Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse

Company: Affliated Computer Services (ACS) Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse

City: Boston, MA

Paid

In May 2008 I found this internship through my school’s career department.  The interview was short and sweet and I was offered the job on the spot, so I took it.  At first it was full time for the summer, 8-5, with opportunity for lots of overtime (sometimes mandatory). I started (and still remain) at $12 an hour.  The environment is a typical office I guess, lots of cubicals, dress is business casual, and most people I work with are 20 or 30ish.  They are all very nice and helpful (it’s not a completely strict environment, we joke around a lot), and my boss has been great.  The work itself is kind of mundane, but I do the same things as the rest of the people in my department, such as property requests, processing, and other duties randomly assigned, and yes, I did start out doing some dreaded filing.  I use the computer about 99% of the day, especially excel, access, word, and other programs ACS uses to process issues and etc, so computer skills are important. I thought I was only going to be there until the end of August, but they hired me part time afterward, and I can work as much or as little as I want! They are very flexible, and along with an hourly wage they offer bonuses if we make budget each quarter (pt gets only half, but still, can’t complain!) Currently I work M-F 8-2, and I’m glad to have a job, even though it might not exactly be what I want to do forever.  Overall, it has been a good experience though, and I would recommend this internship to another person.

MADRE- Programs Department

Organization: MADRE

City: New York, NY

“Paid”- $10/day

I had a terrible experience working for MADRE.  The organization is an established women’s human rights non-profit that works around the world.  As an intern for the programs department, all I really did was do online research or translate from English to Spanish and vice versa.  The thing I really hated about the experience was that no one spoke to me.  My boss, Natalia Caruso, had no interest in me other than the work I produced and never even asked me what my major was at school.  No one else in the office even bothered to introduce themselves.  I was never invited to meetings or even to eat lunch with others.  They simply shoved me in a dingy office by myself and gave me things to do.  My boss was not very good at communicating what she wanted, and then acted annoyed when I asked clarifying questions.  Perhaps my experience would have been different if I had worked in a different department, but stay away from Programs, people!!

Nestle Business Services

Company: Nestle

City: Glendale, CA

Paid

I worked for Nestle Business Services in Purchasing at their location in downtown Glendale, CA. It was a paid internship for the sourcing specialist role, and I gained a lot of exposure to global business. I think purchasing is a very central place to start in business, and the people at Nestle really made the internship worthwhile. Great place to work, and anyone would be lucky to land an internship or a job with Nestle.

American Conservatory Theater (ACT)

Organization: American Conservatory Theater

City: San Francisco, CA

Paid

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If you’re serious about pursuing a career in professional theater, there is no better place to spend a year than ACT.  This is not a year of making copies and fetching cappuccinos; rather, you will be fully immersed and included in this incredibly influential and prominent American theater.  Multiple internship opportunities are available:  1 intern each in Arts Management, Dramaturgy, Development, Publications, Marketing/PR, Costume Rentals, Costume Shop, Properties, Sound Design, Wig Construction & Make Up, Production Management and Stage Management (of which there are 4 interns).

Each intern is treated as a colleague and not as an amateur.  As an intern, you really understand that ACT is looking at you as a potential future member of their team, not as someone to collate scripts.  ACT is unique in that its LORT A mainstage is a combonation of ACT produced and developed shows along with remounts of Broadway productions, both with the highest caliber of American actors,directors and designers.  Its second stage houses new works and shows in development for its mainstage, an MFA and Young Conservatory program which includes fully commisioned, produced and designed productions as well – There can be up to 5 shows being worked on at any given time.  Each intern is placed in a situation where they are not only fully involved in ACT’s mainstage, second stage, conservatory and special events season; they are placed in a mentor relationship with their department head.  It is not uncommon to be hired on after a successful run as an intern, making your time even more valuable.

Although the weekly salary is significantly low compared to the cost of living in San Francisco, ACT tries to provide income opportunities by means of working as an usher or bartender at its mainstage theater if it interests you, along with other opportunities as well.

If you’re looking for a hands-on, intensive, full time post Bachelor’s Degree internship, ACT is a prime choice.

U.S. House of Representatives- Office of Rep. Robert Matsui

Organization: U.S. House of Representatives, Honorable Robert Matsui (deceased)

City: Washington, D.C.

Paid

In the summer of 2002 I was selected to serve as a Congressional Page representing Congressman Robert Matsui. It was a once in a lifetime experience.  The position is usually reserved for juniors and seniors in high school.  While on the job, I was positioned in the rear of the house floor, behind the democrats.  When a call came in, one of the Pages [there was about 20 of us on the Democratic side, 50 on the Republican side(2002)] would deliver a message, flag, or package to a Congressman’s office. These offices were NOT located in the Capitol, but in buildings that were connected by an underground tunnel.  I would describe the work as “fun” and “memorable”.

I was offered the position because of my involvement in CIVITAS, which is public service oriented program.  Some students are offered an entire semester of Page employment.  They attend school in the morning and then work in the Capitol in the afternoon.  The experience was amazing, and I would encourage anyone who’s interested to check it out.  All you have to do is get in touch with your Congressman or Congresswoman and inquire.  It’s a great way to learn what’s actually going on in Washington.

eRepublic

Company: eRepublic  www.erepublic.com/index.php

City: Folsom, CA

Pay: $10/hr

This was an amazing opportunity that I was so lucky to have been given a chance to partake in.  I was paid to spend my summer days editing videos and using thousands of dollars worth of equipment that never in my life did I imagine being able to use.  The content of the videos were not especially exciting for a 19 year old, but still an enjoyable job.  My boss was way cool and down to earth and didn’t mind me Facebook Chatting while I worked.  Great experience.