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COMPANY INFO HFA is the nations leading provider of intellectual property management, licensing and royalty calculation and distribution services for the music industry. With over 46,000 music publishing clients, HFA issues the largest number of licenses for the use of music in both physical and digital distribution formats. HFA makes licensing fast and easy with Songfile®, its online application. The company also offers a variety of outsourced technology solutions designed to facilitate the administration of intellectual property rights. As a technology innovator, HFA is leading the industry in establishing global data standards and is a founding member and Board member of the Digital Data Exchange (DDEX). For the last three years, HFA has ranked in the top 250 of InformationWeek 500: Relentless Innovators list. In business for more than 80 years, HFA is the music industrys most comprehensive resource for rights management. Information Technology Client Solutions Department The HFA Information Technology Client Solutions (ITCS) organization is focused on maintaining existing systems that support HFAs ongoing licensing and royalty distribution activities while also extending those systems to support new business opportunities, particularly those in the digital music marketplace. ITCS, through its Program Management Team, leads the Executive Team through the definition of the rolling 18 month strategy (identifying, defining, and prioritizing essential projects across the company.) This includes focusing on projects critical to the evolution of HFA as well as shaping and implementing the technology aspects of relevant legislation. An intern within the ITCS Department will have an opportunity to contribute to various functional areas during the tenure of the internship based on skills and interest levels. We offer internships in the Spring, Summer and Fall. The Spring and Fall internships are part-time positions (12-15 hrs/week), unpaid, school credit only. Spring term begins in January and end in May. Fall begins in September and ends in December. The summer internship is a full-time paid internship, which runs from June through August. Cuts off dates for applications are: December 15 for Spring, May 15 for summer, August 15 for fall. To apply for our Internship program, please submit your information through our website at www.harryfox.com or email Dana Glass, HR Director at jobs@harryfox.com.

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. Working in the Zoo Library assisting Manager, Library Services and Cataloging Librarian with a variety of projects. The Zoo Library supports many departments providing research, inter-library loan, information management, Archives management and circulation of library materials. The intern will gain experience working as a research and technical assistant to the Librarians. Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have. Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

The nations two leading food allergy organizations, The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) and the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), have united to advance a cure and promote education for food allergy, a severe and potentially life-threatening disease. The merger combines FAANs expertise as the most trusted source of information, programs, and resources related to food allergy and anaphylaxis with FAIs leadership as the worlds largest private source of funding for food allergy research. The new organization will be known as Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). FAREs mission is to ensure the safety and inclusion of individuals with food allergies while relentlessly seeking a cure. The organization will accomplish this by: Funding world-class research that advances treatment and understanding, Providing evidence-based education and resources, Undertaking advocacy at all levels of government, and Increasing awareness of food allergies as a serious public health issue For more information visit: www.foodallergy.org Position Summary: The Development Intern reports to the Northeast Region Development Manager and works closely with the Development Department to help and execute goals and objectives at the regional level. The position supports the Managers community leadership to ensure the effective overall management of company initiated activities within the region. The incumbent will take a proactive approach to implementing strategies and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of the region and must have the ability to establish a presence in the community and bring volunteers and community leaders together to achieve a common goal. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with the management of the Walk for Food Allergy program in the Northeast Region. Assist with No Food, No Fear School Program. Assist with logistics and implementation for the 2013 Fall Gala including correspondence, phone calls, and solicitation. Engage volunteers in regional events.

Colin Cowie Weddings is looking for an editorial intern! If youre interested in writing, the luxury market, weddings, the Internet and exquisite design, were looking for you. We need a web-savvy writer and editor who will work with the www.ColinCowieWeddings.com staff on editorial and web-related projects including copy editing, writing, research, vendor outreach and image and content management. You MUST be a current college student and eligible for college credit to be considered for this position.

We are currently looking for an Event Planner Intern to join the SheNOW team. To be successful in this position, the Event Planner must demonstrate persuasive communication skills, as well as strong client relationship building and customer service skills. They must demonstrate a sense of responsibility, self-motivation, flexibility, independence, sociability, and confidence. This NON-PAID Position requires 10+ hours/week and is virtual.

Left Forum seeks a part-time Program and Outreach Administration intern for the spring and early summer of 2013. This internship starts immediately. This is a three to six month internship or a one or two semester internship and it can be scheduled according to the academic calendar year as needed. We seek a creative, highly skilled individual interested in learning about and assisting Left Forum's conference and panel planning work for the March 2013 conference. Candidates should have a passion for grassroots organizing and social justice, and a commitment to furthering global left dialogue. This internship is ideal for those with some organizing experience. This position merges a rigorous program of research, analysis, and editorial work, with high-level forms of planning and outreach to noted scholars and organizers from around the world. You will gain the skill sets of program development practices, engage in individual and collective research projects, and develop verbal and intellectual acuity in helping to organize panels. This position provides a great opportunity to meet and learn from scholars, activists, authors and artists in a rewarding intellectual political milieu.

Calling talented and passionate literacy aficionados! Looking for an internship where you'll gain valuable skills and contacts, make a difference every day, and only have to make coffee if you personally plan to drink it? Join us! Open Books Literacy Interns are responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of Open Books literacy programs. This internship is designed for people with a passion for and an interest in working directly with youth across Chicago.

The Kansas Youth Soccer Association, located in Olathe Kansas is a non profit 501 (c) (3) youth sports organization which has been in existence since 1981. We are an Affiliate Member of the United States Youth Soccer Association and the United States Soccer Federation. We are seeking an intern who has an interest in Sports Administration and Program Management - preferring someone who has had experience in soccer as a player or coach. We currently have two internship openings for candidates. Internship Period: March 1st to August 1st of 2012 and Internship Period: August 1st to December 31st of 2012

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)-3 organization located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. For more than three decades, the Octagon has steadfastly worked to make the arts more accessible to the general public. We enhance people's lives by encouraging individual creativity, spirit, and potential. The Octagon continues to contribute to the quality of life and economic growth of the Ames community by making it a more livable and prosperous place. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually though education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special evets such as the annual Festival of Trees and the Octagon Art Festival. The success of the Octagon relies heavily on the support of its members and volunteers. Interns will play a pivotal role in the daily operations and tasks of the organization. The Spring 2013 Exhibits intern will assist the Exhibits Manager with the ongoing inventorying, cataloging, organizing, researching and digitizing of the collections. The intern will also provide a supporting role in the planning, publicizing, and installing of the annual Masters of Fine Art Candidate and High School Exhibitions. The internship will begin in the beginning of March, and will endure through late May. The intern will be expected to provide a minimum of 10 working hours per week. There will be preliminary orientation training, followed by any additional instruction deemed necessary by supervisor. The intern will also be given weekly meetings with their supervisor, the Exhibits Manager, for guidance and instruction. This is an unpaid position, though we regularly work with institutions to fulfill internship credit requirements.

The Octagon Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)-3 organization located in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. For more than three decades, the Octagon has steadfastly worked to make the arts more accessible to the general public. We enhance people's lives by encouraging individual creativity, spirit, and potential. The Octagon continues to contribute to the quality of life and economic growth of the Ames community by making it a more livable and prosperous place. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually though education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special evets such as the annual Festival of Trees and the Octagon Art Festival. The success of the Octagon relies heavily on the support of its members and volunteers. Interns will play a pivotal role in the daily operations and tasks of the organization. The Summer 2013 Education intern will assist the Education Director with researching, planning, preparing and executing eight summer art camps for children grades 1st-6th. The internship will begin in the beginning of June, and will endure through late August. The intern will be expected to provide a minimum of 10 working hours per week. There will be preliminary orientation training, followed by any additional instruction deemed necessary by supervisor. The intern will also be given weekly meetings with their supervisor, the Education Dirctor, for guidance and instruction. This is a partially paid position. Payment will be given for preparation days only (not for contact hours with campers.) Payment is $25.00 per day, not to exceed $600 for the summer. Payment will be given only if hours are fulfilled and necessary work is completed.