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BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees. The provision of healthcare is an essential component in the resettlement process. The Healthcare Services team provides refugees assistance in coordinating medical appointments, understanding and obtaining medicines, registering for Medicaid, navigating health insurance, and addressing emergency needs.

At the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) we are committed to helping end heart rhythm disorders and saving lives. We are the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. HRSs mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and optimal health care policies and standards.

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. Internship opportunities are available every quarter/semester for students who wish to participate in a learning environment where he or she will gain work experience for the future. The social media intern is essentially an intelligence gatherer for all of Niagaras social media platforms. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to research topics and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs.

Hampton Creek Foods is a revolutionary food technology company headquartered in San Francisco, CA. We're growing fast and are interested in interviewing outstanding candidates for a number of research positions open in our lab. Even Bill Gates has endorsed us and selected us to be in his "Future of Food" documentary, scheduled to be released next month (http://vimeo.com/54495904 pw - hamptoncreekfoods)! Learn more about us on Tech Crunch (http://tcrn.ch/12ghhrJ), in Bloomberg's Business Week (http://buswk.co/TqtWFL), the SF Chronicle (http://bit.ly/TJTTQF), and Popular Science (http://bit.ly/VMuh2X)! As an HCF intern, you will have the unique opportunity to provide insight and development in the area of egg replacement technology. You will be involved in designing and conducting experiments to create egg replacers for a wide variety of baked goods.

Niagara Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in Chicago in 2004 currently with branches in Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The foundation is committed to building global bridges locally by convening dialogue that fosters understanding, respect, and acceptance. Niagara Foundation envisions a community in which people from all walks of life interact with each other and cooperate to serve their communities, thereby strengthening civil society and promoting the development of shared human values. The writing and reporting intern plays a big part in that mission by creating content that keeps our community informed and engaged outside of Niagara events. The writing and reporting intern has similar responsibilities as a reporter to an online newspaper. The writing and reporting intern will research content, interview contacts, and contribute to the development of Niagaras news site. He or she will work with the Director of the Communications to pitch ideas and will post content related to Niagara events and international affairs. Interns are also responsible for helping with writing press releases and other PR assignments.

ABOUT TSA The Smithsonian Associates (TSA) advances the Smithsonian Institutions mission to increase and diffuse knowledge through life-enriching educational and cultural experiences inspired by the Smithsonians research and collections for DC-region students, families, and adults, and for learning communities nationwide. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Apply internet research skills and gain experience in social media marketing - Develop experience in event planning and production - Improve writing skills through a variety of communication mediums (formal correspondence, marketing materials, web content) - Expand professional network in producing Smithsonian at 8 events SEASONS Fall (Sep - Dec) TIME COMMITMENT 25 hrs/week; 1 full semester SCHEDULE Mon - Fri, 10:00 am to 3:00/4:00 pm plus 2-3 evening events throughout the semester) SUPERVISOR Cat Aboudara, Program Coordinator; and Lauren Rosenberg, Program Coordinator COMPENSATION All TSA Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. College credit may be granted, but must be coordinated in advance with the intern's university/college. LOCATION S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

An award-winning, local skincare company based in Denver Colorado is looking for a creative individual to help research marketing trends, tools and help execute social media, sales and public relations campaigns to increase visibility, brand awareness and revenue. This internship is an incredible opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and gain valuable real world experience. We welcome those who show a passion for staying up to date with social media trends. A strong willingness to learn, positive attitude, ability to thrive alone or on a team and flexibility is a must! Upon completion of the internship you will receive a recommendation letter from the CEO of the company. Working in our entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment is a great way to build experience on your resume. This is an unpaid, part-time internship. We ask that you work between 10 and 20 hrs. per week Monday through Friday with some scheduling flexibility. Intern will work remotely using his/her own laptop but will be expected to attend the occasional staff meeting or company event. Internship duration will run May-September, with options to extend a second internship running from September through December 2013. Applications are currently being accepted until June 15th. Along with your application please include your resume, cover letter, 2 references and samples of your past work that exemplify your ability to conduct research, perform detailed analysis and showcase your writing skills (sending us links to your work is acceptable) for our review.

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber has over 1000 member businesses and offices in Tucson and Hermosillo. Our mission is to advocate for and provide services that help grow our member's businesses. Our Business Advocacy committee meets every other week (Thursdays from 8:30a - 10:30a). The Public Policy Intern will assist in research, drafting letters and communicating our positions to our membership. In addition, they may attend public meetings representing the Tucson Hispanic Chamber.

Imaginovation is a full service web design, internet marketing and software development company. The company was formed in 2011 and is based in Raleigh North Carolina. This position is ideal for persons pursuing a career path in either marketing or technology. The benefits of this internship: - Learn SEO from one of the top internet and software firms in Raleigh NC - Broaden experience in creative marketing strategies for industry leading clients - Full involvement (based on time) in the complete campaign of our clients - Enhance industry knowledge in web design and software development - Networking event involvement (if not remote) - Work with a laid back team - Possible compensation offer based on performance of internship

VeriPic is a leading provider of enterprise software and hardware solutions for law enforcement, military, and public agencies. Software solutions include digital evidence manager, mug shot systems, and barcode systems. VeriPic is the winner of the 2010 Cygnus Innovation Award for being the best software used by Law Enforcement Agencies. The VeriPic® Digital Photo Lab® was chosen best in class amongst several thousand software products in this category. To read more visit: http://www.veripic.com/news/2010_11_10_pr.pdf About the Position: Engineering Intern (Santa Clara, CA) VeriPic is offering an Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate is an energetic creative overachiever who is passionate about working with computers. This internship offers on-the-job experience in an exciting fast-paced environment. This position requires a 3 month commitment at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters.