Dear English Majors,

Below please see a list of job and internship opportunities. Don't hesitate to apply for any of these! Employers often love English majors because you're trained to think, write, and read carefully and closely. Also, don't forget that the Career Resource Center is happy to look over your resume and give you interviewing tips. You can schedule an appointment with them any time. Just don't wait to the last minute!

all the best,

Karen Weingarten

Acting Chair, English

Queens College, CUNY

Jobs

New- Program Manager for Film Production Training Program at Bronx CC: The Program Manager of the Bronx Community College (BCC) Film Production Training Program is responsible for managing this new workforce training initiative developed by BCC in cooperation with Local 52 of The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The program prepares students for entry-level jobs in high-demand Local 52 crafts, such as Property, Grip and Electric. You can see the full job description and steps to apply here.

New- Summer Corps Field Supervisor: CUNY Summer Corps is a university-wide program serving 1,000 students this summer. The Summer Corps will provide eligible CUNY students with paid summer employment for six weeks for 25 hours per week. The goal of CUNY Summer Corps is to promote career exploration and career development that effectively prepares students for long-term career success.

The CUNY Summer Corps Program seeks five professionals to serve as Field Supervisors for a temporary position between mid-June – August 2019. Reporting directly to the CUNY Summer Corps Program Manager of Student Success, the Field Supervisors will serve as program ambassadors and provide on-site support to our partnering employers and students. This position is for 35 hours of work per week for 10 weeks of the program. Visit here to learn more about the position and to submit and application.

New- MoMA Assistant to the Deputy Director for Education: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is seeking an Assistant to the Deputy Director for Education to join their team. See the full job description and steps to apply to this administrative support position here.

JPMC Tech Connect Program The JPMorgan Chase Tech Connect Program was created to help those underrepresented in technology gain the right skills to join the JPMC technology team. If you have a passion for innovation, technology and financial services, this program will help you develop into an industry-leading professional. Tech Connect is a multi-week intensive Java training where participants will learn to read, write and understand basic Java, as well as receive support and coaching from senior business leaders. The program also arranges networking opportunities that will help participants build a career with the firm. This coding boot camp leads in to JPMC's full-time Software Engineer Program.

Program Requirements

CUNY students with expected graduation dates in Winter 2019 or Spring 2020. Minimum GPA of 3.2
The program seeks diverse candidates who do not have a background in computer science or coding, but have a passion for developing innovative technology solutions. Students pursuing degrees in finance, engineering, electrical engineering and other non-computer technical areas are preferred.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, exposure to data analysis, familiarity with programming languages and excellent communication skills.
Must have a clear passion for working in technology, highly motivated, intellectually curious, collaborative and open to new challenges.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here.

E-Commerce Entry Level Jobs at Walmart: Walmart eCommerce owns Jet, Hayneedle, Moosejaw, Shoes.com, and many other eCommerce brands. The company is rapidly innovating to define the future state of shopping and is hiring entry-level talent in 3 primary categories:

Category Specialists are the business owners for a product category with the job of combining creative intuition, analytical skills, and passion for helping our customers to create the best shopping experience;
Supply Chain Management Specialists who will build the next generation of supply chain systems and processes.

Roles are based in Hoboken, NJ. Learn more about the desired candidates and apply here today!

Note: Walmart recruits from select schools for Category Specialists. Those schools include Baruch, Brooklyn, Hunter, and Lehman Colleges. Students from all CUNY campuses are eligible to apply for the Software Engineer and Supply Chain Management Specialist roles.

Data Analyst at Great Oaks Charter School: Great Oaks Charter School is recruiting for a Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will lead the network in building out data infrastructure, governance, and visual analytic strategy. The Data Analyst will be an integral part of realizing the goal to develop an integrated data system that seamlessly and securely connects our educational data in order to generate powerful analytics and visuals so that educators at every level of the Great Oaks organization can make data-driven decisions to improve student outcomes. To learn more about the role and apply, visit their website here.

Request a referral from Katie Lyon by completing this short form.

CUNY Summer Corps: CUNY Summer Corps application is now live! Students should complete an application at this link using the pin: 329CUNY. After completing an application, students will have the opportunity to be matched with an employer for a PAID summer job.

Entry Level Marketing Roles at Kepler Group: Kepler Group, a data-driven digital marketing company, is hiring for 3 entry level roles. What’s unique about Kepler Group? They don’t require new hires have any previous experience in marketing. They have a 4 month training program for new hires that ensures they are ready to perform and they look for candidates with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Check out the open positions hyperlinked below to learn more and submit an application. Reach out to Katie Lyon with your resume for a referral.

Entry Level Jobs at TWA Hotel: The TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is opening in spring 2019 and is hiring now! Apply for roles as a Front Office Assistant Manager, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Catering Sales Manager, Senior Revenue Manager, and Event Manager today. Click here to learn more about all available roles and apply. Email your resume and cover letter to Katie Lyon for a referral.

Marketing & Community Engagement Associate at FTH: Flushing Town Hall (FTH) presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. Reporting to Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, the Marketing and Community Engagement Associate will support developing and implementing traditional and digital efforts that directly drive revenue-generation and more audience for every ticketed event, including, but not limited to, jazz, classical, and world music, dance, theater, family, and education programs. This position is a part-time (24 hours a week; $20/hr; no benefits) and will require some evening and weekend availability. Browse www.flushingtownhall.org to learn more about FTH and check out the full job description and steps to apply here.

Jobs at Optimus: Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle startup working to enable safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions. Their mission is to transform cities and pave the way for a more sustainable future through the introduction of self-driving technologies. Optimus will be servicing the upcoming ferry at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and they are looking for staff to manager their field office and execute services. Open positions are listed and hyperlinked below:

Jobs at Travel Startup Voyager HQ: Interested in a job with a travel start up? Check out the job board at Voyager HQ. Voyager HQ is a start up club for the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. The Voyager HQ community brings together entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and investors from around the world to create the future of travel experiences through curated events, workspace, and actionable introductions. Check out job opportunities with their start-up members here.

2020 Census Jobs: The Census is hiring thousands of people in New York City to help prepare for and execute the 2020 Census. The temporary Census jobs fall into two categories:

Professional jobs that will provide managerial, administrative, and technical support for the Census count and pay $30 to $40 per hour
Field jobs that will ensure the Census operations are effective in the region and pay between $20 and $30 per hour.

Search and apply for professional jobs on USAjobs.gov.

Note: the US Census has stringent requirements about the resume language directly reflecting the responsibilities of the job. It’s worth it to tailor your resume for the specific Census role you are applying for to ensure your resume is accepted. Search and apply for field jobs on 2020census.gov/jobs. A resume is no needed for field jobs. Simply complete the application online. Learn more in this worksheet.

Opportunities at the Brooklyn Navy Yard: The Brooklyn Navy Yard is currently recruiting for a variety of positions. Opportunities include IT Specialists, Software Engineers,Research and Development Engineers, and more. You can see all the open opportunities and steps to apply here. If you would like a referral, please email the name of the position you are applying to along with your resume to Katie Lyon.

Civil Service Pathways Fellowship: Interested in working at a NYC Government Agency? Apply to the Civil Service Pathways Fellowship at www.cuny.edu/cipportal The Civil Service Pathways Fellowship is a joint effort between CUNY and NYC DCAS to put you on the fast track to becoming a City employee. Open only to CUNY graduates with their bachelors, the Fellowship is a two-year program in which you will work full time at a City agency, receive training and become eligible to take a civil service exam after the first year. Unlike other fellowships, the Civil Service Pathways Fellowship helps to prepare and facilitate a seamless transition from fellow to a City employee.

The Civil Service Pathways Fellowship has three distinct career tracks that are in high demand at City agencies:Program and Policy Analysis, Data and Digital Services, and Finance and Procurement. Go to www.cuny.edu/cip to learn more and www.cuny.edu/cipportal to apply.

CUNY Tutor Corps Summer Jobs: Tutor Corps is a partnership between CUNY, the Office of the Mayor, and the NYC Department of Education. This summer they are looking for studetnst to support STEM enrichment camps and/or Extended School Year classrooms. Tutors are paid $17/hour and work for 19 hours per week. You can learn more about the CUNY Tutor Corps program on their website. Candidates interested in becoming a tutor should complete this application by May 17, 2019.

Internships

Summer Internships at Integral Ad Science: Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global technology company that offers data and solutions for the advertising ecosystem. IAS partners with advertisers and publishers to protect their investments, capture consumer attention, and drive business impact. IAS is hiring summer interns in roles such as Human Resources, Leading and Development, Marketing Operations, Product Marketing, Data Engineering, DevOps, Data Analysis, Data Science, Customer Success, Sales Enablement and others! Check out all positions here and apply by April 30.

Request a referral from Katie Lyon by completing this form.

Summer Internships at NYC Department of City Planning: The New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) is hiring summer interns. DCP is an agency made up of architects, city planners, demographers, environmental and transportation engineers, geographers, social scientists and urban designers - all working together to identify and untangle New York City's complex issues alongside Community Boards, residents, businesses, policy makers, and other City agencies, to help find solutions. Learn more and apply for the 10 week summer internship program here.

Summer Internships at NYC ACS: Have you had direct experience with the foster care or juvenile justice system? Are you looking for a PAID summer internship? If so, come to this combined information and interview session!

NYC Administration for Children's Services is looking to hire 30 full-time interns this summer! As an intern, you'll have the amazing opportunity to get hands-on experience working in the ACS offices in a variety of roles. To find out more and attend both an information and interview session REGISTER HERE

Qualifications:

A current CUNY Student
At least 1 year of direct, personal experience with the foster care system
If you have not had any personal experience with the foster systems, then professional experience with the system can be used, but personal experience will be given priority
Able to commit to working full time from June-August

Marketing Internship at City Jeans Premium: Established in 1993, City Jeans Premium has been a family owned and operated business in the Bronx and Queens with an emphasis on community and customer service. The company is seeking a paid intern to support marketing, administrative, and merchandising functions. The schedule is flexible. See job description here. To apply, send resume and cover letter to hire@cityjeans.com by May 1, 2019

Internship at NEBGH Nonprofit: Northeast Business Group on Health (NEBGH), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is one of the nation’s most active and influential healthcare-focused business coalitions, with more than 200-member employer organizations, health plans, providers, consultants, pharmaceutical companies and other stakeholders. The coalition’s mission is to drive improvements in healthcare services and quality, while reducing costs. They are hiring an unpaid summer intern to support execution of the annual survey of member benefits which will influence the organization’s strategy for the upcoming year. NEBGH is seeking undergraduate or graduate students with a background in event planning, non-profit development, healthcare and/or public health and strong communication skills. Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter and writing sample to Janaera Gaston at jgaston@nebgh.org.

Client Communications Internship at DoITT: The NYC Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DoITT) is seeking a Client Communications Intern to join their team for Summer 2019. The Client Communications Intern will support the drafting and scheduling of communications to City agency executives, foster IT collaboration, and perform admisitrative work as needed. This is a 35/hours per week opportunity that would start in late May and last 10-12 weeks. The pay rate is $20/hour.

You can learn more about this opportunity here. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to doitt.internships@doitt.nyc.gov with the title of the position as the subject line.

Madison Square Garden 2019 Fall Student Associate Program: Madison Square Garden (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences and they are developing the leaders of tomorrow through their Student Associate Program. The program offers paid internships in a variety of roles including communications, accounting, marketing, sales, production and more. To be eligible for the program students must be currently enrolled in college working towards a four year or graduate degree. To learn more about the opportunities and to submit an application, visit MSG's site here.

Experiential Learning

New- CUNY Investment Fellowship: The application is now open for the CUNY Investment Industry Fellowship! The CUNY Investment Industry Fellowship is designed for current CUNY students interested in pursuing entry level roles in the investment industry. This is an exciting opportunity for CUNY students to increase their knowledge of the industry, build professional skills within a cohort and connect with professional mentors in the investment space. The Fellowship was founded in 2018 by the Centerbridge Foundation, with support from Centerbridge Partners, L.P. During its second year, the Fellowship will include collaboration with other investment firms. You can learn more about the program here.

Program Overview

Fellows will attend monthly workshops (2 hours each) every month from September 2019 through May 2020.
Each workshop will cover a topic specific to the investing industry, such as: Introduction to Investments, Life Cycle of a Private Equity Deal, Career Paths and Structure at an Investment Firm, How to Write a Case Study, How to Prepare for an Internship, Overview of Financial Analyses and Modeling
Fellows will be matched with a Centerbridge mentor who will provide professional guidance throughout the program.
Fellows will receive a $1,000 stipend to cover the cost of travel to workshops/mentor meetings, professional attire and other reimbursable expenses.

Application Process

Complete an application form here, including two essays.
Provide a current resume.
Supply one letter of recommendation from a professor, faculty advisor, professional mentor or current or former employer.
Select candidates will be invited to an in-person interview in June/July.
The deadline to apply is May 10, 2019.

COOP Digital Marketing Fellowship: Join COOP on May 2nd and their alumni to learn about the Digital Marketing fellowship program that trains emerging leaders in the field and helps them land great jobs at companies like IPG, Publicis, and Oath, among many others. COOP is recruiting now for the next cohort of fellows! Graduating seniors - this is your opportunity to kick start your career in digital marketing! RSVP on our MeetUp page here.

Project Destined 2019/2020 Cohort: Project Destined is a real estate experiential learning program that allows high school and college students to learn about real estate investment in their own communities. The fall 2019 cohort will focus on the Mott Haven area of the Bronx. Scholars will work directly with business leaders and team mentors from Harvard Business School and Columbia Graduate School of Real Estate to envision concepts for new development along the Bronx waterfront. Between September 2019 and March 2020, scholars will be charged with developing innovative investment ideas for their local community while competing for over $25,000 in scholarship awards. You can learn more about the program in this handout and in this video.

Interested candidates should submit an application at this link by May 1.

COOP Digital Apprenticeship: COOP closes the social capital gap by recruiting and investing deeply in divers, low-income, and first generation graduates from CUNY and other urban public colleges. COOP's flagship program is the Digital Apprenticeship. Peer cohorts of 16 motivated, underemployed graduates meet nightly for 16 weeks (200 hours) to learn technical skills, build community, and jump-start careers in digital marketing and data analytics. Check out this flyer to learn more about the apprenticeship program and steps to apply. The application deadline for the Fall 2019 cohort is July 29.

Events

New- Muse Office Visit: The Muse is the go-to destination for the next gen workforce to research companies and careers. More than 75 million people each year trust The Muse to help them win at work, from professional advancement and skills-building to finding a job. On Friday, May 3rd the Muse is hosting an office visit for CUNY students. The visit will last 2-hours and will be a chance to hear from the recruiting team about what they are looking for in candidates and get advice on how to improve your resume, cover letter, and interview skills.

Register here by Friday 4/26.

CUNY Careers in Life Sciences: Join us on April 30th to learn about careers at the intersection of business and life sciences with innovated leaders in the Life Sciences sector. There will be a panel discussion moderated by Kate Merton of Jlabs, a groundbreaking life sciences accelerator in NYC. There will also be panelists from CDM New York, Medidata, and NYC Economic Development Corporation. To learn more about the event and to RSVP, visit our event page here (access using code: CUNY2019).

Meet the Recruiters Event: Join Diverse Influencers on April 30th for an exclusive opportunity for CUNY students to learn first hand from recruiters working in finance. The purpose of the event is to expose diverse computer science and business students to the soft skills they will need to secure and successfully navigate an internship. There will be professionals from AIG, Accenture, Apollo Global Management, Bank of America, Broadridge, Prudential, and more in attendance to participate in a panel discussion and round table conversations. You can learn more about the event and register here.

Salesforce World Tour: On Tuesday May 7 the Salesforce World Tour will be at the Javits Center in NYC. This is an opportunity to explore tons of sessions and get hands-on with the latest product updates and innovations. There will also be lots of opportunities to network. You can register for FREE here.

Tech CreateHER: Join the tech CreateHER challenge hosted by Lehman College Women in Computer Science (WiCS) on Friday, May 10th! The tech createHER challenge hackathon is a one-day event created to provide a space to celebrate, encourage, and support women creating and innovating in tech. We will be providing food and spending the day designing, building, and coding alongside other women also interested in tech.

This is not just a hackathon; this a proclamation: women can do anything! You can learn more about the event and RSVP here.

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