Opportunities near VA

McLean Robotics Institute Located: Various schools in McLean, VA Currently: Held as an after-school activity Mission: Currently the students are 1st through 3rd learning about building and programming robots to perform specific tasks. We are utilizing the Lego Mindstorm robotics system.

Nevin Communications is a Public Relations, Social Media and Marketing Strategy firm helping client engage, influence and educate key audience groups from the press to prospects and customers to employees. We work with companies in the homebuilding, technology, green, financial services, non-profit and transportation sectors. The goal of the digital content manager is to help Nevin provide digital content research, development and writing for multiple clients. The position can be done remotely and will involve daily updates, posts and research.

The Artists Rights Movement (ARM) is building a national network. We are looking for activists to start ARM chapters at their schools or in their towns. This is a great opportunity to get hands on work experience in art, politics, law, media, and government. Students don't sit around making coffee with ARM, they get real stuff to do. ARM Activists will also have the opportunity to work with some great artists and activists. The Artists' Rights Movement (ARM) is for everyone. Our mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, increase funding for the arts and protect free speech. ARM on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.p hp?gid=132924766780&ref=mf

The American Floral Endowment offers two intern scholarship programs. Applications are reviewed twice a year. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1 and October 1 each year. Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program - Training at a commercial production greenhouse or nursery. this program allows students the opportunity to intern at commercial facilities for a period of three, four or six month periods. Upon completion of their paid internship, the student will receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,500 (three-month), $3,000 (four-month), or $6,000 (six month). Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program - Training at a Retail Florist, Wholesaler, or Allied Trade Company. This program allows students the opportunity to intern at a retail, wholesale or allied trade operation for a period of 10-14 weeks. Upon completion of their paid internship, the student will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

Objectives & Outcomes: Interns will shadow employees to learn to identify the different types of case documents, gain hands on experience interacting with clients & local court personnel, conducting basic legal research, and drafting legal documents. Internship duties will include, but are not limited to the following: -Going into State & Federal court houses to do name searches for any criminal/civil cases on an individual or company. If results are found, you will gather requested information(case name, case number, nature of the case, parties involved, filing & disposition dates)and compile the information into a report. Upon receiving a request, these searches & reports must be completed within 24-72 hours. -Retrieving case documents from area court houses, such as pleadings, complaint/indictment, docket sheets and corporate documents From other governmental agencies, such as Good Standing Certificates. These files will then either be hand delivered or scanned into PDF Format and emailed to clients. -Conducting basic business & legal research and drafting documents such as memos containing research results, case briefs, correspondence, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)Requests. -Assisting with daily tasks such as answering phones, filing, running errands, and processing client requests for assistance.

Objectives & Outcomes: Interns will shadow employees to learn the daily routine of a companys functions and gain hands on experience of how to conduct market research, identify potential sources of funding, and prepare presentations for potential investors, and charting business trends & patterns to predict the future of our industry. Internship duties will include, but are not limited to the following: - Conducting business & market research and preparing presentations regarding additional services the company can provide. - Accompanying Partners to business meetings with new clients and potential investors. - Assisting with daily tasks such as answering phones, filing, running errands, and processing client requests for assistance. - Provide Adminsitrative backup assistance to the Paralegal Intern. - Monitoring all social media/networking accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

Well established Realtor needs help branching out into the social media arena in an effort to stay current and increase business size. Owner is tech savvy but lacks time to coordinate and implement strategy. You will report to owner and principal marketing manager and will have lots of opportunity to learn about marketing and business in general. Women owned. Relaxed atmosphere.

Sharp, success driven Interns look no further, Mobile Now is recruiting. If you are a motivated self-starter that also has a knack for achievement and want to be part of the most exciting industry today - come join our team.

Looking for a bright intern that can help us increase our company's own social media presence. Help us build a better brand for Web Development Group using social media platforms. We are locating in Old Town Alexandria, VA join our facebook page to get updates about the position http://www.facebook.com/i.like.wdg

Web Development Group and its creative subsidiary bigisHUGE! Creative located in Old Town Alexandria, VA is seeing interns to assist senior designers and developers. Work with with fortune companies and organizations. Learn about us at www.webdevelopmentgroup.com, join our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/i.like.wdg and email us your resume, sample portfolio at internships@webdevelopmentgroup.com