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Environment and Sustainability Career Trek - Dubuque, IA

Friday, March 24, 2023 7:30am to 4:30pm
We are hitting the road and traveling to Dubuque, Iowa, for a full day of visits with organizations that value sustainability! Visits include the Mississippi River Museum, Sustainable Dubuque, and Eagle Point Solar. Lunch and transportation are provided! Agenda: 7:30 a.m.: Depart from Lot 9 7:30-9:15 a.m.: Travel to Dubuque 9:15-10:30 a.m.: Visit with Mississippi River Museum; Location: 350 E. Third St., Dubuque, Iowa 52001 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Travel time 10:45 a.m.-noon: City of Dubuque...

Pro Football Hall of Fame "Before the Snap" ft. Alex Farkas

Friday, March 24, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is proud to offer a series for learners in high school, college and beyond! “Before the Snap” gives an insight to professional careers in and around the NFL, while giving the live viewing audience the opportunity to interact with an industry expert. Our special guest is Alex Farkas, the Lead Producer in Creative Branding for the Los Angeles Chargers. We will be streaming the program LIVE on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s YouTube page and will take questions from...

Virtual All Majors Career Fair

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
This fair will focus on recruiting students pursuing any and all majors! All students are invited to attend! There will be a variety of industries of employers represented. Visit: https://careers.uiowa.edu/virtual-career-fair for more details.
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Information Session - Internships & Scholarships with CIA

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
* No RSVP needed. Contact Joanna Halsch (Joanna-halsch@uiowa.edu) with any questions. Come join CIA Representatives to learn about the mission of the Central Intelligence Agency and the variety of undergraduate and graduate internship opportunities available. The presentation will include details about application processes and suggestions for making yourself competitive for employment, including tips for writing cover letters and résumés, and preparing for an interview with CIA. All...
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Information Session - Careers with the Central Intelligence Agency

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
*No RSVP required. Please contact Joanna Halsch in career services with any questions (joanna-halsch@uiowa.edu). Explore what a career with the Central Intelligence Agency might look like for you! With over 150 different occupations, you may be surprised at the traditional and nontraditional ways you can put your degree and personal experiences to use in an exciting career in national security. CIA representatives will share an overview of the Agency's mission and explore the many roles...
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    Program Analyst at U.S. Department of State
    Tuesday, March 21, 2023
    Employer: U.S. Department of State Expires: 03/27/2023 This position is located in the Privacy Staff, Global Information Services, Bureau of Administration (A/GIS/PRV), in the U.S. Department of State. A/GIS/PRV is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal privacy mandates and raising awareness of privacy policies and procedures by implementing best practices in this area.Participates in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) reviews designed to identify risks to personal information and to recognize opportunities for minimizing unauthorized collection of personally identifiable information (PII). Assists with analysis, evaluation, and integration of review findings, as well as learns to identify and recommend potential solutions designed to enhance overall Departmental management of personally identifiable information (PII). Provides privacy program advice and guidance to various Department customers. Participates in reviews of existing business processes in terms of appropriateness of sharing PII information. Assists in identifying areas where management would be effective in promoting awareness of privacy principles and related policy requirements.
    Recent Graduate - Management and Program Analyst (Remote - Anywhere in US) at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
    Tuesday, March 21, 2023
    Employer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Expires: 03/28/2023 This is a REMOTE position - Applicants must reside in the United States. What's the Recent Graduates Program?The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship.This one-year paid program is designed to provide an opportunity to those individuals who lack experience to participate in Federal government jobs, enabling them to develop on the job as they establish their career.A huge perk of this program is that upon successful completion of the one-year program, you are eligible for conversion to a position with a GS-12 full-performance level.Salary Range:$40,082 - $63,734 per year. This is the BASE salary for this position. Final pay determined by experience and location. What you'll do:Perform limited studies, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health care, health regulatory, or human services related programs, or a segment of any program, within CMS.Develop routine policies, guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative and management requirements.Compile data and prepare administrative status reports for review at all levels.Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of managerial operations in meeting established goals and objectives.Experience we're looking for:1) Assisting staff members in analyzing the effectiveness of management or administrative programs, practices, or processes; and 2) Preparing segments of information for inclusion into routine policies, guidelines, instructions, or procedures for administrative or management requirements. - OR -Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level by possessing at least one full year of graduate level education. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended - OR -Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one of the following provisions of superior academic achievement:A grade-point average of "B" (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9.A grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in your major field of study, or those required courses in your major completed in the last two years of your undergraduate study.Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision.Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. - OR -Combination of Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements at the GS-07 grade level. The percentage of your total qualifying experience the education must equal to 100% to qualify for this grade.***ALL TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application. ***To be eligible as a Recent Graduate:U.S. Citizenship requiredGPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale.Individuals who within the previous 2 years, completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Therefore, you must have completed your educational program no earlier than March 27, 2021. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation, begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification). Therefore, veterans must have completed your educational program no earlier than March 27, 2017.Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2023Come see why over 6,000 employees say CMS is their employer of choice! In addition to dynamic and exciting opportunities, CMS offers generous compensation and benefits programs, an outstanding work-life balance, and most important, the opportunity to give back to your community, state and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.You MUST apply through USAJOBS by 3/27/22 to be considered. This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. 
    Recent Graduate - Management and Program Analyst (Remote within Baltimore, MD area) at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
    Tuesday, March 21, 2023
    Employer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Expires: 03/28/2023 This is a REMOTE position - Applicants must reside in the Baltimore, MD / Washington DC commuting area. What's the Recent Graduates Program?The recent graduate program is for those who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. The recent graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship.This one-year paid program is designed to provide an opportunity to those individuals who lack experience to participate in Federal government jobs, enabling them to develop on the job as they establish their career.A huge perk of this program is that upon successful completion of the one-year program, you are eligible for conversion to a position with a GS-12 full-performance level.Salary Range:$40,082 - $63,734 per yearWhat you'll do:Perform limited studies, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health care, health regulatory, or human services related programs, or a segment of any program, within CMS.Develop routine policies, guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative and management requirements.Compile data and prepare administrative status reports for review at all levels.Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of managerial operations in meeting established goals and objectives.Experience we're looking for:1) Assisting staff members in analyzing the effectiveness of management or administrative programs, practices, or processes; and 2) Preparing segments of information for inclusion into routine policies, guidelines, instructions, or procedures for administrative or management requirements. - OR -Substitution of Education for Experience: You may substitute education for specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level by possessing at least one full year of graduate level education. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended - OR -Superior Academic Achievement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND one of the following provisions of superior academic achievement:A grade-point average of "B" (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9.A grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all required courses completed in your major field of study, or those required courses in your major completed in the last two years of your undergraduate study.Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision.Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. - OR -Combination of Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements at the GS-07 grade level. The percentage of your total qualifying experience the education must equal to 100% to qualify for this grade.***ALL TRANSCRIPTS are required at the time of application. ***To be eligible as a Recent Graduate:U.S. Citizenship requiredGPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale.Individuals who within the previous 2 years, completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Therefore, you must have completed your educational program no earlier than March 27, 2021. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation, begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which they completed their degrees (or certification). Therefore, veterans must have completed your educational program no earlier than March 27, 2017. Degree must be conferred by June 30, 2023Come see why over 6,000 employees say CMS is their employer of choice! In addition to dynamic and exciting opportunities, CMS offers generous compensation and benefits programs, an outstanding work-life balance, and most important, the opportunity to give back to your community, state and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.You MUST apply through USAJOBS by 3/27/22 to be considered. This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. 
    USDA-ARS Biodefense Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Veterinary Clinical Studies at USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    Employer: USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Expires: 03/27/2023 Application Deadline3/27/2023 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time ZoneHow to Apply: In order to apply to any posting, you will need to make a profile account in Zintellect at https://www.zintellect.com/. Once your profile is made, you will be able to apply to postings.Description*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit in Orient Point, New York. Remote/hybrid options are a possibility for some candidates.The Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Research Participation Program offers biodefense research opportunities to motivated students and postgraduates interested in developing novel strategies to control foreign animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and African swine fever virus (ASFV). Research Project: The postdoctoral research opportunities in veterinary clinical studies, molecular epidemiology and modeling will involve conducting research related to viral pathogenesis, molecular evolution, modeling, and descriptive epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) and/or African swine fever virus (ASFV) within the PIADC BSL-3 containment laboratory. Distinct opportunities have different emphases including virus-host interactions, endemic FMDV ecology, the role of asymptomatic carriers as potential reservoirs, and ASFV pathogenesis. Some travel to study sites in endemic regions may be required. The research opportunities are available immediately and are funded for 1 year, with the opportunity of renewal for up to 5 years.PIADC is the only U.S. laboratory facility performing research, development and diagnosis of foreign animal diseases of highest threat to the U.S. This critical national asset is located off the northeast coast of Long Island, NY, and accessible by government-provided ferry from Orient Point, NY, and Old Saybrook, CT. Research at PIADC is performed on animal diseases that threaten the nation's animal industries and exports. One of the missions of FADRU is to investigate foreign animal diseases (FADs) in their endemic settings to help mitigate the risks of catastrophic economic losses caused by these pathogens in the event of accidental or deliberate introduction to the United States.Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may be involved in the following activities:Study design for pathogenesis experiments involving exotic viral diseases of livestockExecution of pathogenesis experiments involving exotic viral diseases of livestockClinical examinations of livestock (pigs and/or cattle)Sample collection from living livestockPostmortem examination, dissection, and sample collectionPolymerase chain reactionTissue culture and virus isolationData analysisDrafting manuscripts reporting experimental resultsDescriptive epidemiological analysesStudy design for modeling of infection dataSimulation modeling of infectious disease spreadViral phylogenetic and phylodynamic modelingMentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Dr. Jonathan Arzt (jonathan.arzt@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2023.  Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of ARS and is contingent on the availability of funds. Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Pay is not correct on Handshake Post. It is an estimate which will be discussed in hiring process.Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and ARS. Participants do not become employees of USDA, ARS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.ARS.Plains@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.QualificationsThe qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a DVM or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.Preferred skills/experience:Clinical veterinary competence (livestock preferred)Animal handling and sampling experience (livestock preferred)Postmortem examination of livestock (necropsy)Basic laboratory skillsMolecular biology techniquesAnalytical epidemiology, including strong statistical skillsDisease spread modeling and simulationAnalysis of data from clinical and field studiesEligibility RequirementsDegree: Doctoral Degree.Reference CodeUSDA-PIADC-2023-0027
    Data Science Engineering Intern at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    Employer: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Expires: 03/28/2023 Department OverviewPG&E is bolstering wildfire prevention and emergency response efforts, putting in place new and enhanced safety measures, and hardening its electric system to help reduce wildfire risks and keep customers safe. A key tool for wildfire mitigation is the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Team, designed to de-energize portions of PG&E’s system during extreme weather conditions, to mitigate the risk of catastrophic fire.Position SummaryThe successful candidate will support the PSPS team by running key queries on past data and performance and performing analysis to support data driven risk reduction. This position will be responsible for maintaining several internally built models and building tools within Palantir’s Foundry application to pull data and combine tables to build datasets that enable the team to make risk informed decisions.The chosen candidate will be a self-starter, capable of working autonomously and developing out of the box solutions in a fast-paced environment. The PSPS team was established in 2018 and is relatively new to PG&E - we are looking for future leaders to develop the next iterations of the program while continuing to reduce wildfire risk and mitigating the effects of PSPS on our customers. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.​The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18.43 to $35.11Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:• Earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (students MUST be continuing education towards degree during and/or after the internship).• Experience with Python and SQL.Desired:• Experience in applied data engineering and analytics.• Previous technical internship(s), if applicable.• Experience with database, data warehouse, or data lake solutions.• Experience with Apache Spark.• Ability to work in a team environment and support fellow team members.• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.• Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal direction.PG&E typically is unable to provide VISA sponsorship to students on an F-1, J-1 or other student visa for this position. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce.
    Validation and Test Engineer (Automotive) at Kasmo Inc
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    Employer: Kasmo Inc Expires: 03/30/2023 Kindly Note: Hiring candidates on OPT, Stem OPT, H1B, H4, L2, J2 who are completed graduation or currently looking for job changeKasmo IncKasmo is a boutique IT consulting firm with a focus on Salesforce, Data, Analytics & AI, Digital engineering and Industrial Engineering. Our comprehensive services encompass advisory, implementation, and managed services. We are headquartered in Texas, USA, with a global reach across four countries, including the USA, India, UK, and Canada.Test EngineerLocation: Mossville, Illinois, United StatesONSITE - IMMEDIATE PLACEMENTVisa - Stem OPT, OPT EAD, H1B, H4 EAD, J2 EAD, L2SYour Contributions to Work Group:In order to ensure a good product send out the door, testing all software releases in a high fidelity lab environment based on a dSPACE test platform. All sensor inputs to the electronic system are simulated by the dSPACE test hardware. All actuator outputs of the control system are directed by the dSPACE hardware to the physical loads present on the machine. Dynamic simulations running on the dSPACE hardware of the machine hydraulic, transmission, engine systems, and operator provide a connection between the system outputs and the inputs. The result is a complete virtual environment in which to test our control systems. Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or Electrical Engineering required. 3 years experience required.Typical Day:The person in this position will be responsible for helping developers test their software releases. This is accomplished by a combination of manual and automated testing. We use manual testing when software is new and the design is still evolving. In this stage creativity and problem solving are key. The tester needs to probe the system for weakness. It is also important to be able to troubleshoot presumed failures to the point where they can be repeated and described in detail to the developers. The tester will be required to work with software developers, system engineers, and a test lead to develop these tests based off of system specifications. Where these specifications are incomplete, the tester will work with these same people to fill in the details. Development of automated scripts is also key in this role as it allows us to perform tests repeatedly and cost effectively over the course of the machine development cycle.Critical Technical Skills:Experience in development of software or automated test scripts in C or Python.Experience in HILExperience in embedded software test or development. Experience with dSPACE or National Instruments Test Equipment. Experience with Vector CANape, CANoe or similar tools. Experience with Mathworks, Matlab and Simulink toolsets.Soft Skills Required:Must be able and willing to TROUBLESHOOT complex testing systems comprised of hundreds of I/O channels. Must be willing to work WITH customers to fill in the blanks when requirements are incomplete. Must be willing and able to write code that is configurable and sustainable over the long haul rather than crank out a solution for today.
    County Office Farm Loan Program Technician - North Platte, NE at USDA Farm Service Agency, Nebraska
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    Employer: USDA Farm Service Agency, Nebraska Expires: 03/31/2023 About the PositionUSDA Farm Service Agency in Nebraska is seeking to fill a full-time Farm Loan Program Technician position. The farm loan program technician position is located at the Lincoln County FSA office in North Platte.The selectee for the Farm Loan Program Technician position will be responsible for carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to loan processing and servicing and other duties. Basic requirements for this position includes general office clerical work, record keeping, computer ability, organizational skills and good public relations skills. The selectee will utilize various types of computer systems to maintain producer data and process loan program forms and information. The selectee will work directly with farmers, ranchers and land owners as part of an office team approach.QualificationsThe position can be hired for at various grade levels, depending on education, experience or a combination of both. Please note the annual salary listed below is a range, with a starting salary between $37,696 and $46,696 depending on education/experience or a combination of both. To review details regarding the grades and qualification requirements for each, visit the position posting at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/713486000. Additional Details During the online application process, you will be asked to address the following items:1.     Describe your ability to communicate orally being sure to include specific examples.2.     Describe your ability to communicate in writing being sure to include specific examples.3.     Describe your ability to identify and resolve problems. Be sure to include specific examples explaining the situation you encountered, the action you took, and the resolution you achieved.4.     Describe your knowledge of FSA programs and practices including details regarding how you obtained this knowledge.5.     Describe your skill in using computers being sure to include software you are proficient with, specific tasks performed, and how or where you obtained these skills.6.     Describe your customer service skills, and provide specific examples regarding various situations where you have utilized these skills.  How to Apply Apply via the USAJobs website online application with resume and supporting documentation (visit website for more details). Learn more by reading the entire description on the USAJobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/713486000.
    Associate Data Engineer at Brooksource
    Monday, March 20, 2023
    Employer: Brooksource - Elevate Expires: 03/27/2023 Brooksource is searching for an Associate Data Engineer to join American Family Insurance’s Data Platform Team through our April 2023 Elevate Program. Your central focus will be to move data from legacy source systems into Google Cloud Platform (GCP), using SQL to retrieve the data and Python to write in GCP. In this role, you will be part of a 4-person Elevate Class within American Family Insurance’s Data Platform Teams. As an Elevate member, you are given professional mentorship and personalized technical training through the first 12 months with American Family Insurance. 1-2 hours of each work week is dedicated to your continued training, grow your contribution within the Data Platform Team and upward potential within a growing IT Organization. If you’re committed to growth and ready to prioritize a career in Data Engineering, we want to invest in you! Technical Qualifications ·      6-12 months of experience using SQL to retrieve data·      6-12 months of experience using Python·      Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)·      AWS or GCP Cloud Experience Preferred  Location: Sun Prairie, WIHybrid: remote/on-site hybrid, (2-3 days on-site per week)Start: April 2023Pay: $30-$39/hr ($62k-$80k annually), based on location & expected contribution Elevate is Brooksource’s Associate-Level Upskilling Program, designed to connect our clients with driven and passionate candidates who are looking for that “foot in the door” to build a true career in technology. During this 12-month program, we focus on your technical and professional development while you learn and work hands-on with your team at our client. Each quarter you will receive a learning path that is tailored to build upon your current skillset with tools and technologies in your team's environment. Upon completion of this program, you will have gained the skills to fully contribute as a Data Engineer on the Data Platform Team, as well as the professional skills to continue elevating your career path! Elevate Website: Brooksource | Elevate | Workforce TransformationAbout Eight Eleven Group Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  
    Summer Ministry Internship (Paid) at YouthWorks
    Thursday, March 16, 2023
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 Are you needing an internship credit this summer AND wanting to do something meaningful in Christian ministry?  We know that for many college and grad students sometimes there can feel like a tension between wanting to use the summer to prepare them for their future career or serving on Christ-centered mission trips or projects. So, with YouthWorks Summer Staff positions, we hope to help you accomplish both…and we’ll pay you in the process!  For nearly 30 years, YouthWorks has helped Christian young adults like you gain mission experience and develop their skills by hiring them to facilitate Christ-centered mission trips for teenagers. It’s not easy but the work is meaningful. God uses it to make a lasting impact in communities across the US and change the lives of teenagers. Because of the impact they make, our Summer Staff alumni tend to return summer after summer, and enter the mission field, ministry, and marketplace better equipped and with life-long friendships.  Previous summer staff have received internship credit or relevant work experience fulfilling this role from the following majors: Christian Ministries, Theology, Youth Ministry, Communications, Business, Leadership Studies, and more. YouthWorks Summer Staff positions create unique opportunities for you to… Gain dynamic professional skills & ministry experience. Be developed though training, supervision, and evaluation.  Collaborate with a team of three leaders at your site.  Get Paid! (…unlike many internships)   Talk with your academic advisor to see if any of the roles below would qualify for your specific internship requirements.   Position Overview: Each YouthWorks mission site has 3 staff members. Every staff member performs the following tasks:  Facilitate respectful mission trip experiences for teenagers and their Adult Leaders. Coordinate and provide leadership for daily service activities. Develop meaningful relationships as you act as a liaison between YouthWorks and the community. Promote an environment where youth connect their service to Jesus. Interact with students throughout the week. Lead daily large group programming with your team. Ensure that practical needs of your site are met by preparing meals, caring for housing facilities and other behind-the-scenes tasks.  Roles: Staff are hired into specific roles that focus on planning and facilitating service for groups Community Service Coordinator: Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways. Utility Support Coordinator: Utility Support Coordinators are equipped to take on multiple positions and to offer support and encouragement to staff teams. While serving in a variety of areas, they will coordinate daily service activities and see students impacted as they experience Christ through service. Staff must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing roles and locations. Utility Support Coordinators may begin the summer temporarily assigned to a specific community, however, at any point during the spring or summer, they may be permanently placed with a team to fill an open position. Work Projects Coordinator: Build meaningful relationships in a community while meeting tangible needs. Help youth engage in the community by leading work crews in painting, yard work and minor projects. YouthWorks will provide training in partnering with community members, setting up and completing projects and managing crews throughout the day. Invite participants to come alongside the community to make a lasting impact. **We have a small number of sites where we do more advanced projects such as flooring and drywall. Please note on your application if you have experience in more elaborate home repair projects. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, and one-year post-high school or equivalent  Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ & ability to facilitate a ministry focused environment. Be willing to relocate during the term of employment to a community in which YouthWorks mission trips are taking place.   Staff must be able to conduct various physical and strenuous tasks safely. Tasks include, but are not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, directing participants in meal preparation, and safely operating YouthWorks vehicles.  Demonstrate problem-solving skills  Leadership and/or volunteer experience preferred  Model servant leadership  See our website for more detailed information about qualifications. Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site* Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site. To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff  Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 
    Summer Ministry Position (Paid)  at YouthWorks
    Thursday, March 16, 2023
    Employer: YouthWorks Expires: 03/29/2023 We know your summer matters and we want you to be a part of something bigger! For 28 years, YouthWorks has equipped summer staff to engage in Christ-centered service that leaves a lasting impact. Through our paid summer staff ministry positions, you'll lead, grow, inspire, and serve while facilitating mission trips for teenagers. As you live in a new community for the summer, you will...  Develop into a leader who can confidently lead small and large groups through service opportunities, engage others across generations, and delegate tasks Grow personally, professionally, and spiritually as you gain new skills and draw closer to God through all of the life-changing moments and challenges Inspire others as you engage with teenagers, help them experience God in a whole new way, and make an impact in the community you serve Serve through respectful service that partners with communities in humility and friendship, as you lead teenagers and their youth leaders through a healthy mission trip experience  Do you want to spend your summer making a real impact? Apply to be a YouthWorks Summer Staff to begin your journey. The first 50 to apply and get hired will receive a bonus of $1,000 for the summer!  Positions: Community Service Coordinator: Manage partnerships with social service organizations. Confirm and implement weekly service schedules provided by YouthWorks. Coordinate logistics, including assigning volunteers to service sites and executing back-up plans when needed. Travel to service sites to serve alongside youth, Adult Leaders and community contacts. Help teenagers see the impact of their service as they are taken out of their comfort zones and see Jesus in new ways. Utility Support Coordinator: Utility Support Coordinators are equipped to take on multiple positions and to offer support and encouragement to staff teams. While serving in a variety of areas, they will coordinate daily service activities and see students impacted as they experience Christ through service. Staff must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing roles and locations. Utility Support Coordinators may begin the summer temporarily assigned to a specific community, however, at any point during the spring or summer, they may be permanently placed with a team to fill an open position. Work Projects Coordinator: Build meaningful relationships in a community while meeting tangible needs. Help youth engage in the community by leading work crews in painting, yard work and minor projects. YouthWorks will provide training in partnering with community members, setting up and completing projects and managing crews throughout the day. Invite participants to come alongside the community to make a lasting impact. **We have a small number of sites where we do more advanced projects such as flooring and drywall. Please note on your application if you have experience in more elaborate home repair projects.  Team Tasks/Roles: Engage in respectful service and regularly communicate with community partners Engage throughout the day with churches, including youth and Adult Leaders Facilitate devotions and upfront evening programming and worship* Lead a team of students in meal preparation, respectful service, and various activities Site preparations including inventory, shopping and confirming service schedule  Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, and one-year post-high school or equivalent  Staff must be able to conduct various physical and strenuous tasks safely. Tasks include, but are not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, directing participants in meal preparation, and safely operating YouthWorks vehicles.  Demonstrate problem-solving skills  Leadership experience preferred  Model servant leadership  Actively pursuing a relationship with Christ & ability to facilitate a ministry focused environment. See our website for more detailed information about qualifications.  Compensation: Starting at $3,000 + $1,000 Signing Bonus + YouthWorks covers the cost of food, housing, and work related on transportation Internship Credit available (for most universities) $150 Bonus for qualified guitar, piano, or ukulele players who help facilitate worship on site*  Dates of Employment: The dates for summer employment are May 19th-August 2nd, 2023 Staff must reside in assigned community for the duration of the summer. YouthWorks will provides housing, food, and transportation costs while on site.   To Apply, please visit YouthWorks.Com/Summer-Staff   Recruiting: Phone: 877-249-9904 Email: recruiting@youthworks.com 

    Hawkeye Spotlight

    Michael Scheuerman

    Iowa, Yemen, and an Oscar nod

    Scheuerman, a 1988 University of Iowa graduate, retired from his longtime career in information technology in 2018 and co-produced Hunger Ward, a documentary about the humanitarian disaster and famine caused by the brutal six-year civil war in Yemen. The film is one of five nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony