The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is seeking approximately three full-time, paid, summer 2012 interns.  Candidates should be enrolled in or completing a graduate level program and have an overall GPA of at least a 3.0.

Intern (2)

Program/Grants Support

The internship will provide students with relevant and constructive work experience in a philanthropic setting.  Interns will be given the opportunity to explore the field of philanthropy within a dynamic and active setting.  In doing so, the intern will be expected to analyze and synthesize information and create reports for review and decision making at the Foundation. The internship will expose the student to all five areas of grantmaking, including our Maryland Small Grants program. The individual should have excellent writing and verbal skills and a strong interest in best practice research and program evaluation.

Interns must be able to commute to our Owings Mills office where parking is available and provided.  A minimum of 37 hours per week is expected for summer interns.   This is a paid position with availability in to begin May or June.  There will be a possibility of extending the internship beyond the summer based on needs and professional fit with the Foundation. Interested applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to gradinternship@hjweinberg.org to be considered for an interview in April 2012. Please put “Internship Opportunity” in the subject line of the email.

Intern (1)

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

 The internship will provide students with relevant, constructive work experience involving public and media relations, marketing, web management and social media in a philanthropic setting.  The Foundation is seeking one intern whose academic concentration, ideally, includes marketing, public relations, media or a related field who will assist with Weinberg Foundation communications both externally and internally. The candidate should have a strong interest in communications and public relations as well as exceptional writing skills. Web management (WordPress) and social media experience are highly desirable.

Interns must be able to commute to our Owings Mills office where parking is available and provided.  A minimum of 37 hours per week is expected for summer interns.   This is a paid position with availability in to begin May or June.  There will be a possibility of extending the internship beyond the summer based on needs and professional fit with the Foundation. Interested applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to gradinternship@hjweinberg.org to be considered for an interview in April 2012. Please put “Internship Opportunity” in the subject line of the email.

• Two years (min) of engineering coursework (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Familiarity with electronic design tools (AutoCAD, MDT, Inventor) a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma a plus
• Familiarity with technical writing, social media, sales/marketing materials desired

Baxter International Inc., headquartered in Deerfield, IL, develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions.  As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.

Come join a market leader in the development of innovative and quality medical devices with over $915 million in R &D spending.  Launch your career at Baxter and join us to shape the future.

 Position Descriptions:

Interns in Baxter’s Medical Products R&D function participate in research to support new product development, manufacturing process development, and marketed products.   Interns will be assigned research projects and become part of a research team.   Assignments may include working in a research laboratory utilizing analytical instrumentation, working in pilot plant manufacturing setting to develop new processes, and/or working with databases.   Laboratory work may include sample preparation, pH measurements, HPLC, Microscopy, LC-MS, and/or NMR.  Other techniques may be utilized as the research project requires.

Applicant is expected to contribute routine scientific knowledge or expertise to research and development activities for achievement of project goals.   Applicant must be detail oriented and capable of following standard operation procedures when applicable and following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
 
The experience and mentoring will complement the student’s studies to prepare them for a successful research career.   Science interns who excel in the Internship Program will be considered for the full-time science positions.

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in science or engineering (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemical/Biochemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering)
• Strong academic performance – Minimum GPA 3.0
• Proven track record of delivery of commitments
• Demonstrates excellent skills in organization, team dynamics, effective communication and prioritization of tasks
• “Passion” for Science with a desire for a career in commercial research and development
• May 2012 graduates may apply if they will be attending graduate school in Fall 2012
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  

Benefits:

Pay is competitive, and is based on the Intern/Co-op's discipline and academic year. Other benefits include paid holidays and subsidized housing and transportation for participants with a permanent address located more than 50 miles from Baxter. In addition, participants have the opportunity to network both professionally and socially through organized developmental and social activities.

To apply:

Visit position 9249803 in UMBCworks.

Deadline: March 16, 2012

INTERNSHIP BENEFITS

College and university undergraduate and graduate students from various majors are provided with an opportunity to build valuable skills, explore career choices within the nonprofit sector and gain experience managing and leading public service organizations. In doing so, the Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program makes an important contribution to the development of the state’s current and future workforce and citizenry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Eligible applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students attending a two- or four- year college or university in Maryland with a GPA of 3.00 or higher.  In addition, all undergraduate applicants must be entering their junior or senior year during the Fall 2012 semester.
• Candidates must intern full-time for 10 weeks from June 4 to August 10, 2012.
• Interns must be willing to travel to the Baltimore area as necessary during the ten weeks of the program to attend four to five professional development seminars conducted by the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. 
• Special consideration for admittance into the program will be given to applicants who have secured a summer internship in a Maryland non-profit at the time of application.  However, assistance will be given to students without a placement once they are admitted into the Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program.

All majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply:

Visit http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/nonprofit

or

http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/maryland-nonprofit-leadership-program/student-information-and-application-procedure/

Application Deadline:   Friday, March 16^th

Participating student earn $3,500 during 8 weeks this summer (June 4^th to July 27^th).

Qualifications:

The program is open to all students entering their senior year or who have completed 90 credits by fall 2012 with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. 

Web Address:

Additional information can be found on the web at shrivercenter.umbc.edu/mdot

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Interested students are asked to submit their:

·         Resume

·         Unofficial Transcript

·         Essay (300 words or less) on “What do you see as MD’s biggest transportation issue and how would you solve it?”

Materials should be sent to:
Christine B. Routzahn, Coordinator
The Shriver Center, UMBC
Attention: MDOT Fellows Internship Program
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250

      Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 9, 2012