Listing of Jobs and Internships
- Smithsonian Institute Internships
- Prince George's County Parks and Recreation
- A listing of jobs compiled for the area
- Maryland State Archives
- Federal Summer Positions
Smithsonian Internships: National Museum of Natural History (link to site)
1. PROJECT TITLE: Office of Development
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Intern(s)
are sought to help achieve the Museum's philanthropic goals and other
Museum initiatives. Intern(s) will support all aspects of our fundraising
efforts, including:
providing administrative support for the Development Office staff (filing,
data entry, et.al.), assisting with database management, participating
in donor events and constituent activities, writing articles for newsletters,
producing solicitation materials, and conducting prospect research.
QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate(s) should be able to commit 8 to 20 hours per week and be in good academic standing. The ideal candidate(s) should have excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Strong research, computer (e.g. knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and databases) and writing skills are desirable. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge is strongly desired.
TIMETABLE: Summer only. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 7, 2010.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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2. PROJECT TITLE: Webliography of African-American Scientists
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Do you have an interest in learning more about African American scientists? In this project you will work under the mentorship of Smithsonian librarians to research information and create annotations for bibliographic entries of scientists for a website to be linked to the new African-American Art Museum.
QUALIFICATIONS: Computer skills, esp. EXCEL helpful.
TIMETABLE: Summer.
AWARD PACKAGE: None.
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3. PROJECT TITLE: Canadian Arctic Archaeology Collections Internship
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The Arctic Studies Center focuses on exploring the history of northern
peoples, cultures, and environments. Interns will work with museum anthropologists
to catalog and process archaeological collections from 18th-19th century
Inuit sites and 5000 year old Innu sites in Labrador, Canada. A large
portion of the work will include photographing artifacts and scanning
and digitally improving historical documents.
QUALIFICATIONS: Preference given to students who have photography experience and a working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
TIMETABLE: May - August 2010
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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4. PROJECT TITLE: Insect Curation - ants, bees, and wasps
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The natural history collections of the NMNH form the basis for
all original research on the origin and diversity of life on Earth. These
collections are formed from natural history specimens collected in the
field, and these specimens must be curated before they can be researched
by Museum scientists. Participants in this internship will learn the art
and science of scientific insect specimen curation within the Hymenoptera
(ants, bees and wasps), including specimen preparation, specimen mounting,
labeling, and finally, incorporation of fully curated specimens into the
US National Insect Collection. Four significant projects are currently
available for immediate occupancy: 1) Cynipoidea of Ecuador, 2) Gallwasp
parasitoid curation and identification; 3) legacy specimen remediation;
4) labeling of backlog specimens for scientific use and incorporation
into the National Collection.
QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience with insects preferred, but not required. Requires a minimum 2 month committment.
TIMETABLE: Open.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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5. PROJECT TITLE: Saving the Cynipid Wasp Collection
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Cynipid wasps (otherwise known as ‘gall wasps’) are an incredibly
diverse group of insects. Ranging in size from 1mm to 8mm, these sting-less
wasps create ‘galls’ on plants such as roses and oaks. The NMNH possesses
one of the world’s foremost collections of these wasps, built over the
past 150 years of taxonomic research. Unfortunately, this national treasure
is in crisis, a result of being neglected for the past 50 years. Participants
in this internship will learn the skills needed to address an aging yet
important insect collection, ranging from disposing of dirty, broken drawers
and foam bottom trays, to re-labeling crumbling identification tags and
updating the current names used for species.
QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience with insects preferred, but not required. Requires a minimum 2 month committment.
TIMETABLE: Open
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6. PROJECT TITLE: Madagascar Insect Biodiversity Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, just off the coast of Africa. This island boasts 5% of the world's total plant and animal life. Our collaborative work on Madagascar biodiversity, coordinated by the California Academy of Science, is one of the largest insect inventory project ever undertaken. Participants in this internship will learn the art and science of scientific insect specimen curation within the Hymenoptera (ants, bees and wasps), including specimen preparation, specimen mounting, labeling, and finally, incorporation of fully curated specimens into the US National Insect Collection and California Academy of Science.
QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience with insects preferred, but not required. Requires a minimum 2 month committment.
TIMETABLE: Open.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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7. PROJECT TITLE: Naturalist Center Collections Management
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Smithsonian’s Naturalist Center in Leesburg, Virginia is a natural history museum collection/reference facility for the serious student or amateur naturalist, ages 10 and above. At the Naturalist Center, you step into the world of a scientist, where 36,000 natural history and anthropology specimens are available for public study, five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. The Center is located in Leesburg, Virginia. Our collections are in need of tender care, from fossils to mammals bones. With thousands of hands getting into these collections a year, specimens need to be inventoried, organized, relabeled, dusted, and entered into a new database.
QUALIFICATIONS: Collections management interest and understanding. Desire to work with a high degree of accuracy and patience.
TIMETABLE: Semester—or whatever amount of time experienced intern had to offer.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
8. PROJECT TITLE: Scanning Electron Microscopy of Wasps
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: For more than 30 years the Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab (SEM
Lab) has assisted researchers at the Museum to explore and understand
our world at the microscopic level. The SEM Lab is a multi-user, biological
imaging facility available to all the researchers at NMNH. It supports
the research interests and conservation efforts of NMNH scientists by
providing state-of-the-art instrumentation, training in its use, and assistance
in preparing samples for study. The results are first-rate science as
well as stunning views of the natural world that surrounds each of us.
Qualified individuals will be trained in the use of the SEM as well as
learn a basic understanding of wasp morphology, micro-dissection and classification.
QUALIFICATIONS: Some experience with insects preferred, but not required. Requires a minimum 3 month committment.
TIMETABLE: Open.
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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9. PROJECT TITLE: Reformatting Fish Radiographs: Digitizing Radiographic Negatives
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The Fish Division seeks interns to scan radiographs from the Fish
Radiograph Collection. The collection is located at the Museum Support
Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland (free shuttle service is provided from
the Natural History Building) and contains 25,000 radiograph plates imaged
from our fluid-preserved specimen collection. The radiograph collection
dates from 1950's and has images from thousands of fish species ranging
from the primitive & slimy hagfish to complex but endearing puffers.
Interns are needed to reproduce the plates in digital format, create a
spreadsheet to record metadata, and if time allows, insert the images
into the multimedia module of KeEmu.
QUALIFICATIONS: Interns should have an attention to detail, interest in biological science, ability to scan images into digital format using Adobe Photoshop and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
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10. PROJECT TITLE: Fabulous Fish: Illustrations and Images
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The National Museum of Natural History is seeking interns and volunteers
to work with the Fish Illustration Collection. The Fish Illustration Collection
is located at the Museum Support Center (MSC) in Suitland, Maryland and
contains original art, photographs and other visual works depicting various
fish species found throughout the world. The collection spans a time of
more than 150 years and contains images that document live fish characteristics,
such as color and other external anatomical features that may not be distinguished
in preserved specimens. Interns and volunteers are needed to: rehouse
the illustrations following preservation procedures; perform a detailed
cataloging and inventory of the collection using a database; and reproduce
original works in digital format for a myriad of imaging products.
QUALIFICATIONS: Interest either in biological science, art history, paper conservation, or digital imaging. Experience is helpful but not necessary.
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11. PROJECT TITLE: Biosystematic Database of World Diptera (BDWD).
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, etc., members of the insect order Diptera,
represent 10% of the known diversity of life, some 150,000 species, and
are of critical importance to us as they are disease vectors, pollinators,
model organisms for research, biological control agents, and plant pests.
Their classification and names are essential for information management.
Be a part of the team building a modern online index to these flies. Become
acquainted with all aspects of our BDWD and then finalize a twig on our
tree of knowledge for flies. Some work may be boring, such as data entry
or filing of papers, but local field work to collect and document flies
will add variety. See us on the web at http://www.diptera.org/and under
Names.
QUALIFICATIONS: Open
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12. PROJECT TITLE: Preparing a List of Plant Species
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) calls for a preliminary
assessment list of the conservation status of all known plant species.
The student will use specimen data from the U.S. National Herbarium to
investigate and analyze preliminary conservation assessments on select
plant families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE: Indefinite
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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13. PROJECT TITLE: Botany/Herbarium Curation Projects
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Assist with a variety of collections management tasks relating
to botanical specimens, including (but not limited to) sorting National
Cancer Institute herbarium specimen vouchers, filing newly mounted or
return loan specimens, mounting cryptograms or phanerogam specimens, processing
outgoing exchange, etc. Some of the work will be at the Museum Support
Center (MSC) located in Suitland, Maryland and some will be at the Herbarium
located on the National Mall. The number/variety of tasks will depend
on whether the student is interested in interning full or part time and
the number of weeks available. Tasks are suitable for part or full time
person and for long or short amounts of time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
TIMETABLE: Indefinite
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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14. PROJECT TITLE: Documenting Historical Expeditions
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Many important historical journeys, expeditions and voyages produced
botanical collections that were deposited in the U.S. National Herbarium
of the National Museum of Natural History. In order to highlight these
important events, one page websites are being produced that tell the story
of the Plant collecting activities. Interns will conduct research into
various expeditions and acquire information, images and map data. Specimens
that tie into the story will be located within the herbarium. Then interns
will produce a carefully constructed one page presentation of this information.
Two interns are required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent writing skills and good research capabilities are important.
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15. PROJECT TITLE: North American Indian Research
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Research projects on the general subject of historical photography
and North American Indians ethnology. Some of current projects include
publication of a work by Alice C. Fletcher titled Life Among the Indians:
Camping with the Sioux and Omaha, 1881-1882; and a publication on Northwest
Coast Indian architecture from Wrangell, Alaska. Also, research on individual
photographs selected for the Handbook volumes including discovery of who,
what, where and when of the image. Each image is a mini research project.
Bringing the historical context back to the image is challenging and exciting
detective work. For examples of this work see web sites:http://www.nmnh.si.edu/anthro/wrensted andhttp://www.nmnh.si.edu/anthro/redcloud
QUALIFICATIONS: No courses or background required. Accuracy and attention to details is required. Anthropology or American History with interest in Native Americans would be helpful.
TIMETABLE: Indefinite
AWARD PACKAGE: None
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Prince George County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (link to site)
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Various Internships & Jobs in the Area
Compiled by Kathy Moore. (link)
GOVERNMENT SUMMER JOBS - Apply Early! Applying for summer positions within the government is now available online. Visitwww.studentjobs .gov & www.usajobs.opm.gov to see job listings and apply. A 'resume builder' is built into the program to store your resume for application purposes. Some clerical positions/internships with the Dept. of Health & Human Services are listed on : www.hhs.gov/jobs/. These positions are competitive so start completing the paperwork now. Some student employment/intern programs exist within NIH (paid/unpaid):www.nih.gov.
JOBS for H.S. Students OCEAN CITY JOB FAIR - March 1, 2008, 9:00-2:00 - Here's your chance to apply for over 12,000 positions for seasonal employment at the beach! Sponsored by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce at the Ocean City Convention Center, 40th Street &Coastal Highway in O.C. For additional info: 1-888-OC MD FUN or visit the website: www.oceancity.org.
SIX FLAGS AMUSEMENT PARK - Flexible hours available for students with strong leadership, organizational and communication skills. Apply online at www.sixflagsjobs.com or call the employment hotline at 301-249-1500.
KITCHEN HELPER/SERVER - Marian Assisted Living, 19109 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833 - Ideal part-time job for student(s)16 or older; light meal provided; help provide the evening meal for our residents from 4:00-7 :30 pm, 301-570-3190.
RIDERWOOD VILLAGE Retirement Community Are you willing to serve the elderly? We need servers for our dining service. Pick up an application in the Blake Career Center or call 301-572-8461 to RSVP for their employment fair on Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10-1.Location: 3120 Grace field Road, Montgomery Station/Performance Hall, Silver Spring, MD. Bring report card or transcript (min GPA2.5), resume and work permit. On the spot interviews provided, flexible work schedules as utility worker, restaurant assistant or wait staff.
SUMMER WORK for JUNIORS & SENIORS - How about testing out a career as an electrician for the summer? Students must be 17 or older to work with an electrical contractor for the summer. Full-time employment at $10-$11 per hr through the Washington Area Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee's (JATC) accredited education& training program. Apply before the end of May. All details on www.electricalalli ance.org 703-658-4383
MONTGOMERY WORKS is a free employment service of the Montgomery County Dept. of Economic Development and the MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation. Check out employment opportunities on www.montgomeryworks.com and apply online or call 301-929-6880.
WASHINGTON TIMES - Summer Youth Hawker Program - Early riser; work close to home, Mon-Fri, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Do you like talking with people and making up to $125 per week for part-time morning hours? Contact: Jim Clarke, Circulation Manager, The Washington Times:202-636-3349 or email: jclarke@washingtonti mes.com.
AMERICAN POOL SERVICE is seeking lifeguards and pool supervisors for the summer (full & part-time). They will provide free lifeguard recertification to their employees. For more information: www.americanpool.com, email:ejackson@pools-world.com, or call 301-595-3800.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT Looking for a seasonal job this summer? The MCRD is recruiting camp counselors for their summer camps. Minimum age is 16 years old. If you enjoy the outdoors, sports, performing arts, fitness or crafts, then this is the opportunity for you! Employees will be selected based on activity skills, enthusiasm and ability to work with children. Background checks are mandated by state law for these positions. Spanish speaking bilinguals are encouraged to apply. APPLY NOW! Applications can be found in the Blake Career Center. For more information: 240-777-6870.Other positions exist with MCRD in Therapeutic Recreation (helping students with disabilities) year-round (evening/weekend hrs).Teens qualify for student service learning hours, but in many cases volunteer hours lead to a paid position for exemplary students. Therapeutic Recreation volunteers receive paid training and are not required to provide personal care for the disabled. Please call 301-468-4540 for more information regarding volunteering with MCRD. Brochures available in the Career Center at Blake H.S.
FREDERICK KEYS BASEBALL STADIUM is seeking students for various positions: grounds crew, turf interns, food service. Work at the ballpark all season long: For more info:bwilson@frederickkeys.com or call 301-815-9908.
Camp Flintlock Summer Employment - Students age 16 and up that possess excellent character, have great work ethic, enjoy children and might appreciate Colonial-American programs are encouraged to apply for these historic sites around the DC metro area: Fredericksburg, VA, St. Mary's City in southern MD and Annapolis. Camp Flintlock offers a healthy work environment & competitive wages. Applications in Blake Career Center. For further info:www.CampFlintlock.com or email: information@CampFlin tlock.com or phone: 866-354-6856
YMCA-BETHESDA - Lifeguards are needed; free lifeguard certification if you pass swim test, job interview & complete free lifeguard course. All shifts, flexible hours, competitive pay:$8.50-$9.50/hr, free YMCA membership. Experienced lifeguards:$9.60-$11.00 per hr. Call Pete Makeia at 301-530-3725, ext. 2821or pmakeia@ymcadc.org.
GAITHERSBURG AQUATIC CENTER - Lifeguards, pool aides, instructors, cashier, party assistant, etc. Visit website:www.gaithersburgmd.gov or call the Aquatic Center at 301-258-6445.Some information available in the Blake Career Center.
NORBECK MONTESSORI CENTER is looking for fun, energetic, high school students to work in the afternoons after school from 3-6 pm or 11-6pm (for those with abbreviated schedules), Monday - Friday. Must be 16 yrs. old and have transportation. 4500 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, 301-924-4233, www.norbeck.com.
PAID & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AT THE NATIONAL ZOO - Check out job opportunities for information aides, retail associates, foodservice associates, groundskeepers, traffic associates, birthday party aides, etc. on www.fonz.org. Excellent starting pay, merchandise discounts, employee incentives, leadership opportunities, metro accessible, and more. Apply Mon-Fri,9:00-4:00 at the FONZ Human Resources Office: FONZ/NZP, 3001Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Volunteer positions available (application in Blake CC). Students 16 years of age or older are eligible. Call Debbi Hannibal, Teen Programs Supervisor,202-633-3052 or email: debbi@fonz.org. Fax: 202-673-0289
STUDENT JOBS Check out these websites: www.mycoolcareer.com, www.snagajob.com,www.gazette.net,www.studentjobs.gov. Students should be aware of federal rules that apply to working teenagers. For example, a 14or 15 year old can only work up to three hours on a school day or18 hours during a school week between the hours of 7:00 AM and7:00 PM. There are 17 jobs that have been declared hazardous byte secretary of labor that are prohibited for teens under the age of 18, so beware of those. Visit http://www.youthrules.dol.gov.
UPS EARN & LEARN PROGRAM United Parcel Service (UPS) offers up to $23,000 in educational assistance to high school students who are at least 17 years old and able to lift up to 70 lbs. Part-time warehouse shifts are available Monday through Friday from 3-1/2 to 5 hours each day. In addition to educational benefits, students earn an hourly wage of $8.50, paid weekly. The UPS warehouse is located in Laurel (Burtonsville area), so reliable transportation is a must. Call 301-497-1064 or visit the website: www.upsjobs.com.
COMCAST - High School Internships Comcast is now hiring high school interns! (Seniors only!) Requirements: 3.5 GPA, senior, proficient in MS Office, strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal & organizational skills, flexible, ability to work in fast-paced environment. This internship is for a3-month period and is available immediately. Send resume by email to: Ashley Dubose at: Ashley_Dubose@cable. comcast.com or call3012-625-3429 for more information.
EDY's Grand Ice Cream factory in Laurel, MD is looking for Blake H.S. students & graduates for immediate openings. PAY = $13.35 per hour, plus bonus incentive up to 10% of salary Ideal candidate will:- have a H.S. diploma (or equivalent), however H.S. students may apply- be flexible with hours/shifts and work tasks- interact well with others- be fun & energetic- have own reliable transportation- successfully pass a lifting test (50 lbs), written skills test, background check & drug screen Full benefits included: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, 401(k).To learn more about Eddy’s and to apply, visit website atwww.edysjobs.com or apply by phone at 866-292-7189.
TUTORS NEEDED - Great part-time job! SCORE! helps children of all learning levels, K-10, make academic progress in a fun and motivating environment. SCORE is seeking Advantage Coaches to provide tutoring (including SAT prep) and be academic role models. Requirements: min. GPA 3.0, H.S. diploma preferred; completion of Algebra 2; weekday/weekend availability(min. 10 hrs./wk); clear background check; enjoys working with children. Apply by visiting the Colesville center: 13460 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, 301-384-5047.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Positions are available for high school & college students at Reagan National Airport (DC) & Dulles International Airport (VA)for responsible students. Attend one of the student open house sessions this spring -- www.mwaa.com. Be prepared to interview, complete application online and bring a copy of your transcript. Applicant s must be at least 17 years old, have a minimum of 2.5GPA, and pass a background investigation.
CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB CADDY A great working environment, good exercise, & the opportunity to learn the game of golf. Consider becoming a caddy if you have a great attitude and are willing to work outside carrying heavy golf bags. Contact: Kim Albert, 301-469-2032
HORIZON LANDSCAPE Spencerville, MD (Rt. 198) office work & light landscaping; good telephone & computer skills required, $8 per hr.301-421-1800.
CLOVERLY ANIMAL CLINIC Receptionist Assistant duties: filing, making appointments, handling pets & assisting in surgeries, manage - 16; $7-$8/hr, 2:30-6:00 pm (M,T,Th,F); 9:00-6:00 (Sat.)Contact: Freeha: 301-384-4162
VOCELLI PIZZA, 730 Cloverly Street, Silver Spring is looking for drivers & cooks. Call 301-879-8008 or 703-407-3505.
POOL COMPANIES HIRING! Many pool companies are hiring lifeguards, operators , gate guards, assistant managers & supervisors. Training available; no work experience necessary, full & part-time. Community Pool Service:www.communitypools.com or 1-800-966-2500U.S. Aquatics: 301-210-4200
DJ's NEEDED - ALL IN ONE ENTERTAINMENT Looking for part-timework? We're looking for responsible, energetic DJs. No experience necessary -- we'll train you, but you must have your own transportation. Call: 1-888-PARTY-02, ext. 1 or email:alloneent@yahoo.com
AMERICAN IN-LINE SKATING, Inc. JOBS Do you love to skateboard, in line skate, play roller hockey or other action sports? Do you like working with kids? American Inline Skating sponsors afterschool sports and enrichment camps. Locations near Blake: Rockville, Olney, Columbia. Competitive pay, free training, fun environment; must have experience in the sport you want to teach, good communication skills, well groomed and provide own transportation. Minimum age qualifications: Instructors - 19;Counselor - 16; Junior Counselor - 15; Counselors in Training -13. For more info, email name, address, phone number toinfo@americanonline.com or call 703-803-7100.
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Maryland State Archives
Archival Management * Paid Internship (link
to site)
(Students interested in computer programming)
*Archival Management, Electronic Archives, & Historical Research*
*Who:
*High school, undergraduate or graduate level college students attending
Maryland
schools or Maryland residents attending out-of-state schools are eligible
to
apply. The competitive selection process is based on an evaluation
of the
following application materials:
- Cover letter
- Maryland State Employment Application Form (MS 100) - may
be downloaded
at http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/intromsa/employ/doc/ms100.doc
- Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
- A sample of the applicant's academic writing
- Completed Skills Assessment - may be down loaded at
http://mdsa.net/msa/educ/interns/html/internskills2010.html
<http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/educ/interns/html/internskills2010.html>
*What:*
During the ten-week paid summer program, interns will engage in a
variety of activities related to processing, managing, and interpreting
archival collections. Individual intern assignments will vary, but duties
may include electronic imaging, scanning, image processing, computer
programming, record stripping, accessioning, web design, research, or
writing. The intern program includes a heavy focus on the application
of
computer technology to both the historical method and archival practice.
Some assignments may require regular off-site work. Interns will
receive an
hourly wage, paid bi-weekly. Hourly rates are based on education
level:
high school at $8.70 per hour, undergraduate at $10.63 per hour, and
graduate at $11.25 per hour. *Where:* The Maryland State Archives
Hall of Records Building
350 Rowe Blvd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
*When:* Wednesday, June 2 - Tuesday, August 10, 2010
*How:* Send all application materials to the address above (ATTN:
Emily
Oland Squires, Director of Research and Student Outreach). Materials
must
be postmarked on or before Monday, April 5, 2010. We will attempt to notify
candidates of decisions on Monday, April 26, 2010. It is not necessary
to
be a history major to participate in the program, and students of other
disciplines are encouraged to apply.
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Federal Summer Positions
compiled by PG County Schools (link)
Health and Human Service Agency (HHS) is looking for minority students to participate in the Student Summer Hire Program. If you know students looking for a summer job, please forward their resume to Elbert.Murphy@hhs.gov, or call him about the application process: 202-205-5817 or 202- 302-8104.
Internal Revnue Services (IRS), Matthew.R.Krieg@irs.gov is the Program Lead this year for the IRS Student Summer Hire Program . Please send him an email about the application process as well.
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the international arm of the United
States Department of Agriculture (www.fas.usda.gov
For application instructions, eligibility requirements, and to apply
on-line, please go to www.usajobs.com
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