Answer the call to public service: Work for a non-profit!

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Working for a non-profit organization can be one of the most transformative and rewarding experiences of a lifetime-

**Let your efforts effect change through this exciting internship with CIVITAS! **

What is CIVITAS?

The mission of CIVITAS is to foster, mobilize and coordinate civic concern in the community of Manhattan’s Upper East Side and East Harlem. CIVITAS seeks to promote, preserve and protect residential neighborhoods that are lively and livable. To focus its energies and maximize its impact, CIVITAS focuses on the following areas of concern: Urban Planning & Public Policy, Infrastructure, the Environment & related issues. Read more at www.civitasnyc.org.

What is the position?

This internship is a 10 week position with flexible hours offered through the Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) program which provides professional development, a chance to interface with other interns working in non-profit and a stipend. The intern will get experience in issues affecting the quality of life of a very dynamic and diverse community and will also be exposed to all elements of operating a community based planning organization. This is a great chance to get real, hands-on experience!

How do I apply?

Log into LionSHARE (www.cce.columbia.edu/findajob/register) to see more details about the position and apply to Job ID #679. You’ll need a cover letter, resume and transcript (can be downloaded directly from SSOL) to complete the application.

All applications are due on February 22, 2009.

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Columbia Communities in Action Internship Program - deadline extended for some positions

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Columbia Communities in Action Internship Program
Extended Deadline for Some Internships: Sunday, November 30th

The Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) Internship Program is offering a number of exciting Spring internships. These internships provide excellent opportunities to build, develop, and strengthen highly transferable skills in a hands-on environment. Some internships have an extended deadline of November 30th to apply:

1. The Design Trust for Public Space (2 internships available!): Be part of a team that enhances New York’s public spaces through sustainable design and construction!
2. New York Public Interest Groups: GO GREEN! Work for the New York Public Interest Groups (NYPIRG) to help fight for global warming!
3. Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc.: Help end homelessness in New York City!
4. Homeless Services United: Work to build coalitions that advocate for the homeless!
5. Union Square Partnership: Help enrich a vibrant neighborhood through programming!

These internships are offered through the Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) program which is sponsored by the Office of Student Group Advising and the Center for Career Education. This program is open to all full time undergraduate students in CC, SEAS, and GA and all majors are highly encouraged to apply! Those selected for the internship will be part of the CCIA program, which will provide additional professional development and networking opportunities throughout the semester. The internship program will run from January 26, 2009 - April 10, 2009. For more information about CCIA, go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/ccia

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Learn about CCIA, as well as how to apply for these internships at http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship

COLUMBIA COMMUNITIES IN ACTION (CCIA) - PAID INTERNSHIPS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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INFORMATION SESSIONS

Thursday, November 6, 2008
12:00-1:00pm
Lerner Hall, Room 568

Monday, November 10, 2008,
5:00-6:00pm,
Center for Career Education, Conference Room


Are you interested in making a difference in the community? Take part in the Center for Career Education’s first ever civic engagement internship program, Columbia Communities in Action (CCIA) As a CCIA participant, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of civic engagement through an internship with a New York-based internship during the Spring 2009 semester. Program participants will also be given the chance to attend special events and educational programming designed to help you explore career opportunities in civic engagement through a ten-week internship program sponsored by the Center for Career Education in partnership with the Office of Student Group Advising (OSGA).

Positions are being added to the program and will be posted on LionSHARE On-Campus Recruiting section on a rolling basis. (Search "CCIA" in the Job Title box.). This program is open to full-time undergraduates in CC, SEAS, and GS.

Applications are due November 14, 2008
Internships will take place January 26-April 10, 2009.

Interested in learning more? Join us for an information session!

To register, go to www.careereducation.columbia.edu/events
For more information about CCIA, go to http://www.cce.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/ccia