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Research Assistant with Day One

This opportunity is available during the  Fall 2022 semester. This opportunity can be conducted virtually and is only available for CEL credit.

DAY ONE Early Learning CommunityDAY ONE Early Learning Community is a non-profit located in the city of Poughkeepsie. Our mission is dedicated to creating the best learning opportunities for young children in New York State by providing state-of-the-art training for early childhood teachers. As part of our ecosystem for building high quality early childhood education, we provide programs for parents to have access to knowledge, resources and respect for their hopes for their children and families.

Location: 289 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Desired Skills:

  • Essential: use of google docs, google sheets/excel and google forms ideally google photos
  • Strong foundation in writing for reports
  • Clarity interest in the link between science, research, public policy and social justice attention to detail, especially numbers attention to detail in appearance of presentations, reports strong commitment to this work for this semester
  • Reliable and mature approach strict adherence to policies regarding confidentiality of data teamwork; interested and able to receive guidance and constructive feedback flexibility preferred: experience or coursework in statistics or a research methods course
  • Preferred: interest in graduate school or public policy & education work

Hours: Students can register for either 0.5 unit or 1.0 unit of credit ( min. 40 hrs with org over the semester for + 30 hrs of academic work OR min. 80 hr over the semester with org  + 60 hours of academic work)

To Apply:  Please email a statement of interest and your resume to OCELapplication@Vassar.edu

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Social Media Position with Day One

This opportunity is available during the Fall 2022 semester. This opportunity can be conducted virtually and is only available for CEL credit.

DAY ONE Early Learning CommunityDAY ONE Early Learning Community is a non-profit located in the city of Poughkeepsie. Our mission is dedicated to creating the best learning opportunities for young children in New York State by providing state-of-the-art training for early childhood teachers. As part of our ecosystem for building high quality early childhood education, we provide programs for parents to have access to knowledge, resources and respect for their hopes for their children and families.

Location: 289 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Position Description:

  • The social media intern will have the opportunity to research, draft, and post material about DAY ONE Early Learning Community (DOELC). Over the course of the semester, the intern will create 10 posts for each of the following platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
  • These posts will be carefully researched and focused on our target audiences of: Parents, teachers, children, early childhood education centers, local businesses and local government.
  • A key goal will be to create a Hootsuite account, which organizes and schedules the posts.
  • As the intern learns about DOELC and hopefully more about our local community, this person will be responsible for presenting DOELC in a positive and professional manner, reflecting DAY ONE’s core values.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with social media platforms
  • Maturity, responsibility and reliability are important
  • Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Attention to professional presentation

Hours: Students can register for either 0.5 unit or 1.0 unit of credit ( min. 40 hrs with org over the semester for + 30 hrs of academic work OR min. 80 hr over the semester with org  + 60 hours of academic work)

To Apply:  Please email a statement of interest and your resume to OCELapplication@Vassar.edu

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Workforce Programs Intern with The Art Effect

This opportunity is available during Summer 2022 and during the Fall 2022 semester. 

The Art Effect empowers young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect helps youth explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals.

Watch this video from our CEL Fair to learn more!

Address: 45 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Position Description:

Workforce Program interns support the development, implementation, and assessment of curricula and programming by helping run workshops and after school classes, assisting in curriculum development, assisting classes with attendance records, student files, and digital media management support, and researching youth film festivals and coordinating submissions of student-produced work. Workforce Program interns work closely with one of the following programs:

Media/Art/Design Lab (MADLab)
The MADLab intern helps with student application processing, creation of programmatic materials such as rosters and visual arts education tools, on-site production assistance, arts materials maintenance, and digital file management. Prior experience with mural painting, visual arts, and/or working with teenagers preferred but not required. Availability required is 5-10 hours per week during after-school hours (M-Th, 2:30 – 5:30 pm)

Spark Studios
Spark Studios is The Art Effect’s after-school youth employment program focusing on media and technology. The Spark Studios intern helps with student application processing, creation of programmatic materials such as rosters and visual arts education tools, on-site production assistance, media file management, and file organization/backup. Prior experience with videography, filmmaking, graphic design and/or working with teenagers preferred but not required. Availability required is 5-10 hours per week during after-school hours (M-Th, 2:30 – 5:30 pm)

Desired Skills:

  • Alignment with The Art Effect’s mission to empower young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change.
  • Enthusiasm for the arts, (visual, film, media), arts education, working with children and youth, community arts, and interest in developing skills in internship area.

Additional Requirements: Interns must undergo an orientation/training session and pass a NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Training quiz after receiving training.

Hours: Availability required is 5-10 hours per week in shifts of two hours or more, including possible nights and weekend in alignment with Art Institute class schedule. For summer, interns work any time M-F 9am-5pm, and for fall/spring, interns typically work three hour shifts during weekday afternoons or Saturday mornings.

To Apply:  Please email a statement of interest and your resume to OCELapplication@Vassar.edu

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Marketing and Communications Intern for The Art Effect

This opportunity is available during Summer 2022 and during the Fall 2022 semester. 

The Art Effect empowers young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect helps youth explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals.

Watch this video from our CEL Fair to learn more!

Address: 45 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Position Description:

Marketing and Communications Interns assist with all aspects of The Art Effect’s communications channels. Responsibilities include: keeping our website up-to-date, connecting with local and national media outlets, creating and sending our press releases, creating content for social media, and conducting community outreach. Availability required is 5-10 hours per week during traditional business hours (M-F, 10am – 5pm)

Desired Skills:  Students should be curious and hard-working with an adventurous, problem-solving attitude. Lack of experience is not a problem!

Hours: Availability required is at least 4 hours per week.

To Apply:  Please email a statement of interest and your resume to OCELapplication@Vassar.edu

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Social Media and Marketing Intern for the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region (filled)

This opportunity has been filled. This opportunity can be conducted virtually and is only available for CEL credit.

As the area’s premier impact organization, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region serves as a catalyst to increase the community’s capacity to improve the lives of its citizens. Our aim is to support nonprofits in our region through investing in social change, recruiting and managing volunteers and providing economically disadvantaged individuals with basic necessities, material goods and professional training. We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. We pride ourselves in having a culture in which staff, interns and volunteers can voice their ideas.

Location: 75 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

The intern will work within the Marketing Department to promote the brand and social media presence, while developing skills related to marketing, advertising, journalism and public relations.

Position Description:

  • Preference will be given to applicants who have access to Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign
  • The intern will work within the Marketing Department to promote our brand and social media presence, while developing skills related to marketing, advertising, journalism and public relations.
  • This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, Emily Darrow
  • Photographing events and uploading photos
  • Live tweeting/ instagramming from events, creating content for social media in general
  • Creating/ updating flyers and other marketing tools
  • Updating the website
  • Attending United Way events, and tabling sponsored community events
  • Writing articles, letters, and content on promotional tools
  • Attending meetings and taking notes
  • Prepping for events—printing flyers, gathering marketing tools, putting together other needed materials
  • Helping with other community projects

Desired Skills:

  • An interest in nonprofit work and developing skills for a career in nonprofit management, business and nonprofit development, and/or marketing and communications.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
  • Driver’s License preferred, and access to reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement for work related travel).
  • All interns are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to beginning their internship.

To Apply:  Please email a statement of interest and your resume to OCELapplication@Vassar.edu

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Spring 2022 CEL Opportunities

Please click on the links below to learn more about the Spring CEL Opportunities. More to come!

Arts, Media, and Architecture

Business

Education

Health

History

Law, Government, and Politics

Research/Grant-writing

Social Services and Social Justice

Sustainability/Environmental Advocacy/Farming

Urban Planning