Shriver Center

Blue Wave is looking for interns who are highly motivated and like to develop technical skills in electronics, vacuum technology, electronic materials, and thin films and develop knowledge for future research interest. Looking for current undergrads seeking a degree in physical sciences and Engineering. Interest in working with CAD software and conducting experiments in a cutting edge technology environment is a plus.

We will train you in the usage of laser and nano deposition systems, high vacuum systems and technology, and other equipment associated with materials research. Experience not required but preferred. Because several of our contracts are with defense companies we can only accept US or permanent resident citizens for this position.

Start date is ASAP. Apply on UMBCworks Employer: Blue Wave Semiconductors, Inc. Job Title: Research/Technical Associate

If you want to intern or work full time for FORTUNE magazine’s fifth most admired company, an organization on Forbes magazine’s Platinum List of Transportation companies and one of BusinessWeek magazine’s 50 Best Places to Launch a career, then Southwest Airlines is the place for you!

On Friday, March 14th at 11:30am, come join UMBC’s Shriver Center to embark on a trip to learn more about various PAID internship and full time positions at an organization that is fun, fast-paced, PAYS WELL and is focused on your growth as an employee – Southwest! This is not your ordinary information session; this time we're taking you to the company!

Hear about the organization, learn about opportunities within Southwest and get a behind the scenes tour of the airline's operations at BWI Airport!

If interested, e-mail Mike Oettel at The Shriver Center at moettel@umbc.edu ASAP with questions and in order to get a spot on the van. ALL interested students are encouraged to attend, regardless of your major!

For specific details, continue reading below...

Erickson Retirement Communities has been named to FORTUNE® 100 Best Companies to Work for 2008 has many PAID ($12 per hour) internships for this summer.. Erickson has been based in Baltimore County, Md., since 1983. The company’s core business is developing and managing retirement communities for middle-income people. The Erickson lifestyle offers unparalleled opportunities and healthcare at an unmatched value. \

Erickson-managed communities accounted for one-third of the growth in the entire U.S. senior housing industry in 2006. Comprehensive services available to people who live in Erickson communities include transportation, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, etc. On-site amenities include restaurants; stores; fitness center with full-time trainers; and a medical center staffed by board-certified primary physicians who specialize in geriatrics and practice only in Erickson campuses.

Erickson has many career opportunities within the Corporate office including internships and leadership training programs, as well as full-time positions in Finance, Information Technology, Health Services, Legal, Human Resources, Operations, and Marketing. Our communities offer positions in Dining Services, General Services, Resident Life, Healthcare, Marketing, Security, and Administration.

TO APPLY: Positions are all posted in UMBCworks under Internships Through Shriver Center

The Office of Retirement and Disability Policy of the Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently accepting applications for summer internships. Projects involve current and future issues for retirement and disability, such as the analysis of economic/social well-being, labor force participation, financial literacy, benefit applicants, work incentives, international policies, non-citizen issues, authentication, and evidentiary standards.

Description: Applications will be accepted from currently registered undergraduate or graduate students. A 9-week minimum full-time commitment is expected. Academic credit with the educational institution is possible if the school coordinates with SSA. The salary range is $13.60 - $18.85 per hour, depending on education level and experience.
Location: Positions are available in both Washington, D.C. and Woodlawn, Maryland.

DISA performs a number of very important missions in support of the President, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant Commanders, and other Department of Defense components under all conditions of peace and war.

DISA is looking for college students to join its team. The DISA Career Experience Program offers full-time and part-time employment that provides work experience directly related to the student's educational and career goals. Successful completion of the program may offer students the opportunity for a non-competitive conversion to a permanent position, with promotion potential to the GS-12 level.

Positions available may include: trainees in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, and Program Analysts.

Come listen to Keith Taylor, President/Executive Director of Modest Needs Foundation, talk about
"Everything I Needed to Know as a Social Entrepreneur I Learned through My
Study of the Humanities"
Wednesday March 12 - 4:00 - 5:00pm - Library Gallery

Modest Needs Foundation is a unique non-profit organization that has grown
in just six years from a personal project to an award-winning,
multi-million dollar enterprise.

Prometric has 7 intern positions available for this summer! They need interns in software engineering, software testing, systems analysis, data management, etc. If you have an interest in working in IT, Prometric is a great place to get started. Apply via UMBCworks by searching under position type Internships through Shriver Center.

Carefirst has 8 summer internships available for UMBC students. All of these positions are paid, and some come with benefits like health insurance, 401k, etc. So far some of these positions haven't seen very many resumes, so if you apply, chances are good that you'll be called for an interview! This is a great opportunity, don't miss out! Apply via UMBCworks searching via Internships through Shriver Center, or send resumes to cmille1@umbc.edu

UPS has been hiring interns from UMBC for the past 4 years, and now they want to bring on another UMBC co-op student. As a co-op you'll see work similar to a full-time employee, will be paid a normal salary, and will have greater job security than almost any other part time job. Interested? Apply via UMBCworks under Internships through Shriver Center.

Choice Flying Fruit Fantasy Assistant Manager Internship
The Choice Program, Shriver Center, has an immediate internship opening for an
Assistant Manager of its Camden Yard Flying Fruit Fantasy Stand.

Enjoy the excitement of the Oriole home games while earning $8/hr assisting in the management of the stand. Work duties include: overseeing youth workers, managing shifts, cash register operation and training, handling of cash and reports related to sales, marketing of fruit shakes and customer service. Must be available week nights and some weekend afternoons to accommodate the Orioles’ home games. Internship available now through the baseball season.

If interested, apply via UMBCworks under Internships through the Shriver Center or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at routzahn@umbc.edu

Gallagher Services, a program of Catholic Charities, in Timonium, MD serves the community through residential, vocational and medical day programs for people with Developmental Disabilities. We are committed to making each and every internship fit the individual student.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES W/ STIPENDS AVAILABLE NOW

IF INTERESTED, APPLY VIA UMBCworks. Search via Internships through Shriver Center.

$10.00 per hour, Part-time
3.00 GPA required
Global Services Intern
Duties include, but are not limited to:
•Compiling marketing materials destined for international clients
•Assisting with development and implementation of business plans for targeted geographical regions and medial specialties
•Conducting background research on individual countries and business entities
•Assisting with campus tours by international visitors
•Up-dating and monitoring databases

IF INTERESTED, apply via UMBCworks under Internships through The Shriver Center or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at routzahn@umbc.edu

If you want to intern for an organization that places a high emphasis on attracting and developing skilled, dedicated professionals, then the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the place for you!

Come join the Shriver Center at UMBC embark on a trip to learn more about various policy related intern positions at CMS.

Date: Friday, April 11th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Free van transportation leaves the Shriver Center (1st fl of Public Policy) at 12:00 pm

Join the team that helps ensure health care security for millions of Americans. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system and provides leadership in the broader health care marketplace. Its effectiveness depends on the capabilities of a dedicated, professional staff who is committed to supporting these objectives. A career with CMS offers the opportunity to get involved on important national health care issues and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly visible organization.

More career related information can be found at: www.cms.hhs.gov/CareersAtCMS/

Registration REQUIRED in addition to a 3.00 GPA or above and US citizenship.

If interested, e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at routzahn@umbc.edu. LIMITED seating available.

Interested in IT security or security analysis? Check out this position from Booz Allen Hamilton on UMBCworks!

As a Booz Allen Hamilton intern, you will support the development and execution of tailored testing strategies and plans based on Common Criteria ISO standards. Incorporate and use penetration testing tools as applicable. Support tasks to analyze security functions actively for design weaknesses, technical flaws, and vulnerabilities, recommend countermeasures, and deliver comprehensive results in a report to management and technical audiences. Apply knowledge of networking, basic computer science skills, and platform operating systems. Comprehend and adjust testing techniques appropriately to various system environments.

Apply via UMBCworks, or email your resume to cmille1@umbc.edu.

The Tricare Management Activity (TMA), Student Educational Employment Program provides Federal employment opportunities to students who are enrolled as degree seeking students taking at least a half-time academic, technical or vocational course load in an accredited high school,technical, vocational, 2 or 4 year college/university, or graduate/professional school. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, earn money while you continue your education, and be introduced to the advantages and challenges of working for the Department of Defense's TRICARE managed health care program which provides medical care for members of the uniformed services, their families, and retirees.

Apply via UMBCworks or email cmille1@umbc.edu. The deadline to apply is next week.

http://mmc.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=235283&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=10580#topOfCsPage

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO CHRISTINE ROUTZAHN AT THE SHRIVER CENTER (routzahn@umbc.edu) by this Thursday, 3/27

Mercer’s Health & Benefits business serves all areas of benefits consulting, including benefits design and delivery; benchmarking and data analysis; outsourcing; and compliance. We’re organized to help companies of all sizes provide their employees with cost-effective health and other benefits programs that fit their business goals while improving their employees’ satisfaction and overall health and welfare.

The first step in your career with Mercer Health & Benefits is as an analyst. Analysts enter either the General track, or the Actuarial track. The Baltimore positions are with the General Track.

In the General track, you work closely with experienced consultants and assist in the design, financing, pricing and administration of health and welfare programs. Mercer is generally is looking for candidates from various backgrounds with strong financial business acumen and communication skills.

Analysts in the General track work closely with experienced consultants to gather data and conduct research for client plans and special projects. Depending on the practice that you are assigned to, the specific job duties will vary, but may include:
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health care data for our clients
developing awareness of health care plan design, cost factors and the renewal process
analyzing claims, estimating future plan costs and developing pricing models
assisting consultants in financial reviews of renewals, marketing plans, and valuations of cost estimates for client proposals
calculating employee contributions to meet employer cost objectives
assisting in the design, financing, pricing and administration of health and welfare programs
assisting with preparation of client and prospect sale presentations

Looking for an internship this summer? Do you want to fatten up that resume a little bit? Do you want to potentially get paid AND possibly earn credit for it?

The UMBC Shriver Center can help you answer all of those questions. The Shriver Center has MANY PAID and UNPAID INTERNSHIPS available for ALL majors this upcoming SUMMER and we need students to fill them. We currently have over 500 listings.

Internships are important to obtain admission to graduate school and to find a position after graduation. You gain experience and are almost certainly eligible to earn upper level credit by interning 8 to 10 hours per week.

Once you meet with a coordinator, The Shriver Center will send your resume to organizations that interest you. In other words, we'll do the mailing and employer outreach on your behalf.

To get started, stop by the Shriver Center (1st floor of Public Policy) or follow the directions below:
http://www.shrivercenter.org/student_howdoigetstarted.html

SRAInternational, Inc. in Columbia, MD is interested in sponsoring up to three software engineering interns for the Summer of 2008.

All applicants must be US citizens, and willing to apply for a security clearance.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE APPLY ON UMBCworks or e-mail your resume to Casey Miller at The Shriver Center (cmille1@umbc.edu)

Eligible undergraduate students must be finishing their Junior year with one year to graduation, and graduate students must also be approximately one year away from graduation. Successful completion of the internship could lead to further employment opportunities after graduation.
Candidates should have a background in computer science, electrical engineering,
or applied mathematics. Experience in any of the following technologies are relevant:
Java, JEE, C/C++, Web Development, databases, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, embedded systems, Linux kernel development, device drivers, high-performance computing, digital signal processing, data visualization, network analysis, or network visualization.

Amethyst Technologies, LLC http://www.amethysttech.com/
2008-2009 Internship in Bioengineering

The purpose of the Amethyst Technologies, LLC Internship in Bioengineering is to provide 1 (one) junior scientist or engineer training and exposure to bioengineering aspects in a cGMP pilot bioproduction facility. The Amethyst Technologies, LLC Internship in Bioengineering is an internship that provides training in cGMP validation, cGMP calibration, design, and/or SOP writing for various bioproduction equipment, processes, and software.

GE Healthcare- Maternal Infant Care (MIC) seeks a HR Intern!
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Graduation Dates: December 2008 or later
Maternal Infant Care is a $200M GE Healthcare-Clinical Systems business growing at double-digit rates globally, supporting life from its earliest moments.
Position Description:
Providing support for HR activities including salaried and non-salaried employee relations, employee compensation, employee engagement, organizational design and change. Serving as an employee advocate, balancing fair labor standards, GE policy and practice and business needs. Coaching and counseling employees regarding HR policies and procedures relative to transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits and conditions of employment.

Apply to GAF via UMBCworks, or email your resume to alcantar@umbc.edu.

Co-OPportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a
real work environment with experienced GAF-Elk Corporation
professionals. You'll be involved in high-profile projects as an
integral member of our working teams:

* We offer full-time assignments to those students who are
working toward undergraduate or graduate degrees in chemical, electrical
and mechanical engineering.

* Each assignment lasts a school term, and you may be invited
to return to GAF-Elk Corporation for additional terms while you continue
your education.

* During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who
will act as a coach to help you better understands both our company and
your work responsibilities.

* You will receive a competitive salary and - depending on
location - a temporary living allowance or relocation allowance.

Job Requirements: