Do you have an interest in Becoming a Nonprofit Leader or Social Entrepreneur?

Are you ready to intern within a Nonprofit or Social Venture this Spring?

If yes, apply to the Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change.  DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Tuesday, 12/10

The Shattuck Family Internship Program for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Social Change prepares UMBC students for the rigors and rewards of entrepreneurship and social innovation. This program places highly-motivated students from diverse backgrounds in mentored internships to better prepare them to launch nonprofit or social ventures. Students get training and experience to empower them to become the next generation of social entrepreneurs–working largely in the not-for-profit world, developing and delivering innovative solutions to some of our region’s most urgent social problems.

Internships last one semester (15 weeks) and students will work, on average, 8 to 10 hours per week. Students receive a stipend of $1,500 toward their compensation. In addition to the internship, students engage in projects and activities that further expose them to the social entrepreneurial mindset.

Why Participate?
- Earn a competitive stipend of $1,500
- Gain valuable experience in your career field by interning 120 hours over the course of the semester (8-10 hours per week)
- Be exposed to the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to successfully launch and manage a nonprofit/social venture
- Develop a network of contacts in the nonprofit community for future references and opportunities
- Apply classroom knowledge in a realistic work environment and apply lessons learned in the workplace to academic coursework

TO APPLY:
Interested students are asked to submit a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the following questions:
Discuss your interest in social entrepreneurship/nonprofit leadership and this intern program.  What has been your entrepreneurial involvement thus far such as coursework, seminars, etc. (if applicable)?  What type of nonprofit would you like to intern for and why?

Credentials can be submitted via UMBCworks (position 9312364).  If you do not have your resume approved in UMBCworks, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
Christine Routzahn
Director
UMBC Career Center, UMBC
routzahn@umbc.edu, 410-455-3671
DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Tuesday, December 10th

DEADLINE TO APPLY- THIS WEDNESDAY, March 9th

IMPORTANT:  To be considered for an on-campus interview, YOU MUST APPLY IN BOTH UMBCworks (position 9281797) and W. R. GRACE'S WEBSITE.  See Link W.R. Grace link here.

Summer Internship Program 2016 - Business
Tracking Code 2629-266

Job Description
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customer partners around the world. Grace employs approximately 3,700 people in over 30 countries.

Our internships cover the following disciplines: Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Environmental Health &Safety, R&D, and Plant Operations. You will have the opportunity to receive valuable work experience that will allow you to better define career and personal aspirations. The Grace Internship program challenges you to find creative solutions to real life business problems. The programs will be based in Columbia, MD (Headquarters and R+D Center) or Curtis Bay, MD (Technical Center).

Internships are 6-8 weeks over the summer. We also have a variety of networking events planned throughout the summer. Housing and Transportation will not be provided.

All of our internships are paid (hourly). This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experts within the field of catalysts, business operations and materials. Our goal is not just to give you valuable work experience, but find talent for the next generation of Gracians.

We look forward to welcoming you in the summer of 2016!

Required Skills

•An applicant must be entering their junior, senior year or a master’s degree program in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other relevant business field.
•Candidates must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.*Transcripts may be requested as part of the interview process.

Job Location

Columbia, Maryland, United States