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Strategy Group – political communications firm – hiring Production Assistants for election cycle (from Nicole Berns’14)

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New grads: tsg-logo-colorThe Strategy Group political communications firm is hiring Production Assistants to join the firm for the 2016 election season.

They are looking for people with exceptional organizational skills; the ability to work as part of a team; commitment to progressive causes, ideas and leaders; familiarity with Mac OS X; proficiency with MS Office Suite; and prior political experience strongly preferred, but not required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To ask questions, and/or to apply, please email your resume and references to Nicole Berns’14, Political Science. nberns at strategygroup.com. Please indicate Production Assistant in the subject.

New grads – MMB (marketing & advertising) is hiring an entry level Account Coordinator – awesome opp, great foot in the door to the industry

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If you’ve had an internship with an agency, you’ve got a leg up!
Account Coordinator / Boston

MMB is looking for an Account Coordinator to join our rapidly growing team. This is an excellent career opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual who is looking to collaborate with a team of innovative, driven, seasoned advertising professionals, on high profile accounts. MMB provides the benefits of big agency clients, in a mid-sized agency environment.

The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, a good multi-tasker, and have an open mind for learning all they can. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Learning and mastering key Agency procedures that impact the team as a whole
  • Ability to develop awareness and understanding of the clients’ needs (ie creative, advertising, media etc) to better understand the scope of work being provided by the Agency.
  • Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, exceptional organization, a passion for the business and a willingness and eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to work closely with others – specifically receive daily direction from the Account Executive, Senior Account Executive or Account Supervisor on the account based on staffing.
  • Assist with monthly creative updates
  • Works on client reports and presentations
  • Project coordination, timelines, and budgets
  • Manage day-to-day billing for account

Performance Competencies (Core Skills, Behaviors, and Values):

  • First rate thinker, self starter.
  • Problem solving and innovation.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and trustworthiness.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Active listening.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive, productive working relationships.

Requirements:

  • Four-year degree is required.
  • 0-2 years of related experience.
  • Prior agency experience is preferred.
  • Unparalleled work ethic.
  • Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Web savvy; strong interest in digital / CRM

http://mmb580.com/careers

Seniors: excellent entry-level job in consulting for the public good – alumni affiliated

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PCG has begun recruiting for the Apprentice Business Analyst 2016 Program

Public Consulting Group (PCG) provides industry-leading management consulting and technology to help public sector education, health, human services, and other government clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need.
PCG logoFor nearly 30 years, PCG has offered dynamic and challenging career opportunities with performance-driven rewards. Our corporate culture attracts candidates who are results-oriented and interested in serving the public sector while furthering their careers. Based on project needs and employees’ skills and interests, PCG provides ongoing opportunities for learning and individual growth, through formalized training and hands-on project experience.

Apprentice Business Analyst Program

PCG looks for highly talented and results-oriented recent college graduates with drive, determination and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment to enter into its Apprentice Business Analyst (ABA) Program. Goals of the ABA program include the development of core competencies, such as achievement orientation, business process analysis, client orientation, relationship building and other technical consulting skills which are essential for a successful Business Analyst at PCG.

This is an excellent entry-level position for SBS majors.  Don’t delay – apply ASAP!

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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Seniors: Interested in Urban Revitalization? Check out the Challenge Detroit Fellowship

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Challengchallenge detroite Detroit is a leadership and professional development program that invites approximately 30 of tomorrow’s leaders to live, work, play, give, and lead in and around the greater Detroit area for one year.

Challenges are the heart of our program. In partnership with area non-profits, the challenges are designed to positively impact the city and region. Every Friday, participants will work in teams organized to generate innovative and impactful solutions to pressing needs faced by our partner non-profit organizations.

Application deadline: March 6.

 

 

Seniors: Hot Jobs with upcoming deadlines

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Event Marketing Specialist – Techtronic Industries – Jan. 27
Leadership Development Program – Field Sales & Marketing Representative – Ryobi & Hoover – Techtronic Industries – Jan. 27
PR Associate, Marketing & Business Development Associate, Multimedia Associate – Group Gordon – Jan. 28
Policy Summer Associate (for May grads – PAID) – The Greenlining Institute – Jan. 28
Search Consultant – HW Anderson – Jan. 29
Business Analyst – Corporate Strategy – PTC – Jan. 29
Entry-level Recruiter – Green Key Resources – Jan. 29Litigation Paralegal – Latham & Watkins – Jan. 29
Management Development Program – GEICO – Jan. 29
Marketing Assistant – Technology Business Research (TBR) – Jan. 29
Hands of Hope Graduate Year-long Internship – Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos – Jan. 30
Marketing Services Analyst – Creative – First Manhattan Consulting Group – Jan. 30
Analyst-New York – AlphaSights – Jan. 31
Entry-level Economist/Research Analyst – Health Care Financing and Payment Program – RTI International – Jan. 31
Global Graduate Programme – Commercial Banking – HSBC – Jan. 31
Recruitment Consultant – SThree – Jan. 31
Summer Interns (PAID) – Bipartisan Policy Center – Jan. 31
College Counselor 2016-2017 School Year – KIPP Massachusetts – Feb. 1

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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Hot Summer Internships with Upcoming Deadlines

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The following summer internships have upcoming deadlines and can be found in UMass CareerConnect.

Summer 2016 Rotational Leadership Development Internship – Sun Life Financial – PAID – Jan. 30 deadline
Coaching Intern – Doc Wayne Youth Services – Jan. 31
Commercial Real Estate Summer Internship – CBRE/New England – Jan. 31 – juniors graduating spring 2017 ONLY
Global Student Internship – Commercial Banking – PAID – HSBC in Hong Kong – Jan. 31
Marketing Intern – Soundscape Merchandise (local) – Jan. 31
Summer 2016 Internships – Bipartisan Policy Center – Jan. 31
Summer Analyst – AlphaSights – PAID –  Jan. 31 – juniors
Summer Teaching Internship – Northfield Mount Hermon – Feb. 1
Environmental Studies Internship – PAID – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center – Feb. 1
Summer Social Justice / Reproductive Rights Internship – PAID – Civil Liberties & Public Policy Program – Feb.1
Radio Internship – mvyradio/WMVY – Feb. 5

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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PAID Summer Internship in Reproductive Rights & Social Justice – Deadline Feb. 1

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The Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC) is a 10-week paid summer internship program sponsored by the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire College. Undergraduate students intern at reproductive rights and social justice organizations around the country. Organizations work on a wide array of issues including reproductive health, economic justice, immigrant rights, rights of indigenous peoples, LGBTQ rights, human rights, intimate partner abuse, and prison abolition. For more info or to apply, click here.