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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals committed to maintaining the organizations volunteer spirit and building opportunities for involvement and education. Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening illness described as high blood pressure in the lungs, affects people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages. The Patient Outreach and Services program aims to meet the needs of specific populations within the PHA community. The Patient Outreach and Services Intern will work with PHA staff to develop programs and resources to address special population needs. Specifically, this intern will work with the Manager of Patient Outreach and Services to expand and enhance online and print material offerings for newly diagnosed patients, young adults with PH, caregivers of adult patients, families of children with PH, and PH patients with associated conditions. We offer both part-time and full-time internships. You will be treated as a respected team member, and our office provides a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this. Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible. How to Apply: Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 3-6 page writing sample. Cover letters should be addressed to Kimberley Lamon-Loperfido, Manager of Patient Outreach & Services. Applications are ONLY accepted through PHA's online Internship Application Form (http://www.phassociation.org/internships/apply).

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals impacted by this often misdiagnosed and difficult illness. PHA is committed to maintaining the organization's volunteer spirit and to building opportunities for those affected by pulmonary hypertension to be involved in solutions to the challenges the illness creates. PHAs Medical Services Internship offers students an opportunity to assist the Associate Director, Medical Services and program associates in providing services to physicians, researchers, nurses and patients. This critical support will enable us to continue to provide vital services to the PH community. The Medical Services Intern will be instrumental in helping staff manage PHAs two medical membership networks and ensure that medical professionals who belong to these groups have access to the resources they need. This intern will have a wide range of experiences in managing the medical side of a health-related non-profit. You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. Interns may also earn college credit. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible. How to Apply: Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 3-6 page writing sample. Cover letters should be addressed to Michael Gray, Associate Director of Medical Services. Applications are ONLY accepted through PHA's online Internship Application Form (http://www.phassociation.org/internships/apply).

USA TODAY Travel Media Group is seeking two social media interns for the spring semester. The interns will work with the team as we deploy our new digital and print products to increase (1) online presence, (2) reach a larger audience, (3) gather information, and (4) increase awareness. Technical Skills: - Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Adobe Software - Strong internet researching skills - Strong understanding of, and affinity for, social media and social media marketing with the ability to efficiently research trends and best practices - A creative and innovative thinker with the ability to understand the role of social media in the travel industry and create content in appropriate voice for the group - Excellent attention to details - Excellent written communication skills with the ability to provide written reports as needed

USA TODAY Travel Media Group is seeking two editorial interns for the spring semester. The interns will work with the editorial team as we deploy our new digital and print products to increase (1) online presence, (2) reach a larger audience, (3) gather information, and (4) increase awareness. Technical Skills: - Proficient in Microsoft Office products (mainly Excel) and Adobe Software - Strong internet researching skills - Excellent attention to details - Excellent written communication skills with the ability to provide written reports as needed

USA TODAY Travel Media Group is seeking a business intern to assist the President of Travel for the spring semester. This intern will work directly with the President and focus on all aspects of the business and projects occurring during the applicable internship period. Projects and duties include, but not limited to: 1. Participate in development of Travel Media Groups strategic initiatives 2. Create and prepare documents for high-profile meetings 3. Research quantitative and qualitative materials, as it pertains to projects 4. Assist in developing and reviewing presentations and financial models Technical Skills: - Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Software - Strong Internet researching skills

Purpose of Position: Youth For Understanding (YFU) is a leader in the field of international student exchange with sixty years experience in inbound and outbound programming. The International Student Exchange Placement Interns will assist YFU USA fields in the International Student (IS) placement effort. Interns may also help organize the pre-departure orientations for American Overseas (AO) students and the re-entry/post-arrival orientations for international students.

Learn Engineering Documentation Management Whitaker Brothers is a growing company with 70+ employees. We are involved in supplying and servicing equipment for secure destruction of confidential documents and repair of paper handling equipment. We are looking for unpaid interns who can contribute their energy, ideas, and diligent efforts. Our interns will have the opportunity to become knowledgeable in engineering business operations as well as gaining essential business management skills such as Engineering Documentation, Design, and Customer Service. Students can expect a nurturing learning experience as well as a fun and friendly work environment.

Business Pointers Inc. is a cloud based software application company. Business Pointer's Cloud Based Offerings: Human Resource on Cloud. CRM on Cloud. Project Management on Cloud. Logistice on Cloud. Finance on Cloud. This is a Virtual Internship Opportunity.

OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The Clerk's Office of the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is currently offering internships for the summer of 2013. All of the intern positions will be located in the Clerks Office and will report to various department managers within the court unit. The following intern positions are available to student interns: Human Resources Intern Procurement and Facilities Intern Jury Office Intern Bankruptcy Court Operations Intern District Court Operations Intern Information Technology Intern

While most internship programs tend to offer students the opportunity to gain experiences that affirm their career aspirations, our Program goes one step further and immerses its Interns in a business culture that encourages the exploration of alternative careers and areas of interest. The key to their success is rooted in their commitment to continuous learning. Ultimately, we believe that the more experiences, knowledge, skills and networks that we can expose our Interns to, the better equipped they will be to compete with their peers for other internships and jobs. Please keep in mind the following factors which differentiate our SMART Leadership Program from many others: Substantive Assignments Academic Credit Access to our IDP Learning Lab Profiles In Leadership Speaker Series Interns will be engaged to solve real problems and issues facing private and public sector entities alike in any number of different functional areas. In a progressive fashion over the course of the Program, the Interns will work collaboratively with seasoned professionals to conduct root cause analysis, present findings, conduct research and analysis and lead reform efforts. While all jobs and positions include some administrative duties, our assignments are substantive in nature and require the Interns to team with others, apply their analytical, legal and problem solving skills, and demonstrate their leadership competencies Our SMART Leadership Program makes this possible by assigning a diverse group of professionals from across the organization to meet regularly with each Intern. Mentors and Coaches are available to meet with their Interns and help them to address a wide range of matters - expanding their professional network, adjusting to the work environment, addressing project related obstacles and/or providing career advice. At the end of the Program, Interns will receive 360° feedback from their mentors and coaches about their performance and overall development At Smart Insights Group, LLC we consider training and development a top priority, which is why weve created the Individual Development Plan (IDP) Learning Lab a place where employees and Interns alike can continually retool their skills and competencies. The IDP Learning Lab provides Interns with access to tools and skilled professionals who will provide information, support, and feedback. Our IDP Learning Lab will enable Interns to: Establish a baseline competency score. Assess their needs and gaps. Plan learning activities. Grow skills & competencies through experiences and exposure. Monitor progress and overall development.