2007-2008 Externship Opportunities
ACCOUNTING
(Job #ACC1) Research Associate, Bear Stearns & Company, 383 Madison Avenue,
New York, NY 10179 (C) Mar. 17-21
Will vary. Responsibilities will include pulling data from financial statement
and researching accounting issues. Qualifications: Accounting knowledge, Microsoft
Word/Excel, Internet Explorer. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #ACC2) Accounting Assistant, ML Miller, CPA & Associates, 1124 US Highway 202 South, Suite A-5 Raritan, NJ 08869-1461 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21 Help set up clients for new tax season and observe operations of a successful accounting firm. Qualifications: Accounting majors only. Housing Availability – No.
ART
(Job #ART1) Production Assistant, Connecticut Opera, 226 Farmington Avenue,
Hartford, CT 06105 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Help to coordinate production preparations for the current Connecticut Opera
season. Qualifications: Technical/production theater training, arts administration
experience.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #ART2) Assistant Graphic Designer, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave.,
New York, NY 10022 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with the layout, design, artwork search and promotion of various production
tasks. Qualifications: Art majors or those with a strong creative side. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #ART3) Editorial Assistant, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2525 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (A) Jan. 7-18 Assist with editing exhibition-related texts and "collateral" projects, such as newsletters, brochures and signs. Attend client meetings and work with museum staff. Qualifications: Interest in art, english, art history or journalism. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #ART4) Theater Assistant, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (A) Jan. 7-18
Student will rotate throughout our professional theater departments experiencing
the marketing, education, fundraising, special events, literary and production
aspects of a successful theater. Qualifications: Strong communication skills
and an interest in theater. Housing Availability – No.
BUSINESS
(Job #BUS1) Assistant, MDAdvantage Insurance Company of NJ, 2 Princess Road,
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (A) Jan. 7-18
Shadow insurance company CEO, learn about the industry, statewide regulations
and customer service. Qualifications: Interest in business. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #BUS2) Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. Assistant, Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals,
45 River Drive South, Unit 1512, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan.
7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Shadow a pharmaceutical sales representative on customer contracts, office visits
and sales calls in the NYC area. Qualifications: Interest in sales, marketing
or business.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #BUS3) Procurement Analyst Extern, Merck & Co., Inc., Two Merck Drive,
WS 1W-57, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0200 (B) Jan. 7-11
Support Analyst in rollout of new procurement automation system. Qualifications:
Business or technology major preferred. Housing Availability – No.
COMMUNICATIONS
(Job #COM1) Arts & Culture Assistant, WHYY Public TV & Radio, 150 N.
6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist in developing arts & culture website. Responsibilities include researching
& writing copy to be posted on WHYY Arts Calendar. Qualifications: Strong
research, writing skills with a background in arts & humanities helpful.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM2) Medical Communications Assistant, Advogent, 1800 Valley Road, Wayne,
NJ 07470 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist the writing and editorial department with gathering references for fact-checking,
file materials in hard copy and electronically, and attend writing/editorial
department meetings. Qualifications: Strong writing skills, communications or
English majors preferred.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM3) Outreach Assistant, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, 2 Gateway
Center, Newark, NJ 07102 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Job shadowing various communications staff, attending internal and external
meetings with stakeholders, government officials and residents. Working on outreach
efforts including public education campaigns and website. Qualifications: Strong
communication skills with an interest in government. Housing Availability –
No.
(Job #COM4) Editorial Assistant, Diversion Magazine, 300 West 57th Street,
New York, NY 10019 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with editorial tasks such as photo research, fact checking, proofreading
copy, and observing publication process. Qualifications: English or journalism
major; work on college publication helpful. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM5) Contributing Editor, Healthcare Intelligence Network, 1913 Atlantic
Avenue, Suite F4 Manasquan, NJ 08736 (A) Jan. 7-18
Writing press releases, editing special reports, assisting with publication
design, podcast preparation and misc. editorial tasks. Qualifications: Strong
writing and editing skills; excellent communications skills; experience with
CreativeSuite or other publishing tools; experience or interest in healthcare
a plus. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM6) Editorial Assistant, Paulist Press, 997 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah,
NJ 07430 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assisting in the various tasks of the editorial and production departments.
Some review of manuscripts, preflighting, and copy writing depending on skills.
Qualifications: English, Computer skills - Word and Excel. Quark or Indesign
would be a bonus.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM7) Research Assistant, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave., New York,
NY 10022 (A) Jan. 7-18
Primary responsibilities include reading and absorbing several of our written
and published reports on business management and/or economics to assist with
production of presentation materials. Qualifications: All majors, excellent
communication and computer skills.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM8) Research Assistant, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave., New York,
NY 10022 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist with a number of research projects dealing with the citizenship and sustainability
center. Qualifications: All majors, excellent communication and computer skills.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM9) Editorial Assistant, The Lawrenceville School, P.O. Box 6008, Lawrenceville,
NJ 08648 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist alumni magazine editor in editing, proofreading and researching content
for the school's alumni magazine. Qualifications: Writing, editing, researching,
proofreading.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #COM10) Research Assistant and Writer, Victoria D. Schmidt, 2 Oak Lane,
Califon, NJ 07830-3448 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Provide research assistance for a book in the process of being written entitled,
"Guide for the Woman Baby Boomer who Finds Herself Alone." Qualifications:
Strong writing and research skills. Housing Availability – No.
ECONOMICS
(Job #ECO1) Assistant, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022
(A) Jan. 7-18
Assist with the corporate governance department in data and statistical tabulations,
research plans and help with marketing. Qualifications: An interest or majoring
in economics.
Housing Availability – No.
EDUCATION
(Job #EDU1) Business Assistant, Kidsbridge Children's Museum, 4556 So. Broad
St., 2nd Fl., Trenton, NJ 08620 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with internet research; writing; minute-taking; drafting schedules; letters;
drafting charts; special events; site coordination; public relations and educational
needs. Qualifications: Strong communication and computer skills. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #EDU2) Teacher's Aide, W. Penn Charter School, 3000 W. Schoolhouse Lane,
Philadelphia, PA 19144 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Support science teacher in lab with 10th,11th grades and partial time with middle
school children as well. Qualifications: Interest in science education. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #EDU3) Advancement Assistant, Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman
Drive, Utica, NY 13501 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with a variety of public relations and development activities as part
of a comprehensive college advancement effort at NY's oldest community college.
Qualifications: Excellent writing and presentation skills are required. Housing
Availability – Yes.
(Job #EDU4) Math Aide, Morris Knolls High School, 50 Knoll Drive, Rockaway,
NJ 07866 (B) Jan. 7-11
The extern would live the life of a high school math teacher. They would observe
classes, perform professional duties, and perhaps teach a lesson. Qualifications:
Interest in education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU5) Teacher's Assistant, University City High School, 3601 Filbert
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Help with tutoring, assist in labs and activities, discuss college: application
process, student life and more. Qualifications: Interest in education and science.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU6) Teachers Aide, Watchung Hills Regional High School, 108 Stirling
Road, Warren, NJ 07059 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Extern would observe the day to day goings on in a high school from the perspective
of a young teacher Qualifications: A desire to enter the field of education
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU7) Museum Aide, Dey Mansion Museum, 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
(C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with giving tours to the public school children, helping with events,
taking care of artifacts, and more Qualifications: A deep appreciation of American
History, and a willingness to learn new skills, share the information that you
have learned with the guests that visit the museum. Have good speaking skills
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU8) Teacher's Aide, John Meiser Charrette School, 490 Hudson Street,
New York, NY 10014 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Help students (k-5th grade) will various computer-based projects, assist teacher
with lesson plans and curriculum implementation. Qualifications: Interest in
education especially computer education. MAC experience helpful. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #EDU9) Advancement Associate, Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman
Drive, Utica, NY 13501 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with general donor research, special assessment project, and budget planning.
Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication are a MUST! Background
in communications, business, psychology, or other human service field preferred.
Housing Availability – Yes.
(Job #EDU10) Speech Aide, Lenape Regional High School, 93 Willow Grove Road,
Shamong, NJ 08088 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Shadow a speech specialist and her work through a school district. Qualifications:
Interest in education and speech. Housing Availability – Yes.
(Job #EDU11) Ass't. to the AVP for Student Development, Slippery Rock University,
1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Develop program and activities for the Week of Welcome; assist the AVP as needed;
attend meetings and activities Qualifications: Sound interpersonal and organizational
skills; a desire to learn about student personnel as a professional field. Current
women serving as "House Chairwoman" and those involved with activities
and student government may find this of interest. Housing Availability –
Yes.
(Job #EDU12) Law Research Assistant, University of Pennsylvania Law School,
3400 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6204 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Research programming at top law schools; participate in administrative and clerical
work; perform web site review. Attend law school classes, if interested. Qualifications:
Interest in law school and legal education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU13) Research Associate, Sesame Workshop, One Lincoln Plaza, New York,
NY 10023 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist Director with educational research that will ultimately be an integral
part of show production. Qualifications: Studying psychology, education, and/or
communications who have prior experience in research and/or working with young
children. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU14) Special Education Assistant, Easter Seals of Southeastern PA,
3975 Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
(C) Mar. 17-21
To support the ongoing program and curriculum for young children with special
needs, e.g. autism, neurological impairment, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy.
Interaction with therapy team. Qualifications: Experience with young children.
Willingness to get involved.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU15) Teacher's Assistant, The Goddard School, 1846 U.S. Route 1, North
Brunswick, NJ 08902 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist preschool teacher in the everyday operation of a school serving ages
infant to kindergarten. Qualifications: All majors welcome with interest in
early childhood education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU16) Teacher's Assistant, St. Alban's Preschool, 1 Church Lane, Oakland,
NJ 07442 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist preschool teachers with daily classroom preparations, lessons and hands-on
care of children aged 2-6. Qualifications: Education or related major, preferably
interested in early childhood education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU17) Teacher's Aide, Douglass Child Study Center, Davidson Hall - Room
27, DC, (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Caring & supervising for children ages 2-5 years old. Assisting with the
implementation of classroom activities, meal times & playground times. Qualifications:
Prior experience working with children/babysitting a plus. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #EDU18) Assistant, NJ Center for Civic & Law-Related Education, Lucy
Stone Hall B 303-311, Livingston Campus (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Depends on the student's interests--can focus more on education, more on law,
more on communication, or more on marketing Qualifications: Good interpersonal
and computer skills would be helpful. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU19) Student Personnel Services Assistant, Warren Township Schools,
213 Mt. Horeb Road, Warren, NJ 07059 (B) Jan. 7-11
Shadow Guidance, Speech, OT and Child Study Team. Observe co-teaching, Special
Ed classroom and participate in field of interest, as appropriate. Qualifications:
Interest in education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU20) Life Skills Assistant, St. John's University, 8000 Utopia Parkway,
Jamaica, NY 11439 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist Associate Director with developing/implementing leadership program and
special events for approx. 275 Division I student-athletes. Qualifications:
Organizational skills, creativity, campus involvement, possible interest in
student affairs, academic advising, or athletics. Housing Availability –
No.
(Job #EDU21) Special Education Teacher, Houston Independent School District,
Skyline Drive, Houston, TX 77056 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist pre-school teacher in program for children with disabilities. Qualifications:
Interest in Teach For America, elementary or special education. Housing Availability
– Yes.
(Job #EDU22) Teacher and Counselor's Assistant, Garwood Public Schools, 400
Second Avenue, Garwood, NJ 07027 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Help teach grades 1-8 Spanish and run Drug Awareness Education and Prevention
programs and help students in their everyday duties at school while they may
be struggling with other issues. Qualifications: Love working with children,
knowledge of Spanish, interest in education. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU23) Teacher Assistant, Hackensack High School, First & Beech Streets,
Hackensack, NJ 07601 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Student will assist in preparing lesson plans, materials for lessons, use of
technology in the classroom and be able to teach "mini-lessons" Qualifications:
Extern should be pursuing an education degree with a concentration in Math.
Housing Availability – Yes.
(Job #EDU24) ESL/ESOL Facilitator, Jointure for Community Adult Education, Inc.,
1123 Rt. 202 South, Suite B-11 Raritan, NJ 08869 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Work with the Literacy Services Coordinate to facilitate all aspects of adult
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs in the community, workplaces,
and at a theological seminary. Includes phone contact with enrolling students,
networking with community and social services, classroom instruction, and networking
with potential clients. Qualifications: Interest in ESL/ESOL instruction, Adult
Literacy, Foreign Language. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU25) Data Assistant, Office of Early Childhood, New Brunswick Public
Schools, 25D Elizabeth Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar.
17-21
Assist administration in analyzing data provided by electronic grading system.
Qualifications: Interest in early childhood education and data analysis. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #EDU26) Student Affairs Assistant, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington
Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 (C) Mar. 17-21
Extern would assist with the daily operations of residence hall management,
including staff supervision, training, budget management, crisis response, etc.
If interested, Extern could also participate in college-level classroom teaching
experience. Qualifications: Interest in becoming a professional in the field
of Student Affairs. Interest in utilizing a degree in Women's & Gender Studies
in your career. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU27) Project Coordinator, Connecticut College, 8 North Ridge Lane,
New London, CT 06320 (A) Jan. 7-18
This externship will provide a student the opportunity to shadow a dean of students
at a private liberal arts college. The specific project the student will be
working on will be to create an educational bulletin board series for residence
life on topics such as but not limited to: binge drinking, date rape, roommate
mediation, getting involved, and life after college. Qualifications: Should
have some experience as a resident advisor (at least one semester), familiarity
with program planning, is creative, and interested in the student affairs profession
Housing Availability – Yes.
(Job #EDU28) Speech Aide, Montgomery Public Schools, 100 Main Boulevard, Skillman,
NJ 08558 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist speech pathologist in planning and executing curriculum and case management.
Qualifications: Interest in speech education or special education. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #EDU29) French Education Aide, Allentown High School, 27 High Street,
Allentown, NJ 08501 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Observe teaching, make lesson plans and quizzes, learn about grading, and how
to follow a foreign language curriculum. Qualifications: Fluent in French Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #EDU30) Teacher Assistant, Montgomery Lower Middle School, 373 Burnt Hill
Road, Skillman, NJ 08558 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
The extern will observe a 5th grade social studies and language arts classroom.
Attend all meetings and may assist with other classroom teacher responsibilities.
May lead class discussions and a lesson. Qualifications: Students who are interested
in elementary education and or middle school social studies and/or language
arts. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU31) Classroom assistant, South Plainfield Board of Education, John E. Riley School, Morris Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (C) Mar. 17-21 Preparing materials, lesson plans, helping children with tasks, assembling creative displays. Qualifications: Likes to work with children. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #EDU32) Program Assistant, The Ohio State University Extension, 1219 West Main Cross Street, Suite 202 Findlay, OH 45840 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21 Assist with preparation of non-formal teaching presentations. Depending on interests and skills, can focus on a project that includes writing, power points, developing lesson plans, research, or proposal development. Qualifications: Creativity, logic, and initiative. Experience in lesson plan development and writing skills helpful. Interest in positive youth development, youth organizations, or camping programs would be an excellent match! Housing Availability - No.
FINANCE
(Job #FIN1) Staff Auditor, Merck & Company, Inc., One Merck Drive, Whitehouse
Station, NJ 08889 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist with financial audits in support of the company's S404 certification
process. Qualifications: Accounting major with audit coursework. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #FIN2) Editorial Assistant, The Daily Deal LLC, 105 Madison Avenue, 4th
Floor New York, NY 10016 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist with directed research and data input for many databases; observe the
nitty-gritty of financial record keeping and electronic publishing.
Qualifications: English/journalism/communications/economics; general computer
skills; interest in finance: venture capital, private equity, mergers &
acquisitions, bankruptcy, real estate ....
Housing Availability – No.
GOVERNMENT
(Job #GOV1) Program Assistant, Center for American Women and Politics, Woodlawn
Mansion Douglass Campus, (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
The extern would help the project manager plan annual Ready to Run Campaign
Training Program for Women. Tasks include assisting with marketing/outreach
of the program, general logistical planning, administrative tasks, etc. Qualifications:
Prior event planning experience preferred (but not absolutely necessary). Computer
skills: Word, Excel.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #GOV2) Office of the President, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities,
Two Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
The extern will job shadow, attend high-level meetings, visit the state house,
and work on special projects ranging from writing articles and op-eds to preparing
presentations and conference planning. Qualifications: Interested in working
in government. Effective writing and communication skills. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #GOV3) Assistant, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 10 Elizabethtown
Plaza, 6th Floor Elizabeth, NJ 07207 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
The extern will be helpful in preparing meeting agenda and administering OPRA,
fulfilling constituent requests, scanning & indexing in our Electronic Document
Management System; working in records management and more. Qualifications: Interest
in government and constituent services. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #GOV4) Legislative Aide, Essex County, 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,
Hall of Records, Room 510 Newark, NJ 07103 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Research and writing on resolutions for presentation to the Essex County Board
of Chosen Freeholders, attendance at freeholder meetings and county cabinet
meetings, prepare minutes of meetings & assist with preparation of agendas.
Qualifications: Interest in how government works, good writing and speaking
skills, some financial analysis background.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #GOV5) District Representative Assistant, Representative Rush Holt, 50
Washington Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist in the daily workings of the district office, event preparation, constituent
relations, and outreach. Qualifications: Good communication skills, interest
in politics, all majors welcome. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #GOV6) Curator's Assistant, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street,
P.O. Box 530 Trenton, NJ 08625-0530 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist curator with the everyday operation of multi-faceted museum including
planning programs, tours and exhibits. Qualifications: Natural History, Geology,
Zoology, or Anthropology majors preferred. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #GOV7) Environmental Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection,
401 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0414 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with on-line research, assembling and sending information packages and
document review. Qualifications: Interest in the environment and in government
service.
Housing Availability – No.
HEALTH
(Job #HEA1) Geriatric Assistant, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Center
of Geriatric Health Care, 156 Lyons Avenue Newark, NJ 07112 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B)
Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Shadow Division chief, learn basic skills to attend to elderly adults in medical
setting. Go on home visits, to assist with outreach and educational events,
go into acute hospital setting as well as inpatient hospice care. Qualifications:
Interest in becoming physician, nurse or other health care provider, special
interest in senior care, or end of life care. However, will take students also
interested in other fields of health care or Gerontology. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #HEA2) Child Health Educator Aide, Child and Family Resources, 111 Howard
Boulevard, Suite 201 Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with planning health trainings and accompanying Extern sponsor on visits
to child care centers. Qualifications: Some basic health/medical knowledge.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #HEA3) Psychology Assistant, Hunterdon Developmental Center, 40 Pittstown
Road, Clinton, NJ 08809 (C) Mar. 17-21
Will assist psychology staff in providing behavior modification oriented therapy,
as well as teaching general skills. Qualifications: Psychology majors preferred
but not required.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #HEA4) Volunteer Aide, The Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, 1421 River
Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist volunteer coordinator with outreach, events, and daily scheduling and
management of volunteer base. Qualifications: Interest in public health or social
services.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #HEA5) Public Health Associate, National Latina Health Network, 75 Paterson
Street, Suite 10 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (A) Jan. 7-18
To assist staff in the research, coordination and development of local and national
public health campaigns focusing on Latina health issues. Topics may include
reproductive freedom; sexuality education, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
(LGBT) issues; access to healthcare; and HIV/AIDS. Qualifications: A strong
interest in Public Health, Gender Studies, Healthcare Policy, Health Education
and Healthcare Reform is a must. The abilities to multi-task and work efficiently.
Housing Availability – No.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Job #HR1) Human Resources Assistant, Hayward Industries, Inc., 620 Division
Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist the Human Resources department in the Corporate Headquarters of Hayward
Pool Products. Extern will gain exposure to many areas of Human Resources including
recruitment, compensation, benefits and training. Qualifications: Labor Studies
majors interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #HR2) HR Assistant, The Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Monmouth
County, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
(C) Mar. 17-21
Perform research on the human resources field and what ideas other companies
are coming up with, post positions on website and assist with the application
process. Qualifications: All majors welcome. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #HR3) Job Coach, The Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) of Monmouth
County, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
(C) Mar. 17-21
Evaluate individuals with developmental disabilities for suitable employment
or development leads. Qualifications: All majors welcome. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #HR4) Job Delevelopment Assistant, Careers USA, 533 N. Evergreen Avenue,
Woodbury, NJ 08096 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Sourcing jobs and candidates on-line, assist with phones, appointments, testing
applicants, etc. Qualifications: Good computer and communication skills and
comfortable working with the public and multi-tasking. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #HR5) Human Resources Assistant, Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City
Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with the daily operations of the Human Resources Department. Assist with
recruiting, background checks, reference checks, extending offers, creating
new hire packages and onboarding candidates. Special projects as assigned. Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Labor Studies, Psychology or any other related field. Interest
in exploring a career in Human Resources. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #HR6) HR Assistant, United Parcel Service, 340 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah,
NJ 07430 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with event planning, work with grant committee, review charitable giving
requests, prepare employee relations initiatives, monitor Wachovia association
and help set up executive briefings. Qualifications: Strong communication skills.
Housing Availability – No.
LAW
(Job #LAW1) Chambers Assistant, United States Bankruptcy Court, P.O. Box 2067,
Camden, NJ 08102 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist law clerk and chambers staff with preparing the Judge for daily workload,
review cases and case law and observe Judge in court. Qualifications: Interest
in law.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #LAW2) Legal Aide, Law Office of Claudia Slovinsky, 401 Broadway, Suite
1600, New York, NY 10013 (B) Jan. 7-11
Observe and assist with immigration and nationality law cases. Qualifications:
Interest in immigration issues and law. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #LAW3) Advocacy Extern, New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc., 210
South Broad St., 3rd Fl., Trenton, NJ 08608 (C) Mar. 17-21
Participation in advocacy activities, policy and legislative activities as available,
visits to psychiatric hospitals and developmental centers. Qualifications: Pre-law,
human services. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #LAW4) Law Assistant, Fink, Rosner, Ershow-Levenberg, LLC, 1093 Raritan
Road, Clark, NJ 07066 (A) Jan. 7-18
Research, drafting, attending client conferences and court appearances, and
assistance with case preparation. Qualifications: Interest in law, good writing
skills and a professional manner. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #LAW5) Advocate, The State of New Jersey, Public Advocate - Mental Health,
20 East Clementon Road, 3S Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 (A) Jan. 7-(A) Jan. 7-188 (B)
Jan. 7-11
Assist a public advocate in the mental health area with state wide case load
and working with institutions to protect the rights of people who can’t
protect themselves. Qualifications: All majors welcome. Housing Availability
– No.
MANAGEMENT
(Job #MGT1) Management Development Associate, The Conference Board, 845 Third
Ave., New York, NY 10022 (A) Jan. 7-18
To assist in developing new programs and services to help identify, attract
and retain clients among mid-market organizations. Associate is invited to participate
in staff meetings and may have an opportunity to assist in producing podcasts.
Qualifications: All majors, excellent communication and computer skills. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #MGT2) Assistant, Brandywine Realty Trust, 2000 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville,
NJ 08648 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Support property management staff and gain experience in the field of real estate.
Qualifications: Customer service, good communication skills, all majors welcome.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MGT3) Operations Assistant, Secondary School Admission Testing, 862 Route
518, Skillman, NJ 08558 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Participate in daily operations in an effort to understand and oversee same.
Work closely with group in place and learn to identify strengths and weaknesses
of individuals and work with same to improve. Learn to support a particular
work culture that is based on visibility and trackability of work. Qualifications:
Must be open minded, good listening and observation skills, be flexible about
daily responsibilities as priorities change frequently in our environment.
Housing Availability – No.
MARKETING
(Job #MKT1) Research Assistant, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave., New York,
NY 10022 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist with audience analysis and feedback in preparation for strategic plan
called data mining. Qualifications: All majors, excellent communication and
computer skills.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MKT2) Marketing Assistant, The Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC)
of Monmouth County, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 (A) Jan. 7-18
(B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with research and marketing for the organization's various workshops,
programs and offerings. Qualifications: Communications or marketing majors welcome
with and interest in psychology. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MKT3) Marketing Coordinator, PRAI Beauty Group, 78 Pine Street, 2nd Floor
New Canaan, CT 06840 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Review current marketing plans and branding for luxury skincare line sold exclusively
on shopping TV and at home parties. Qualifications: Strong marketing and creative
ideas, copywriting and knowledge of office protocol a plus. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #MKT4) Event Planner's Assistant, Total Party, P.O. Box 201, East Brunswick,
NJ 08816 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Total Party is looking for a bright, outgoing, motivated individual for an Externship.
Extern will work closely with President of company. Tasks include: hands-on
creative work, making party centerpieces, researching new products, creating
event materials and marketing products. Qualifications: On-time, curious individual
with a passion for making people happy!
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MKT5) Marketing Assistant, Taste of Crete, 50 Claire Drive, Bridgewater,
NJ 08807 (A) Jan. 7-18 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with public relations, marketing, strategic projects and sales for this
independent gourmet food company. Qualifications: Strong communication skills
with a creative attitude and an interest in marketing or owning a business.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MKT6) Account Services Assistant, The Cementworks, 641 6th Avenue, 5th
Floor New York, NY 10011 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
The extern will observe the advertising world from the perspective of an Account
Executive and participate in creative team meetings, observe teleconferences
with clients, and gain knowledge of how projects evolve from creative conception
to execution. Qualifications: Students working toward majors in Communication,
Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or Business with an interest
in the pharmeceutical industry. Housing Availability – No.
MEDICINE
(Job #MED1) Assistant, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH
44195 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Observation of therapeutic aphaeresis, various aspects of outpatient hospital
routines; working with RN in our department, pharmacy, etc. Qualifications:
Interest in the medical field. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #MED2) Dental Office Assistant, Shari L. Hyder, DMD, 407 White Horse Pike,
Oaklyn, NJ 08107 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist running the office and observing a dentist and dental practice. Qualifications:
Interest in dentistry. Housing Availability – No.
OTHER
(Job #OTH1) Project Assistant, The Conference Board, 845 Third Ave., New York,
NY 10022 (A) Jan. 7-18
Assist with developing the organizations large chart collection. Qualifications:
All majors, excellent communication and computer skills. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #OTH2) Museum Aide, East Jersey Old TownMC Cultural & Heritage Commission,
1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08850 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist museum staff with research, programs, cataloguing artifacts and historic
document transcriptions Qualifications: All majors welcome. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #OTH3) Reference Assistant, Scoth Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue,
Scotch Plains, NJ 07204 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist reference librarians with creating subject and topic guides for library
users, assist librarians in researching patron requests, assist Children's Librarian
and programming librarian with story times and other library events. Qualifications:
Basic library skills, strong technology background. Any major, interest in attending
graduate school for library science would be preferred. Interest in serving
the public and an interest in research. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #OTH4) Library Science Assistant, Baker & Taylor, Inc./Cataloging
Services Department, 1120 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2944 (B) Jan.
7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Perform research in library databases; catalog/describe books or other materials
for libraries; create database records to provide full access to information.
Qualifications: PC/research skills; interest in library/information science
field; OR looking for a nontraditional job to make use of a liberal arts degree.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #OTH5) Health Fitness Specialist, Medifit Corporate Services, Inc., 126
E. Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (C) Mar. 17-21
Observe and participate in the workings of a corporate fitness facility. Responsibilities
that will be reviewed with extern: how to supervise and monitor exercising participants;
observe personal training being given; observe and practice fitness assessments;
observe exercise prescriptions and first workouts for diverse populations. Qualifications:
Exercise Science majors preferred. Already certified in group exercise or personal
training a plus! CPR/ First Aid certified recommended. Housing Availability
– No.
PUBLIC POLICY
(Job #PP1) Government Affairs Assistant, New Jersey Business & Industry
Association, 10 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist the AVP in representing over 23,000 businesses across the state. Gain
experience in policy development, research and the legislative process. Qualifications:
Prefer political science or history major. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #PP2) Advocacy Assistant, AARP New Jersey, 101 Rockingham Row, Princeton,
NJ 08540 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist with a variety of advocacy, community service and organizational tasks.
Also assist with planning and staffing events, non-partisan presidential election
events, and community service activities. Qualifications: Public policy majors
preferred. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #PP3) Leadership Aide, Leadership NJ, 216 West State Street, Trenton,
NJ 08608 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist organization with seminar preparation for state wide professional leadership
experience. Qualifications: Good communication skills. Housing Availability
– No.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
(Job #PR1) Publicity Assistant, The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main Street,
Hightstown, NJ 08648 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Writing and editing for both print and web, proofreading, creating targeted
media lists, interviewing students and faculty, and covering campus events.
Qualifications: Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills a must.
Journalism, communications, and English majors preferred. Housing Availability
– No.
(Job #PR2) Program Assistant, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey,
Office of Community Affairs, 101 Somerset Street CAC, NJ 08901 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist several project managers in the Office of Community Affairs planning,
promoting and implementing programs and events. Qualifications: Ability to do
internet research, excellent writing skills; task and deadline oriented; attention
to detail and ability to multitask is essential in this type of work. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #PR3) Communications Assistant, RTM, 510 King Street, Suite 410, Alexandria,
VA 22314 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with hotel communications operations and large events such as conferences.
Qualifications: Communications majors preferred. Housing Availability –
No.
(Job #PR4) Marketing Assistant, J. Manheimer Inc., 546 U.S. Route 46, Teterboro,
NJ 07608 (A) Jan. 7-18
Organizing and creating media coverage reports; creating and managing media
contact lists; writing and editing press releases and articles; responding and
contacting inquiries from individuals, journalists and other organizations.
Qualifications: Housing Availability – No.
SCIENCE
(Job #SCI1) Lab Assistant: Reproductive Neuroendocrinology, West Virginia University
Health, Dept. Physiology, P.O. Box 9229 Morgantown, WV 26506-9229 (A) Jan. 7-18
(C) Mar. 17-21
Externs will work with the faculty sponsor and members of her research group
at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. Ongoing projects focus on
studying the neural mechanisms of steroid negative feedback on the regulation
of reproductive hormones. Qualifications: Students with the following majors/emphasis
areas are preferred: biology majors, pre-medical, pre-veterinary. Students who
have completed General Biology will benefit most from the experience. Housing
Availability – Yes.
(Job #SCI2) Project Assistant, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division,
100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Extern(s) will have the opportunity to experience several biology/ecology/environmental
science-based careers in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a Federal water resources
agency. Assist with planning and management of aquatic ecosystem restoration
projects, coordinating various projects under NEPA and evaluating permit applications.
Qualifications: Basic understanding of ecology and environmental science. Housing
Availability – No.
(Job #SCI3) Animal Interpretation Assistant, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey
City, NJ 07305 (A) Jan. 7-18
Extern will provide interpretation of the living collection and related exhibits.
Responsible for providing daily animal interaction experiences for guests including
observation tank operation and animal handling. Must ensure continued health
of animals used in these programs and provide a high level of guest safety at
all times. Qualifications: Candidates should have strong interest in animals,
ecology, and/or informal education and must be comfortable handling a wide range
of invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles in front of crowds. Housing Availability
– No.
SOCIAL SERVICES
(Job #SS1) Career Counseling Assistant, Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell
Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550 (A) Jan. 7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11
Assist with career related activities such as assisting individuals with career-related
questions, speaking with recruiters, helping plan spring semester activities,
develop promotional materials. Qualifications: An interest in helping others,
knowledge of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, good communication skills. Housing
Availability – Yes.
(Job #SS2) Case Assistant, New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services,
250 Headquarters Plaza, East Tower, Third Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 (A) Jan.
7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist case specialist with field visitations, learn about appropriate community
resources, life management skills and office projects. Qualifications: All majors
welcome.
Housing Availability – No.
(Job #SS3) Social Services Assistant, The Association of Retarded Citizens
(ARC) of Monmouth County, 1158 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712 (A) Jan.
7-18 (B) Jan. 7-11 (C) Mar. 17-21
Assist with services database updates and shadow a social worker who deals primarily
with developmentally disabled adults. Qualifications: Interest in social services
with patience and understanding. Housing Availability – No.
(Job #SS4) Social Services Assistant, Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer, 707 Alexander Road, Suite 102 Princeton, NJ 08540 (C) Mar. 17-21
Work with a LCSW serving a senior citizen population. Qualifications: BS in Social Work or other Social Service studies. Housing Availability - No.