Career Center Connector (C3) is the best way to stay informed on what you need to know as a job or internship seeker while you’re a student here at UM. Besides housing a resume builder, C3 is also a great way to find opportunities specifically for Michigan students. Each week, we plan to highlight a few positions that we come across that we find particularly interesting. Learn more, including application information, by checking out each pick on Career Center Connector. While you’re there, see what other interesting opportunities you find!
Geni Harclerode, Asst. Director of Experiential Learning and Employer Development
Geni’s pick: Blood Services Intern – American Red Cross, Washtenaw County Chapter
Job ID: 13928
Every year I am so impressed with the work that students and other members of our Michigan community put forth to make the Blood Battle a success. For one thing, I always look forward to beating Ohio State (or “Ohio”) at anything, but maybe more importantly, because giving blood is such an important and life-saving act. The local chapter of the Red Cross is offering a really cool chance for a student to help organize and promote more blood drives like this all over the county. This is a great chance for someone to see what it’s like to work for a non-profit and the position has some important public relations, marketing, and event coordinating aspects to it too. Check it out!
Rushi Vyas, Career Advisor
Rushi’s pick: Part-Time Marketing Coordinator – Door-to-Door Organics
Job ID: 23059
With graduation approaching, some students are starting to say, “I just want something, ANYTHING, to do for next year.” The Part-Time Marketing Coordinator position with start-up company Door-to-Door Organics, could provide that “something” while still giving you time to explore. I found this position by simply typing “explore” into the keyword search. At 20 hours a week, but with quite a bit of responsibility, this Part-Time opportunity in the Livonia area could provide valuable experience in multiple areas. For those interested in marketing/sales or the “business” side, there is quite a bit of very hands-on experience in this opportunity. For those interested in public health and/or environmental sustainability the company’s mission may provide an interesting gap year opportunity. Or for those more entrepreneurial individuals, getting experience working for a relatively new start up that is still nationwide having a footprint in five different locations, could give some interesting background for your own future proposals. It’s ok if you are not fully decided on what the next steps are, and maybe this opportunity allows you to explore that while still having some income.
Lizzy Rewalt, Peer Advisor
Lizzy’s pick: Assistant Media Planner – Initiative
Job ID: 22682
This posting interested me because of its focus on Media and that it’s in an excellent location to be involved with media – New York City. As an assistant media planner, you will oversee media budgets, make planning decisions and maintain relationships with clients and vendors to execute advertising and communication efforts.
The position would elicit development in areas of communication, finance and project management for any students interested in communication, PR, marketing, advertising, or media. The advanced and creative design of Initiative’s website showcases the company’s focus on creativity. The deadline to apply is April 11, 2012.
Job/internship postings are included within Career Center Connector due to their potential interest to UM, Ann Arbor students. Inclusion of a posting does not imply Career Center endorsement of the particular program, opportunity or employer described.
Posted by Scott Tsuchiyama 
This is a one year internship at a law firm that would be a great opportunity for someone taking a gap year before law school. It would also be great for someone interested in working in the legal field while exploring if law school is right fit for them. I found this position by typing law into the keyword search and setting the position type as internship.
When I talk to students vested in working in government something I like to say is: Explore options beyond the Federal Government for government jobs. I strongly encourage investigating State and Local opportunities too. A great example of this principle is the Policy Analyst position listed in C3. This job really resonates with me because it centers on special education policy in DC schools. It sounds like a fascinating opportunity to analyze policy and work towards the Division of Special Education mission of ensuring all DC children with developmental delays and disabilities have access to high quality services and education.
If I didn’t already have a job I would unquestionably apply for this position. In fact, I might regardless because this sounds like such an incredible and fun opportunity. Community Elf was founded in 2009 by two former McKinsey and Company alumni and is a social media management company. The position has a desirable level of autonomy and leadership as it entails coordinating with the development team, overseeing social media account managers, assigning tasks, establishing goals, and conducting performance reviews. They also sound like a down to Earth company to work for as they are looking for someone who has a pet peeve of inefficiency, are a jack-of-all-trades kind of person, love every day being completely different, and of course have an interest in social media and want to help transform the way companies drive their growth. Oh, and did I mention you’d be working in the exciting and innovative atmosphere of a startup company? Don’t miss this opportunity!
I don’t know about you but I loved going to Toys”R”Us as a child. Toys”R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. They’re seeking a Junior Business Analyst for Information Technology at the global headquarters in Wayne, New Jersey. The Junior Business Analyst works as part of a Project Team that is formed to deliver particular solutions. The JBA reports to an IT Manager; however, his/her day-to-day work is likely to be assigned and monitored by either an IT Project Manager or an IT Senior Business Analyst. Working at Toys”R”Us I would never have to grow up!
Are you the type of person that has always been savvy financially? Would you like to learn how to become smart with your money while creating fun and innovative ideas to help a new business go national? As an Editorial or Social Media intern with GoGirl Finance you’ll be able to use your skills and knowledge within social media to increase traffic and brand awareness through media networking. This would be a great opportunity not only to utilize your writing abilities, but also learn more about social media, product management, entrepreneurship and finance! I found this opportunity on C3 by selecting “Entrepreneurship” as the job function. No finance experience is needed and all majors are encouraged to apply. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company whose founder is Alum of U-M? Go Blue!
How does spending a gap-year in New York City sound? The New York City Teaching Residency would be a great way to acquire a wide range of skills, to work with a diverse group, and to spend time thinking about what’s next in your life, all while living in The Big Apple. If accepted, residents will also earn a master’s degree through a subsidized program at St. John’s University. If you have ever considered a future in education, education policy, or working with today’s youth, then this would be a wonderful experience for you to consider.
Using “entertainment” as a keyword on C3, I discovered this internship with the Tennis Channel in Santa Monica, California. The position deals with the delivery of related news and events to the public through television broadcasting, social media, and other platforms. Interns will engage in consumer analysis and distribution research while becoming adjusted within the sports entertainment industry. This is an ideal internship for someone looking for experience in sports broadcasting, and who likes the idea of spending the summer out West.
Do you like to work with animals? Are you interested in animal training, conservation, and relevant public education? If so, check the various internship opportunities with Oceans of Fun, in Milwaukee, WI, a globally recognized leader in the field of marine mammal care and training. You will learn about animal diets, facility care, animal training, medical programs, and assist the staff in educating the public about how to care for the environment.
Are you interested in helping others this summer while enjoying one of our Great Lakes? Goodwill Industries of West Mi is hiring a Case Manager Intern to help support the work of their full time Case Managers. The positions are unpaid, but they are only looking for a 10-12 hour a week time commitment, leaving plenty of time to pick up a part time job and enjoy all that sunny Muskegon has to offer. The role would be a fantastic introduction to clinical work in counseling, social work, advocacy based fields and education. In this role, you would be a resource, problem solver, confidant, mentor, teacher, and assistant – learning a lot about yourself and others along the way. This internship is open to Juniors and Seniors from any major.
A new posting on Career Center Connector (c3) immediately grabbed my interest. I meet many students interested in social justice, international development, advocacy, community development/organizing. public health and related fields. 
Would you like to create unique 3D gaming experiences for fellow video game enthusiasts? How does California sound? If utilizing your programing skills in a creative environment sounds interesting, Roblox might have a position for you in sunny San Mateo! Roblox is a rapidly growing company looking for ambitious, self-starters to join their team. Explore your opportunity to become an innovator of the Roblox platform by reading more about this full-time position. 
One of the most significant career experiences I’ve had was the year I spent living and teaching abroad in Central Japan. During my week, I learned the in’s and out’s of managing a classroom, staying on top of lesson plans, navigating cultural differences while working with interesting and talented people from all around the world. On the weekends, I hopped on trains, planes, and buses exploring the country and neighboring islands and communities. Although I never had the intention of pursuing a career as a teacher, the skills and experiences I gained in a teaching environment continue to help me today. Who wouldn’t want to hire someone who can manage a group, plan, design, and deliver effective training and programming, and work effectively with people from different cultures? A year teaching abroad gave me valuable skills for my resume along with some clarity around the things that I wanted in my future career. That is why this teach abroad position with NTK Academic Group caught my eye and why I would not hesitate to apply for something like this again.
