Below are just a few of the new Internship positions posted to UMBCworks in the past week. Check them out today!

Fall 2014 - Collections Intern (9268714)
Fire Museum of Maryland - Lutherville, Maryland

As an educational institution, the Fire Museum provides a variety of special programs for children, fire fighters, and interested adults that introduces them to the history of firefighting, antique fire apparatus and how it was used, and related memorabilia.

Navy Athletics Sports Marketing Intern (9268770)
Naval Academy Athletic Association - Annapolis, Maryland
Positions available for both Winter 2015 and Spring 2015 semesters.

Assist in marketing, promotions and game day operations for Navy Athletic events (i.e. football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and lacrosse) and NCAA hosted tournaments. Assist staff in creation of sports marketing plans, the implementation of the plans.

Spring 2015 - Marketing/Community Outreach/Development (9268693)
Spotlighters Theatre - Baltimore, Maryland

Successful candidates will need strong Interpersonal skills, Strong Written and Verbal communication skills. The ability to meet with local businesses and schools to introduce programs and projects. Research grant opportunities and complete grant applications with supervision from Executive Director.

Junior Web Graphics Specialist (9268765)
Prometric - Baltimore, Maryland

-Assist in developing and maintaining websites/intranet sites
-Create graphics and code that adhere to Prometric’s style and brand identity
-Translate visual prototypes into launch-ready code
-Test and troubleshoot pages on multiple browsers and platforms

Spring 2015 - Visual Communications and New Media (9268688)
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Baltimore, Maryland

Responsibilities:
-Assist with recording, editing, and archiving video
-Create, upload, and update social media posts and web content 
-Learn and gain experience in marketing and promotion
-Assist with media event set-up and breakdown, including, but not limited to: Moving and setting up chairs, tables and   tents, and etc.

Business Development Internship - PAID (9263520)
Knowledge Drive - Baltimore , Maryland

Course Hero has partnered with Books for Africa, an international non-profit organization, to create the Knowledge Drive (CourseHero.com/KnowledgeDrive). The Knowledge Drive initiative, in partnership with Books for Africa, is working to build a powerful learning resource for college students while providing children in Africa with a gift.

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Name: Vanessa Barksdale

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: International Social Services - USA

Major(s)/Minor(s): Social Work with Certification in Intercultural Communication

Expected Graduation Year: May 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op, research, or service-learning opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

International Social Services is a very unique organization, and I'm very honored to be selected to work with them. Basically, we do two things: repatriation, and intercountry casework. In casework, we do things like help make international custody battles a little easier on the social workers by being the point of communication between, say, New Jersey and Germany. This definitely produces some interesting conversations and experiences; I definitely learn and do something new every time I come through the door. It is my responsibility to be of assistance in any way possible to the caseworkers on staff here. This can entail anything from asking Puerto Rico's Social Services to run a background check in Spanish (my language of study - very cool to put in practice!) to even copying a 50 year old case file. My job, specifically, is to handle the smaller cases, which usually entails looking for the family members of children in need. It’s very rewarding, and it’s always a good time.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

Networking! Networking! Networking! In the spring of 2014, I had an opportunity to volunteer with the organization CHOICE through the Shriver Center (also a great opportunity). One of the interns in charge of my volunteer site worked in ISS as well, and she recommended me for the position.

Which of the following resources did you use to find your current experience?

Student Organizations/Scholar Groups, Student Connections

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

I love every minute that I'm in the office, to be honest. I suppose that most of all I love the real world practice and application of the things that I've learned to help advance the mission of such a wonderful organization.

What have you gained from your experience that you could not have gained from another opportunity?

I've definitely gained a sense of agency and self confidence. I've gotten a chance to do, learn, and be a lot of things here, for which I'm grateful.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Find something that pushes your envelope all the way open, that you have a passion for, that's a little unconventional, and then go do that. These are the places that you learn something new. Also, don't just look at working with the "Big Wig" corporations. Look at volunteer internships with the little nonprofits; they definitely need you, and there's plenty of work to go around.

Please provide a short quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / the internship placement process.

Find something that pushes your envelope all the way open, that you have a passion for, that's a little unconventional, and then go do that. You'll ALWAYS learn something new.

Kerry Kidwell-Slakl

Role at the UMBC Career Center: I help connect engineering and math majors with internships and careers.

Q: Where have you earned your college degrees?

A: Duke University, Durham, NC

A: I completed my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. I attended a Math/Science magnet program in high school so knew I enjoyed STEM fields and thought engineering was a good fit because I enjoyed solving challenging problems.  I picked Mechanical because I felt that it was very broad and I could in a lot of different directions with it as a professional.  I worked as a consultant in nuclear engineering after graduation and while I enjoyed the challenge of the work, I felt like I wanted to use more of my people skills.  I looked at what I did enjoy in my professional and personal life and found that I was spending a lot of time with college students.  That pointed me toward researching graduate programs in Higher Education Administration and I eventually undertook a two year Master's program at GWU with a focus on applied learning.

Q: Tell me about the job and internship process when you were in college. Were you able to find job/internship positions that were related to your major or your career interests?

A: During my undergrad, I didn't do any "traditional" commercial internships - my summer's were spent as a Teaching Assistant for STEM camps and working on a grant on Educational research for an engineering professor (we were exploring whether this crazy new piece of software called "Blackboard" would be useful and whether professors would actually use LCD projectors with computers in class - both things that we definitely take for granted now!).  Hindsight being 20-20, I probably should have paid attention to those experiences and it may have gotten me to my current career a lot faster.

The full-time job I had after graduation, I obtained using on campus resources through the Career Center.  I had my resume reviewed, attended info sessions and career fairs and eventually obtained an offer through on-campus interviewing.  I like to think that I am proof that the system can work!

Q: What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

A: Hanlon's Razor: "Never assume malice when stupidity will suffice."

I don't like the word choices, but I think the essence of the quote is helpful. If we approach life with a spirit of positivity and wanting to educate others about what we know rather than a sense of negativity and paranoia, I think we are all more likely to achieve success.

Q: Why should students visit the Career Center?

A: To learn more about Information Sessions - I think these are undervalued as a way for students to meet employers and learn about possible career paths.  Employers are there because they want to meet you and if you are one of the students who takes the time to come it shows your sincere interest and commitment.

Q: What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?

A: The spirit of innovation and collaboration that permeates campus.  Everyone, students, staff and faculty, demonstrates a willingness to try new things and work together for the common good.  I think that makes us a true gem in higher education!

Q: What is one item on your bucket list?

A: Backpacking the Appalachian Trail.  I did a lot of hiking/camping when I was younger and miss it.

Q: What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?

A: Being outside - I love how it's easy to get to both the beach and the mountains from here and how many state, local and national parks we have in our backyard.

Want to connect with Kerry or any of our great Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 410-455-2216 or check out our contact us page here: http://careers.umbc.edu/aboutus/