Capitalize on this unique opportunity to join the Rock For Kids (RFK) team, a nonprofit organization with a 20-year history of providing support to Chicago’s homeless children and their families, as well as music education to underserved and homeless youth. Learn critical fundraising, public relations, marketing and administrative skills applicable in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, while contributing to meaningful social change.

Experience/education – Interested in students pursuing a BA or like certificate with concentration in public relations, journalism, English literature, music business, communications and marketing (or any relevant humanities degree!) with an interest in event planning, fundraising and research. Applicants need strong written, verbal and organizational skills, as well as an ability to proofread and edit. Telephone and computer skills are essential (basic Internet research skills, MS Word and Excel). Desire to innovate and think creatively is key.

Duties – Intern will work closely with the RFK staff in day-to-day process.  Main duties include assisting in planning and executing the organization’s Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction, The Mixer, The Holiday Shopping nights and other events. This position includes assisting staff in the acquisition and coordination of auction items for events; assisting staff in marketing and public relations for events, donor correspondence, administrative duties and other responsibilities depending on intern’s interest and expertise. This is a totally hands-on internship, as well as a golden opportunity to work with Chicago’s music community while gaining experience in the nonprofit sector.

Time commitment – flexible, part or full-time for one semester or more.

Compensation – UNPAID, can earn college credit.

Position Title: Viral Hepatitis Program Intern, Prevention
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Location: Washington, D.C.
Reports To: Viral Hepatitis Program Manager, Prevention
Purpose and Description
The Viral Hepatitis Program Intern, as part of NASTAD’s prevention team, plays a supporting role in advancing and asserting the role and authority of health department viral hepatitis prevention programs in the U.S. The Viral Hepatitis Program Intern will work closely with the NASTAD Viral Hepatitis Program Manager, the prevention team and NASTAD advisory committees to support regular communication and information dissemination through meetings, conference calls and other formal communications. The Viral Hepatitis Program Intern will participate in relevant programmatic meetings and coalition and networking activities.
Essential Functions
· Assist in the overall implementation of NASTAD’s organizational priorities;
· Coordinate monthly Viral Hepatitis Work Group calls including providing pre-call and post-call communication to participants;
· Collect and disseminate relevant documentation and information to Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinators (AVHPC) including meeting notes;
· Assist in the planning and execution of the national Viral Hepatitis Technical Assistance Meeting;
· Participate in relevant external work group calls and meetings, including, but not limited to the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable and the Hepatitis C Appropriations Partnership;
· Research and draft letters to program and industry partners;
· Research and write reports and other relevant materials including articles for NASTAD publications;
· Participate in relevant external meetings;
· Interface with NASTAD’s Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Team, Care and Treatment Team and Government Relations Team to promote cross-team synergy;
· Interact with, and respond in a timely manner to, the needs of NASTAD members; and
· Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
1. Skills/Knowledge
· Highly independent worker;
· Excellent written and oral communication skills;
· Demonstrated leadership skills;
· Comfort working within a “matrix” management environment;
· Knowledge of HIV, viral hepatitis, STD and TB prevention and care issues;
· Ability to work in teams;
· Proficiency in Microsoft office applications; and
· Skills in public speaking and technical assistance delivery.

2. Experience/Education
· Prefer bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, public health or related fields or qualifying experience; and
· Minimum of one (1) or more years of work experience related to viral hepatitis policies and programs.

3. Physical Effort and Dexterity
· Not applicable.

4. Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking
· Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.

5. Environment and Scheduling
Interest in working with a national HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis public health organization;
Interested in working in a diverse environment; and
Willing to travel as needed

Employer’s Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
Contact Information
Send cover letter specifying position, resume, and salary requirements to:

NASTAD
Recruiting Manager
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Ste 339
Washington, D.C. 20001
Email: NASTAD@NASTAD.org
Fax: 202/434-8092
NO CALLS, PLEASE

Five new Community Assistant positions available.
Do you love working with first-year students? Have you always wanted to be a CA? Now’s your chance!!

University Residential Life is excited to announce that it plans to add five new Community Assistant (CAs) positions to the Freshman Quad (FQ) staff for the 2008-09 academic year. Three CAs will be added to Elder Hall and two CAs will be added to Hinman-Lincoln (600/610 Lincoln Avenue), raising the total number of FQ CAs to 17. As a result, the CA-to-resident ratio will be reduced to about 1:21 and duty will be shared among the larger team of CAs.

Sophomores, juniors or seniors interested in applying for this opportunity may review the CA position description and complete the application forms available at http://www.northwestern.edu/reslife/employment/ca/index.html. Once hired, CAs are expected to complete a departmental online training program via (Blackboard Course Management System) in August and report to the Evanston campus on Friday, September 7, to attend pre-service staff training.

If students have specific questions about this opportunity, contact Area Coordinator Kim Scott at kimberly-scott@northwestern.edu.

Events Coordinator Description
The Events Coordinator coordinates and executes events for the School of Communication at Northwestern University. The position provides administrative and project management assistance to underpin the operations of the Office of Communications.

Some evening and weekend hours are required for events work.

Specific responsibilities:
· Provide overall event choreography for School of Communication events
· Initiate and manage an event plan that adheres to directives from the Dean of the School of Communication and the Director of Communications
· Market and promote events by designing and creating promotional materials, working with faculty, staff, and students to build an audience and enhance the school’s public face
· Provide event logistics, planning, and execution including maintaining event timelines and budgets, working with on and off campus vendors, hotels, caterers, A-V technologies, outside speakers and guests
· Track budget and assuring bill payment for the Office of Communications
· Maintain alumni, faculty, and staff databases
· Update web site content as needed
· Provide administrative support to the Director of Communications and Director of External Programs
· Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills Required:
· Excellent organizational, communication, listening, customer service, and problem solving skills
· Ability to communicate with faculty members, donors, University deans, etc.
· Demonstrated creative and innovative thinking
· Attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Software Required:
· Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher preferred but not required

Paid Fall 2008 Full-Time Internship with Environmental Law and Policy Center
Compensation equals $3,000

Fall Internship starts September 2 – December 12, 2008
30 hours a week – any combination of work days

The intern will work to rebuild the Illinois Student Environmental Coalition, a group being revitalized by ELPC to effect statewide policy and to lobby Illinois legislators.

Skills and aptitudes preferred:
Interest in building an organization – grassroots organizing
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
Strong emotional intelligence – assessing, listening and relating to people across levels and organizations
Self-motivated and self-managed

Web skills and social networking skills
Willingness to learn, to listen and to persuade others to adopt policy and change behavior.
Involvement in campus organizations and leadership essential

Environmental background a plus – not required

Open to undergraduate and graduate students!

WORK-STUDY STUDENT needed to contribute to research projects on teacher preparation and labor markets. 10-20 hours per week, schedule mostly flexible. Will work on collecting data, documenting data collection procedures, and drafting communication materials. Chance to gain research and technical skills. Must be a work-study student at Northwestern; some experience with Microsoft Excel is helpful. If interested, please contact Professor Reininger at reininger@sesp.northwestern.edu.

Job Summary:
Under general direction, the Program Assistant coordinates administrative support for academic programs in The Center for Talent Development, including recruiting, admissions, database and web content management, program logistics, accounting finance, meetings and special programs.