Monthly Archives: March 2016

Seniors: Qualitative Research Analyst position with BIA (Business Intelligence Advisors) – Deadline April 21, but apply sooner

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Business Intelligence Advisors will be holding an information session on Thursday, April 7th at 5pm in the 5th floor lounge of Goodell. They are looking for NON-business majors – perfect for SBS students.

Business Intelligence Advisors, Inc. (“BIA”) is an independent investment research firm serving institutional investors and hedge funds. BIA uses a proprietary behavioral assessment methodology to systematically analyze the language used in company disclosures and alert investors when management teams are conveying incomplete and unreliable information.

BIA is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in providing qualitative analysis and insights to help clients make investment decisions. The new hire will work closely with Senior Analysts and Research Managers to conduct intensive analysis of verbal corporate disclosures and deliver written reports to clients. Analysts will gain valuable research and analytical experience and will become well versed in business strategy, performance metrics and terminology. Candidates will also gain broad exposure to the buy side investment audience and financial markets. BIA is an entrepreneurial company. All Analysts directly contribute to growth and success of the business, and those who excel are frequently given opportunities to take on additional responsibilities.

Details of the position, and application instructions can be found in CareerConnect.

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Hot internships with upcoming deadlines

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SBS offers internship scholarships for unpaid internships.  This is a competitive application.  More information, and tips on writing a strong application can be found here.
Deadline March 30.

Global Student Internship – Commercial Banking – HSBC – deadline March 13
Marketing Research Intern – Applied Marketing Science, Inc. – deadline March 15
Tournament Management Intern – International Tennis Hall of Fame – deadline March 15
Human Resources & PR Intern – ISlide USA – deadline March 17
Research Summer Internship Program – Hedgeye Risk Management – deadline March 17
Summer EcoWorker – Ocean View Foundation – Block Island – deadline March 20
Events Management Intern or PR Intern – The Castle Group – deadline March 23
Summer Public Relations Intern – Next Step Communications – deadline June 6 but don’t delay

This is just a sampling of jobs posted in CareerConnect, the UMass Career Services job search database.  Visit CareerConnect often, as new positions are added all the time.
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Sweet entry level position for seniors interested in world languages and cultures, international relations, etc.

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The Five College Center for the Study of World Languages is hiring a
Program Assistant.

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Program assistants provide logistical, administrative, and curricular support for FCCSWL language programs and other activities of the FCCSWL.  Program assistants also work on FCCSWL language materials development projects as needed.

Your SBS Global Ed requirement has prepared you well very for this position.  Don’t delay!

Paralegal/Legal Assistant position with RichMay, and UMass PoliSci alum Howard Levin

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Position Description:
Provide essential administrative assistance to busy real estate, corporate, energy or litigation related practices. Work closely with attorneys on practice support, including substantial clerical tasks, work flow organization, billing, records maintenance and filing, interaction with clients, electronic filings, routine office support tasks and various other projects.

Requirements:
Excellent academic and personal credentials. Demonstrated organizational ability and computer skills, able to work independently in a demanding fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong work ethic essential. MS Office Word, Excel with PowerPoint a plus. Experience appreciated but not required. Candidates interested in attending law school in future preferred; two year commitment required. Salary $34,000 plus paid Overtime.

Please send cover letter and resume to Legal Administrator Kathleen Shipp, kshipp at richmaylaw.com.

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Summer Internship with the Civil Rights Division of the MA Attorney General’s Office

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Civil Rights Division Non-Legal Intern  

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Internship Description

Primary Duties: Responsibilities include a wide range of duties relating to assisting the Division in investigating and prosecuting civil rights violations. Primary responsibilities are to conduct intake, screen and evaluate constituent complaints, investigate complaints, and respond to complainants. Other responsibilities include assisting Division attorneys in investigations and in case preparation, maintenance of Division files and statistics, and assisting with outreach events and other public presentations.

Position Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduates with excellent organizational, writing, and analytical skills; an ability to handle multiple tasks at once and balance both long- and short-term projects; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public; strong oral communication and presentation skills; and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Division. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

There are three UMass SBS grads working in this division, so you will be in good company!

Please send cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to
Asst. Attorney General Shaneka Davis at shanekadavis at gmail dot com AND to
Paralegal Paola Ozuna at paula.ozuna at state.ma.us

SBS note: make sure to have your resume and cover letter reviewed before you send them.

SBS note: you can apply for funding for this position through the SBS internship/scholarship program.  Funding application deadline is March 30.

Graduating senior Journalism majors: 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Fellowship – Deadline March 15

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The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism is offering ten $10,000 postgraduate Food and Farming Journalism Fellowships in a program established by Michael Pollan, the John S. and James L. Knight Professor of Journalism at UC Berkeley. The fellowship, a project of the Knight Center in Science and Environmental Journalism, is supported by a grant from The 11th Hour Project, a program of The Schmidt Family Foundation. Aimed at early and mid career journalists, the Fellowship presents an opportunity to report ambitious long form stories on the full range of subjects under the rubric of food systems: agricultural and nutritional policy, the food industry, food science, technology and culture, rural and urban farming, agriculture and the environment (including climate change), global trade and supply chains, consolidation and securitization of the food system and public health as it relates to food and farming.

For print and audio journalists. 

Start preparing your pitch now, and getting your letter of recommendation lined up.

 

Be a Democracy Fellow – the time is definitely now! Deadline, March 11.

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FairVote’s Democracy Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for those with an interest in election reform to work on substantive projects while building valuable skills and networking with others in the field. Fellows will be assigned projects to manage throughout their tenures, and will also assist with the supervision of FairVote interns. They will be exposed to the broad workings of FairVote, ranging from research, communications and advocacy, to building websites, blogging, and representing FairVote in coalition meetings and on Capitol Hill.

The positions are paid, with healthcare benefits and a stipend for commuting expenses. Fellows will be given opportunities to build their skills and knowledge base both through on-the-job training and opportunities to attend workshops and seminars. Nearly every graduate of FairVote’s Fellowship Program has either continued at FairVote as a full-time staff member, begun work at another public interest organization, or attended graduate school.

Quaker Voluntary Service – One-year Fellowship – Deadline March 15

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Quaker Voluntary Service is an 11-month experiment, living at the intersection of transformational spirituality and activism. Young adults work full-time in professional positions at community based organizations addressing a wide range of issues, while living in a cooperative house and worshiping with, and being mentored by, local Quakers. They receive housing, transportation, food, support for health and wellness (including access to health insurance if needed), and a small stipend, while engaging in regular self-led workshops and retreats that allow for continuing education in social justice, faith, and community building topics. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leJ_1LH4lsk[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/XlqsKf3goOs[/youtube]