[bioundgrd] FW: PKG Fall Social Impact Internships: Issue 3

[Joshua Stone]

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From: Jill Bassett <jbassett at mit.edu<mailto:jbassett at mit.edu>>
Subject: Please Share: PKG Fall Social Impact Internships: Issue 3
Date: August 28, 2020 at 1:58:38 PM EDT

Below is this week’s installment of the PKG Center’s paid, part-time, remote social impact internships for undergrads this fall as part of MIT’s experiential learning guarantee. All of our opportunities are posted in Handshake—updated daily.

Please share with your undergrads, and let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you, and all best wishes for a fantastic weekend.
Jill


Jill S. Bassett
Associate Dean + Director
PKG Center for Public Service<https://pkgcenter.mit.edu/>
MIT
617-216-8233 (cell)




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As we look toward Fall 2020, the PKG Center remains committed to connecting MIT students with paid & remote social impact opportunities. This weekly newsletter features social impact internships created for actively enrolled MIT undergraduate students in partnership with the community organizations around the U.S. These social impact internships meet the criteria for the Institute’s Experiential Learning Opportunities guarantee<https://elo.mit.edu/> for MIT undergraduates. We are posting new positions every day for Fall 2020! Please reach out to studentworker at mit.edu<mailto:studentworker at mit.edu> with any questions or concerns.

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CLIMATE CHANGE/ENVIRONMENT

World Wildlife Fund (5 positions:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations seeks five undergraduate interns to join their efforts in climate change alleviation, sustainability, and alternative energy renewal. This is also a great opportunity to work closely with a MIT alum!
Food Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3918661>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Soil Carbon Measurement Review Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3918681>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Forest Impact Investing Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923816>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Innovative Energy Systems for Indoor Farming Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3926275>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Infrastructure and Engineering Analysis for Agricultural Innovation Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3925912>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020

Miami-Dade County, Office of Resilience (2 positions):
The Office of Resilience's mission is to lead Miami-Dade County to a resilient and environmentally sustainable future by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating stakeholders and facilitating innovative solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to play a role in regional climate change work!
Climate Change Mitigation Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3934826>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
Regional Urban Climate Resilience Hub Architect<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3934848>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

USDA Forest Service: Sustainability Corporate Partnership Strategist<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3954756>
Corporations have increasingly been expanding their corporate social responsibility programs, which often include investments in tree planting and watershed restoration projects. In response to this interest, NPO is developing strategies and tools for cultivating sustainability-focused corporate partnerships and collaborations.
Application Deadline: September 9, 2020

Other positions:

  *   Solstice:  Low Income Community Solar Research Data Analyst<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3930221>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020

  *   Citizens Climate Lobby/Citizens Climate Education: Youth Sustainability Module Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3941371>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

  *   Citizens Climate Lobby/Citizens Climate Education: Climate Outreach and Advocacy Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948565>, Application Deadline: September 18, 2020

  *   The Deering Estate Foundation: Conservation GIS Analyst Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3925808>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020


TECH & DATA FOR SOCIAL GOOD

NeedsList: Urban Crisis Relief Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3945871>
NeedsList is a software company building tools for faster, more sustainable humanitarian action. Join their team this Fall as a research intern who will focus on current trends in urban crisis response in order to inform NeedList’s urban software tools.
Application Deadline: September 2, 2020

AccesSOS (2 positions):
AccesSOS makes emergency help accessible to all individuals, with a focus on increasing access to individuals with disabilities. Collaborate with AccesSOS this Fall to build their stakeholder network and develop their free web application.
Emergency Response Web App Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3960231>, Application Deadline: September 5, 2020
Emergency Response Partnerships Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3960384>, Application Deadline: September 5, 2020

Naval War College: COVID Hunger Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3943514>
While the impacts on health of the pandemic are increasingly well understood, its impacts on food insecurity are less well understood. Join the US Naval War College in their efforts to collect data and review policies in order to mitigate vulnerability to food insecurity due to COVID-19.
Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

Massachusetts Competitive Partnership:
The Massachusetts Competitive Partnership (MACP) seeks two interns who will support the Organization’s work on public policy research and programming.
Research and Policy Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948359>, Application Deadline: September 4, 2020
Communications Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948382>, Application Deadline: September 4, 2020

Brookline Interactive Group: Virtual Reality/Software Engineer Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3932018>
The Public VR Lab at Brookline Interactive Group is passionate about building social impact technologies that power Virtual Reality developments in interactive digital narrative, immersive storytelling, and community empowering media solutions. Join their team to drive design, development, documentation, and testing of next-generation applications.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2020

Newburgh Community Land Bank: Community Mapper/Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3952852>
The Newburgh Community Land Bank (NCLB)’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Newburgh by stabilizing and revitalizing abandoned properties. Use your data, design, and mapping skills this Fall to support NCLB’s mission in community revitalization.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2020

Move Minnesota: Urban Transit Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3958903>
Move Minnesota connects residents and institutions to transit resources and advocates for a better transit system in the Twin Cities. Use your research skills this Fall to develop fact sheets and reports to improve non-car transit advocacy.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2020

Urban Impact Lab/Axis Helps: Research and Web Development Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3975184>
Interested in applying your web software skills to help individuals, families, and small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis? The selected intern will play an integral role in helping Axis Helps transition from a COVID-19 response platform to a comprehensive, economic development accelerator that will lead to a more resilient and sustainable South Florida small business ecosystem.
Application Deadline: September 14, 2020

Women of the World Endowment (3 positions):
Women of the World Endowment<https://wowendowment.org/> (WoWE) is a disruptive innovator in the gender empowerment landscape that is raising a $5B endowment to support its vision of the conscious uplifting of women and girls and their communities.
Gender Lens Investing Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948271>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020
Gender Lens Investor Curriculum Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948209>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020
Gender Lens Investing Data Analysis Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948058>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020

New England International Donors: Global Philanthropy Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3947768>
NEID is a vibrant community of engaged global philanthropists learning, giving, investing and partnering together to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace & human rights for all. Join NEID in leading an interview project to better understand philanthropy trends in the fields of climate change, health, and AI with historically underserved and underrepresented populations across the globe.
Application Deadline: October 2, 2020

Lovin’ Spoonfuls: Operations Software Integration Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3966125>
Headquartered in Boston, MA, Lovin' Spoonfuls facilitates the recovery and distribution of perishable and unserved foods that would otherwise be thrown away and wasted. Use your software integration skills to support their operations this Fall!
Application Deadline: September 14, 2020

Other positions:

  *   Applied Economics Clinic: Communications Assistant<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3937876>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
  *   Applied Economics Clinic: Research Assistant<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3937860>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
  *   Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative: UX/UI Digital Platform Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3943565>, Application Deadline: September 2, 2020
  *   Miyamoto Global Disaster Relief: Outreach + Fundraising Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3947922>, Application Deadline: September 4, 2020
  *   MA Department of Developmental Services: Website Developer and Technology Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923946>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

  *   New England Public Media: Public Media App Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3812503>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
  *   Epecare: Mobile App Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3943291>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
  *   Massachusetts Probation Office: Community Corrections Data Analytics Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3758974>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
  *   HousingMatch.org<http://housingmatch.org/>: Wordpress Design/IT Support Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3945528>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
  *   Norm Waitt SR. YMCA: Digital Marketing & Website/App Developer Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3968221>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020
  *   Friends of the Underline: Technology Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3976812>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020
  *   Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House: Community Impact Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3976848>, Application Deadline: September 14, 2020.
  *   Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF): Database Developer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3930313>, Application Deadline: September 25, 2020
  *   Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF): Business Analyst<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3930265>, Application Deadline: September 25, 2020
  *   Open Avenues Foundation: Measurement and Evaluation Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3964243>, Application Deadline: September 26, 2020
  *   Open Avenues Foundation: Marketing Strategy and Analytics Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3964201>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
  *   Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative: Digital Marketing Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3948493>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
  *   Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative: Organizational and Operational Excellence Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3936852>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
  *   Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative: Participatory Planning for Economic Democracy Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3937775>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020
  *   Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative: Social Impact Storytelling Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3936869>, Application Deadline: September 30, 2020

HEALTH

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Foundation (5 positions): COVID-19 Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3934717>
Support the CDC Foundation team that is leading national efforts around contact-tracing and identifying best practices on response and recovery activities this Fall as one of five COVID-19 remote interns.
Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

Build Health International: Health Equity Research Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3961795>
Use your research skills this Fall to support Build Health International, an agency dedicated to establishing healthcare as a human right. The selected intern will assist with research at the intersection of COVID-19 response and building up oxygen access and capacity at project sites.
Application Deadline: September 7, 2020

MassHealth (2 positions):
MassHealth is the State’s combined Medicaid program + Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); Join their Data Integrity team or Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Performance and Reporting team this Fall, applying analytics to support public health.
Data Integrity Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3944785>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Data Performance and Reporting Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3944790>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020

Reboot Rx (3 positions):
Reboot Rx is a nonprofit startup that enables cancer patients to access new and affordable treatments faster than traditional approaches using repurposed generic drugs. Hundreds of available, safe, and inexpensive non-cancer generic drugs could be repurposed for treating cancer.
Biostatician<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3947902>, Application Deadline: December 15, 2020
Biomedical Scientist<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3947918>, Application Deadline: December 15, 2020
Machine Learning/Data Engineer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3947697>, Application Deadline: December 15, 2020

Other positions:

  *   Massachusetts Health Council: Vaccine Equity and Education Project Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3924222>, Application Deadline: September 1, 2020
  *   N*gram Health: Software Development Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3941690>, Application Deadline: September 4, 2020

  *   Angell Animal Medical Center: Digital Marketing Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776430>, Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
  *   The Phoenix: Addiction Recovery Data Project Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3965876>, Application Deadline: December 31, 2020

EDUCATION

Almost Fun (2 positions):
Almost Fun<https://www.almostfun.org/> is a non-profit tech organization that provides culturally-responsive and relatable educational resources designed for BIPOC and low-income students.
Software Engineer<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3939460>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020
Curriculum Creator<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3939434>, Application Deadline: August 31, 2020

World Education (2 positions): Innovation in Closing Digital Divides Project Support<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3935702>
World Education is a Boston-based non-profit dedicated to enriching lives through education and social and economic development programs that promote individual and collective change. The EdTech Center @ World Education seeks two Social Impact Interns who are passionate about leveraging technology to improve adult education, workforce development, and economic mobility initiatives in the US.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2020

Girls’ Angle: Girls’ Angle Mentor<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3943412>
Girls' Angle, a nonprofit math club for girls, seeks extraordinary women majoring in math or related fields, graduate students in math, or postdocs in math to mentor girls roughly aged 10-18 and help them grow in knowledge and understanding of math, as well as become better thinkers and problem solvers.
Application Deadline: September 7, 2020
*NOTE: this position is not eligible for the ELO guarantee


OTHER PKG OPPORTUNITIES

New for Fall 2020! ACE Intensive<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3944715>
Develop social change workshops and resources to provide to your peers and other audiences, incorporating communication with community and public interest organizations, alumni, and stakeholders.
Each week you’ll participate in a whole-group meeting with PKG staff and participate in a workshop on either a social change, social justice theme, or complex context issue. You’ll also perform team-based research on organizations in Boston and Cambridge, and connect with alumni to learn from practitioners and individuals engaged in social change work in the community.
Application Deadline: September, 11, 2020

Voting and Social Justice Engagement Assistant <https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3927038>
Let’s Talk Voting<https://forms.gle/YFpw2Jxj3QfX9DRk8> is a new program for undergraduate students who are interested in the hands-on experience of community outreach and engagement around voting, ethics and social justice. This program will last from the beginning of September 2020 through December 2020. Apply today!<https://forms.gle/YFpw2Jxj3QfX9DRk8>
Application Deadline: September 30, 2020

HOW TO FIND SOCIAL IMPACT INTERNSHIPS

The PKG Center advertises Social Impact Internship and Employment opportunities offered by selected community partners on MIT Handshake<https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_centers/2855>. To search for Social Impact Employment positions on Handshake, use the filter feature. Scroll down to the “Labeled by Your School” field and select “ELO Public Service & Social Impact” to find eligible ELO-funded social impact internships. Directions for how to search for labels on Handshake can be found here.<https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219132617-How-to-Search-Using-Labels>

To apply for a position, follow the instructions in the posting on Handshake. The MIT CAPD website provides useful resources on email etiquette, cover letters, resumes<https://gecd.mit.edu/jobs-and-internships/resumes-cvs-cover-letters-and-linkedin> and job interviews<https://gecd.mit.edu/jobs-and-internships/interviews-and-offers>.

If you’re interested in social impact internships and would like to read about current or previous MIT interns’ experiences, check out “Social Impact Internships” posts on the PKG blog: https://pkgcenter.mit.edu/blog/.


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