INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS OFFICE NEWSLETTER

January 11, 2012 Published by the USC Career Center This weekly e-mail highlights interesting internship opportunities and other important information that will aid you in securing an internship! The internships listed below are just a sampling of what is available. For complete listings of all current internships, log on to connectSC at http://careers.usc.edu. New internships are added daily.

SPRING 2012 EVENTS! SAVE THE DATE!

On-Campus Recruiting begins today, January 11. The Diversity Networking Mixer will be held on January 31. The Career Fair will be held February 9. Internship Week will be held February 13-16.

CAREER FEST
Career Fest 2012, January 30 February 3, a week of career events for USC students. Whether you are a freshman and have not decided your major, a sophomore/junior thinking about internships or a senior about to graduate we have an event for you! The week will include panels, discussions, workshops and networking events hosted by departments across the USC campus. For more information and a full list of events/workshops visit the Career Fest website, http://careers.usc.edu/careerfest.

CAREER CENTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

The Career Center is offering two great internship programs for 2012: Dream Dollars and The Scheyer Family Scholarship. The Dream Dollars Program is a unique scholarship program for undergraduates. The USC Dream Dollars Program provides stipends for USC students who receive internships with a nonprofit or government organization. This program will support students hoping to gain work experience from an unpaid internship. Students will be selected through an application and interview process. All internships must be a minimum of six weeks during the summer. The program provides a stipend of $1,200 for each student. Students must have an internship prior to applying for this scholarship. For more information please go to our website: http://careers.usc.edu/students/internships/dream-dollars/ or come by STU B-1 for questions.

The Scheyer Family Scholarship for Summer Interns, established in December of 2007, will provide an award of $2,500 to two students enrolled in approved summer internships. Preference will be given to sophomores, juniors or seniors with demonstrated financial need. Student recipients must have a major in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must be in good academic standing and must have a graduation date between December 2012 and May 2015. Students must have an internship prior to applying for this scholarship. For more information visit our website: http://careers.usc.edu/students/internships/scheyer-family-scholarship/ or come by STU B-1 for questions.

The Lime Connect Fellowship Program!

Interested in learning about internships, scholarships, The Lime Connect Fellowship Program and professional development opportunities for talented students with disabilities? Please join members of the Lime Connect team, along with Lime Connect Fellows Andy Dulman, Tom Griffiths, and Sarah Peterson and other University of Southern California members of The Lime Network, to learn more about our organization and the benefits of joining. This event will be taking place on Wednesday January 18, 2012 from 5:30pm-6:30pm (dinner will be served) in the Student Union 311. To RSVP/register for this event, please email jennifer.larussoleung@limeconnect.com by Tuesday, January 17th.

NEED COURSE CREDIT FOR AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP?

Federal labor law requires that students participating in an internship must either A) be paid by the employer; or, B) be enrolled in an internship for-credit course. Do you have an unpaid internship and need course credit? If so, register for one of USCs 15+ internship courses. For a full list of internship courses offered visit the Career Centers website, http://careers.usc.edu or stop by our office in STU B1.

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PAID INTERNSHIPS
Fox Networks Group Talent Acquisition Intern Fox Networks Group (FNG) is seeking a technically savvy, marketing-focused intern to work with the Talent Acquisition (TA) Department beginning in Late January/early February. Meet with a wide array of Marketing professionals within Broadcast/Cable Television division; Learn our business and help develop messaging, materials and events; assist in planning, coordinating and executing cutting-edge initiatives; gain hands-on implementation experience. This project-based internship will initially engage Marketing teams across the division to understand their upcoming marketing strategies and tactics, in order to identify synergistic opportunities for Talent Acquisition to partner on the extension of our collective brands and other creative messaging. Work with Talent Acquisition team to further develop FNG TA Newsletter and implement process for disseminating weekly hot jobs list to employee base. Partner with Recruiters to execute crowd sourcing and other social media strategies focused on engaging a variety of professional organizations and discipline specific groups to grow our project-based challenge initiative. Partner with team to identify internal departments interested in participating in 3rd annual "Project-Based Summer Challenges", which includes developing value-added, relevant projects that emulate current business needs and provide exciting opportunities for student groups and professionals to learn our performance expectations and gain hands-on experience. Research associations, groups or other professional and student organizations that help drive our Audience Strategy philosophy and recruiting initiatives. Qualifications include Strong technical skills with MS Office (PowerPoint), Adobe Suite (Photoshop), Digital and Social Media, and Video Production. Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal); highly professional presentation skills and phone demeanor. This role is based in Century City, CA 90064. We are seeking students that are at the undergrad level, with prior experience marketing, social media, graphic design experience and can commit to at least 16 hours per week for 12 weeks during the winter/spring season. Please forward resumes to fngcareers@fox.com. In the subject line put TA Spring Intern.

Getty Center and Getty Villa 2012 Multicultural Undergraduate Internship Opportunities We are pleased to announce the launch of the application for the summer 2012 Multicultural Internship at the Getty Center and Getty Villa. Eligibility for these internships is limited to currently enrolled undergraduates who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County, will have completed at least one semester of college by June 2012 and/or will complete their undergraduate degree by September 1, 2012. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. The internships are intended specifically for outstanding students who are members of U.S. minority groups underrepresented in Museum professions: individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent. Interns are paid $3,500 for ten weeks of full-time work (40 hours per week) between June and August 2012. Eligible undergraduates may find the application at: http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/leaders/current/mui_getty_internships.html.

Lend for America Real Estate Development Intern Lend for America is a program of the Campus Microfinance Alliance. Since 2001, college students across the country have led the development of microfinance institutions to spur economic development in their campus communities. The organizations below are members of the Campus Microfinance Alliance, a collaborative effort started in 2009 to support the growth of the student-led microfinance movement. Lend for America is for college students interested microfinance and community development. With Lend for America youll spend your summer working with real people, real businesses, and real money. You'll get to meet entrepreneurs, review loans, see how microfinance works in the U.S., and youll be working with people whove chosen careers with a conscience. All of your travel expenses will be paid and youll receive a $2500 stipend. Your summer kicks off with a classroom introduction to US microfinance and a gathering with its leaders. Youll spend 8 weeks learning from hard working Americans and microfinance practitioners about the opportunities for microfinance to transform business owners and communities by reviewing loan applications, opening savings accounts, and coaching clients. Youll be based with Community Empowerment Fund in Chapel Hill, NC; The Intersect Fund in New Brunswick, NJ; or the Capital Good Fund in Providence, RI. After the summer, youll start a new Campus MFI and join a national network of social entrepreneurs working to build a better country through microfinance. After a few weeks, youll serve your first client, make your first loan, and soon youll be hooked. Selection Criteria includes availability from May 31, 2012August 6, 2012, proven leadership ability, excellent computer skills and strong interest in microfinance. Virtual Information Session - January 20 at 2 pm - Sign up now! https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=7m60f098l8uv Early selection application deadline January 30, Regular selection application deadline - February 28.

Lucasfilm Summer Internships Race to the Top. Join the Force. The University Relations team is pleased to announce that the Jedi Academy Summer Internships are live on the Lucasfilm website: https://jobs.lucasfilm.com/internships.html. Join the Force and spend the summer with us! The Jedi Academy Program is a summer internship that Lucasfilm runs between 12-16 weeks in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are looking for currently enrolled junior undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. students to work across our divisions. Internship positions include game programming and engineering, game art, information systems and technology, web development, marketing, licensing, and production and project management. All internship positions are paid. Please visit https://jobs.lucasfilm.com/internships.html for more information. The deadline for application submission is Tuesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific).

Occidental Petroleum Corporation HR Summer Intern Occidental Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries have several openings for Human Resource summer interns in our U.S. locations which include Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas. Summer interns will work for 2-3 months with HR professionals on a defined project. Projects will be varying depending on location. We are looking for creative, energetic people who are passionate about their field, are seeking a meaningful career and are striving to excel and improve. If this sounds like you, we invite you to take a look at Oxy, where you can expect to be challenged...and challenge yourself to grow with us. Requirements include at least a 3.0 GPA overall and in major, must be open to relocating during the summer, and must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources. Please send resume and cover letter to Katherine DelGiorno at Katherine_DelGiorno@oxy.com and apply at www.oxy.com/careers/earlycareer.

SME Entertainment Intern Position SME Entertainment Group has been securing keynote speakers and entertainment for Fortune 500 companies and private individuals for over 20 years. Our keynote speakers include everything from hall-of-fame professional athletes to authors, economists, and world renowned professors. Our entertainment everything from headlining bands to the worlds funniest comedians. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in undergraduate studies, and is a high-energy self-starter looking to gain experience in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The candidate must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be extremely comfortable working with technology. The candidate must also be highly organized and have the ability to excel in fastpaced environments. Our intern will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the entertainment industry from a leading entertainment firm and learn advanced project management practices by supporting the sales team. The initial priority will be managing the transition of keynote speaker and entertainment media from the existing website to the new strategic system. Update current media library of keynote speakers, headline entertainment, comedians, cover bands, and variety acts. Developing lead generation strategies under the direction of senior members of the sales team. Day to day office work including answering phones. This internship will be paid (hourly $10. Please provide a resume and cover letter summarizing why you would be a good fit with our organization to msrour@smenet.com and elin@smenet.com.

UBS Presidents Summer Internship Program (Sophomores) The Presidents Summer Internship Program is a 10-week intensive rotation through multiple business areas of UBS. This experience will provide you with an unparalleled platform for your career in financial services. Your exposure may include the following areas: Equities, Fixed Income, Group Technology, Investment Banking, Office of the COO, Operations and Wealth Management. The Presidents Summer Internship Program is available to sophomores who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possess strong analytical skills and are enthusiastic about the financial services industry. Students must have a minimum 3.4 GPA; all majors welcome to apply. Location: UBS offices in New York City, New Jersey and Stamford, Connecticut; Dates: June through August. Rotational Across Business Areas: Introduction to UBS: presentation skills, Excel training, senior speaker series, networking events, community service and Apprentice Week. All interested candidates must apply online at www.ubs.com/graduates by January 15, 2012. Please enter job reference 80356BR in the keyword field of the search page. Requires a resume and an essay submission (500 words or less) in response to the following question: Tell us about your interest in Financial Services and what about the industry is driving you to consider it for your career. Resume and essay response must be submitted in .pdf format. Essay response must be submitted in the Attachments section of the online system. All candidates who apply for the UBS Presidents Summer Internship Program by the above deadline will be automatically considered for Sophomore Symposium.

UBS Sophomore Symposium UBS Sophomore Symposium is a three-day, expenses paid, immersion into the world of finance. The program provides sophomore students with an opportunity to jump-start their careers through an exciting, hands-on introduction to businesses, which may include: Equities, Finance, Fixed Income, Group Technology, Investment Banking, Operations, Risk and Wealth Management. The program will include a tour of the worlds largest trading floor (UBS offices in Stamford, CT), a sales and trading simulation exercise, the opportunity to hear from senior speakers, networking with recent graduates in both individual and small group settings, as well as building relationships with peers through team-building exercises. Location: UBS offices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut. Dates: May 21 23, 2012. The program is available to students who have completed their sophomore year and have demonstrated outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, possess strong interpersonal skills and are enthusiastic about and committed to the financial services industry. Students must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, minimum 3.4 GPA, all majors welcome to apply. All interested candidates must apply online at www.ubs.com/graduates by March 11, 2012. Please enter job reference 80495BR in the keyword field of the search page. Requires a resume and an essay submission (500 words or less) in response to the following question: Tell us about your interest in Financial Services and what about the industry is driving you to consider it for your career. Resume and essay response must be submitted in .pdf format. Essay response must be submitted in the Attachments section of the online system.

USC Trio Educational Talent Search Student Program Advisor USC TRiO Educational Talent Search is currently looking for Student Program Advisors and Tutors. Students will be assigned to a high school in Central, South Central, and Downtown Los Angeles and provide one on one and group academic and career advisement to ETS students. They will also assist students with college, FAFSA, and scholarship applications. Duties will also include assisting the Academic Advisor in the implementation of workshops and other activities at the designated school sites and collaborate with the school counselor at assigned sites to effectively execute the program's and school's objectives. We are looking for someone who is available 20 hours per week and the pay rate is $13.00 per hour. To apply, please e-mail your resume to Flor Sandoval at fsandova@usc.edu.

UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Alchemy Entertainment- Internship at Alchemy Entertainment. We produced the Warner Bros./New Line feature 17 AGAIN. We are also currently in development on several other features. Our management/production company is looking for interns to help out around the office. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting the Development Executive, reading scripts and writing coverage, answering phones and daily office tasks. Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Highly motivated, independent and organized. I am looking for interns available to start immediately. Please include the dates and times you would be available to intern. Please e-mail a resume to alchemyintern@gmail.com. Five x Five Media Development Intern Non-fiction Production Company needs creative types who want to make television. Knowledge of the full cultural spectrum important. Skill sets including shooting, editing, interviewing, writing are key. Non-television and communications majors encouraged to apply. There may be some remuneration. Production company is comprised of Emmy-award winning producers, and is

active in both network and cable television production. Office location is West Hollywood. Send resume and availability to tvcentric1@gmail.com. G-Star Raw Spring 2012 Internship Program G-Star Raw is an international denim brand based in Amsterdam, Netherlands with its USA HQ in NYC. From its conception in 1989, G-Star has been known for its innovative and cutting edge style in the world of denim. Pushing the boundaries, continuous experimentation, and product development have led to a strong following worldwide. The rough, rudimentary and raw characteristics of the brand allow G-Star to maintain its distinct and unorthodox styles. Selling around the globe in 51 countries, the product takes center stage at G-Star: Just the Product. The selected intern will gain valuable knowledge from the PR department and will be responsible for providing administrative support including sample trafficking, showroom maintenance and merchandising, scanning press clips and learning the overall business scope of G-Star in the USA market. School credit is not required for participation, but is granted if needed. Please send your resume to priscila-martinez@g-star.com. Obama For America Summer Internship Our spring internship is an opportunity for your students and graduates to gain hands-on experience with a United States presidential campaign and strengthen their skills as future leaders. Spring interns with Obama For America will learn firsthand about the grassroots efforts that drive our campaign and how what we do here at headquarters facilitates our actions in the states. The application deadline is March 1st, 2012. Interviews and selections will take place shortly after the deadline. Applicants will be informed no later than April 15th, 2012. T Our program will run from May 29, 2012 to August 17, 2012. We have several departments on the campaign and internships will be available in each of them. Please share the link widely and encourage interested students and graduates to apply! The link to apply is: http://OFA.BO/springHQ. USC Center for Urban Education Communications Intern The Center for Urban Education (CUE) is seeking a student intern with a background in communications, journalism and/or marketing. The intern will gain experience in writing articles for publication in print, on the web and other online media (e.g., through Constant Contact); assisting with the development of other content; maintaining and updating information on CUE's website; and preparing materials for dissemination to targeted audiences. Student will work 10-20 hours/week. CUE is a research center housed at the Rossier School of Education. It leads socially conscious research and develops data, benchmarking and process improvement tools to assist colleges and universities in improving educational outcomes for minority students. Interested students can email their cover letters and resumes to: rsoecue@usc.edu. The subject line in the email should say: Application for communications intern.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES & SCHOLARSHIPS

2012 Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don't want anything to stand in the way. That's why Google is proud to support the work of Lime Connect. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google

Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the annual Google Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California, in 2012. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated passion for computer science - $10,000USD for those studying in the US and $5,000CAD for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs). The Google Lime Scholarship is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing degrees in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field at a university in the US or Canada (international students in the US or Canada are also eligible). Candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply: check out our website. Application deadline: midnight EST on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Lime Connect is a global not for profit leading the way as the premier resource for top talent in the disability space by attracting, preparing and connecting highly accomplished individuals with disabilities for careers with the world's leading corporations. Our goal is to break stereotypes and lead all companies to realize the importance, and value, of employing people with disabilities at every level of education, talent and ability. American Theater Wing Springboard NYC Actor Boot Camp June 2012 Talent isn't all you need to make it in the theatre. You also need connections, relationships and professional tools to turn your talent into a career. That's what you'll get at SpringboardNYC. At this two week college-to-career transition program, you'll have the opportunity to participate in on-your-feet training sessions and workshops designed to help you find jobs in the New York theatre community, and introduce you to living in New York. Taught by industry professionals, sessions include audition training with directors and casting directors and seminars with industry's leading agents, managers as well as intimate conversations with working actors you will recognize from both stage and screen. SpringboardNYC also gives you hands-on practical guidance in how to live in New York while pursuing a theatre career. It is the ideal transitional program, giving you information and contacts that would otherwise take you years to cobble together on your own. 2011 Program Fee is $1,800. Need-based scholarships are available. Program fee covers a twoweek, jam-packed schedule of workshops, master classes, seminars, "meet & greets," and field trips as well as a two-week unlimited Metro card (public transportation pass). Also includes the purchase of tickets to 5-7 Broadway and/or off-Broadway shows and/or special events, including the dress rehearsal for The Tony Awards. Special Question and Answer "talkbacks" with cast members will be held after many shows. The deadline to apply is April 1 st, 2012. For more information please visit http://americantheatrewing.org/springboardnyc/index.php. Birthright Israel Excel Summer Fellowship in Israel University of Southern California has been specifically selected for targeted recruitment for this exciting summer opportunity! Birthright Israel Excel is a selective 10-week summer fellowship program in Israel for talented American Jewish undergraduate students (currently sophomores, juniors and seniors) who are pursuing careers in business, technology, biotech, marketing and social media. Each Birthright Israel Excel Fellow will intern at a prominent multinational Israeli company, travel to Israeli sites, meet with prominent members of the business, political and academic communities, and join an exclusive community of future global Jewish business and technology leaders. Upon return from Israel, Birthright Israel Excel participants will be paired with business mentors in the U.S. The goal of the mentor program is to further broaden the participants understanding of global economics, decision making and social responsibility. All expenses associated with flights, housing and group programming will be covered by Birthright Israel Excel. This program is open (but not exclusive) to Taglit-Birthright Israel alumni. Applicants, who have previously visited Israel, whether for educational or non-educational purposes, are eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, go to www.birthrightisraelexcel.com or contact Info@BRIExcel.com.

The Economists Which MBA? Online Fair For those considering an MBA in the future, this is a free opportunity to meet admissions officers from leading business schools all over the world. Visitors can join webinars, chat with school representatives and alumni, watch videos and download the latest MBA program materials all from the convenience of their computers. Meet admissions officers from business schools around the world at this FREE online fair. Gain insight into the MBA experience by chatting with alumni, watching webinars and videos, and downloading resources. Sign up free or learn more at http://registermbafair.whichmba.com/?source=undergrad. Sign up now for your chance to win a free iPad 2 when you visit 5 or more school booths on February 6th and 7th.

Goldwater Scholarship New York University For outstanding undergraduates in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation awards up to 300 scholarships nationally. Each scholarship covers expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Junior-level recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of support, and seniorlevel recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of support, for use starting in Fall 2012. It is expected that students selected as scholars intend to pursue a doctoral degree. Eligibility includes (1) Science, math, or engineering majors who will be USC juniors or seniors in 2012 2013 and (2) Must be in the upper fourth of your class with a recommended GPA of 3.5 or higher. Instructions for the USC process for the Boren Scholarship and Goldwater Scholarship are available at http://www.usc.edu/programs/ugprograms/aif/fellowships.htm.

SUMMER HOUSING
Educational Housing Services New York Interning in New York City? With 25 years in student housing, Educational Housing Services is a great, safe and convenient housing option in New York City. EHS is a not-for-profit organization that provides safe and convenient housing to students and interns in NYC. To find out more about EHS and the properties that are available this summer, please visit: http://studenthousing.org/and/usc. You may also call: 1-800-297-4694. All of the buildings include 24/7 security and residence staff, free cable access and LCD TVs, free high speed internet access, and fully furnished rooms with private bathrooms and heat/AC. Computer and fitness centers, laundry facilities, kitchens and lounges are also onsite.

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact the Internship Programs Office in STU B1 or at (213) 740-9105.