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posted 04/27/2009
While we occasionally post listings for jobs that seem to be a good fit for CI interests, some of our favorite places to look for listings for jobs, volunteer opportunities, and internships are:
Library Job Postings on the Internet
This site is a comprehensive library job site where the user can search for jobs by state, library district or job type.
ALA JobLIST
Job site managed by the American Library Association (ALA).
LIBJOBS
LIBJOBS is an Internet mailing list for employment opportunities for librarians and information professionals. Subscribers receive only posted job opportunities. Managed by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
Metropolitan Library System
The Metropolitan Library System is a member organization of academic,
public, school, and
special libraries in Chicago and suburban communities in Cook, DuPage and Will counties. This site features a database of internships and full and part -time job openings at member libraries.
NPO.net
An online resource for the Chicago area nonprofit community, their Jobs Service provides a categorical job search directory.
Job Bank
The Center for Nonprofit Success has created a Job Bank for nonprofit leaders who are looking to post jobs or find jobs. Wecreated the job bank in response to many requests from people around the country for a place to post or find nonprofit jobs.Please feel free to check out the job bank, and forward it to people who might be interested in using it.
Idealist.org
Listing site of volunteer opportunities searchable by zip code and interest area.
Communication Initiative Partnership regularly posts job listings in communication and media related to social and economic development.
Internships
See our Guide to Finding Internship for CI Students (pdf) for detailed information.
The following internship opportunities are positions that fit the skills and areas of interest that a Community Informatics student might have. Most of these opportunities can be found at http://www.idealist.org or other sites. Some positions are computer or new media-focused, some are youth or education-focused and others focus on a broad range of community-renewal initiatives. In addition, the Americorps VISTA program offers year-long paid positions in communities across America with a community development focus: www.americorps.org.
Potential Internships:
Posted 3.12.09
Follow this link to find 2009 internship opportunities on the Illinois Informatics Institute Web site. Most of these opportunities are technology-related, but the positions are diverse. Host organizations include One Laptop Per Child, Microsoft, Facebook, Yahoo and other companies in the technology, insurance, manufacturing and defense industries.
Posted 2.2.09
Youth-Serving Programs at Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club
The Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club in Champaign is accepting interns at this time for several positions. Those interested in gaining experience in the areas of youth development, youth programs and related administrative processes in a non-profit environment might consider applying for a position. Interested parties should contact site director Debarah McFarland at dmcfarland@dmbgc-cu.org or call (217) 352-4229 with a statement of personal goals that you would like to accomplish with the internship. For more information about Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, visit http://www.dmbgc-cu.org/index.asp.
Posted 11.11.08
Metro Chicago Information Center (MCIC)
is a not-for-profit research
consulting firm that provides information to enhance program and planning
decisions made by civic, social service and philanthropic organizations
and individuals working to improve social conditions and quality of life.
MCIC's team of researchers conduct needs assessments and use
GIS-mapping and other methods
to find out about topics affecting communities
including health, housing, economic development, the arts and others.
More details can be found here: http://info.mcfol.org/web/
If you are interested in doing an internship with MCIC, please send a resume and cover letter
stating your areas of interest and experience to:
Joan Frankel
Sr. Consultant, Health and Human Services
jdfrankel@mcic.org
RSS Feed of Internship Opportunities from Idealist.org: