CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Coaching
Looking to update your resume, look for internships/jobs or start the graduate school process? Check out this open Canvas course created by the CAS Career Coaches to get started with:
• Creating/updating a resume or cover letter
• Handshake or LinkedIn to search for opportunities
• Understanding the graduate school process from where to look to how to reach out about letters of recommendation
Gaining Experience
Big Event Leadership Opportunities
• The Big Event is a one-day service project where students, faculty, and staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln show their appreciation for the surrounding community. Students volunteer in the local Lincoln community by helping community organizations and private residences do acts of service, like painting walls, cleaning garages, raking leaves, etc. The Big Event will take place this coming April 23rd from 12pm - 3:30pm with a lunch provided before service events begin. There are two different applications, the executive team, and operations staff. The executive team has a number of positions people can apply to such as being in charge of sponsorship, recruitment, etc. Operations staff are responsible for visiting job sites prior to The Big Event as well as visiting job sites on the day of the event. The link for both applications can be found here respectively: https://bigevent.unl.edu/leadership
• More information will be provided at a later time, if you have questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to camerondeancollier@gmail.com (Big Event Co-Chair).
• Application Deadline: March 4th, 2022
National Geographic Internships
• In addition to gaining extensive professional experience, our internship program seeks to inspire, educate and build lasting connections through regular events with some of the National Geographic Society's staff, Explorers, educators and storytellers. Throughout the program, you will receive support and guidance from a wide array of National Geographic staff as you explore what it is like to help us achieve our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
• https://www.nationalgeographic.org/careers/internships/
• Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022
Undergraduate Student Intern at the Foster Care Review Office
• Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) has an opportunity for an undergraduate student intern to help our office track legislative bills and activity during the 2022 Nebraska legislative session.
• The Foster Care Review Office is an independent state agency responsible for oversight of the foster care system in Nebraska. In addition, the FCRO submits annual and quarterly reports to the legislature with data and information about children in out-of-home care in Nebraska.
• Location: In Lincoln office or remote
• Hours: 10 hours/week
• Submit interest or resume to Monika Gross at monika.gross@nebraska.gov.
2022 Ray Diversity Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 application cycle for the Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellowship is now open! The RAY Diversity Fellowship is a two-year (1-year with 1-year renewal), full-time position with partner conservation and clean energy organizations with the goal of increasing and facilitating environmentally-related career pathways for emerging leaders of color. RAY Fellows have worked in a variety of communications, climate, policy, research, education, fieldwork, and philanthropic capacities.
Eligibility & How to Apply
• Eligible applicants will:
• Come from a racial / ethnic background underrepresented in the environmental sector and demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Be no more than 1 year out of college and have a Bachelor's Degree by August 2022 (we are not considering individuals with graduate degrees at this time)
• Have not had a full-time job in conservation or clean energy
• Have the ability to work in the United States and commit to the entire fellowship
• Visit their website at http://www.rayfellowship.org/apply for application instructions and deadlines
Career Events
Nonprofit in Residence
Join fellows huskers the week of Feb. 21-25 to connect with local nonprofit organizations from 11am-1pm located in the Nebraska Union across from the N-card Office. Students can stop by to meet with organization representatives and learn about industries, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
• Tuesday, February 22nd: TeamMates of Lincoln
• Wednesday, February 23rd: OutNebraska
• Thursday, February 24th: Mourning Hope Grief Center
• Friday, February 25th: Family Service Lincoln
Pre-Law
Professional School Visit: University of Nebraska College of Law
February 22nd, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Gaining Experience as a Pre-Law Student
February 24th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Love Library South
• Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
• There are many ways to gain experience as a Pre-Law student, with opportunities on-campus, in the local community, and beyond. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to begin getting involved. Attend this workshop to reflect on which skill sets you would like to develop as a Pre-Law student and plan for your involvement as you prepare to apply to law school.
Law Essay Workshop
March 1st, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Love Library South
Register: https://explorecenter.unl.edu/about/workshops-events
Employer Engagement
Kidwell: Employer in Residence
February 24th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Howard L. Hawks Hall
• Employer Information: Kidwell has more than 250 highly trained and industry certified employees, and we have expanded our operation to include a variety of advanced construction and technological services for businesses. We serve clients throughout the region — and the nation — with computer networking, carrier services, premise cabling, IP access control and cameras, telephony, and electrical contracting. Most importantly, we help our clients harness the power of integration to improve the productivity, longevity, and value of their technology. Our design expertise leads to more efficient (and often lower cost) solutions for our clients.
Pacific Life: Employer in Residence
March 2nd, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Howard L. Hawks Hall
• Employer Information: For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has offered innovative products and services including life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds, along with a variety of investment products, all of which provide The Power to Help You Succeed. We firmly believe each employee plays a part in our continued growth and success, and we pride ourselves in providing a work environment that is challenging, inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented. With a powerful past and a strong future, Pacific Life offers an environment where you’re empowered to achieve your personal best. In return, we look to your passion and insight to help us grow.
Gallup: Employer in Residence
March 8th, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in Howard L. Hawks Hall
• Employer Information: At Gallup, we believe it takes the unique talents and passions of each team member to solve the problems facing world leaders and organizations today. Our strengths-based culture encourages us to focus on what we do best, creating an environment where we can maximize our talents and achieve our goals. Empowered by world-class managers who truly care about our growth and development, we’re able to leverage our strengths to create a positive impact on the world.
Online / Virtual Career Events
• Google Presents: Googler Spotlight Series - Melonie Parker
• Pro Football Hall of Fame "Before the Snap" ft. Eric Welshenbaugh
• Women L.E.A.D. Undergraduate Leadership Summit
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District - Hydrologic Engineers and Technicians
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Forest Service - Hydrologist, Hydrologic Technician, and Physical Sciences Intern
Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center - Hydrologic Technician
Geological Survey - Student Trainee (Hydrology)
University of Wyoming, Dept of Ecosystem Science and Management - PhD Research Assistant
EPRI - Forecasting, Machine Learning and Data Analytics Internship
Atmospheric Science Technology (AST) - Meteorologist
WeatherWorks - Operational Meteorologist
Satellite Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, Columbia - PhD Research Assistantship in Marine Science
Other Job and Internship Resources
US Government Jobs - USAJOBS
American Meteorological Society - Career Center Job Board
PennState Dept of Meteorology - All Job Listings
Oklahoma School of Meteorology - All Job Listings
The American Geophysical Union - AGU Pathfinder Career Center
The Association for Women Geoscientists - AWG Job Board
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - Opportunity Catalog