The Georgia State Games, one of the largest Amateur Olympic-Style Sports Festivals in the country, is accepting applications for internships. Organizers rely heavily on top quality interns to operate many of their sporting Events Projects and Programs. Interns get hands-on experience planning and implementing activities and programs.

They are seeking top level, organized, team oriented, talented, aggressive, outgoing and innovative interns to fill slots for May 16-20, 2010. Housing is available!

All applicants must have strong writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Potential Benefits of a Georgia Games Internship:

• Paid Stipends (limited number available for those not utilizing the housing option)

• Housing & meal reimbursement

• Earn academic credit

• Real life on-the-job experience with BIG time responsibilities that other internships do not provide.

• Free parking

• Individual office work stations and computers

• Internships include semester-long positions

• Full and part time positions available.

Internship History:

• Internship program has been offered for over 19 years

• Students have come from the following US States: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV and from the countries of Canada, England, Germany and Hungary just to intern with the Georgia Games.

• Internships are first offered to students completing the internship for academic credit.

Placement:

• Priority will be given to those students completing the internship for academic credit and/or for a graduation requirement.

• Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in college.

To Apply: Go to www.georgiagames.org under internships and complete an application and sports questionnaire and submit along with a resume and coverletter.

Qualified individuals are invited to apply for two (5) Graduate Assistantships at the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC). These positions will involve development of curriculum and instructional materials (text and online) for the NAFTC, a program of the NRCCE – see http://www.naftc.wvu.edu for further information about the consortium and its training programs.

These assistantships will be funded for the terms listed above with a possibility of renewal for Summer and Fall 2010. The assistantships require an average of 20 hours per week year-round including semester breaks (there are no paid holidays or vacations), during standard business hours, on-site at the NAFTC Headquarters in the Ridgeview Industrial Park on Bakers Ridge Road (each assistant will be responsible for his/her own transportation). Each assistant will be paid a salary of $1,200.00 per month (subject to taxes) and will be eligible for a tuition waiver for each semester falling within the term of the assistantship.

Required Qualifications: (Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.) * Registration as a regular-status student in a WVU graduate program and enrollment on a full-time basis for each Fall, Spring, and one Summer term during this assistantship. * References attesting to successful experience performing instructional design and/or curriculum development in a highly technical subject area. * Demonstrated proficiency in behavioral and cognitive psychology and instructional design principles. * Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into terms that the general public can understand. * Proficiency using Windows XP/Vista, Microsoft Office, GroupWise, and other software products. * Self-directedness, organization, attention to detail, and responsiveness to client needs and project deadlines, ability to work collaboratively with the NAFTC headquarters staff, NAFTC member institutions, other graduate assistants, and student employees. Finalists will be interviewed in person.

Desirable Qualifications: (Candidates who possess these additional qualifications are more likely to be selected.) * Familiarity with automotive technology, particularly alternative fuels, or a demonstrated ability to learn such concepts rapidly with little assistance (this must be attested to by candidate’s references). * Familiarity with Macromedia products, Adobe InDesign, and video editing software.

Application Procedure:
Submit the following materials immediately to HR&E Advising Office, Room 710 Allen Hall, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506-6122. * WVU Application for Graduate Assistantship may be obtained from Room 710, Allen Hall. Be sure to include your preferred e-mail address and telephone number(s) for notification of interview and selection. * Statement detailing how you meet the required and desirable qualifications. * Curriculum Vitae or Resume. * Letters of reference, recommendations, and examples of previous work.

For any additional questions, contact bill.davis@mail.wvu.edu

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service is a summer academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.

The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

Internships – Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits in ethics and philanthropy from Georgetown University
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
Service – A variety of hands-on community projects
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – With seasoned nonprofit professionals and top student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

The Institute will be held in June & July, 2010. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 5, 2010. Students who complete their application by the early deadline of December 4, 2009 will receive a 5% tuition discount as well as priority scholarship consideration and internship placement.

For more information and to begin an online application, please visit the website www.DCinternships.org/IPVS.

Questions may be directed to Emily Hill, IPVS Program Manager, at IPVS@tfas.org or 800-741-6964.

The International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc. (IRTS) Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities of the media industry and business world through a nine-week , expense-paid fellowship, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time, “real world” experience at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips, and attend panels, lectures and group discussions.

ELIGIBILITY:
The Summer Fellowship Program is competitive. Students must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students at the time of application. For detailed eligibility information, log on to our website www.irts.org and follow the link to “College Programs.” http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp.html

COST:
Travel, housing and living allowance included.

DATE:
June 6 – August 7, 2010

LOCATION:
New York, New York

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 1, 2009, 11:59PM

TO APPLY:
http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp_application_entrancepage.htm

Information can also be found on the IRTS Broadcast Sales Associate Program, which is held in tandem with the Summer Fellowship Program. This diversity initiative is designed to give graduating seniors a jumpstart on the management track by providing customized sales training, in addition to the regular features of the Fellowship Program. To apply for the IRTS Broadcast Sales Associate Program click here http://www.irts.org/programs/bcsa/bcsa_application_entrancepage.htm

Are you considering a career in communications, public relations, or marketing? Here is your chance to intern in the promotions department of the world’s first commercial radio station. NewsRadio 1020 KDKA is accepting applications for Winter or Spring internships. Flexible schedules are available. To download an application, click here KDKA_Promotions_Intern_App_10-23

The Washington Center for Politics and Journalism is accepting applications for the 2010 Winter/Spring (February-May) Politics and Journalism Semester.

During 16 weeks in Washington, students work full-time in major news bureaus. Twice a week, they gather for the central purpose of the program: 90-minute seminars on campaign, governance and interest group politics. Students pay no tuition or fees. Each receives a $3,000 stipend to help with Washington living expenses. The program is operated by a non-profit educational foundation, the Washington Center for Politics & Journalism, founded in 1988 to improve political and public affairs journalism. The Center operates from one of America’s best known political addresses, The Watergate, in offices generously provided by Atlantic Media, publishers of Atlantic Monthly and publications of the National Journal Co.

Some of the speakers form the program include: * Judy Woodruff of PBS * Former Sen. Bob Dole * Former Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry

Class hosts include: * Columnist and author Pat Buchanan * “Dean” of White House correspondents Helen Thomas * ABC “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos * Syndicated columnist George Will

For more information go to http://www.wcpj.org/. To apply go to http://www.wcpj.org/application/application2.asp. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 6.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is now accepting applications for its 2010 Minority Science Writers Internship.

Science is a global activity, but the demographics of the journalists who cover it don’t reflect that diversity. The Minority Science Writers Internship is for undergraduate students who are interested in journalism as a career and who want to learn about science writing. The Internship takes place each summer at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of AAAS’s Science magazine, the largest interdisciplinary journal in the world. Interns spend 10 weeks at Science under the guidance of award-winning reporters and editors, and have a chance to experience what science writers do for a living. Interns are expected to contribute to the weekly news section, including bylined articles in the print and electronic news service.

The paid internship includes travel costs to and from the internship site in Washington, D.C. Living accommodations and expenses are the responsibility of the Intern. The Internship runs from June to mid-August.

The 2010 summer program application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate academic program when they submit their application.

To learn more about the Internship and to download the Minority Science Writers Internship application go to www.aaas.org/mswi.

INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL JOURNALISM

June and July, 2010

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org/IPJ

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY DEADLINE OF DECEMBER 4, 2009

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institute combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working journalists. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

Internships – Competitive placements with top news and media organizations as well as PR and communications firms

Classes – Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University

Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.

Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top print and broadcast journalists

Site Briefings – At the State Department, Capitol Hill and World Bank

Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities

Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and other student journalists from around of the world

Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

Students will be accepted in a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2010. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 4, 2009 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/IPJ or contact Joe Starrs, IPJ Director, at jstarrs@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.

Please click here for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

The News and Information Services department (NIS) produces stories, videos and other multimedia content to help enhance the reputation of West Virginia University. Interns at NIS have an opportunity to write press releases,work on multimedia projects and help with media events. Interns at NIS will receive experience working in a progressive public relations operation where professionals are adapting to a changing media landscape. We are no longer focused only on traditional media, but are producing our own compelling content, using our own web site and social media to connect with the audiences we care about.

Interns in the program should be strong writers who can meet deadlines. In addition to writing and working on multimedia projects, responsibilities of interns include administrative duties (answering phones, filing, etc.).
Students who are interested in gaining experience working for NIS should submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest to: Dan Kim, Director of NIS, at Dan.Kim@mail.wvu.edu

The WVU McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications for 2010 summer interns. Students must be sophomores with at least a 3.0 GPA, and meet other eligibility qualifications. Questions? Contact jan.boyles@mail.wvu.edu.