[Econmaj] Career Announcements

Wed Jun 1 11:28:38 PDT 2005

This email contains information on the following:

* Center for Career Services 6/1 - 6/3
* Internship of the Week!
* Americorps position with Experiential/Service Learning

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* Center for Career Services 6/1 - 6/3

Wednesday, June 1, 3:30 - 4:20, Resumes in the 21st Century 
** Wednesday, June 1, 4:00 - 6:30 PM, Career Services at McMahon Hall**

Thursday, June 2, 1:30 - 2:20, Internships and Summer Jobs
**Thursday, June 2, 3:30 - 6:30, Career Services at Terry Hall **

Friday, June 3, 1:30 - 2:20, Applying to Graduate School

For workshop descriptions go to --http://depts.washington.edu/careers/careerplan/workshop.php.

***  Walk-In Appointments:  15 minute sessions every weekday
afternoon from 1:30 to 4:30 - good for resume reviews and quick 
questions.  Sign-ups start at 1:30 each day in 134 Mary Gates Hall.  ***

Go to http://depts.washington.edu/careers and click on Events 
for a monthly list of events and more details.

Thanks and good luck in your search for campus jobs, 
internships and career positions!

Center for Career Services
University of Washington
PH:  206-543-0535
Email: ccscnslr at u.washington.edu

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* Internship of the Week!

This internship was found in the HuskyJobs Database in the Center for Career Services.  To learn more about this opportunity, or to find others go to the Job Resources link on the Center for Career Services website (http://depts.washington.edu/careers)

Employer:  WSA-Washington Software Alliance 
Division:  Membership 
Title:  Advertising Intern 
Description:  There are two advertising initiatives critical to the success of the WSA.
. 2005 Ad Auction. There are two positions for students to assist with the initiation and completion of this project. Strong organizational skills and the ability to initiate and execute action are essential. The Ad Auction is one of the highest revenue sources for the WSA each year.

. General publicity and media selling. The WSA is always looking to improve visibility and needs an individual to coordinate and control public visibility and attract media coverage. For students interested in marketing or public relations, this position will provide useful experience in one's career pursuit. An individual interested in this position will need sharp and competent written and verbal communication skills in order to accurately convey WSA message to public and provide feedback internally.

Region:  Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID, AK) 
Position Type:  Internship 
Job Location (City,State):  Seattle, WA 
Desired Major(s):  All Majors 
Desired Class Level(s):  Alumnus (Recent Grad) (UW), Sophomore (UW), Junior (UW), Senior (UW), Fifth Year Senior (UW), Graduate Student (UW), Professional Level Student (UW), Extension, Certificate (UW) 
Work Authorization:  U.S. Citizen or U.S National, Permanent U.S. Resident 
Salary Range:  Credit Only

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* Americorps position with Experiential/Service Learning

Fremont Public Association
JustServe AmeriCorps Program

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31151, Seattle WA 98103-1151

Physical Address: 464 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122

Phone: 206/957-4779  Fax: 206/957-2677  Website: www.fremontpublic.org

Position Opening with the

JustServe AmeriCorps Program

An AmeriCorps National Service program
locally sponsored by the Fremont Public Association

JustServe AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Fremont Public Association, Seattle Police Department and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to prevent youth violence, domestic violence and hate crimes-by placing 33 full-time, stipended national service volunteers in violence prevention activities throughout our community. In exchange for a year of service, JustServe AmeriCorps Members receive a modest living stipend (approx. $963/month) and a $4,725 post-secondary educational award (upon completion of the year of service).

In the 2005-2006 program year, JustServe members will focus their service on the five following priority areas: 1) School Safety: Work directly in middle and high schools to initiate violence prevention efforts-such as peer mediation programs, educational forums and support groups; 2) Youth Skill Building: Provide positive, skill building activities to youth who are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in the Criminal Justice System; 3) Victim Support: Provide early intervention, support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, hate crimes and other violent crimes; 4) Community Outreach: Provide youth and adult community members with information and skills to prevent victimization-including outreach and education on gun violence, domestic/dating violence, hate crimes and other public safety concerns; and 5) Volunteer Generation: Recruit youth and adult volunteers to participate in violence prevention efforts throughout Seattle/King County.

SITE SPONSOR: YMCA Transitions & Young Adult Services

PROJECT TITLE: Experiential Learning Project / Service Learning Project

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:  The JustServe Volunteer in YMCA Transitions & Young Adult Services will initiate, coordinate, and facilitate skill-building opportunities for youth and young adults ages 16 - 23 who are transitioning out of foster care and other out-of-home placement.  These activities would include: outdoor- and wilderness-based learning activities such as rock climbing, backpacking, camp retreats, and horseback riding, which are facilitated to provide opportunities for reflection and transference around independent living skills; group service-learning opportunities such as helping out at an assisted care facility, participating in a park clean-up, or wrapping holiday presents for the needy; and individual service-learning opportunities based on participants' areas of interest.  These activities are all designed to provide participants with a safe and healthy environment in which to practice taking risks, ask for and give support, develop positive peer and mentor relationships, gain exposure to fields of potential career interest, increase community engagement, and develop self-esteem.

DESCRIPTION OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The JustServe AmeriCorps Member's time will be spent on the following two focus areas:

  1.. Build assets through experiential learning outings (outdoor/wilderness focus).  Responsibilities may include:  Research potential trip ideas; schedule outings, create fliers and other publicity for events; recruit youth and young adults to participate; plan for meaningful reflection and learning opportunities during each outing; prepare emergency response plan paperwork; serve as Assistant Trip Leader or Trip Leader on outdoor trips; facilitate group conversations; complete post-trip paperwork and data entry; and assist with trip logistical preparations including grocery shopping, picking up necessary gear and taking gear to the Laundromat after use.  The Volunteer may also be called upon to apply his/her Experiential Learning knowledge to help develop and/or teach Independent Living Workshops on topics including Money Management, Cooking & Nutrition, Health & Health Care, and more.
  2.. Encourage a life-long service ethic through Service Learning:  Service Learning projects will have two focuses: 1) Group service projects in collaboration with the Experiential Learning outings and 2) Individual service projects to develop job skills, promote career development, and fulfill program service requirements.  Responsibilities may include: engage individual participants in conversations about volunteerism and their interests; cultivate appropriate group and individual service learning projects within a group of community contacts; communicate with community volunteer supervisors to assure participant compliance; coordinate and participate in group service projects to demonstrate a service ethic by example; and facilitate meaningful conversations after service projects to identify the benefits and lessons of each project.  

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 

         An interest and commitment to providing service to the community

         Must be at least 21 years old, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

         Current state approved Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification*

         Current TB test by the Mantoux method*

         Current YMCA Authorized Driver certification*

o       At least 3 years of driving experience; and

o       A driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards:

§         Maximum one minor violation

§         No speeding violation of more than 20 mph over the limit

         Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and overnights

         Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out the essential duties of the position, including participating in wilderness activities and lifting and carrying gear up to 50 pounds

* Within 30 days of assuming duties

DESIRED SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION: 

         Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

         Group facilitation skills and experience planning and facilitating group activities

         Personal and/or professional experience with outdoor/wilderness activities (or a desire to develop those skills)

         Experience serving as a volunteer

         Excellent organizational skills

         Ability to communicate effectively both with community partners and with program participants

         Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

         Some computer proficiency preferred - position will utilize MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Access

HOURS OF WORK:  AmeriCorps Members make a commitment to participate full-time for 11 months (averaging at least 40 hours per week). This program will begin on September 6th, 2005 with a mandatory week-long orientation for all 34 JustServe AmeriCorps Members.

Hours at YMCA Transitions & Young Adult Services will vary from week to week.  The AmeriCorps Member will have significant flexibility in scheduling his/her hours each week; however, there will also be planned events, activities, and meetings that the Member will be required to attend - including some evenings, weekends, and overnights.

COMPENSATION: In exchange for 1,700 hours of service between September 6th, 2005 and July 31st, 2006, AmeriCorps Members receive an education award in the amount of $4,725 (upon completion of the year of service), as well as a small monthly living stipend (approx. $963 per month).  Health care is also provided if needed. Childcare benefits are provided, if eligible.  

TO APPLY: Call Ian Dapiaoen at (206) 957-4779 ext. 115 if you have any questions about AmeriCorps or if you wish to have an application packet mailed to you.  Complete the application and return to:

Ian Dapiaoen
National Service Recruitment Coordinator

Fremont Public Association

P.O. Box 31151

Seattle, WA  98103-1151

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JULY 15th, 2005*

*Please note: Approximately 10-25% of the JustServe positions will be filled in an early interviewing round, June 2005. The majority of positions will filled in the final round, July 2005. In order to be considered for the June hiring round, please submit your application by June 1st, 2005.

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