[bioundgrd] Fw: Paid PKG undergraduate internships-- Social Impact Newsletter: Issue 5

[Joshua Stone]

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From: Jill Bassett <jbassett at mit.edu<mailto:jbassett at mit.edu>>
Subject: Please share: Paid PKG undergraduate internships-- Social Impact Newsletter: Issue 5
Date: May 27, 2020 at 5:09:16 PM EDT

Latest edition of PKG-funded summer virtual internships for students, below. More opportunities are still coming in and will be posted in the coming days. Thank you in advance for sharing!
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 you transition from the academic year into the summer, consider applying for these curated Social Impact Internships from the PKG Center. Below you will find paid social impact internship opportunities categorized by issue area, all of which can be completed remotely this summer. All listings are posted on Handshake, where you can find other social impact opportunities, which are updated every day!

Please note that only current MIT undergraduate students are eligible for these internship opportunities. Due to funding, graduate students and 2020 grads are not eligible to apply. Please do not hesitate to reach out to studentworker at mit.edu<mailto:studentworker at mit.edu> with any questions or concerns.

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COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS

Cambridge Health Alliance: COVID Community Health Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776458>
Support CHA this summer as they adapt their work due to COVID-19. This opportunity will provide the intern exposure to population health cost/benefit decisions in a healthcare setting, research related to telehealth and at-home testing, and community integration regarding technology, health, and access.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

Naval War College:  COVID-19 Pandemic Online Simulation & Gaming Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3783227>
Join the U.S. Naval War College on one of their initiatives developed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. As an online simulation and gaming intern, you will develop online simulation content in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Application Deadline: June 7, 2020

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation: Research and Policy Assistant<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3781557>
The COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown of the economy has created fiscal challenges that are unprecedented in their size and scope. Join MTF in creating policy recommendations to address the projected $6 billion tax revenue shortfall.
Application Deadline: June 7, 2020

Urban Impact Lab: Economic Recovery Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3769525>
Helps.org<http://helps.org/> was created to help individuals, families and small business owners in South Florida weather the COVID-19 crisis. With national reports predicting that 50%-70% of small businesses are in danger of collapsing, help Urban Impact Lab further develop the website, and increase the site’s intake capabilities to pre-screen potential small businesses.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2020

HEALTH

Boston Medical Center: Community Health Student Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3780668>
Internships at Boston Medical Center can provide students with an active introduction to many of the crucial elements that compose exceptional patient care. Curate projects to your interest as a community health student intern this summer!
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

Department of Mental Health, Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Children’s Mental Health Policy Analysis Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776575>
Join the movement toward greater mental health for children this summer! Interns would be responsible for data analysis and research on policy solutions.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

MassHealth: Analytics & Database Development Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3767967>
Apply your talents in data and analytics to support health equity efforts through MassHealth, the State’s combined Medicaid program and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

Angell Animal Medical Center: Digital Marketing Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776430>
Passionate about transformative veterinary medicine? Work with Angell Animal Medical Center to support their marketing campaigns, email coding, and website optimization.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

CLIMATE CHANGE/ENVIRONMENT

Miami-Dade County, Office of Resilience: Efficiency (Mitigation) Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776729> & Adaptation Planning Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776701> & Resilient305 Online Hub Architect<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776676>
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. Join their efforts this summer in three different positions!
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

The Harborkeepers: Community Outreach Coordinator<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3761725>
Are you interested in waterfront advocacy and coastal resiliency work? Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Join the Harborkeepers’ multi-disciplinary team to organize along the East Boston shoreline of Chelsea Creek.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2020

Citizens Climate Lobby: Climate Outreach & Advocacy Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3782069>
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a leading non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots environmental organization focused on national policies to address climate change. If you’re a Spanish-speaking bilingual student, consider joining CCL in problem solving around climate change at an international level.
Application Deadline: June 8, 2020

TECH & DATA FOR SOCIAL GOOD

Massachusetts Probation Office: Tech & Operations Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3759397>, Community Corrections Data Analytics Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3758974>, Pre-Trial Data Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3759250>, Recidivism Data Analyst<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3767251>
Use your skills in data analysis and statistics to support the MA Probation Office in their efforts to increase public safety and contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

Empower Schools: Data Strategist and Communications Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3776597>
Use your skills in data collection, communications, and research to support Empower Schools’ greater mission: transforming policies, structures, and strategies in order to best empower teachers and students.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020

City of Miami Beach: IT/App Development Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3762026> & SharePoint Administrator/Developer Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3762040>
Apply your talents this summer with the City of Miami Beach on multiple projects including data visualization, coding, robotics, and database development.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2020

City of Miami, Office of Resilience: Data Fellow Intern<mailto:https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3787588>
Use your skills in data analysis and evaluation to support the City of Miami Office of Resilience in their economic data gathering and management needs.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2020

Cambridge Community Foundation: Digital Content Creator<mailto:https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3787614>
If you’re creative, digitally-savvy, and a multi-media storyteller, join Cambridge Community Foundation this summer as a digital content creator. This intern would engage in scenario planning for the “We are Cambridge” fundraising event, digital content design for cultural richness, and contribute to a documentary film called 20 Cambridge Cultural Visionaries.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2020

Additional Opportunities:

  *   Technology Accessibility Intern <https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3744702> and Virtual Learning Assessment Intern <https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3744635> @ Ek Kadam Aur (Deadline: May 31, 2020)
  *   Communications Intern<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3771311> @ MA Commission for the Blind (Application Deadline: June 30, 2020)


HOW TO FIND SOCIAL IMPACT EMPLOYMENT

 The PKG Center advertises Social Impact 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 “PKG Funding Eligible”. 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>.

Visit pkgcenter.mit.edu<http://pkgcenter.mit.edu/> for more information on these events, programs, and applications.?

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Samantha Ha (she, her, hers)
Social Impact Employment Graduate Assistant
PKG Center<https://pkgcenter.mit.edu/>, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
W20-549 | sha826 at mit.edu<mailto:sha826 at mit.edu>

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