Sam Flood
Winter Study 2015 – SPEC 21-Experience the Workplace: an Internship with Williams Alumni/Parents
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR FOUR NEW WINTER STUDY INTERNSHIPS-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren-Boston Office NEW! 10/27/14
Minted. The World of A Fast Growing Internet Company
Imprint Capital, Emerging Market Impact Investing
Williamstown Community Chest, Non Profit/Philanthropy
Course Description (from the catalog)
Field experience is a critical component of the decision to enter a profession. Through this internship, students can clarify their understanding of the rewards and challenges that accompany the practice of many different aspects within a profession, and understand the psychology of the workplace. Field placements are arranged in two distinct ways: some students live on campus and are matched with a local professional, while others make independent arrangements to work with a distant professional. The expectation is that each student will observe and participate in some aspect of the profession for the better part of the day, five days per week. It is also expected that the instructor will assign a specific project to be completed within the 3–4 week duration of the course depending upon appropriateness.
Participation in this winter study will require the student to quickly assess the work environment, make inferences about corporate culture, performance norms and expectations, and to take initiative not only to learn from this experience, but also to contribute where and when appropriate. Understanding the dynamics within a work environment is critical to success in any organization and this hands-on experience will illuminate lessons learned in the classroom. Upon completion of the winter study, it is expected that the student write a thorough report evaluating and interpreting the experience.
Requirements: It is expected that students will complete assigned readings, keep a daily journal, and write a 5–page expository review and evaluation that will become public record as a resource for other students.
Prerequisites: interested students must attend an information meeting on September 30th or October 2nd. If you are unable to attend one of these meetings, please make an appointment to see Dawn Dellea. Preference for placements will be given on demonstrated interest in the sponsor’s profession and is totally at the discretion of the sponsor.
Enrollment limit: 60
Cost to student: if the internship is off campus, the student will be responsible for transportation and living expenses at the internship site. Students may apply for a rebate on their January meal plan; those on financial aid may approach the Financial Aid Office for additional assistance for travel expenses.
Meeting time: The expectation is that each student will be in the field to observe and participate in some aspect of the profession for the better part of the day, five days per week, but at least 25 hours per week. In addition to observation there may be an opportunity to work on distinct projects generated by the instructor depending upon appropriateness.
JOHN NOBLE, Director of the Career Center
DAWN M. DELLEA, Manager, Alumni & Parent Engagement Programs, Career Center
Dean’s Office (Sponsor)
Course Syllabus
Outline of Requirements
Important Note: Students are responsible for all costs necessary for completing the course, including travel to the site location, costs of food and accommodations, and any commuting costs. Please do not apply for an internship if you have no idea how to find housing. Those students receiving financial aid from the College are eligible for some assistance and should check with the Financial Aid Office for details. All students working off-campus are eligible for a food plan rebate.
1. Application: students may apply to as many of the individual placements as they wish, however, they must prepare separate applications for each because each opportunity may require unique components. Please read each description carefully to determine what is required.
2. Deadline: All application materials must be submitted on-line by e-mail by Friday, October 31st at 4:30pm, to Dawn Dellea at the Career Center (ddellea@williams.edu). Please attach each piece of the application as a separate document in PDF format with your name and internship number in the file name (e.g. Jones12resume, Jones12cover, Jones12sponsor).
3. Required reading: Working by Studs Terkel, New Press, 2004 ed. or What Should I Do with My Life? by Po Bronson, Ballantine Books, 2005.
4. Required writing: minimum 5-page expository piece on your experience during the course, what you learned about the profession, and what you learned about yourself – whether or not you see yourself pursuing this profession in the future explaining why or why not. Due: Thursday, January 29th at 4:30 p.m. by e-mail to Dawn Dellea (ddellea@williams.edu).
Acceptance
Acceptance into the course will be determined as a result of the review of your application by the alum/parent sponsor and a possible telephone interview. Determination of acceptance will be made as soon as possible after the application deadline. In order to apply, you must register for SPEC 21 Experience in the Workplace: an Internship with Williams Alumnni/Parents. Selection into the course comes as a final decision from the alum/parent sponsor and will be based solely on his or her evaluation of your application materials and any interview that may take place. Seniority by class will be only one factor.
Placements
The following placements have been arranged by John Noble, Director of the Career Center and Dawn Dellea, Manager of Alumni & Parent Engagement Programs. Each placement represents an agreement between Williams College and the sponsor to provide a shadowing experience along with specific work tasks and/or work experience.
In many cases, specific work assignments cannot be determined far ahead of time, so descriptions may be somewhat general. If a student should have an independently arranged career shadowing opportunity that fits the spirit of this course, he/she may present that proposal by the above-mentioned deadline.
Details about the placements (please read carefully before applying):
NEW!! FOUR NEW WINTER STUDY INTERNSHIPS #29, #30, AND #31 and #32 –THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014 AT 4:30 P.M.
Please submit your applications via email to Dawn Dellea at ddellea@williams.edu
29. THE WORLD OF A FAST-GROWING INTERNET COMPANY: Engineering, Design, and Business
WHO: Mariam Naficy '91, Founder and CEO of Minted
Come join the company that was just named by LinkedIn as one of 2014's Most In-Demand startups among engineers.
Minted is a design marketplace. We source creative content from a global community of independent artists, then sell the best content in the form of art, home décor, and stationery, directly to consumers. An early pioneer of crowdsourcing, Minted has held art and design challenges monthly since April 2008. Challenges are open for both submission and voting, the 'crowd' curates Minted's product selection by rating products, and Minted utilizes analytics to evaluate votes. Our core competencies are mobilizing and activating creative people, and enabling them to monetize their art by identifying the industries and products where their art is most interesting to consumers. Minted produces and sells winning designs, paying the designer a commission on every sale. In addition, winning artists and designers have stores on Minted. They can launch any of their creations into their stores, utilizing Minted's manufacturing, fulfillment, and customer service capabilities to run their businesses.
We are a mission-led company, making a significant difference in the lives of independent artists and designers around the world. Come learn more about us and the really interesting business, design and technical challenges we are addressing every day. We have a stellar team, recruited from EBay, Amazon, Etsy, Zulilly, Zynga, and other companies. Our company is known and highly rated among employees for its "learning culture".
WHERE: Minted's art-filled offices in the historic Jackson Square district of San Francisco, replete with great restaurants and coffee houses.
WHAT: We will provide an inside perspective on the world of the consumer Internet for a select group of college students. We'll invite you to important company sales, engineering, and product development meetings so that you learn how a business like Minted builds and releases products, works with a design community, and reaches consumers. The internship is designed to be both a blend of "real" work experience with actual assignments, combined with more formal training and exposure to all disciplines.
We are seeking three types of Winter Study interns:
• Engineering Interns. Be assigned to a engineering/product team, get exposure to both product management and engineering, and build code that will be released to Minted's live site.
• Business Interns. Get exposure to marketing, analytics, merchandising, strategy, and business development functions at Minted. All majors welcome, including math, economics, studio art and art history majors! We will design an internship around your background.
• Design Interns. Select opportunities in UEX and merchandise design exist – please send us a letter if interested.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit a resume and letter of interest. If you are an artist or a developer, please feel free to send links to sites you've built or to your portfolio.
30. EMERGING MARKET IMPACT INVESTING
WHO: Amie Patel, Director, Emerging Markets for Imprint Capital. Imprint Capital is a registered investment advisor exclusively focused on impact investing. Impact investments are investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. We work with clients to develop and manage impact investment programs and portfolios across investment areas and asset classes. Our services are designed to provide full customization based on clients’ specific goals and priorities. We assist in every aspect of impact investing from creating programs to building and managing portfolios.
WHERE: Imprint Capital () New York, NY
WHAT: Imprint places a lot of importance on understanding the markets in which we invest and diving deep into particular sectors which are important to our client base. This Winter Study engagement represents a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain exposure to some critical research projects to enhance the Emerging Markets practice for the firm.
The Winter Study project will entail collecting and maintain information on pipeline opportunities for the growing client interests in the Emerging Markets, with a possibility to focus on all or one of the following segments: private debt opportunities with social enterprises, Seed Stage fund managers, energy access solutions, or Base of the Pyramid focused private equity funds. The Intern will be responsible for collecting data on opportunities through web research and through outreach calls. They will also help maintain the Emerging Markets database with key financial information, call notes and company and fund materials sourced through pipeline development. Specific sub project will be to gather data on portfolio companies within a particular portfolio of fund managers and help the Director gather and assess some early lessons and themes.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Interested applicants will submit a résumé and cover letter. The ideal candidate will possess a robust sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the field of impact investing and especially the emerging markets, excellent writing skills, ability to learn quickly, attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
31. Nonprofit Organization/Philanthropy
Who: Anna Singleton, Executive Director, Williamstown Community Chest
The Williamstown Community Chest, founded in 1927, annually collects financial contributions from people and businesses in Williamstown for the benefit of local human service agencies. 100% of all contributions are distributed to these organizations, that serve people of all ages in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) mental health and substance abuse services, counseling and shelter for survivors of domestic violence, disaster relief and preparedness, child care and parent education, support for people with disabilities, housing and support for people who are homeless, and assistance for elders to maintain health and independence.
Where: Williamstown, MA
What: Participate in various aspects of the organization’s activity, including governance, publicity, community outreach, correspondence, financial record keeping, event planning, monitoring the work and activities of affiliated local human service organizations. A possible project would be to assist with updating the organization’s website and prepare specific suggestions/samples for increased use of social media.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Resume and letter of interest
32. CONSTITUENT SERVICES
Who: U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a fearless consumer advocate who has made her life's work the fight for middle class families, was elected to the United States Senate on November 6, 2012, by the people of Massachusetts.
Senator Warren is recognized as one of the nation's top experts on bankruptcy and the financial pressures facing middle class families, and the Boston Globe has called her "the plainspoken voice of people getting crushed by so many predatory lenders and under regulated banks."
During her campaign for the Senate, Senator Warren promised to fight for middle class families and to make sure that everyone has a fair shot to get ahead. She called for policies that would level the regulatory playing field for small businesses and ensure that everyone - even large and powerful corporations - pays a fair share in taxes and is held accountable for breaking the law.
Where: The Boston Office of U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren located at 2400 JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street Boston, MA 02203
What: Interns in Senator Warren’s Boston office will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how the federal government works, and to witness the real world impact government can have in the lives of constituents. Each intern will be assigned to one of our five Regional Directors. The intern will be responsible for assisting his or her Regional Director in a variety of duties, including monitoring regional news, liaising with federal agencies on behalf of constituents, attending informational meetings across the state, and serving as the point of contact between constituents and the office. The intern will also complete administrative tasks critical to the core day-to-day operation of the office. These duties require and instill a wide range of professional, interpersonal, and research skills that will aid the intern in his or her future career.
Application Requirements: Please submit a resume and letter of interest
1. ARTS ADMINISTRATION
WHO: Joe Thompson ‘81
Mr. Thompson is the Director of MASS MoCA, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
WHERE: North Adams, MA
WHAT: Work at MASS MoCA in the executive offices and in the fabrication and art installation department, helping to install and de-install gallery exhibitions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: letter of interest, resume.
2. PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTING
WHO: Gary Labovich P’14, Executive Vice President of Booz Allen Hamilton, has a leadership role in the firm’s Systems Delivery business. Since joining the firm in 2004, he has focused on providing strategy consulting and technology solutions to clients in a range of markets that include infrastructure, health, business of government, finance, and justice and homeland security. Mr. Labovich currently leads the firm’s Systems Delivery Group (SDG) which is responsible for supporting the capture, execution and delivery of the firm’s $1B+ software development business. In this role, Mr. Labovich leads a team of technology experts in promoting software development best practices, promulgating standards and processes, and engaging in large, complex proposals.
WHERE: McLean, Virginia (Washington, DC suburb)
WHAT: Provide problem solving and analytical skills within a team environment on a variety of projects supporting the delivery of consulting services to public sector clients. January interns will work in support of the office of a Booz Allen Hamilton Executive Vice President and will be tasked to conduct data gathering and analysis activities. Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading strategy and technology consulting firm, works with clients to deliver results that endure. Every day, government agencies, corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations rely on Booz Allen’s expertise and objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of our exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities. They combine a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume, cover letter, transcript. All majors are welcome to apply and students studying Mathematics and/or Computer Science are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
WHO: Robin Lorsch Wildfang ‘86
Robin is international projektleder and an English and Latin teacher at Studenterkurset i Sønderjylland, a private high school in Toftlund Denmark.
WHERE: Studenterkurset i Sønderjylland (stuk.dk), Toftlund Denmark (a small town in rural Southern Jutland about 25 miles north of the German border and 3 hours by train from Copenhagen).
WHAT: You will have an opportunity to observe all aspects of a private, internationally oriented school in Denmark. Under the supervision of Robin you will be able to try your hand at teaching English to foreign language students in 8th, 9th and 10th grade as well as participating in other normal school activities including teacher meetings, school field trips, grading written work, etc. If a successful applicant has a major other than English or is interested in teaching a subject other than English, it will be possible to arrange a chance to try teaching that subject in English to our international 9th and 10th grade classes. The school can offer free room and board to the right applicant.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume, letter of interest (400-500 words) and a description of a possible teaching unit.
4. MARKETING/HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
WHO: Perry Kalmus ’03, Founder and CEO of DrinkCity
75 and sunny in the middle of Winter Study?!?!?! Come work in one of the coolest (and warmest!) cities in the country, LA. DrinkCity is a new tech startup in California started by Perry Kalmus '03. A revolutionary marketing concept for big alcohol brands and bars, DrinkCity is pushing the nightlife envelope by merging online marketing techniques with on-site experiential marketing initiatives to give consumers the greatest exposure to great bars and brands in their alcohol preference. On the surface, DrinkCity is like a Groupon for bars, but a lot cooler. DrinkCity is like the DailyCandy of drinking high-end alcohol, combining the power of social media with the power of social gathering to maximize the number of people who see a logo, taste a product, and try out a venue. A few times a month, we pick a cool bar and pair it with a high-end spirit, wine or beer, and then lower the price on all drinks with that brand to $4, all night. This entices consumers to come out and try both the brand and the bar in a great social setting. Behind the scenes, however, the marketing initiatives taking place have literally never been done in the alcohol space. Come join this innovative new tech start-up as we prepare to fundraise and expand into new territories.
Perry Kalmus grew up in Princeton, NJ. He graduated from The Lawrenceville School in 1999. He was a member of the Region 1 soccer team for the U.S. Olympic Development Program, and played Varsity soccer at Williams. He was an Economics major and studied abroad in Italy and Australia. After graduating from Williams in 2003 he founded an educational consulting firm based out of Princeton, NJ (). Then in 2005, he moved out to Los Angeles and started working in the entertainment business.
WHERE: Offices are located in Los Angeles. Interns must be 21+ years old and be able to find their own housing in Los Angeles.
WHAT: Winter Study students will get to work directly with Perry and Ori, the two heads of the company and play an active role in the expansion process of an up-and-coming start-up in the social media space. You also get to attend the parties.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume and letter of interest.
5. SPORTS MEDIA/BROADCASTING
WHO: Sam Flood ’83
Sam Flood is Executive Producer, NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. Flood is only the seventh Executive Producer in NBC Sports history in June 2010 after serving as Coordinating Producer, NBC Sports since July 2005.
Flood is the producer for the critically acclaimed and most-watched NFL studio show Football Night in America. A former college hockey captain, Flood is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the sport of hockey in the U.S. and is credited for creating the “Inside the Glass” analyst position. As executive producer, he also oversees production for NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network’s coverage of Horse Racing, IndyCar, Tour de France, French Open, and MLS, among others.
A 15-time Emmy Award winner, and three-time Eclipse Award winner, Flood produced the daytime show at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the most watched event in U.S. television history, his 10th Olympic assignment for NBC.
One of the many Olympic researchers who moved on to successful roles in the world of sports and entertainment, Flood joined NBC Sports in 1986 as an Olympic researcher for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea. He produced Olympic track and field during the 1996 Atlanta Games, 2000 Sydney Games, 2004 Athens Games and 2008 Beijing Games and produced the daytime studio show at the Vancouver Games. He won an Emmy in 1999 for live event turnaround for the 1999 World Track and Field Championship in Seville, Spain. In seven days in 2002, Flood produced the Daytona 500 and the Closing Ceremony to the Salt Lake Games
WHERE: NBC Sports Broadcast group (Stamford, CT) hardly needs an introduction, however, as a major producer of sports programming, NBC is involved in all major sporting events and venues from NFL Football to NHL Hockey to NASCAR Racing to Master’s and Ryder Cup Golf, the Olympics, and more.
WHAT: You will be working on a project designed by Sam Flood, in addition to observing the production of NFL Football and other aspects of a busy production team.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume and Statement of Interest (400-500 words).
6. SPORTS-NEW YORK JETS-NFL THE BUSINESS OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
WHO: Seth Rabinowitz, ‘89
Seth Rabinowitz is Senior Vice President – Marketing & Fan Engagement for the NFL’s New York Jets. He oversees the team’s marketing, digital media, merchandise, and gameday production functions. In this capacity, Seth is responsible for everything from the look of the team’s logo, to the articles on its website, to the singer of the national anthem before the start of a game.
Seth joined the Jets in April 2013. Previously he worked at the NFL League Office in New York City for 11 years, during which time he served in a variety of roles including Strategic Planning, Business Development, International, and Marketing. He also has worked as an independent sports marketing consultant and is co-founder of a digital media company. He graduated from Williams in 1989 with an Economics / Political Science double major. He also holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
WHERE: Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Florham Park, New Jersey (approx. 30 miles west of New York City)
WHAT: In August 2014, the New York Jets launched “Jets Rewards,” a major new strategic initiative for Season Ticket Holders that combines smart-card stadium access (replacing traditional paper tickets) and a rewards program based on points earned for game attendance and other fan behaviors. You will work with Seth and members of his group on a project to benchmark Jets Rewards against best-in-class loyalty and rewards programs from inside and outside the sports industry. Areas of particular interest for benchmarking include program rules (e.g., point expiration), nature of point redemption opportunities (e.g., scope of products or experiences offered ), program communications, and eligibility requirements. You will be expected to generate a comprehensive written report and to present this information to Seth and other Jets executives.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Letter of Interest, Resume, and Transcript
7. VIDEO PRODUCTION & POST PRODUCTION
WHO: MARGARET “PEGGY” KIM ‘91 is the Founder of iSTAND Media LLC / iSTANDtv, a new exciting online TV channel that offers fresh, positive, intelligent entertainment for today’s generation. Peggy has been in the broadcast, cable and digital media industry for 20+ years, and is a Peabody and multi-award winning executive producer with a proven track record of success in producing critically acclaimed, high quality programs and ratings results. She has worked as an executive at Alloy Media & Marketing and The History Channel, and in various production roles at MSNBC, Court TV, CBS News Productions, NBC Sports, NBC Olympic Unit, ABC Sports, and ABC News. She is on the board of Women In Cable Telecommunications New York, and is a member of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, New York Women in Film & Television, International Documentary Association, National Association of Latino Independent Producers, and Christian Women in Media Association. She received her Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Williams College.
WHERE: New York City
WHAT: We are looking for bright, highly motivated, creative individuals to fill two production internship positions (one videographer / one editor) for the upcoming Winter Study. Interns will conduct story research, write and develop story ideas, and will gain shooting and editing experience. By the end of the internship period, successful interns will have produced a finished short video piece that will be distributed on iSTANDtv’s platforms, which they can put on their reels. Must bring and use own laptop with editing software (Final Cut Pro / Adobe Premiere); video equipment a plus.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: If you meet the qualifications and are interested in gaining valuable work experience, and want to be part of an exciting purpose-driven startup, then please submit a resume and statement of interest (400 – 500 words).
8. BOOK PUBLISHING
WHO: Peter Wiley ‘64
Mr. Wiley is chairman of the board of John Wiley & Sons Publishers. Mr. Wiley’s family has been involved in the leadership of the company for 206 years. The company was founded in 1807, during the Jefferson presidency. In the early years, Wiley was best known for the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and other 19th century American literary giants. By the turn of the century, Wiley was established as a leading publisher of scientific and technical information.
Wiley is a global publisher of print and electronic products, specializing in scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly books and journals; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and other educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students as well as lifelong learners. Wiley publishes in a variety of formats and has moved aggressively into the development and delivery of digital content over the last 15 years.
The company provides "must-have" content to targeted communities of interest. Wiley's deep reservoir of quality content, constantly replenished, offers a tremendous source of competitive advantage. Technology is making this content more accessible to customers worldwide and is adding value for them by delivering it in interactive and/or fully searchable formats. Approximately 30 % of global revenue is currently Web-enabled. Wiley does not publish fiction or poetry.
With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Wiley has operations in the United States, Europe (England, Germany and Russia), Canada, Brazil, Asia, and Australia. The Company has major U.S. offices in in New Jersey, California, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Massachusetts and Colorado. Wiley's worldwide headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the river from Manhattan.
WHERE: San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco office houses publishing operations for the professional publishing including three prestigious Wiley brands, Jossey-Bass, Sybex, and The Leadership Challenge. Although this operation is part of the Professional Development group, many of the San Francisco colleagues collaborate with those in Wiley’s two other businesses: Global Education and Global Research.
WHAT: You will spend time learning about the various functions associated with professional publishing including editorial, content management, sales, and marketing and about how content is developed and distributed in different formats. You will also learn about Wiley’s other businesses from the perspective of cross-business collaborative projects. Because the chairman’s principal office is located in San Francisco, you will be spending time with him learning about the responsibilities of the board of directors of a company whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Through meeting one of his sons who works in the business in San Francisco, you will also learn about how a family defines its role in a large commercial enterprise.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must be a junior or senior with a serious interest in publishing as a career. Resume and 400-500 word essay on why publishing is of interest to you.
9. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING
WHO: Reed M. Wiedower '00
Reed is the Chief Technology Officer at New Signature, a rapidly growing IT consulting firm headquartered in Washington DC with offices across the east coast and around the country. He's spent time at a wide variety of IT firms and positions, working as an architect, designer, developer and systems administrator, all of which appreciated his double-major in Political Science and English. Currently, he leads the research and development side of New Signature, mixing education, sales, support and consulting together. He wishes there were more Ephs at his firm.
WHERE: New Signature (headquartered in downtown Washington, DC) is an IT consulting firm with a wide variety of clients from large multi-national corporations to small non-profits, legal firms to lobbying shops, think tanks to financial services firms. It acts as a one-stop spot to shop for IT needs, providing strategic guidance from the planning stages through post-implementation. New Signature has a special focus on non-profit clients, and offers its services pro bono to many organizations working for important matters of justice. A robust web design and development team focuses on designing responsive websites and applications that smoothly operate while looking great, as well as print design and overall branding for clients. This year we were proud to be awarded Microsoft’s US Partner of the Year and were also listed on the Inc 5000 for fastest growing private companies in America for three years in a row.
WHAT: The selected student should be first and foremost, a good communicator. New Signature employees are strategic consultants dedicated to delivering an amazing customer experience, so we want applicants to be able to speak and conduct themselves properly. Secondarily, we're looking for students who get excited about technology. Applicants should be excited about implementing new technologies, whether it be server clusters, hypervisors, VoIP or IPv6. If discussing net neutrality while using PowerShell to troubleshoot a Hyper-V replica cluster doesn't sound like fun (or if learning about these things doesn’t either), you might look towards another field. Finally, we want to have onboard individuals who are excited to learn, even if it is outside their area of expertise. Students won't be drilled on their IT knowledge, but a good basic tech foundation would be useful. The President and CTO of New Signature are both English majors, not CompSci majors, so we take all types of people. We just need people who can learn quickly and research complex topics. Unlike larger firms, where you may be relegated to making copies/coffee, if you want to wrap your hands around the latest trends in technology, New Signature will let you play in our silicon sandbox.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The candidates have to submit a resume and a letter of interest. No comic sans!
10. KORU: Innovative Tech Companies in Seattle, San Francisco and Boston
Who: Williams College partner Koru provides a 2-week business boot camp to juniors and seniors that teaches relevant skills in a real work setting and connects you to hiring companies in Seattle, San Francisco and Boston
Where: Seattle, San Francisco, and Boston
What: Build a foundation of skills and relationships that will help you launch your career and get you interviews at high growth, innovative companies like Amazon and LinkedIn. Koru brings together students from top colleges around the US to improve their business skills, solve real world business problems for local companies, and gets them interviews. What can you expect to learn at Koru?
Practical skills: Hone job ready skills with interview prep, social media training and analytics (Google Analytics, SQL, Excel). Learn to understand customer needs and value propositions through design thinking, prototyping, rapid ethnography, and business model canvases. Make data – driven decisions using business analytics and intelligence. Practice high – impact presentations and develop professional relationships. Build personal branding, emotional intelligence and self – awareness.
Real experience: You’ll team up with a small group and go inside a fast-paced tech company (think LinkedIn zulily, Amazon, Julep). Your team’s business challenge may include creating a new marketing campaign, developing a new product, or inventing a new sales strategy. You’ll work alongside company leaders and speak
with real customers. Koru coaches will guide you and senior executives will give real-time feedback. Your final presentation will be delivered to company leaders a thrilling, priceless experience.
Continuous Mentorship: Two full-time lead coaches plus a bunch of real world executives and assistant coaches will provide you with daily one-on-ne mentorship. You’ll be guided be ex-CEOs, education innovators, and tech company leaders who will give you immediate and frequent feedback on your business challenge progress, your interview skills, the development, of your personal brand and much more. Each Koru coach is passionate about your success. Our job is to get you a job. Our team is your team. We’ve got your back every step of the way.
Powerful network: Team Koru’s Coaches and Mentors are here to support you and help you grow. We know that relationships are everything – companies don’t hire people, people hire people. As a recent or soon-to-be college grad, tapping into powerful networks can be tricky. Everyone who gets accepted in Koru becomes a part of the Koru network and will be taught how to take advantage of great connections and grow her or his personal relationship, starting on day one.
When: Koru program is both online and offline. You will need to be in Seattle, Boston or San Francisco from Jan 5 – 14. There will be online work before and after the in person portion of the program
Application Process: Apply directly to Koru by Oct 17th at Apply for the program in the city where you are most interested in working. If you are open to additional cities and programs, please indicate this on your application.
Cost: The cost of Koru is $1,949 but there are scholarship and financing options available for those who qualify.
11. MUSIC PRODUCTION/COMPOSITION
WHO: Eric Kaye ‘92: was a music major at Williams and is now the Executive Creative Director/Partner of the Lodge, a music production company with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, and Dallas. He is also a composer, producer, and musician and sits on the Board of Directors of the Association of Music Producers.
Eric has written music for over 100 television commercials for clients such as Mercedes, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Fila, and Doritos. Two of his compositions made the prestigious Shoot Magazine's 'Madison Avenue Top Ten'. He has written music for shows such as Dawson's Creek, Joan of Arcadia, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, VH1's Ambushed!, and several indie films, including Ralph Macchio's Sundance hit, 'Love thy Brother'. Eric has scored television programs for VH1, National Geographic, Nickelodeon, the Learning Channel, Noggin, and PBS.
As a composer/producer/musician, musicians he has worked with include Luther Vandross, Tito Nieves, Will Lee, The English Beat's Dave Wakeling, and The Prodigals among others.
Eric is a third generation professional musician. His grandfather played in the big bands of Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. His father, an accomplished jazz pianist, performed with Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, and Art Blakey, among others. He continues the family tradition as one of the hottest composers on the scene today. He received a degree in Composition with Honors at Williams College and won the Berkshire Symphony Student Composer Competition for his 'The Descent - An Orchestral Fantasy', a four movement work inspired by Dante's Inferno.
WHERE: in the Lodge’s studio in New York City.
WHAT: Eric oversees a staff of 20 composers, as well as acting as the liaison between the composers and clients, usually advertising agencies, directors, and producers. You would be involved in several ongoing projects at the Lodge and be witness to how working musicians/composers make a career in this creative field.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The candidates have to submit a resume and a letter of interest.
12. MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY
WHO: Tess Gadwa '98
Ms. Gadwa is CEO of Yes Exactly, Inc.
WHERE: Greenfield, MA
WHAT: Do you love music? Love technology? Participate in a fast-paced, one-of-a-kind opportunity as Yes Exactly combines streaming music and cryptocurrency for innovative results. Our ideal candidate combines a background in jazz, popular, and/or classical music with strong aptitude for computers and project management. You do not need to play an instrument, but you do need to be a music fan! Similarly, advanced programming and mathematical skills are not required, but if you have them, we will find you interesting projects! Core tasks include curating and cataloging artist-submitted music tracks, creating mixes and playlists, contacting and gathering information for participating musicians, as well as design input and usability testing for open-source streaming music and digital wallet apps. Visit for further information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: letter of interest, resume.
*13. MUSEUM ADMINISTRATION
WHO: various professionals at The Clark.
WHERE: The Clark in Williamstown.
WHAT: projects have yet to be determined, but the HR Department at The Clark is in the process of creating a number of opportunities for Williams students. Details will follow, but it is expected that there will be at least two positions available. Students who have already established a connection with the museum may contact the department head directly.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The candidates have to submit a resume and a letter of interest stating in what aspect of museum administration you would be most interested.
14. GREEN BUILDING
WHO: Charley Stevenson ’93
After graduating with a degree in Philosophy and a concentration in Environmental Studies, Charley worked as a math teacher and Williams administrator before transitioning to the green building field in 2008. He now runs Integrated Eco Strategy, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on sustainability and energy efficiency in building projects, often through coordination of LEED documentation efforts.
From an office in Williamstown, Charley models building energy use and oversees LEED documentation and certification efforts on commercial and institutional projects region-wide. He collaborates with architects and engineers so that environmental issues are considered early in the design process, allowing project teams to meet sustainability and efficiency goals while respecting project budgets. He is working on the Williams College library project as well as the green building project for Kellogg House, the home of the CES.
WHERE: Integrated Eco Strategy office, on Water Street in Williamstown. Day trips to project sites in Boston or New York might develop, depending upon projects active in January.
WHAT: For someone who is interested in architecture and engineering, with a particular focus on the interaction between buildings and the environment. Must be mathematically inclined, with an interest in understanding and analyzing energy consumption. The intern will have the opportunity to work with SketchUp, eQuest and other cutting edge design and modeling tools. He or she will learn about integrated design, and will likely focus on a discrete independent project using energy data from a building at Williams.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: a resume, a letter of interest, and a copy of academic transcript.
15. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / SUSTAINABILITY
WHO: Thomas Buck ‘91, Deputy Director
WHERE: SSG Advisors () Burlington, Vermont
WHAT: : SSG is a small global consulting firm specializing in international development. SSG builds partnerships across the public and private sectors that address critical issues in an international context. We take a unique, market-driven approach to global development challenges, and this Winter Study engagement represents a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain exposure to this interesting line of work.
SSG Advisors works with US government agencies, foreign governments, and corporations to design and execute programs that simultaneously address development issues and business bottlenecks. We’ve partnered with companies on such varied challenges as climate change adaptation, vocational training and workforce needs, energy security, and innovative applications of emergent wireless broadband technologies. We’re actively conducting this work in the Philippines, Bosnia and Herzegovina, East Africa, Senegal, and Thailand, among others.
This Winter Study opportunity is well suited for any student that wishes to gain exposure to the field of international development through the lens of a dynamic, growing small business. SSG staff will work with the Winter Study Intern to develop a tailored research assignment that both serves SSG’s current business development or project needs and aligns with the academic or professional interests of the student.
As an example, the Williams Winter Study Intern could develop a research paper and presentation on a recognized development solution (i.e. a technology, policy, or approach) and the challenges that prevent that solution from being applied at scale. In the process, the intern would develop a high degree of familiarity with one or more of the most innovative recent advances in the field of international development. With advance notice, SSG can also help find a room in Burlington for the month of January.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Interested applicants will submit a résumé and cover letter. The ideal candidate will possess a robust sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for the field of international development, excellent writing skills, and strong analytical abilities.
16. EXECUTIVE RECRUITING CONSULTING / TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
WHO: Tuck Rickards ‘86
Managing Director – Russell Reynolds Associates. Co-leader of Digital Sector. Russell Reynolds Associates () is one of the world’s leading global executive recruiting firms with 39 offices around the world. Russell Reynolds Associates works on senior level recruiting and assessment assignments for clients ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to high growth, venture backed businesses. Tuck’s personal focus is on CEO work for venture and private equity backed companies and digital media and Web enabled businesses. He is based in Boston and has an office in San Francisco. Tuck was previously Founder/CEO of Virtual Emporium, an online shopping portal, Product Manger – Multimedia for Harman International and a banker with Goldman Sachs and Montgomery Securities.
WHERE: Boston Office of Russell Reynolds Associates which has 30 people with a strong recruiting presence in Technology, Digital, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare and Corporate Officers (HR/CFOs). You will be working on projects ranging from active research and support on senior level search assignments (search strategy, target company lists, candidate name generation) to special projects such as exploring the impact of social media (LinkedIn, Facebook etc) on executive search. You will get exposure to what “A” talent looks like and what companies look for in next generation leadership teams. You will have time to reflect on your own career goals and get input and advice from the professional staff at Russell Reynolds.
WHAT: You will be working on a special project (to be mutually agreed) with Tuck Rickards as well as several other recruiters on specific search assignments, depending on your field of interest.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume and Statement of Interest as well as summary of your career goals and aspirations.
17. UNITED AIRLINES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/FEDERAL LOBBYING INTERNSHIP
WHO: Nancy Van Duyne ’80, VP for Congressional Affairs After graduating from Williams, Nancy has worked for U.S. Senator Bill Bradley (D/NJ), the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Air Transport Association (the trade association for the major airlines), and has spent the last 21 years working for Continental Airlines (which merged with United in 2010).
WHERE: Washington, DC
WHAT: Nancy is one of three federal lobbyists for United Airlines. This internship will provide students with an opportunity to understand how a major U.S. airline represents its interests before Congress while also providing insight on how the entire government affairs function is set up within the airline (state, local and federal). The opportunity will allow some interaction with the lobbyists from other airlines and with the airline trade association. Although the internship will occur in January when the Congress is not in session all month, an effort will be made to offer the intern a very unique chance to see how Washington prepares for a new session of Congress (2015/16). Special focus will be on the need to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration in 2015. Excellent experience for anyone interested in political affairs and especially transportation policy.
United Airlines and United Express operate an average of more than 5,200 flights a day to 374 airports across six continents. In 2013, United and United Express operated nearly two million flights carrying 139 million customers. With U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates more than 700 mainline aircraft and, in 2014, will take delivery of 35 new Boeing aircraft, including the 787-9 as the North American launch customer, and will welcome 32 new Embraer 175 aircraft to United Express. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 192 countries via 27 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world.
Application Requirements: resume and cover letter.
18. ADVERTISING
WHO: Val Difebo ’84, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsch NY.
WHERE: Deutsch NY is one of New York’s largest and most prestigious advertising agencies.
WHAT: Deutsch opens its doors and provides an inside perspective on the world of consumer advertising and marketing for a select group of college students with a passion for the business. With a designated mentor to "shadow", each intern gets assigned to a department (e.g. account management, media, production, creative, new business, account planning, data strategy) to get smart on what an Agency does and what makes great advertising.
The internship is designed to be both a blend of "real" work experience with actual advertising tasks and assignments, combined with more formal training and exposure to all disciplines. This internship introduces students to individual functions and career opportunities within the agency environment and also provides them with the opportunity to apply all that they've learned in assignments as a team.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A resume and the answers to the following questions:
1. What is your personal passion? Describe what you spend hours doing even though it is not your job and why you love it.
2. Describe something that has a major impact in your life, no matter how big or small it might be.
3. What is your homepage when you open up your browser? Why?
4. Identify a trend that you feel will change the future of advertising and describe how.
19. INVESTMENT BANKING
WHO: Mark Filippell, P’12, DePauw University BA, Harvard Business School MBA, Michigan Law School JD
Mr. Filippell has 30 years of investment banking experience during which he has personally completed over 130 M&A transactions. Prior to joining Western Reserve Partners, he was Manager of the M&A Dept. at KeyBanc Capital Markets and McDonald Investments. Prior to that, Mr. Filippell led McDonald’s Bankruptcy and Distressed Business Practice. Prior to joining Key, Mr. Filippell served as Assistant to the General Manager of Comau Spa, a $300 million factory automation company in Torino, Italy, then owned jointly by Fiat and Bendix. Prior to Comau, he worked as an associate with McKinsey & Company for three years. Mr. Filippell authored the book Mergers & Acquisitions Playbook: Lessons from the Middle-Market Trenches, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Copyright 2011).
WHERE: Western Reserve Partners LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, Western Reserve specializes in providing sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitions advisory services, private capital raising advisory services and real estate investment banking services. For more information, please visit our website at .
WHAT: A WRP Winter Study intern would be integrally involved in our investment banking work: 1) writing and editing offering memoranda for the sale or financing of companies, 2) researching prospective clients and their industries, 3) researching prospective buyers of companies, 4) performing financial valuation analyses, 5) assisting at plant tours and other client meetings, 6) proofreading closing documents, and 7) writing and editing marketing pitch materials. This is a “jump into the water and swim” internship, not an “observe what others are doing” internship. The intern will generally work about 50-60 hours per week at a minimum, shoulder-to-shoulder with our professionals.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Letter of interest and resume.
20. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHO: Anamaria Villamarin-Lupin ’95, Clinical Social Work Supervisor
WHERE: New Orleans, LA -- The Broadmoor Improvement Association (BIA) is one of the oldest neighborhood associations in New Orleans. Established in 1930 as the Broadmoor Civic Improvement Association to address the needs of the developing Broadmoor neighborhood, it was incorporated in 1970 as the Broadmoor Improvement Association, Inc. to stop "blockbusting" in Broadmoor, a well-established, multi-racial/multi-ethnic community already living in harmony.
Before Hurricane Katrina, the Broadmoor Improvement Association had worked continuously to improve the neighborhood. The BIA helped reduce crime; secure the Rosa Keller Library; had joined with Rebuild New Orleans to repair homes of low-income elderly or handicapped; had re-treed neutral grounds and the MLK park area – all in constant effort to improve Broadmoor and maintain a high quality of life for its residents.
Since Katrina, the Broadmoor Improvement Association has become known as a "grassroots powerhouse". Broadmoor has built partnerships and was recognized at the 2006 Clinton Global Initiative. The BIA is here to address the needs of the residents by engaging the community and building consensus among residents as to their vision for a revitalized neighborhood that is "Better than Before". Broadmoor has become a model for citizen-led recovery efforts.
In 2010, the BIA’s program Broadmoor Community Care (BCC) was born to address the socio-emotional needs of the community-anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Broadmoor. BCC partners with local universities with programs in mental health and serves as a training site for interns. Students pursuing their masters in social work or counseling can intern with BCC to provide counseling services to the community, to Andrew H. Wilson School, support services to a local homeless ministry and a youth center.
BCC is now pursuing partnerships with liberal arts colleges to provide students with a hands-on experience with a grass-roots organization as they help with day-to-day operations. We also seek interns to help the students of the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School.
WHAT: Williams College students are invited to apply to spend the Winter Study term in New Orleans learning about post-disaster recovery, grassroots organizing, and the charter school system. Housing is included.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit a resume and letter of interest about your volunteerism experience and a short statement as to why you’d like to intern with me in New Orleans.
21. Building Sustainable Communities: _Non-Profit Organization
Who: Carolyn Valli, Executive Director of Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity
Where: Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Pittsfield, MA
What: Central Berkshire Habitat serves families and communities through integrated approaches that leverage shelter and financial sustainability and education as a catalyst for community transformation. Be a part of the new community resource coalition that reduces barriers to access for low and moderate income families in Berkshire County. Help design and promote the new collaboration model for a “one stop shop” approach for accessing needed community resources including free tax preparation, financial tools and education, to name a few. Help schedule and manage Volunteers in Tax Assistance programs and the Community Resource Connecter. Use Social media and mobile marketing to increase donations and awareness of Habitat for Humanity projects. Work with a diverse group of community residents and staff to bring innovative programs to the intercity. Assist with the Community survey and evaluation plan.
Work with the volunteer engagement and Critical home repair teams to estimate and prepare project work ups and estimates and time lines for completion. Have flexibility to respond to the needs of the community. Develop mutually acceptable personal plan and goals with Supervisor. Help build a house and neighborhood
Application Requirements: Resume and letter of interest.
22. ENERGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WHO: Malcolm Smith ‘87
After graduating with a degree in Political Science, Malcolm developed information technology skills at PWC in Washington, DC. He moved to Dallas in 1992 to begin his entrepreneurial career at a gas trading company that he co-founded. He has been in energy information businesses ever since. He has started numerous companies, including more than a few failures and several successes. Most recently, he sold his demand response company to Constellation Energy. “Demand response” is using less electricity at just the right times, when the grid becomes unstable.
Malcolm now oversees two companies. iPowerPlay is an online company, helping homeowners engage around electricity. This cutting edge company invents, tests, re-invents and monetizes approaches to consumer engagement leveraging smart meter data, alternative energy and customer choice in electricity providers (where it is available). DR2 is a software company. It provides cloud-based demand-response software and will be developing software and preparing to enter the market through January 2013.
WHERE: Both companies are headquartered in Williamstown on Spring St.
WHAT: Students interested in exposure to entrepreneurial activity and a startup environment are encouraged to describe their desired interaction. Possible projects include software requirements development, online engagement analytics and market research projects. But we’re most interested in your creative ideas to add value to either or both companies.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A resume and letter of interest.
23. EDUCATION- INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TEACHING AND BEYOND
Who: John Kowalik ’83- John is the Head of School at The Potomac School in McLean, VA.
WHERE: The Potomac School is a coeducational, Grades K- 12 independent school in McLean, VA, approximately 3 miles from Washington D.C. Potomac enrolls 1023 students in 4 divisions, the Lower School (Grades K-2), the Middle School (Grades 3-5), the Intermediate School (Grades 7-8) and the Upper School (Grades 9-12). Potomac students live in communities across northern Virginia, Washington, and Maryland. Founded in 1904 on Dupont Circle and moved to its current location in 1951, Potomac is recognized as one of the leading K-12 day schools in the United States.
Potomac’s mission is to prepare students to achieve academically and to lead healthy, principled, and successful lives. Thus, the school endeavors to prepare its graduates to use their intellect and skills productively and in service to others. Potomac fulfills its mission through a comprehensive educational program led by teachers and staff with a keen interest in who their students are today and who they will become as adults. For more information on the School, please visit .
WHAT: You will serve as an intern at Potomac for approximately 3 weeks in January. The internship will expose you to all facets of independent school life- teaching and learning, educational practice, classroom mechanics and activity, and various administrative areas of a school. The internship will be divided into 3 modules, one for each week:
Week 1: Listening, observing, and meeting with experienced teachers and
administrators; shadowing; discussing best practices or solutions to
classroom or school issues; gaining an appreciation for the educational work
experience and the many facets of school life.
Week 2: Assisting with classroom activity and preparing lesson plans; participating in projects or designing solutions.
Week 3: Teaching and delivery of lessons; presenting reports.
Application Requirements: Please submit a resume and letter of interest. If known, please include your preferred teaching (i.e. kindergarten, middle school science, upper school history, etc.) and administrative (i.e. admission, development, athletics, communications, etc.) interests. Preference will be given to current college seniors.
The timing of the January internship will be flexible. Applicants must indicate the exact dates (no more than three weeks) they are available and if housing is necessary.
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24. FOOD PUBLISHING
WHO: Jennifer Sit '08
Jennifer is the editor at Lake Isle Press, an independent cookbook publisher based in New York, NY. Jennifer majored in English at Williams and graduated with a strong interest in publishing, food, and cooking.
WHERE: New York, NY Lake Isle Press publishes a range of high-quality, award-winning cookbooks. Past and current authors include: Rachael Ray of Food Network fame, Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, and James Beard award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces. Experience has taught us that successful marketing and promotion of titles require close collaboration with authors. By working together creatively, we have produced best-selling titles, including several modern classics. The Press prides itself in the creative energy of having a small dynamic team for each book project.
Publisher Hiroko Kiiffner, who started Lake Isle Press herself, is known in the food media world as being the woman who "discovered" Rachael Ray. Over 15 years ago, a then unknown Rachael cold-called Hiroko about writing a cookbook focused on her "30 Minute Meals" idea. After much persistence, Hiroko agreed to meet and they hit it off. After five cookbooks published with Lake Isle Press, Hiroko introduced her to Food Network and the rest is history. Thirteen titles and millions of books sold later, Rachael remains one of Lake Isle's greatest success stories and we have many more to come. Working with Hiroko, a veteran of book publishing, is itself an invaluable experience.
WHAT: Lake Isle Press is a small team, which would allow you to really experience every facet of the publishing process—from manuscript acquisition to editorial, marketing, and production. You'll be working directly with authors, publicists, and others in the industry. Lake Isle is a very inviting, friendly place to work. We're always interested in new ideas and ways to approach cookbooks and their marketing.
At Lake Isle, you will be focusing on our digital marketing efforts, which may include: assisting in the creation and execution of digital marketing initiatives; helping to create and implement strategies to drive digital traffic, increase online visibility, and create brand awareness; managing and updating Lake Isle's blog and social media sites with content and copy.
In addition to the digital marketing responsibilities, Lake Isle will also work with you to tailor a project to your specific interests and goals. This could include anything from creative design to eBooks and video production.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit a resume and a letter of interest that includes what food publications and sites you like best and why. You must be a junior or senior with a serious interest in publishing, strong writing and social media skills, and a passion for food and cooking.
25. DIGITAL ARCHIVING; EXPLORE THE WORLD OF DIGITAL ARCHIVING
WHO: Barbara Ernst Prey ’79 is an internationally acclaimed artist who was appointed by the President of the United States to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board to The National Endowment fot the Arts. Members are chosen for their widely recognized knowledge of the arts and their established record of distinguished service or achievement in the arts. Her paintings are in many prominent private, corporate and museum collections worldwide including The White House. She writes an art column for The Huffington Post. ()
Where: Williamstown, MA
WHAT: A unique opportunity to work with a living artist and learn about the world of art through an archiving internship and work directly with the artwork of artist Barbara Prey. You will be part of the archive project, digital archive project and have hands on experience curating and compiling information for an upcoming book. This is a good opportunity not only for those interested in art history but for archiving in history, English, music and other disciplines. It is a great chance to work with primary source material and a living artist. These skills are beneficial for future jobs as so much primary material is being digitized. Particularly hepful for those looking for work in art history. The work will primarily take place in Williamstown with some travel to Prey’s studio in Oyster Bay, NY (near NYC). Jessika Drmacich, Williams college Digital Archivisit and former archivist at the Norman Rockwell Museum serves as an advisor to the project. Limited to 3 people.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; Please submit a cover letter (addressed to Barbara Prey) and resume.
26. WEALTH MANAGEMENT
WHO: Toby Potterton
Toby Potterton is the Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Management, Atlas Private Wealth Management.
WHERE: Atlas Private Wealth Management, Williamstown, MA
WHAT: You will retain a deeper understanding of the financial services industry and the financial planning profession. You will learn how an individual financial services business operates and also discover what knowledge and skills are required for an entry-level financial planner all the while gaining an understanding of the administrative and compliance requirements of the profession.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a self-motivated, team player who has excellent organization and communication skills. While a background in finance or accounting is not required, applicants should be comfortable with basic numerical computation. Resume, cover letter, transcript.
27. ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN & PRACTICE
“ I was fortunate enough to study architecture at Yale under Dean Thomas Beeby of Chicago and within an atmosphere of creativity and exploration. We learned that a successful building improves the lives of people not just by providing utility and space but through beauty and grace as well.”
WHO: J.C. Calderon '87 is a licensed architect with 22 years experience in the construction field. In 2011 the firm relocated to Beacon, NY and continues to specialize in NYC residential and commercial projects. We recently collaborated on a new 646 room hotel near Manhattan’s Times Square for Riu Hotel & Resorts, currently in construction on 8th Ave & West 46 St.
Mr. Calderon is a member of the American Institute of Architects and a LEED Accredited Professional via the U.S. Green Building Council. He has been a guest critic to various architecture schools including Yale, CUNY City College, Pratt Institute, NJIT & NYIT. In 2009 he was invited to speak at a Yale graduate seminar on the work of Rogelio Salmona.
In 2012, he founded Beacon Public Space, a nonprofit community based group dedicated to public space projects in Beacon. In April 2013 the BPS sponsored a screening of "Chasing Ice" the Academy award nominated & Emmy award winning film on climate change with a panel of experts including the film's director Jeff Orlowski.
WHERE: Calderón Architecture & Design is located in Beacon, NY in the heart of the business district near the Dia Beacon museum of contemporary art, formerly led by Michael Govan '85.
WHAT: Participate and contribute creatively to the firm’s projects.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume and detailed letter describing your interest in the field of architecture.
28. FACE THE FACTS: REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY ADVOCACY PROJECT
WHO: Karen Cole, Senior Coordinator of Youth Development. BA, Grinnell College, JD, NYU School of Law. After graduating from Grinnell, Karen joined the Peace Corps and taught at a girls school in Zaire, Africa. After attending law school, she worked for 13 years in poverty law, practicing housing, family and juvenile law. While her children were small, she taught French at a private school in the Berkshires, and has since returned to the non-profit world, heading up youth development work at Berkshire United Way.
WHERE: Berkshire United Way, Pittsfield, MA. Berkshire United Way’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Berkshire County by mobilizing resources to address community priorities and create sustainable change. Our priority issue areas are education and financial stability.
WHAT: The winter study project intern would work with the Face the Facts: reduce teen pregnancy coalition. This is a county-wide coalition aimed at reducing births to teens by 50% by 2020 by expanding comprehensive sex education, increasing access to reproductive health, and building aspirations among our youth so that they see a bright future for themselves and a reason to prevent pregnancy. The intern would primarily be involved in helping to organize a Face the Facts Advocacy Day. He or she would be responsible for designing multiple advocacy participation avenues for community members and youth: social media, in person meetings with legislators, presentations at Parent-Teacher-Organizations, School Councils and Committees, and at other community meetings. Advocacy talking points and Take Action items would be developed in working with the Coordinator of Youth Development and the Face the Facts Coalition, and would focus on our three overall strategies (comprehensive sex ed, access to reproductive health, and building aspirations). In addition, the intern would be involved in the day-to-day office work involved with managing a countywide coalition, including administrative tasks, data input and analysis, researching best practices, and managing coalition members. The intern would need to work in the Berkshire United Way office in Pittsfield three days a week, and could work virtually from another space once a week, for a total of at least 25 hours a week.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Resume and cover letter.
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