[Hassintern] MIT Careers Office HASS Listserv Feb. 2nd

[Alyssa S Milot]

Dear Student,

You are currently registered in the Hassintern and/or Allintern listservs. Below
are recent internship opportunities in HASS or related fields which you may be
interested in exploring. We have included a summary list at the top of this
e-mail. If you could like to be taken off the listserv, please go to: 
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internshiplistservs.html Good luck with your
search!

Sincerely,
The MIT Careers Office
http://web.mit.edu/career/www

Using INet: New Resource for Internship Seekers!

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can register now at http://inet-csm.symplicity.com. Internship postings will
begin appearing in mid January.


Summary of Internship Listings:
? Mayor?s Office of the City of Chicago
? Kaiser Family Foundation Summer Internships
? INV Marketing Group, LLC, Writing Interns
? Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Development/Media Intern
? CIM Group, Summer Analyst
? Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, Summer Intern


Mayor?s Office of the City of Chicago
Chicago, IL

The Office of the Mayor of the City of Chicago is in the process of recruiting
graduate students for its 2008 Fellowship Program. The Mayor's Office
Fellowship Program is a wonderful opportunity for currently enrolled, graduate
students who are interested in local government and public policy. Participants
have the opportunity to get a broad overview of municipal government, as well as
unique, hands-on experience in the development of new policy and program
initiatives. Participants research policies and evaluate their potential
benefit to Chicago, draft memoranda for senior staff on upcoming issues and new
initiatives, and participate in a variety of special events that provide a
unique insight into how City government operates.

Information Session: 12:15PM on Thursday, February 7th, in 10-401. Please RSVP
to Kathy Hoag at hoag at mit.edu.

Selection Process:
Completed applications for participation in the summer session (June 9, 2008
through August 22, 2008) must be postmarked no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2008. 
Completed applications for participation in the academic year session (August
25, 2008 through June 5, 2009) must be postmarked no later than AUGUST 15,
2008.   Applications received after each deadline will be automatically
considered for the next session.  Applications will be screened for eligibility
and qualifications. Applicants will be selected for interviews and based upon
the results of the interview process; a final selection of fellows will be
made.

Candidates are selected on a nationwide basis from public and private colleges
and universities. Candidates must be current students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
on a 4.0 scale. Fellows are not classified as full-time employees. Residency in
the City of Chicago is required prior to beginning the fellowship program.
Relocation is at the applicant?s expense.  Fellows are paid at a rate of $20
per hour.

For further information, contact Kate McAdams, Office of the Mayor, 121 N.
LaSalle Street, Room 406, Chicago, IL 60602, 312-744-9500 or
www.cityofchicago.org/mayorfellowship.



Kaiser Family Foundation
Summer Internships
Menlo Park CA; Washington, DC

The Kaiser Family Foundation, a private operating foundation devoted to
providing research and information to policymakers, the media, and the public
on health issues, is accepting applications for summer internships in policy
analysis and research, and in the Foundation's Entertainment Media group.
Positions for up to ten weeks are available in the Menlo Park, CA and the
Washington, DC offices of the Foundation.

Job Function: Communication, Other, Public Relations, Research
The Foundation will consider full- and part-time applicants.

Application Deadline:
Completed applications are due by March 31, 2008.
Please see application which can be found at
http://www.kff.org/about/onlinehp_intern_mp.cfm.



INV Marketing Group, LLC
Writing Interns
Chicago, IL

StyleChicago® is a division of INV Marketing Group, LLC. We are one of the
fastest growing interactive marketing and media companies in Chicago with plans
to expand nationally. We connect luxury brands, merchants, venues & service
providers to upscale consumers. For our members, we deliver event invitations,
exclusive offers, brand promotions and advertorial - in their specific areas of
interest ? via 3 avenues: 1) the Internet, 2) member-requested email, and 3)
postcard invitations. Our flagship website, www.StyleChicago.com, will record
~7-8 million page views in 2007 to a highly targeted audience that is 90%
professional women who live/work in Chicago. We are doubling our viewership
every 12 months.

StyleChicago is seeking writing interns (unpaid).
Internships currently include the write-up and editing 150-300 word business
profiles and editorial in the following areas:

Examples:
1) Fashion & Style: Designers, Boutiques, Events & Trends
2) Home & Design: Designers, Boutiques/Stores, Showrooms, Events & Trends
3) Spa & Beauty: Salons, Spas, Events & Trends
4) Dining & Entertainment: Restaurants, Galleries, Theater, Trends & Tips

...and more?

Desired Major(s): Literature, Comparative Media Studies, Communications,
Journalism, Reading/Writing/Literacy, History, Philosophy, Art History, Arts:
Media/Science/Technology, English, Marketing

Application Deadline: June 30, 2008
Please send resume and writing samples to lsmith at stylechicago.com.



Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
Development/Media Intern
Philadelphia, PA

FIRE offers its interns the opportunity to work with the organization?s
Defense, Education, Development, and Media programs. Interns will also
participate in seminars with FIRE?s leadership and other experts on civil
liberties. The program will run from Monday, June 2nd through Friday, August
8th.

Applications Accepted Until: Apr 30, 2008 (See INet internship resource for
additional information)

Contact Information:
Luke Sheehan
601 Walnut Street Suite 510
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
United States
luke at thefire.org
215-717-3473


CIM Group
Summer Analyst
Bethesda, MD

Internship Description:
? Financial Analysis: Analyze and underwrite potential acquisition and
development opportunities to include cash flow modeling, property valuations,
investment analysis (IRRs, sensitivity tables, etc.), and joint venture
structuring
? Due Diligence: Support the transaction due diligence and closing processes.
? Market Research: Support acquisition team in researching investment
districts and other market data.
? Asset Management: Support asset management functions and oversight of
existing portfolio investments.


Qualifications: We seek a self-motivated, hard-working individual with excellent
academic performance, financial ability and communication skills who is a team
player. The candidate for the Summer Analyst position should be graduating with
a bachelor?s degree from a top-tier school in 2009. Candidate should
demonstrate a strong proficiency in Excel and other computer programs, strong
writing/composition skills and knowledge of real estate valuation (ARGUS
experience is a plus). Must possess a good attitude, be dedicated, have
initiative and motivation, attention to detail, teamwork, professionalism, and
a sincere interest in a career in real estate finance. This is a unique
opportunity to be an integral part of our team and receive valuable exposure to
all aspects of the real estate investment business.

Desired Major(s): Economics, Real Estate, Accounting, Business, Finance,
Mathematical Economic Analysis

Application Deadline: March 29, 2008 ? update resume and cover letter on INet
Internship resource



Democracy: A Journal of Ideas
Summer Intern
Washington, DC

The Democracy: A Journal of Ideas internship is a highly selective program for a
small number of the most talented, progressive college writers, editors, and
thinkers in America. While demanding and time intensive, it is geared toward
giving college students a link into future careers in the world of progressive
ideas. Interns will assist in administrative tasks as well as learn about all
the parts of putting a journal together from article selection to copyediting
and fact-checking. They should be interested in deepening their exposure to a
wide range of policy issues and interacting with some of the most cutting-edge
progressive thinkers across a variety of fields. Excellent research and writing
skills are a must.

Applicants should have distinguished themselves in their academic work thus far.
The internship is based in Washington, DC. Interns will receive a monthly
stipend of $500. All resumes should be sent to: dajoi at democracyjournal.org. No
phone calls, please.

Desired Major(s): Law/Legal Studies, Journalism, Economics, Individualized
Major, Political Economy/Science, Humanities, History, American
Civilization/Studies, American Literature, English

Deadlines: Submit materials by Apr 10, 2008 on INet Internship resource