March 18, 2013
Upcoming Events
Professional Development Series (Sponsored by: Student Life)
An ongoing, interactive series to help students step up their game and be successful in college and their career. All events are at 2 pm. To view topics dates and locations please visit here.
Get Your Paws on HuskyJobs
Hey DAWGS, Search for jobs and internships 24/7 on HuskyJobs. Free to all students. Hundreds of job listings. Updated daily. Applying is as easy as upload and click. HuskyJobs is also the place to register for on-campus (UWS) interviews. Go to HuskyJobs– the door to your future!
On-Campus Student Employment
Check the on-campus departments you are interested in for open positions. Many departments do not post their positions, but have job openings available. Going to different departments is also a great way to network and practice your elevator speech. If you want help with networking techniques, make an appointment to come into the Career Center.
Student Life is Now Hiring for 2013-2014
Student Life is currently hiring multiple positions for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Application Instructions: Applications due April 5, 2013. Apply here. A short summary of the available positions appear on the application. Full job descriptions appear at www.bothell.washington.edu/studentlife/jobs. Please direct any questions to studentlife@uwb.edu or 425-352-5266.
Student Office Assistant – Community-Based Learning and Research
UW Bothell’s Community-Based Learning and Research mission is the advancement of mutually beneficial relationships between the university and the external campus community for the purposes of education and growth among all involved parties We coordinate collaborative events, academic projects, research, and co-curricular activities that support civic engagement, participatory research, and meaningful community partnerships.
Application Instructions: To apply, please send the following to Toni S. Hartsfield (thartsfield@uwb.edu) -resume, two examples of graphic design, web, and/or marketing work, and cover letter that addresses the following questions: Why are you interested in working with the Office of Community-Based Learning and Research? What experience and skills do you have that would enable you to succeed in this position?
Assistant Editor – Center for Serious Play
Applicant should be an avid writer with confidence in their ability to critique the work of others, prepared to edit articles of diverse genres, as well as potentially do assigned research for said articles. The applicant will frequently be working with others, and must have appropriate people skills and enjoy teamwork. Other duties include - put up fliers on campus; Update social media for the Center (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.); Speak to classrooms about publishing opportunities; Edit articles for spelling mistakes, grammar and content; Schedule meetings for Editor-in-Chief; Update website with campus, local, and online event write-ups.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should contact Aina Braxton at ainab@uw.edu and should bring a writing sample (fiction or non-fiction). Keep in mind that we are looking for clear, active language and that most of the work the applicant will be editing will be non-fiction.
Disability Resources Examination Proctor – UW Bothell Disability Resources for Students
Proctor will monitors students during test sessions to ensure a secure testing environment, assists in the distribution and collection of test material to the student(s), ensures the tests are ready for pick-up by the instructors, assists in clarifying professor's test instructions for students, regulates allowance(s) for exams, and ensures that the student starts and finishes the exam at the original time set by the professor. Verifies student’s identification and seats them appropriately, reports suspected irregularities, cheating, and breach of student conduct to the professor and DRS staff. Pay Rate:$10.00.This is a great opportunity to gain a wide range of skills.
Application instructions: To apply email your resume to Rosa Lundborg at RLundborg@uwb.edu
Internships of Interest
Two Interns – Social Justice Film Festival
The Social Justice Film Festival highlights film and video work being done to institute change around the world. Social justice themes include such issues as incarceration, the environment and sustainability, oppression, race and racism. Seattle's Second Social Justice Film Festival is looking for two part-time interns to help with logistics for the event happening the second weekend in October. Internship responsibilities include screening submissions, lining up venues, organizing programming, managing ticket sales, conducting outreach, and publicizing the festival. Festival experience or progressive activist background preferred. Positions are unpaid and hours are flexible.
Application Instructions: Resumes and cover letters should go to anne@socialjusticefilmfestival.org
Software Development Intern – Vertafore
Come build your portfolio and professional network as a Vertafore intern. As a product development member embedded in an agile team of Software Developers and QA Engineers, you will create software products utilizing state of the art technologies. Take advantage of the opportunity to unleash your passion for software by contributing to real production code. In addition to our summer internships, we have two year round internships available at our Bothell headquarters and we are looking for the following experience: Database experience working with SQL Server, doing SQL queries on IPA team and Test and development experience for shared services enterprise team.
Application Instructions: Click here to apply, Please scroll down until you get to Product Development and Click on Software Development Intern, Bothell
Oxfam CHANGE Leaders
Oxfam America is accepting applications for its 14th annual CHANGE Initiative, a national student organizing and advocacy program for rising sophomores and juniors to become effective agents for social change. CHANGE Leaders have access to expert skills based training, resources, materials and year-round support from Oxfam staff; establish connections and share knowledge with college students from the US and beyond; develop confidence and lifelong skills to create positive, lasting social change; and are part of an active and growing, global network of peers and alumni working on justice issues.
Application instructions: Applicants must agree to join or form an Oxfam Club and implement an Oxfam campaign on campus during the 2013-14 academic year, as well as communicate regularly with Oxfam staff about their work. Deadline: April 1, 2013. Accepted students participate in a week-long training in Boston from July 20-26, 2013, organized and paid for by Oxfam. More information at: http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change.
Recycle Corps Intern - Pacific Northwest
Waste Management's Recycle Corps collegiate intern program is designed for mature, responsible and outgoing college students interested in participating in Waste Management's public education and outreach programs. Recycle Corps interns receive intensive training from industry experts and well-rounded exposure to many facets of the recycling and composting industry, and receive hands-on experience in the field and real-world experience as recycling educators.
Application Instructions: Click here to apply. Deadline April 15, 2013.
Nature Vision Summer Internship – Nature Vision
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. Intern will aid naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs, prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations and assist with office projects as needed by staff Training is provided. Most of programs will be in Redmond area.
Application instructions: Start Date: 6/17/13, negotiable depending on school needs. Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org
Off-Campus Jobs
Temporary Conference Administrator - The Center for Canadian-American Studies
The Center for Canadian-American Studies is hiring a full-time, temporary Conference Administrator (18 months) to administrate the 2014 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Seattle, WA.
Application Instructions: To apply click here.
Account Executive - Market Leader Inc.
Market Leader is an industry leader, providing innovative online technology and marketing solutions for real estate professionals across the United States and Canada. Since 1999, we’ve helped real estate professionals succeed and grow, and today serve more than 100,000 agents, brokerages, and franchises with products designed to take their businesses further. The Market Leader team is dedicated to having fun while building, selling and supporting these world-class products. We offer exciting and challenging opportunities where diligence, integrity, innovation, and efficiency are rewarded with an excellent compensation package.
Application Instructions: Click to Apply, Under “Sales and Marketing” click on “Account Executive.”
Administrative Assistant – Reliable Products Inc.
Administrative Assistant with International Business Degree OR Education background is a MUST to apply for this Job. We are looking for a motivated individual, smart, a go getter, willing to learn our business and spearhead the growth of our company. Looking for an individual who can grow with our company. This person will work closely with President of the company to support him for all the administrative work. She/he will manage the office and act as an office manager. She/he will have good organizational skills like filing paperwork in proper locations, attention to details, providing creative ways to keep track of filing system. Work closely with our Logistics to support their day to day administration. This person will be part of the business, answering phone call, taking messages and general administrative duties.
Application Instructions: We are open to Part-Time and Full-Time options. To apply for this jobs please email us your cover letter, resume and any reference letters you may have to careers@reliableproduct.com
Test Technician/Assembler(Bothell) – System to Asic
Looking for a Test Technician to perform manual, semi-automatic and automatic testing of integrated circuits (ICs) in accordance with established standards, produce daily logs and reports, operate IC handlers and wafer probers and assemble mechanical and electronic modules. Minimum Requirements: Mechanical aptitude, fine motor skills, dexterous, highly motivated, dependable with consistent attention to detail, Ability to work independently and under supervision of Test Engineer, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in use of Windows based PCs including MS Excel and MS Word, and familiarity with Electroglas, Atrium, Multitest equipment and Labview software is plus. HS Diploma and 2 years of experience.
Application Instructions: To learn more about the company visit www.system-to-asic.com. To apply HR-Jobs@system-to-asic.com
Scholarships and Fellowships
Please visit the Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Award page for a list of upcoming opportunities. Check this page often for news about upcoming merit scholarships. Deadlines are usually posted at least a month in advance to give you plenty of time to prepare your application.
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