SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UMD Disability Summit - Social Media and Communications, Fundraising, Web Design

 The UMD Disability Summit is excited to recruit outstanding and passionate undergraduate and graduate students and UMD College Park to support an innovative, impactful biennial conference. Reporting to the Co-Chairs for the Disability Summit Planning Committee, and working closely with other faculty, staff and students from the University of Maryland, College Park and international partners and the Summit leadership team, interns will help manage social media, web design, and fundraising operations for this international online event . Successful candidates will develop critical professional, technical, and communication skills while supporting a wide range of programs, initiatives, and event accessibility.  These internship opportunities are open to all University of Maryland College Park undergraduate and graduate students.

 

Time commitment: During the Summer 2022 semester, the position requires an average of 10 hours per week.  Although most of those hours will be during regular business hours arranged to accommodate your other commitments. All duties will be performed remotely.

 

Course credit: We are happy to support you pursuing course credit for the internship.  Interns will be eligible to enroll in a section of INST309 or INST709 for 1 credit in the Summer 2022 semester.

 

 

Focus Areas: We are currently looking for interns to assist with the following areas:

• Social Media and Communications

• Fundraising

• Web Design

 

SOCIAL MEDIA and COMMUNICATIONS 

Duties:

• Assist in managing Disability Summit Twitter and other social media platforms

• Assist in drafting a long term comprehensive communications plan for the Disability Summit

• Assist in developing a style guide for the Disability Summit to be used across all web and print communications

• Review and compile data regarding past registrants, attendees, and donors to develop comprehensive targeted mailing lists

• Assist in setting up mass email system and process to maintain contacts and communications for The Summit

We need someone who:

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• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Can demonstrate strong organizational skills with multiple projects and deadlines

• Is capable of working independently and maintaining confidentiality

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have advanced knowledge of social media or communications software (Mailchimp, Twitter) 

• Have experience supporting programming, events, and large-scale meetings

• Have basic familiarity with and/or have used Accessible Social Media Practices

FUNDRAISING

Duties:

• Become familiar with and distinguish among the most prevalent revenue streams for nonprofit organizations

• Integrate knowledge about trends in fundraising in the nonprofit sector into a campaign plan

• Review and compile data regarding past donors 

• Assist in creating an actionable fundraising plan for the Disability Summit

• Create materials to support  longer development goals

We need someone who:

• Can apply marketing theory in a nonprofit environment

• Can describe the importance of identifying the various target audiences related to nonprofit organizations

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have knowledge of fundraising opportunities 

• Have experience supporting grant writing, or a history of successful fundraising practices 

WEB DESIGN 

Duties:

• Assist with content generation and management of Disability Summit website

• Assist with generating registration and call for submission forms

• Assist with creating an accessible archive of past Disability Summit materials

• Assist in the developing accessible and navigable website infrastructure

We need someone who:

• Has basic web design experience

• Is familiar with creating accessible databases

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Have knowledge of the Bloomreach and Drupal Content Management System used at UMD 

To apply:  Please complete THIS APPLICATION by Friday, March 11th at 5pm. You will need to upload a current resume and cover letter. You can use one application to apply for multiple internship openings. 

Questions? Email Ron Padrón at rapadron@umd.edu

Open to all majors: Northrop Grumman’s Environmental Sustainability Challenge at the University of Maryland!

 Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Innovation Challenge

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

 

 

WIN a share of up to $5,000 in prizes! This will include a $2,500 first-place award, $1,500 second-place award, and a $1,000 third-place award. The challenge is open to teams of 2-4 undergraduate students.

LEARN about Environmental Sustainability.

DEVELOP an original concept for a product, service, software, or a combination of the three.

GAIN valuable insight from Northrop Grumman engineers, who will serve as mentors throughout the challenge.

NETWORK with Northrop Grumman staff.

 

For more information, visit: https://go.umd.edu/NGSpring22

 

QUESTIONS?
Contact: NGCollaborationSpace@ngc.com

Daniel and Carly Rochkind Honors College Award

Spring 2022

 

The Honors College is delighted to announce a new set of grant awards in the Honors College: the Daniel and Carly Rochkind Honors College Awards. These awards are to support and advance student studies and endeavors in one of three areas:  individual research, study abroad, or unpaid internship experiences. Awards may range from $500 to up to $2,000 per individual depending on the scale and scope of the project or activity proposed. All Honors College students in good standing who are making good progress toward completing or have completed the Honors College citation are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 1, 11:59 pm. You can access the application here.  

 

These awards are made possible by the generosity and vision of UMD Honors College alumni Daniel Rochkind ('98) and Carly Rochkind. It is their wish that these merit-based awards be made in consideration of advancing underrepresented groups in the Honors College. Decisions will include careful consideration of proposed projects related to the advancement of underrepresented groups and the concerns of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

More information on the Rochkind Awards is coming soon on the Honors College Awards webpage. Questions can be directed to Dr. Traci Dula, tdula@umd.edu.

Application now open for the Language House Living-Learning Program - Fall 2022

 Are you a language learner who would like to live in an immersive linguistic and cultural community with students learning the same language? 

You can join the Language House where the living and learning are inseparable: the Language House Living-Learning Program provides students with the opportunity for daily language and cultural immersion. Students will develop communication skills in both academic and daily life settings, as well as an appreciation of the specific historical, geographical, and sociological world of the target culture(s). Students studying one of the ten languages/cultures offered in the Language House live together in apartments where they only speak the target language to one another. The students are also in contact with a native-speaking mentor who organizes weekly structured cluster meetings and activities. 

Why Join the Language House?

• An immersive environment for language learning 
• Interaction with native speakers 
• Alternative to or addition to study abroad 
• Make friends with shared cultural interests 
• Join a vibrant and supportive community of students, faculty, & mentors 
• Centrally-located housing 
• Oldest Living-Learning Program at UMD

Who is eligible to join the Language House?

The program is open to sophomores and above, but second-semester freshmen with an intermediate oral proficiency in the language are also considered. 

Students from any major can apply for the program. 

Admission is determined by a faculty committee of language instructors and is based on ability, motivation, and commitment, as well as a sound academic record. A Language House student must possess and nurture a strong commitment towards improving themselves in the chosen target language. 

Ten languages are available: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian, and Spanish.

APPLY NOW AND BY APRIL 20TH

APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2022

For more information, visit the Language House website or contact the Language House Program Director, Dr. Marilyn Matar: mmatar@umd.edu

Fulbright ZOOM Info Sessions - Study, Research, Teaching Abroad - Thurs Feb. 17

 ATTENTION undergrads and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities after graduation?

 

Attend a ZOOM info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!

 

Fulbright awards provide recent and upcoming B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with grants for international experiences, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations. 

There are two distinct types of grant: study/research awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics abroad or pursue graduate studies abroad; and English Teaching Assistantships. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

 

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting a ZOOM info session next week - please use the link below to register:

Thursday, February 17 at 4 pm - Click here to register for this session.

Interested but can't attend? View a recording of this presentation and gain access to our ELMS/Fulbright resource site by clicking here to complete a brief survey.

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

UMD Campus Deadlines: September 1, 2022 for study/research applicants / September 15, 2022 for Teaching applicants

 

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

UMD Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Apply Now!

 Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall 2022 seminar and a spring 2023 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life! 

 
Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of 10 Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors.

           - International Security and Intelligence                  
           - Political Engagement and Advocacy           
           - Water Security and Global Health Challenges
           - Energy and Environmental Policy
           - Responses to Global Challenges 
           - Science Diplomacy

           - Critical Regions and International Relations  
           - Homeland Security and National Security Policy
           - US Diplomacy
           - Public Health Policy 

• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or you can obtain credit through your own major.
• Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as:                   Department of State, International Rescue Committee (IRC),The United Nations, World Resources Institute, Chemonics International, Foreign Embassies, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Freedom House, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Homeland Security, White House, Congressional offices, Peace Corps, Partnership for Public Service, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits with DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application

Applications are Open: Become a UNIV100 TA!

 The 2022 UNIV100 Teaching Assistant (TA) application is now LIVE! 

 We hope you will apply to join the newest cohort of TAs to lead, educate, mentor, and support our new Terps. These TAs co-facilitate a section of UNIV100, UMD’s one-credit seminar designed to help new students get the most out of their first semester, alongside a faculty or staff member (no prior experience as a TA or UNIV100 student required). 

 

UNIV100 TAs are considered student leaders and foundational members of the Office of Student Orientation and Transition. They are trained in leadership development, communication skills, helping skills, and educational pedagogy to help form meaningful relationships with incoming first-year students. Learn more in the full position description.

 

Highlights: 

• Form meaningful connections with new Terps. 

• Learn skills to become a leader, mentor, and educator.

• Be a part of a diverse and close-knit cohort of TAs!

• Gain 3 scholarship in practice (DSSP) credits.

 

Application Link: ter.ps/univta2022 

Deadline: February 14th, 2022 at 12:00 PM NOON. 

Interested in applying but don’t have time right now? 

Fill out this 5-second form to receive deadline reminders and helpful info from our office!

Visit us on the Orientation and Transition website to find info session dates, benefits, eligibility, FAQs and more! Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out at nsp@umd.edu. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

The Office of Orientation and Transition