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Attend the Hybrid Career and Internship Fair on March 17 and 22

From the Office of Career Engagement and Internships:

The inaugural hybrid Career and Internship Fair is open to all Queens College students and alumni. 

  • Day 2 : In-person fair on Wednesday, March 22, 12-2:30 pm, Student Union, 4th Floor (early admissions at 11:30 am for students who have participated in Career Fair preparation events and COOP 201 World of Work classes). Registration: www.qc.cuny.edu/hireqc (Events>Select>Attend). 

More than 30 employers, including top organizations, will be recruiting candidates for internships as well as part-time and full-time career opportunities. Visit the Center for Career Engagement and Internships fair website for prep sessions, fair details, and a list of employers who will be recruiting.

Why should you attend?

  • Participate in career prep workshops.
  • Make meaningful connections with recruiters.
  • Secure your next internship or job.
  • Take a professional photo for LinkedIn.
  • Interview with employers on campus.

If you have any questions, please email qc_career@qc.cuny.edu.

Internship (QC Alumni Relations Department) – April 3rd – June 23rd 

8 hours minimum/12 hours maximum per week. (HYBRID) – 4 hours required in Kiely Hall Room #117 on Tuesdays between 9-5 PM. 

Office of Alumni Relations – Kiely Hall Room #171 

Reports to Laura Abrams, Senior Director of Alumni Relations 

Applications (resume and cover letter) must be submitted by March 10th to laura.abrams@qc.cuny.edu. Candidates should detail their interest in the internship and describe their QC student experience. 

The pay rate for this position is $20/hour. No RF/CUNY benefits 

Qualifications 

  • Currently enrolled in a Queens College undergraduate or graduate degree program, graphic design preferred. 
  • At least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in their current degree program. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (especially Word and Excel); Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Canva; Proficiency in Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere Pro. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Willingness to contribute and collaborate as member of a team. 

Work Responsibilities 

  • Collect content and utilize Mailchimp email platform to create April 16th, May 21st and June18th GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) newsletters. 
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Alumni Relations in managing social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Discord and Link tree platforms. 

Must attend two (2) GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) networking events on April 20th (Astoria/LIC area) and June 8th (Flushing area). Assist with set-up and registration from 5:30-7:30 PM. 

AIGA NY Annual Job Fair

Join us for our annual job fair!

Are you a design student, recent graduate, or early to mid-career professional looking for a new role? Join us for AIGA NY’s annual virtual job fair and meet creative companies helping you take the next step in the design industry!

Whether you’re just getting started or are in the midst of a search for your next role, this year we’re inviting designers in the first five years of their careers to participate. The job fair is a great opportunity to connect with representatives and recruiters representing New York’s top creative companies and studios looking to connect with talented designers like yourself. Find out what a typical day is like for their designers and hear what creative directors are looking for in roles they’re hiring for.

We’ll also be hosting our Advice Booth, staffed with current AIGA NY board members ready to provide valuable information and insights to help you succeed in your career.

Event Series: Mixers, Job Fairs, and Workshops
AIGA NY Virtual Job Fair is part of the Mixers, Job Fairs, and Workshops event series. These events are focused on community building, networking and exposing new working environments.

Event graphics: Troy Vasilakis

Tickets
We are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your donation supports AIGA NY and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact Stacey@aigany.org.

AIGA NY Annual Job Fair~Now for Early and Mid-Career Professionals

Spring Internships at Printed Matter

Overview:
Printed Matter seeks curious and enthusiastic applicants to its Spring Internship Program! Founded in 1976, Printed Matter is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination, understanding and appreciation of artists’ books and related publications. The Printed Matter internship program offers the opportunity to gain familiarity with the vibrant field of artists’ publications as well as develop hands-on experience in a dynamic and vital non-profit arts organization.

Job Summary:
Interns assist with the daily and ongoing operations of Printed Matter, including programming activities, in-store events, and all aspects of maintaining a busy bookshop. This includes assistance with processing review submissions, supporting social media, exhibition preparation and installation, shelving books and organizing stock, and other tasks. There are also opportunities for writing, research, administrative assistance, and other longer-term projects.

Interns should demonstrate a passion for artists’ books, arts publishing, and contemporary art, as well as Printed Matter’s mission. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or inventory management software is a plus.

Compensation:
Interns are expected to commit 2 days a week (Mon-Fri) to the internship. Internships are unpaid; however, a daily stipend of $100/day, paid biweekly, will be provided. School credit can also be arranged. Please note this is an in-person position.

To Apply:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest to jobs@printedmatter.org by February 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those received first will be prioritized.

https://www.printedmatter.org/jobs-internships

Two Student Opportunities: TheDream.US National Scholarship for Undocumented Students and TheDream.US Internship Funding Program for TheDream.US Scholars

From the Queens College Immigrant Student Support Initiative:

The Queens College Immigrant Student Support Initiative would like to inform you of two amazing opportunities for students: a scholarship opportunity for undocumented students and a new opportunity for TheDream.US Scholars to participate in a paid internship funded by TheDream.US.

TheDream.US National Scholarship

TheDream.US National Scholarship application is live! The scholarship provides up to $33,000 in financial assistance for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree! 

TheDream.US National Scholarship application is open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the United States before the age of 16 and before November 1, 2017. Additional eligibility criteria include:

  • Students must be or about to be high school graduates or GED recipients.
  • Students must have been or are currently enrolled in a college or university.
  • Students must exhibit significant unmet financial need.

For a full list of eligibility criteria, please visit Eligibility Criteria for the National Scholarship – TheDream.Us.  

Interested students can apply by visiting How To Apply – TheDream.Us. For a step-by-step guide on how to submit an application, please click here. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.

TheDream.US Internship Funding Program 

Queens College Dream.US Scholars with a work permit or ITIN (DACA is not required) are eligible for this opportunity, allowing students to demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and expand their professional network, all while getting paid! Students are eligible to receive payment in accordance with the number of hours they work at an estimated rate of $20 per hour. 

To participate in the program, scholars must meet the following criteria:

  • be a current Queens College Dream.US Scholar
  • be a currently enrolled Queens College student
  • have a valid social security number (SSN) or an individual tax identification number (ITIN)
  • have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and
  • possess an unpaid internship that meets the following criteria: is scheduled to last between 40 and 200 hours, has a dedicated supervisor, is related to your academic goals.

If students meet the criteria and have documentation that they have secured an unpaid internship (i.e. offer letter, email from internship supervisor, etc.) they may apply for funding by completing this application form on Parker Dewey.

Students can learn more and start applying by visiting Internship Funding Program for TheDream.US Scholars (parkerdewey.com) and Parker Dewey. Please be advised that students must create a free Parker Dewey profile before applying. For a video tutorial on how to complete an application, please click here.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as funding is limited. 

If students have questions or concerns about Dream.US National Scholarship or TheDream.US Internship Funding Program, they may contact the Immigrant Student Support Initiative at ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu. 

Stay Connected! 

If students, staff, or faculty want to learn more about the Queens College Immigrant Student Support Initiative, they may visit Immigrant Student Support Initiative | Student Life (cuny.edu). 

Additionally, if individuals are interested in receiving up-to-date information on services, resources, scholarships, and support available to the immigrant community, please click here and join the Queens College Immigrant Student Support Initiative email list. We highly recommend you join this email list as it will keep you updated on support available to the immigrant community at Queens College!

If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to ImmigrantSupport@qc.cuny.edu.

Internship Opportunities at the Tech Incubator at Queens College

Here are two internship opportunities for you to consider:

  1. Participate in a testing project at a startup

An NYC-based start-up is building a social metaverse app that shows people what’s happening around them in real-time via a 3D digital twin of the real world. Its founder is interested in teaming-up with students to Beta-test the app, deliver feedback, insights and feature suggestions as Ubiq moves from Beta to full launch.

If you are interested to learn more, please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/QNhbWuhXfqP1SgJM8

  1. Be a facilitator for Girls Who Code

We plan to offer the Girls Who Code Club again for students from grade 6 to 12. We are looking for college students who would like to serve as facilitators for the club sessions where the girls will learn how to code and complete projects. The club will be run virtually from Oct. 29 to Dec. 10, on Saturdays, from 10 to 11:30 am.

If you are interested to learn more, please complete this form:

https://forms.gle/QNhbWuhXfqP1SgJM8

Diverse Streets Initiative is looking for an intern

OVERVIEW

The Diverse Streets Initiative is an informal grassroots organization that utilizes streets as temporary public solidarity spaces. With multiple mediums, including the arts and community organizing, we use streets to bridge different communities together on topics that impact all BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and immigrant folks. From October to March, we will be focusing on culminating our “Resilience Series”.

https://www.diversestreetsinitiative.org/

THE CANDIDATE WILL:

  1. Assist the director and co-director (founder and co-founder) with social media development and content
  2. Assist the director and co-director with community outreach, including stakeholders (restaurants, small business owners, public institutions, community organizations etc.)
  3. Assist the director and co-director with designing and distributing a zine centered on public safety and health in the public realm
  4. Assist the director and co-director with poster event design

REQUIREMENTS:

●  Enrolled in a Bachelor’s program

●  Interest in multiple of the following: Art or Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Urban History etc.

●  Proficiency in social media platforms such as a facebook and instagram

●  Can work in a fast paced environment

●  Availability to work 10 hours a week between October – March

●  Active and good listener

●  Creative designer

●  Can conduct community outreach

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

●  Familiar with the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign;

●  Familiar with unfold, square grid, and other social media programs

●  Ability to multitask

●  Bilingual proficiency

●  Experience with community organizations

●  Experience with graphic design

●  Familiar with the Public Realm

●  Advocate of social justice and the arts

TO APPLY, PLEASE

  •  Provide a cover letter
  •  Provide your resume
  • Provide 3-5 work samples
  •  Provide 2 references To DiverseStreetsInitiative@gmail.com with the subject line “WINTER 2022/3 INTERN” Interns will earn $18/h. Salary is non-negotiable, supported by Woodside on the Move and is grant funded by CACF.