a Branch Intern you will be teamed with a Financial Advisor host working from their own single-advisor branch office. Our Financial Advisors work individually with clients to help them achieve their long-term financial goals. Being a Branch Intern is an exceptional, hands-on learning experience. Working one-on-one with your Financial Advisor host you will experience all it takes to build a successful business from the grassroots level. Please contact local branches in your area if you are interest in a local internship. For a complete description go to the Edward Jones web site.


Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition/Silent Spring Institute, Quincy, MA is looking for a Intern to assist on projects for each of the organizations. Publicizing and preparing for the annual Against the Tide fundraising event will be the main task involving MBCC. Engaging in additional projects and supporting the two organizations will also be part of the internship. Tasks can be completed from school or home, as Internet and telephone will be the primary communication tools needed for assignments. On-site assistance is required the day before and day of the 2011 Against the Tide Swim/Walk/Run/Kayak events held on June 18 at Hopkinton State in Hopkinton, MA and on August 20 at Nickerson State Park in Brwester, MA. For more information or to be considered for the internship, please email Cheryl Osimo expressing which opportunity you are interested in along with a CL, R and schedule an appointment to have an initial phone interview to discuss the opportunities available. This is an unpaid internship.

Tapestry Health
Tapestry Health has several internship opportunities listed on their web site. Go to the Tapestry Health web site to view the internships that vary by location. Click on Opportunities, then Interns/Volunteers.

Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless offers internships in Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Network Engineering, Retail and Sales Operations. To view descriptions of these internships and to apply, please go to the Verizon web site.

Intel
Intel, Hudson, MA has internships in the following areas: Validation Engineering Interns, Circuit Design Engineering Interns and Logic Design Engineering Interns. The candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. Validation Interns: useful courses and skills include C++ and object oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, digital logic, computer architecture, assembly language, and familiarity with hardware description languages; Circuit Design Interns: useful courses and skills include digital logic, device physics, VLSI design, computer architecture and circuit analysis. Exposure to hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, etc) is a plus - useful courses include C++ and object oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, digital logic; Logic Design Interns: useful courses and skills include verilog/vcs, perl, computer architecture, and knowledge of circuits and validation. For complete job descriptions and to apply to these internships, please go to the Intel web site.

NxStage Medical
NxStage Medical, Lawrence, MA is offering a Supply Chain Engineering Co-op. The position is for up to 6 months, 24-40 hours a week. The position is in the Fluid Supply Chain department. The individual is responsible to learn the business structure, operational functions, customers and products. There is a variety of hands-on training and exposure to different aspects of Value Engineering and Supply Chain Management. The ideal candidate will be enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering. It is expected that the candidate will have completed course work related to Organizational Science; Stochastic Models; Cost Accounting; Material Management; Engineering Economics; Logistics; Quality Assurance, Planning and/or Control; Manufacturing and/or Systems Engineering; Production Planning and Control. Must have a solid foundation in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); multilingual in English and either Spanish, Italian or German preferred. If interested please email R to Jeff Hover.

Kraft Foods - Retail Sales Division
Kraft Foods has opportunities for Summer 2012 Internships in RI, MA, CT, NH, ME, VT and Upstate NY. The student must be a rising Junior or Senior (Junior preferred). Must be graduating in 2013 or 2014 to be considered for this internship. Must have a record of strong academic performance; demonstrated work experience (internships, previous jobs); demonstrated leadership abilities (extracurricular program, community involvement, etc.); availability from mid or end of May through mid August; a flexible work schedule is required - ability to work weekends; strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; problem solving skills; strong planning and organization skills. Email your R to Kraft.

Lipper Internship Program
The Lipper Internship Program at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is a semester long program designed for college and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn and educate; an appreciation for museums and an ability to work well with others. Interns attend an intensive two-week training session at the Museum in New York City. During training Interns learn methods for teaching middle and high school students from artifacts in the Museum's collection. Following training Interns return to their colleges and visit several middle and high schools in their communities to give an introductory lesson in the classroom. Interns then return to the classroom one last time to facilitate a discussion about the lessons learned during the course of the program. Interns receive a stipend and are reimbursed for travel expenses. The application deadline for spring 2012 semester is November 1, 2011. An application can be found on the Lipper web site.

Marist in Manhattan Internship Program
Students are enrolled in a 400+ hour internship and also take two 3-credit online courses. Internships will commit students to spending 4 days of full-time work each week for 12 or more weeks in a professional environment. Only fall and spring internships are offered. Any major is eligible as long as the students aspire to careers in media. For more information visit the Marist web site.

2012 Summer Manufacturing Engineering Internship
Boeing, North Charleston, SC is offering a Summer 2012 Manufacturing Engineering Internship. To view the competencies needed for this internship, and to apply for this Internship, please go to the Boeing web site.

2012 Summer Financial Leadership Development Internship
The Hartford, Hartford, CT is offering a Financial Leadership Development Program Internship for the 2012 Summer. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; record of high achievement, self-motivation, ability to multi-task and solid work ethic; ability to analyze complex problems and to make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment; strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; minimum GPA of 3.3 preferred and graduating May 2013. To view a complete description and to apply to this internship, please go to the Intern Match web site.

Collegiate Summer Baseball Operations Internship
The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs, Leominster, MA is offering a Collegiate Summer Baseball Operations Internship for 2012. The applicant must work regular business hours plus home games. Must be pursuing a degree in sport management/management/business or related field. This is an unpaid internship: $500 Tuition contribution for Fall Semester. For a complete description and to apply to this internship, please go to Intern Match.

Governor's Office Internship Program Spring 2012
Governor Deval Patrick's Office is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students interested in a hands-on learning experience in the following departments: Appointments, Community Affairs, Press, New Media (Photo & video), Constituent Services, Governor's Council, Judicial Nominating Commission, Legislative Affairs, Operations (Scheduling and Advance), Personnel, Western MA office in Springfield, Washington, DC Office. If you are interested please email a CL, R, a writing sample (2-3 pages of a previously written paper), 2 LR (at least one for a current or former employer) to Daniela DeCaro or mail to Daniela DeCaro - Internship Coordinator, Office of the Governor, State House, Room 271-M, Boston, MA 02133. Materials must be sent by November 18, 2011.

Juniors or Seniors that are not registered with the CareerCenter as of now, please see Laurie Maratea or your Career Counselor to register and talk about availability of doing an internship with an employer.

Key to Application Procedures & Qualifications

L- Letter of Application
LR- Letters of Recommendation
A- Application
NR- Name, Address, Phone # of References

R-Resume
T-Transcript
V-Vitae
CL-Cover Letter

Each listing is a brief summary of the complete job vacancy announcement given to us by the employer. Please visit Chris in the CareerCenter to obtain the complete job announcement, including specific application requirements, further applications and position responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWSLETTER #12, November 21, 2011