Career Center Bulletin

Where are other Carleton students going to be this summer? Where is the class of 2008 going to be next year? We know you're curious too! The Career Assistants have made a couple of Google Maps for you to share this information with other students. Send an email to carletoncareer@gmail.com with where you'll be geographically this summer or after graduation, and tell us what your plans are: working, interning, grad school, service, volunteering, traveling, whatever else you'll be up to. You can find out who else will be near you, arrange housing, or just see what other peoples' plans are. If your plans change, let us know at carletoncareer@gmail.com, and we can change it on the map for you. (Your information will not be publicly searchable on Google Maps and will only be accessible to those who know the addresses of the map links.) Click here to check out the maps for this summer. Click here for the graduating class of 2008. These maps will be updated as people submit more information.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will be visiting campus to answer your questions about: ● the seminary admissions process ● programs offered at United (including M. Div. and several M.A. degrees) ● how you can use a seminary degree (for ordained and other leadership) ● financial aid, housing, and living in the Twin Cities ● what it’s like to be a student at United. Seeking students interested in theology, spirituality, the arts, social justice, ordained and other forms of ministry, nonprofits, interfaith work, teaching, writing, advocacy, caregiving, counseling, and faithful leadership of all kinds. Talk with Kate Monson, admissions representative and second-year Master of Divinity student on Thursday, May 15th from 11am to 1pm in Sayles Great Space. For More Info: Visit www.unitedseminary.edu , or call (651) 633-4311

Learn how to articulate your athletic experiences and stories in a marketable way on your resumes to employers, grad schools, law schools and decision makers. Come to this workshop on Monday, May 12, 7pm, in Leighton 330.

Learn how to write a strong and focused resume that will get you an interview. In the process, you'll also learn what you have to offer employers. 8pm in the Career Center, May 6th.

The Career Center will be holding evening drop-in hours from 7-10pm in the Career Center for the final time during spring term on May 6th.

Don't waste time on ineffective search methods. Learn smart ways to search for jobs and avoid the "want-ads-only" mistake made by too many rookie job searchers. May 6th at common time in the Career Center.

On Tuesday, September 23, 2008, the Minnesota Twins will be hosting the 4th annual Sports Internship & Career Fair at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The 2008 Sports Internship & Career Fair will offer students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn about a variety of internship and employment opportunities with many teams and sports related organizations throughout the upper Midwest. Visit http://www.twinsbaseball.com for more information.

The Teach California Charters Program is looking for individuals to become teachers in California's Charter Schools. Their highly selective teaching program is specifically designed to increase the academic achievement of students in California, positively impacting the lives of students who need leadership and expertise the most. They are seeking certified teachers in all single subject areas and are accepting applications from non-credentialed candidates interested in teaching Math, Science and Spanish. Teachers will be placed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Application deadline is Monday, May 12th. Online application and detailed information are available at www.teachcaliforniacharters.org .

The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of HBS instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty. The application for the 2008 Summer Venture in Management Program is now available online http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/applying_key_dates.html . In order to attend, a completed application is due May 9, 2008 at 5:00pm EST (Boston time). The program will take place from June 21-27, 2008. For more information about this program, please visit the SVMP Website http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/index.html

Minnesota Reading Corps is a nonprofit, statewide organization that provides literacy services to adults, children, volunteers and community programs around Minnesota. MRC places volunteers in preschool and elementary schools to reach kids who are falling behind in reading skills. Many of its program participants are education, social work, or English majors who want to get their feet wet in the education field or work with kids. MRC is currently hiring for a number of positions. Visit http://www.themlc.org/ReadingCorps for more information.

The Washington DC office of the law firm of Chadbourne and Parke LLP is looking to hire a case assistant for the firm's reinsurance group. Case assistants assist the lawyers and senior paralegals on client matters, most of which are reinsurance arbitrations/litigations in the US, England or Bermuda. Salary is $35,000 dollars per annum plus overtime and benefits. They are looking for someone to start this summer and make a 1-2 year commitment. If you are interested, email a cover letter and resume to draim@chadbourne.com and kbirdsong@chadbourne.com

Representative Rush Holt of New Jersey is looking for a 12th Congressional District representative. This position involves working with constituents to resolve problems related to federal agencies, responding to inquiries, maintaining regular contact with constituents and agency officials, and advocating on behalf of constituents’ interests. Additionally, the representative will respond to community-based efforts, learn about events and issues, develop working relationships with constituents and find ways for Rep. Holt to be of assistance. Candidates must have strong writing, listening, speaking and organizational skills. If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to eRecruiting

TakeAction Minnesota is a grassroots organization dedicated to building a movement around economic, social, and racial justice. TakeAction Minnesota has won major campaigns that have established living wage laws in Minneapolis and St. Paul, expanded voting rights, and stopped corporate welfare. TakeAction is seeking recent graduates interested in political organizing. Responsibilities include engaging and mobilizing TakeAction Minnesota members and progressive voters in support of its endorsed candidates, managing volunteer door knocks and phone banks, reporting and coordinating with our endorsed candidates and other progressive organizations, and more. Applications cannot be considered past May 31, 2008, 5pm. Send cover letter, resume, and three references to Steve Rogness, Political Organizer, at Steve@TakeActionMinnesota.org, fax: (651) 645-1311, mail: 1821 University Ave. W. S-137, St. Paul, MN 55104.

The mission of the IFTF is to serve as a clearinghouse for information on private conservation funding and finance. Private conservation funding includes, among other sources, funding generated through ecosystem services, limited natural resource development, limited development, tax incentives, and non-traditional philanthropic capital. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is seeking an unpaid intern to help organize information about new conservation funding sources that can help preserve and protect vital natural resources. This internship will last between May and September 2008. Come by the Career Center for more information or check TPL.org.

The Sierra Student Coalition (SSC), the student-run branch of the Sierra Club, is looking to support talented student organizers to serve as Student Representatives to RE-AMP during 2008-2009. RE-AMP is a seven-state network of nonprofits and foundations, striving for Midwest leadership in clean energy by reducing global warming pollutants 80 percent by 2030 and supporting collaboration across state boundaries. RE-AMP Student Representatives will be members on one of five working groups and will serve as a point of contact for students working on policy issues in the Midwest and for RE-AMP partner organizations working with students. Positions are intended for students currently enrolled in college and will require involvement over the summer. Students must live or attend school in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois or Michigan. Applications are due by May 19th. Check with the Career Center for more information.

LiteSentry Corporation develops and manufactures vision inspection systems for the glass industry. It is seeking a reliable, curious, focused, flexible, fast learner to fill a summer position for an electronic assembly technician. The work will be varied, in a casual but stimulating environment. There is an opportunity to learn, as well as to build your resume. Apply: dabbott@litesentry.com, $12.50/hour. Work late May, 2008 through August, 2008. Their website is www.litesentry.com . LiteSentry is located in Dundas, MN.

Chase Golding (’07) of the El Tinklenberg for Congress campaign is seeking enthusiastic summer interns to work in the campaign office and around the district to help defeat Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and send a strong Democrat to Congress. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in politics or public policy to gain some campaign experience. They need committed, hard-working interns in the Field and Finance Departments. These positions are 15-20 hours/week. Contact Anna Richey with your resume and availability, (763)785-4676, anna@tinklenberg08.com

Great Plains Institute is seeking an Energy and Climate Policy Intern to assist in developing a model to guide the Midwestern Governors Association Energy and Climate Policy process. Modeling expertise is not required. This intern will be doing research to provide up-to-date data to the modelers. Candidates should have an interest in energy and climate issues, have an affinity for numbers, and preferably are somewhat familiar with energy jargon. The internship lasts from late May 2008 through September 2008. This is a paid position, and an exciting opportunity. Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to Eric Schroeder at eschroeder@gpisd.net.

Horizon Wind Energy, the third largest wind company in the U.S., is currently looking for candidates for positions in Houston and Kansas. Eric Udelhofen (’07) was recently on campus recruiting for Horizon, and is looking for graduating Carleton students to apply for these jobs. Opportunities include Project Coordinator-Houston, Project Coordinator-Kansas, Financial Associate and BA/BS Summer Internship-Development. For more information about these positions and the application process, visit eRecruiting.

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a summer community of the fine arts located in the Manistee National Forest of Michigan. Blue Lake is hiring for over 180 available staff positions. These positions last from June 16 to August 17, include a salary, room, and board. Visit http://www.bluelake.org for more information.

As the largest district within the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is looking for recent and future graduates to assist with the vital work of the Economic Research Department. Research Associates provide economic/analytical support to economists in academic research, monetary policy, and economic briefings to senior management by conducting econometric analysis of economic and financial data, computer programming, preparing charts and tables, maintaining databases, and reviewing background materials. To be considered for positions starting in spring/early summer 2008, please email a cover letter and resume to sf.ra.resumes@sf.frb.org

Ulland Investment Advisors manages investment portfolios for individuals, pension/profit sharing plans, endowments, and other small institutions. The company focuses its equity research on growing companies in the energy, technology, financial, and healthcare sectors. The staff of four is made up entirely of Carleton alums. They generally offer two internship positions per term. Interns work closely with research and portfolio management staff to accomplish a wide range of tasks including: equity research projects, portfolio upkeep, client communication, and some clerical work. Internships are open to rising juniors and seniors. Economics majors are preferred; however, applicants of all majors will be considered. Interested students should send a resume and letter of recommendation to Keith Wolter '03. Check e-Recruiting for email address and more details. Application deadline is May 9, 2008. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. Send all required materials by email.

Sonim Technologies is a wireless software company focused on the European and Asian markets headquartered in San Mateo, CA. Sonim is hiring summer interns to work in the San Mateo office with its international team in sales, operations, and marketing. It is seeking self-starters with excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, pressure-filled environment. European language skills are also a big plus. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO in a dynamic start-up environment. Compensation is competitive with incentive packages. Please contact Brendan Cooper ’08, who interned at Sonim last summer, for more details and questions about the job. Resumes can be directly submitted to Joanne Dill at Jdill@sonimtech.com.

Partners in Health is a non-profit corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts, whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The organization is looking for three full-time Computer Programming Mentors to relocate to Kigali, Rwanda. Mentors will participate in a new technical capacity-building program for Rwandan computer programming students. More information is available at the Career Center. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to cmack@pih.org.

Do you want to work with world class engineers on cutting edge software solutions? Quest Reliability (www.questreliability.com) provides world-leading services and software solutions in asset management, structural integrity, and materials engineering for global energy and petro-chemical industries. At present we are looking for Software Development interns for 2008 at our Boulder headquarters. Projects will be varied and we are seeking individuals with good problem-solving skills. Responsibilities will include assisting software development projects through the full product lifecycle from R&D, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Specific experience with C#, C++, VTK, scripting, databases, data visualization, or FEA is a plus. Carleton alum Jim Rowe ’92 (Geology) is a Quest employee and can answer questions about the internship. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to internships@questreliability.com.

Camp Walden is a traditional girls summer camp that continues 90 years of girls' traditions, empowerment, and personal development in the Maine woods. Walden is looking for general counselors specializing in Tennis, Swimming, Jewelry Making, Ceramics, Sailing, or Waterskiing/Wakeboarding and office secretaries. Red Cross-certified lifeguard training is recommended for waterfront activities. Counselors must be over 18 years old and female staff will live in a cabin with campers. Staff will also lead campers on day and overnight trips, on camp hiking or canoeing throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Please Contact Director Tracy Taylor at campwaldenme@gmail.com; applications are also available at www.campwalden.com

This position offers a unique employment opportunity that is guaranteed to provide a memorable summer. However, this experience is definitely not designed for the unmotivated or the physically challenged. Room and board are provided, as is a salary. No experience is required, but any serious applicant must have a strong desire to learn, must be able to accept constructive criticism and must be able to laugh at themselves. The employment lasts from late May until mid to late August with some flexibility. The work is primarily moving irrigation water, moving cattle, repairing fences and other general ranch work. In addition, there is an opportunity to appreciate spectacular mountains, a unique work environment and create an unforgettable experience. If interested, contact Dave Larson '63 at (406)932-4123 (preferrably after 9 pm) or email dlarson@mtintouch.net.

Originally established in 1981, The Presidential Internship program at The American University in Cairo (AUC) provides individuals with the opportunity to learn Arabic, work at an international university, and experience life in Cairo – the bustling, vibrant center of Middle Eastern culture. Eligible applicants are those who will complete their undergraduate studies in Spring 2008. Applicants who graduated in Fall 2007 will also be considered. Internships are for one academic year. A variety of internship positions are available. Visit this link for more information.

Windustry is a non-profit based in Minneapolis. Windustry promotes progressive energy solutions and empowers communities to develop wind energy for the benefit of their economies and the environment. Through independent outreach, education and advocacy, Windustry works to remove the barriers to broad community ownership of wind energy. Windustry hires two to three interns each summer to help staff with critical projects, events and research. For 2008, the summer interns will be an integral part of planning, managing and staffing Windustry’s Wind Energy Center at the Minnesota State Fair’s EcoExperience. Because of this, applicants must be available to work through the end of the State Fair (Labor Day). For more information visit www.windustry.org or contact David Tidball at david@windustry.org.

Idyllwild Arts of California, located in the San Jacinto mountains, has several summer programs in arts, dance, theater, creative writing, music and Native American arts. Positions available include lifeguard, theater tech, children's theater assistant, photographer, jewelry lab tech, teaching assistant for visual arts, and others. Salaries range from $250 to $500 weekly along with meals and housing. For information go to http://www.idyllwildarts.org/summerjobs/

Rhode Island School of Design’s Career re:Design program is an intensive three week multi-disciplinary course of study that provides a unique context for students to begin the process of transitioning into a career of design. This full-immersion program ensures that even a student without any background in design can absorb enough of a design sensibility in three weeks to point the way to an entirely new direction in life. For more information visit http://www.risd.edu/redesign.

This year, Tylenol will award a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies. Go to http://tylenol.com/scholarship (use access key TYNL) for applications and information.

The University Child Development School in Seattle offers a one-year Residential Teacher Program that is ideal for recent graduates who value education, love children, and thrive when learning by doing. Residents work with mentors to plan curriculum, lead lessons, assess students, write narrative student reports and facilitate parent conferences. This is a full-time position that starts in mid-August and continues through mid-June. The salary is $2,661 per month for ten months, plus an additional $240 monthly stipend that may be used for benefits. Hiring begins in March and concludes in June. Contact residentprogram@ucds.org for more information.

The Minnesota Economic Association is holding this year's annual Undergraduate Student Paper Contest. Two categories are available- term or class paper and senior thesis paper. In each category a prize of $300 is awarded to the best paper and $150 for the second best paper. The deadline is June 20th. Visit http://minneapolisfed.org/mea for more information.

Students are invited to join faculty members for lunch from about 12-1. The format is informal conversation. No prep required. The class of 1951 (fireplace) room in the LDC dining hall is reserved four Thursdays this term: May 15 (last one). Everyone is welcome!