START Spring 2022 Remote Internship Program Now Accepting Applications!

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2022 Internship Program!

The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Monday, November 1st at 11:59pm ET, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 14th at 11:59pm ET. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities! START is currently offering its program remotely and plans to continue doing so in the spring. Accepted interns may have the option to work in person pending further public health developments, but all will retain the ability to continue working remotely if desired. You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/4Maryland.

 

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Virtual Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department). 

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for internship project descriptions, qualifications, and the spring 2022 application webform. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here. 

Virtual information sessions:

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, the first to be held on Thursday, October 21st at 3pm ET and the second on Wednesday, November 10th at 4pm ET. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, explore resume and cover letter tips, and to ask questions. Interested students can sign up for the 10/21/21 session here, and the 11/10/21 session here.

Any questions can be directed to escoll@umd.edu.

UMD Orientation is Hiring!

 

Hello All,

The 2022 Orientation Staff Application is LIVE! We hope you will SUBSCRIBE TO ORIENTATION and apply to be on the 2022 Orientation Staff! There are two different types of positions that you can choose to apply for: Orientation Advisor (OA) or Orientation Office Assistants. To put these positions in perspective, your OA's were the ones that you spent your orientation day with, and you probably spoke with an Office Assistant if you called to sign up or ask questions about orientation!

Recruitment Video 1.0 &  Recruitment Video 2.0 

If you are interested, we have a couple of information sessions to help you learn more about these positions on the following days:

• Wednesday, September 15th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224

• Wednesday, September 29th @7 PM ESJ 1224

• Thursday, October 7th @10 AM Cole 1102

• Tuesday, October 12th @7 PM CCC 1205

• Monday, October 18th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224

• Friday, October 22nd @12:30 Cole 1102

• Monday, October 25th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224

Applications are open now at ter.ps/oriapply22, and are due by October 27th at 11:59 PM.

If you have questions, please email orientation@umd.edu.  HERE is the job description for being an Orientation Advisor and an Orientation Office Assistant  as well as more information about the benefits of the positions.

Thank you, and we look forward to reading your applications soon!

Transform Maryland (PAID Summer On-Campus Internship!)

 As we approach the end of spring semester, I’m writing to let you know about a unique on-campus internship opportunity.  This summer the Transform Maryland initiative will support two student teams for 10 weeks as they work on real-world challenges while providing the University with a student perspective on various administrative and academic services. We need your support to market this program to students.

Transform Maryland emerged from a partnership between the Division of IT, the Administrative Modernization Program and the University Career Center.  The initiative was designed to develop students’ core professional skills and introduce consulting competencies in a team setting.  Each team will tackle a campus client-sponsored project that requires problem scoping, interviewing stakeholders, gathering data and best practices, and developing and delivering recommendations.  At the end of the summer, teams will present their recommendations to their client and a panel of volunteer judges.

Transform Maryland was created specifically to engage students from diverse backgrounds.  National studies indicate disparities for women, first generation students and students of color in terms of access to paid internships.  The pilot of this program last summer resulted in over 90% of the students demonstrating improvement in two of the eight NACE career-ready competencies, and over 70% improving in four.  Additionally, all of the students recommended the University offer this opportunity every year.  We think this experience could significantly boost the prospects for obtaining a second highly competitive internship prior to graduation.

The 20-hour/week virtual experience includes a $3,600 stipend for each student.  Teams will be led by full-time UMD staff volunteers responsible for guiding the team through the project, teaching consultation principles and techniques, and coaching the students through process stages.

Please alert students you believe would benefit from this experience and encourage them to apply at go.umd.edu/applyTMD.  A flyer and overview of the program are also attached for you to distribute.  The opportunity is open to all majors.  If you have questions about the initiative, I would be happy to discuss the details.  Applications are due by May 28, and the program will commence on June 14.  Students need not be in residence to participate.

Thanks for your assistance.

Kelley

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Kelley Bishop

he/him/his

University Career Center & The President’s Promise

Director

Campus Address: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Street Address: 4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742

301.314.7236 |  kbishop1@umd.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybishop

@UMDCareerCenter   |   www.careers.umd.edu

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

GIS internship opportunities

Groundwork Milwaukee is offering unpaid, fully remote GIS Internship opportunities as part of the Climate Safe Neighborhoods (CSN) partnership.  Please see the attached flier if you are interested!

Somerset County, MD-job opening for a GIS Technician/Planner.

Somerset County, MD, currently has a job opening for a GIS Technician/Planner. If you know of anyone who may be interested, such as a recent graduate, I would be happy to answer any questions about this opportunity. The job advertisement can be viewed at https://www.somersetmd.us/services/employment_opportunities.php

RGi Scholarship info Deadline May 16th

 FYI -- $10,000 scholarship opportunity for geospatial undergraduates!  Deadline coming up! MAY 16TH

RGi website

Ecosystem Science/GIS Position with USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

The USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Hydrology & Remote Sensing Lab is looking to fill an entry-level position. They are looking for someone with an interest in environmental/ecosystem science and with a good GIS background. Would be great for a recent grad or one of our soon-to-be May grads!

Interested candidates should reach out to Greg McCarty at greg.mccarty@usda.gov