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UMD Data Challenge 2020
Minor in International Development & Conflict Management Application Now Open
Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship

UMD Data Challenge 2020

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 05:19 AM PST

February 22 – February 29
Students: Register by December 15.
All UMD students (from any major or year) are invited to participate!

Are you creative? Analytical? Have a knack for solving complex problems? The UMD Data Challenge (DC20) is an annual week-long competition held by the University of Maryland, where students across colleges and programs solve real-world problems using data from organizations such as Amazon Web Services and the National Cancer Institute.

Team up with other UMD students
Select a dataset provided by one of our sponsoring organizations
Use your creativity and analytical skills to solve a problem
Work with an industry mentor
Compete for exciting prizes

Register by December 15, 2019. This is a free event, including admission, swag, food, and beverages.

Or, be a DC20 Student Volunteer!

Get hands-on experience behind the scenes helping the DC20 teams
Build your organizational, networking, and leadership skills
Enhance your resume with volunteer and teamwork experience
PLUS enjoy free meals and a sporty volunteer t-shirt!
Students from all UMD programs may volunteer

Participants compete in teams up to a maximum of 4 members. All participants must register individually by December 15. Starting January 30, 2020, participants will have the opportunity to register for a team. Don't have a team? We have you covered! There will be a Team Building Event on February 7 for a chance to meet other students and form a team.

Once maximum registration is reached, you will be put on a wait-list. Wait-listed students are not guaranteed participation. So register early, as this event fills up quickly!

Participants must be present on the UMCP campus both February 22 (Kick-off Event) and February 29 (Presentation and Judging Event) from 9am-5pm.

Minor in International Development & Conflict Management Application Now Open

Posted: 05 Dec 2019 05:13 AM PST

MIDCM is a 16-credit undergraduate program open to students of all majors who are interested in the theory, practice and professions related to development and conflict – and the intersections of these issues – around the world. Apply by January 15 to begin the program in Spring 2020!

Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship

Posted: 04 Dec 2019 01:17 PM PST

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) offers premiere leadership and public policy programs for college women. Their mission is to increase the number of women influencing all aspects of the public policy process. They do this by focusing on college women, bringing them to Washington, DC for seminars throughout the academic year.

PLEN seeks qualified candidates for our Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship. They offer a dynamic environment for interns to develop their professional skills, build their network, and gain experience working at a small nonprofit.

Responsibilities include:

Assist with and coordinate aspects of planning PLEN seminars and workshops: logistics, delivery, and execution;
Manage PLEN's scholarships process: process applications and necessary paperwork;
Prepare materials for seminars, workshops, and outreach events;
Support, attend, and promote PLEN events and seminars through social media, communications activities, and in-person events;
Code, summarize, and present survey results for all PLEN's seminars;
Maintain/order office and program supplies;
Assist with fundraising letters/emails and donor mailings;
Promoting PLEN events and seminars through various outlets;
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Excellent attention to detail;
Ability to manage projects independently and readiness to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team;
Excellent problem solving skills;
Strong writing skills;
Ability to work well in a small office environment;
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups;
Passionate about PLEN's mission;
Enthusiastic and creative;
Experienced with social media, editing, or blogging;
Familiarity with WordPress, Excel, Google products, Hootsuite, Canva, Facebook, Twitter, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sched, and/or EveryAction.

To apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (700 words) to plencareers@plen.org with "Spring 2020 Program Assistant Internship" in the subject line. A small travel stipend is available. No phone calls please.

Deadline: Open until position is filled. Early application is encouraged as screening will be conducted as applications are received.

Preferred start date: January 20, 2020 (or before). 15 to 20 hours/week or more.

Benefits: Stipend is available. PLEN encourages interns to attend events in DC during their internship and will be flexible to accommodate those that take place during work hours. Interns are expected to attend PLEN events when possible, including seminars, networking receptions, fundraising events, etc.

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