CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAS Career Coaching
Are you a leader of an RSO on campus who would like your members to engage some professional development? CAS Career Coaches can provide information through presentations around a variety of career topics from application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.), searching and identifying internship opportunities, how to network or connect with alumni/professionals in career interest areas, preparing for an interview, or understanding the graduate school process…and more! If you are interested please fill out our Presentation Request from HERE and a CAS Career Coach will follow up with you!
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
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
Pre-Law
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
Professional School Visit: Creighton University College of Law
March 7th, 2022 from 10:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Professional School Visit: UNL College of Law
March 10th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Register: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu
Get to Know the LSAT
March 10th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Love Library South
Register: https://explorecenter.unl.edu/about/workshops-events
Legal Intern Position
• Bruning Law Group in downtown Lincoln is looking for hard-working students to fill a few legal intern positions for the remaining spring semester and for the summer. Duties include conducting legislative research, drafting, and editing documents, performing organizational tasks, and completing other duties as assigned. This position will report to the Special Projects Coordinator and requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and critical thinking. Interns will gain experience in a professional environment while interacting with attorneys and other support staff.
• Applicants must be proficient in Word and Excel. The positions are paid, and preference will be given to applicants able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Bruning Law Group’s hours of operation are from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Resume and transcripts: Anita Scheuler at anita@bruninglawgroup.com
• Questions: call 402-261-3475
Employer Engagement
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
• Tutor, Mentor, and Teach in Kansas City: Gap Year Programs that make a difference
• Fostering Diversity at MEDITECH-Careers for Women in Tech from ALL Majors
• What’s at your core? Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps Info Session
• Women’s Speaker Series: Finding your Wingwomen — Mentorship and Sponsorship
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Student Intern (Physical Science), Pathways Intern Student Trainee (Physical Science), and Student Intern (Physical Science)
Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center - Hydrologic Technician and Student Trainee (Hydrology)
National Weather Service - Meteorologist, GS-1340-05/07/09, Student Intern (Physical Science), Student Intern (Meteorology), and Student Intern (Hydrology)
Naval Sea Systems Command - Engineer/Scientist
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality - Natural Resources Program Principal
Risilience - Client Solutions Specialist
News 8 Now/WKBT-TV/News8000.com - On-Air Meteorologist
Weather Routing, Inc. - Marine Synoptic Meteorologist
University of Wyoming - PhD Graduate Research Assistantship
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