Internships
This Summer, the Windward Network is offering virtual internships and other experiential learning opportunities! Internships offered through the Windward Network provide meaningful Summer experiences for current students (rising Juniors and Seniors) and college-age alumni in a variety of different fields. Participants have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into their industries of interest, develop skills, cultivate professional connections, and strengthen their resumes.
Any currently enrolled student who completes an internship organized through the Windward Network and the required reflection at the culmination of the internship will receive course credit documented on their transcript. This course credit will be graded as Pass/Fail and in the amount of 0.5 credits, and will be awarded for the semester preceding the internship.
For college-age students (including the Class of 2021), you are responsible for coordinating course credit through your university.
Please check back in February for more information on how to apply.
Check back soon for Summer 2021 Opportunities!
Windward at Work
Our online mentoring and professional support platform, Windward at Work, now has over 850 users! Through Windward at Work, students and alumni are able to seek guidance from mentors (Network Advisors and others) who have signed up to help assist in areas ranging from building a compelling resume and preparing for interviews to making introductions within their network.
Additionally, students and alumni are able to search for and apply to both internship and job openings through the platform.
We are always looking for people interested in joining our amazing group of Network Advisors. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Robin Pickett at rpickett@windwardschool.org or complete this form.
Summer 2020
Highlights
54 Summer Interns!
- 38 Student Interns
- 16 Alumni Interns
26 Internship Sites in LA
Entertainment
- Casting Networks, LLC.
- JLTV
- Kapital Entertainment
- Morgan-Wixson Theatre
- Myriad Pictures
- New Regency
- RESET
- Skybound
- Thunder Road
- Women in Film/ReFrame
Casting Networks, LLC.
Overview:
Casting Networks, LLC is a cutting-edge entertainment and technology company that helps performers find great roles and industry professionals find great talent. We provide casting and audition management software to the entertainment industry around the globe. Over 1.2 million casting directors, agents, and talent worldwide use Casting Networks to source, manage, and submit auditions across film, television, digital and commercials projects.
This 8-week program will introduce participants to the exciting world of casting technology. Applicants should be passionate about the entertainment industry and technology. We are hiring 2020 Summer Associates in our Client and Customer Success and Marketing departments.
Job Title:
Client Relations and Customer Success Summer Associate
Job Purpose:
The Summer Associates Program at Casting Networks provides an opportunity for students to develop valuable skills while working full-time in a professional environment. The program was designed to support our Client Relations and Customer Success department by providing best-in-class administration and assistance.
The Customer Success department acts as ambassadors for the company’s largest user group on a daily basis, while the Client Relations group communicates with and assists our Casting Directors and Agents with technical support.
Through supporting the CCS team, you will be providing a positive and rewarding experience for the actors, casting directors and agents that use our software while learning valuable skills and gaining professional experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting the CCS team in email and support tasks
- List Building and Data Reporting
- Some tasks may include alpha-numerical data entry
- Management of Excel/Google sheets
- Maintaining and managing daily tasks independently and within a group setting
- Learning and Navigating the Casting Networks suite of software
Qualifications:
- A passion or interest for the entertainment industry, specifically Casting, Production or Talent Management
- Experience in a customer service-oriented role
- Ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced professional environment
- Proven success in multitasking
- An enthusiastic, warm behavioral style
- Highest commitment to quality customer service
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MAC/PC platforms
- Ability to learn and work with new programs
Job Title:
Marketing Summer Associate
Job Purpose:
The Marketing Summer Associate will support cross-channel branding and marketing initiatives for Casting Networks’ global network of websites. This person will partner with the Marketing team to contribute to social media, email marketing, content marketing, and digital advertising strategies, and recommend new tactics to stay ahead of the competition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proofread articles and email newsletters promoting our News Originals.
- Compile industry event calendars, including events, screenings, classes, and more.
- Engage with Casting Networks’ followers across social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Pull reports using HubSpot (email marketing platform), Google Analytics, and the social platforms’ native reporting tools.
- Update social media dashboard metrics weekly and monthly.
- Conduct an analysis of competitors’ social media presence and strategy, customer sentiment and market positioning, and their mentions in the media.
- Compile a social media events calendar that considers “social media holidays”.
- Identify images that can be used in digital advertising campaigns.
- Find top trending industry news stories daily that fit our brand and would interest our audience.
- Find most-popular casting directors, actors, agencies, studios, directors, entertainment news outlets, etc. and follow or “like” them on all platforms.
Qualifications:
- Interested in pursuing a career in digital marketing and communications.
- Positive attitude and team player who is excited to learn & grow.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Some experience with applications within Adobe Creative suite a plus.
JLTV
Mentor: Brad Pomerance (current parent)
Overview: Brad Pomerance is a television journalist and is looking for interns to work with him on non-fiction television projects. For Jewish Life Television (JLTV), he hosts and produces a travel series entitled “Air Land & Sea” and an interview program entitled The J Report. For PBS affiliate KVCR, he hosts and produces a history-themed show entitled, “Uncovered in the Archives.”
Responsibilities:
- Research and writing
- Media library maintenance
- Scheduling
- Assistance with in-studio and field shoots
- Social media management
- Potential voice over and on-camera work
Requirements:
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong research and writing skills
- Interest in history, travel, and current events
- It is not a requirement that the intern be of the Jewish faith.
Time Frame:
Three- to six-week time frames, three days per week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June/July/August
# of Positions: three
Eligibility: Rising Juniors, Seniors and college students, with a demonstrated interest in television/journalism
Kapital Entertainment
Overview:
Kapital Entertainment is a leading independent production company that produces a vast array of television and digital content for the broadcast, cable and streaming markets.
Kapital is currently in production on the series “Life in Pieces” on CBS; “American Housewife” on ABC; “Santa Clarita Diet” on Netflix; “Divorce” on HBO; “The Chi” on Showtime; “A Million Little Things” on ABC; “Tell Me a Story” on CBS All Access; and multi-camera comedies “FAM” and “Neighborhood” on CBS.
Responsibilities:
Kapital is looking for interns who are passionate about television. Intern responsibilities would include, but not limited to, reading scripts and providing coverage (synopsis and comments), standard office duties such as answering phones and greeting clients upon arrival, conducting various research assignments, and maintaining grids. Interns will have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with the producers. Candidates must work well in a fast-paced environment, have good communication skills, and be personable. This is a great opportunity for one to learn more about all aspects of the television industry.
Time Frame: TBD
Number of Positions: TBD
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Overview: The Santa Monica Theatre Guild at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre is a not-for-profit volunteer community theatre that provides a balanced, varied and challenging season of published plays. Our mission is to entertain, educate, enrich, and inspire all ages – engaging the community in livetheatre experiences which reflect dramatic and cultural diversity.
We serve the community by producing plays which reflect its cultural diversity and allow all who participate the opportunity to grow in their abilities.
Sound Operator Training and Running - The Wedding Singer
Dates Needed:
June 17 - June 27, 2019
- Weekdays 7 a.m to 10:30 p.m., Sat 1/22 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 1/23 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
June 28 - August 3, 2019
- Performances Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Learn to run and mix the sound board for a Mainstage musical at the Morgan-Wixson Theater. We will teach you the basics of running both systems and you will have an opportunity to be part of getting the show off the ground. You will also be with the show throughout the run, doing sound checks and running the music.
Light Operator Training and Running - The Wedding Singer
Dates Needed:
June 21 - June 27, 2019
- Weekdays 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sat 1/22 1p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun 1/23 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
June 28 - August 3, 2019
- Performances Fri and Sat 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Learn to work and run the light board for a Mainstage musical at the Morgan-Wixson Theater. You will get hands on experience setting lights, learning the different terminology, and running the actual lighting board throughout the run of the show.
Assistant Stage Hand - The Wedding Singer
Dates Needed:
June 17 - June 27, 2019
- Weekdays 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sat 1/22 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun 1/23 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
June 28 - August 3, 2019
- Performances Fri and Sat 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Responsibilities:
Learn to be a stage manager for a Mainstage musical at the Morgan-Wixson Theater. You will get hands on experience organizing call sheets, working drops, helping with set, and any other needs required by the stage manager.
Myriad Pictures
Myriad Pictures: International Sales and Production
Mentor: Mithra Alavi
Internship provided by: Kevin Forester ’89
Overview: Based in Los Angeles, Myriad Pictures is a leading independent entertainment company specializing in production, financing, and worldwide distribution of feature films and television programming. Participating in top markets and festivals around the world, Myriad has garnered a strong reputation as a high-quality distributor of content for all formats. Myriad Pictures is currently acquiring projects in all stages, broadening the definition of distribution. By beginning the process before a film is complete, the team at Myriad is able to assist productions and lend their years of experience to every project. The company holds an impressive and diverse library of critically acclaimed art house and commercially successful mainstream filmed programming including “Kinsey,” “Goon,” “The Good Girl,” “Factory Girl,” “Van Wilder,” “Jeepers Creepers 2,” the Academy Award-nominated “Margin Call,” and the critically acclaimed “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.”
Responsibilities: Complete script coverage (read scripts that are submitted in order to be considered as potential films and then write a short synopsis of the plot as well as comment about what makes the script strong or weak). Interns' opinions on each script will be heard in our Friday Submissions Meetings, where about 10 people come together, including our VPs of sales, acquisitions, development, and Myriad’s CEO. Interns will also be asked to watch films and write up coverage on completed films to see if we would want to acquire them. Interns assist with our actor/actress/director grids, which includes researching specific information about them and calling their agencies to find out their availability to be a part of upcoming projects. Interns will gain valuable desk experience while occasionally covering reception fielding calls and greeting clients. Interns may also track films for acquisitions by checking different online platforms for new projects on the horizon. If interested, they may also shadow the CEO's assistant's desk a few times to gain knowledge on the verbiage of what is needed to be an assistant in the entertainment industry.
Marketing: Attend weekly sales and marketing meetings as well as weekly distribution meeting, which includes our Canadian sister company, Pacific Northwest Pictures (PNP). PNP is a theatrical distribution company based in Canada and primarily distributes theatrical films mainly in Canada and is gradually expanding into U.S. distribution. Press coverage: check very frequently for news about PNP titles, then compile news into a PDF used to send out to potential buyers and sellers.
BOTH Development/Production + Marketing interns: Helping the office run smoothly (e.g. answering phones, making coffee, keeping office neat and tidy, having a positive, can-do attitude).
Film Festivals and Markets: where the majority of the deals are made and where our projects get to be seen for the first time.
Film Festivals and Markets: where the majority of the deals are made and where our projects get to be seen for the first time.
Requirements: Excellent analytical, reading, and writing skills necessary, as coverage is requested regularly. Transportation and laptop also required.
Time Frame: Two to four days per week
Eligibility: Rising Seniors and college students
New Regency
New Regency Productions
A Los Angeles studio-based film production company responsible for over 130 films, including, “J.F.K,” “A Time to Kill,” “Free Willy,” “The Client,” “Tin Cup,” “Under Siege,” “The Devil’s Advocate,” “The Negotiator,” “City of Angels,” “Entrapment,” “Fight Club,” “Big Momma’s House,” “Don’t Say a Word,” “Daredevil,” “Man on Fire,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “What Happens in Vegas,” “Love and Other Drugs” and “Noah.” New Regency Productions also produced the 1998 Academy Award® nominated film “LA Confidential," the 2014 Academy Award®-winning Best Picture, “12 Years A Slave," and the 2015 Academy Award®-winning Best Picture, "Birdman”, and Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Responsibilities:
- Our internship program teaches interns the day-to-day of the creative development process within the motion picture industry.
- Our internship program also provides other learning opportunities, within the creative development process, including creating pitch decks and staying current with the motion picture industry and other projects.
Requirements:
- Interest in reading scripts and writing coverage. You will learn how to provide script coverage.
- We ask that interns commit two to three full days a week throughout the summer.
- Passion for the film industry
Time Frame:
- Four to six weeks throughout summer, two to three days per week
Number of positions:
- Two
- Eligibility: Seniors newly graduating and college students
RESET
RESET is a production company owned by David Morrison and his partner of 27 years, director David Fincher. RESET specializes in high-end commercials, as well as short and long form content, and boasts an impressive roster of the world’s top directors, such as Guy Ritchie, Garth Davis, Ian Pons Jewell, Tim Miller, Nabil, JC Chandor, amongst others. RESET has produced many high-profile projects for clients such as Apple, Beats, Nike, Activision, XBOX, Playstation, Pepsico, Coca-Cola, Calvin Klein and a myriad of other 21st-century corporate clients.
Responsibilities:
RESET is looking for a paid intern who is passionate about producing as a whole, with a focus on high-end advertising. Intern responsibilities would include assisting in preparing research materials, organizing files, proofreading, general office management and duties, assisting staff and Directors, as well as potential set work, if the opportunity arises.
Candidates should be organized, personable, self-motivated, and have exceptional communication and time-management skills. A working knowledge of Excel and Word is required, and knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign is encouraged, but not mandatory. A vehicle is required for this position, due to the occasional runs and tasks needed by both the office and productions. This is a great opportunity to learn all aspects of commercial production, and the advertising industry as a whole.
Skybound
Skybound E-Commerce Internship
The E-Commerce department at Skybound is looking for an intern who wants to learn the ropes of
leading a direct-to-consumer business or someone passionate about e-commerce/product-centric
enterprise.
leading a direct-to-consumer business or someone passionate about e-commerce/product-centric
enterprise.
Skybound Entertainment is a multi-platform entertainment led by passionate content creators. The
company was founded on the principles that creators should be able to maintain creative control.
The E-Commerce team works with creators and IP to create and launch direct-to-consumer product lines
through multiple transaction platforms. The incoming intern should be someone excited about building business, running e-commerce platforms, brainstorming new ideas, learning about customer acquisition strategy and performance marketing.
The role will report to the VP of Product & Strategy.
Responsibilities
• Learn about Skybound’s e-commerce platforms and driving UX/UI initiatives, testing, launches
and marketing.
• Work on marketing campaigns and generate social media content/ideas for custom campaigns.
• Learn about email marketing as a conversion and retention channel.
• Brainstorm new product ideas and strategies.
• Interact with customer service team to review processes, operations and analytics for a super
customer experience.
Skills and Requirements
• Must be able to work for at least 15-20 hours a week.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Must be able to receive school credit.
• Quantitatively sound and metrics/data friendly.
• Email marketing experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Inherently curious, detailed-oriented, and motivated to win.
Please send your resume and cover letter to internships@skybound.com with “E-COMMERCE
INTERNSHIP: Candidate Name” in the subject line.
Skybound Publicity Internship
Internship Description
Skybound Entertainment, the company behind The Walking Dead franchise, is looking for a publicity
intern. The ideal publicity intern has a true passion for PR and prior experience in PR and/or
entertainment (through classes and/or previous internships). This role requires a strong degree of
multitasking, a sharp focus for details and an innate sense of urgency to promptly respond to team and
media requests.
Skybound Entertainment, the company behind The Walking Dead franchise, is looking for a publicity
intern. The ideal publicity intern has a true passion for PR and prior experience in PR and/or
entertainment (through classes and/or previous internships). This role requires a strong degree of
multitasking, a sharp focus for details and an innate sense of urgency to promptly respond to team and
media requests.
Candidates MUST be able to receive college credit.
Preferred Qualities
• Excellent project management and organization skills
• Exceptional writer
• Exceptional verbal communications skills
• Experience with media database (Meltwater, Cision, Muckrack, etc)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter, detail-oriented
• Interest in comics, TV/Film, interactive games, or digital media content preferred
Responsibilities
• Gather coverage for the weekly PR wrap report
• Perform administrative duties in support of the PR team including organizing expense reports,
managing PR equipment, mailing packages
• Research and maintain editorial and events calendars
• Assist with special event planning and maintain communication with multiple vendors
• Research festivals, panels, editorial opportunities
• Develop and execute press materials including releases and pitches
• Maintain multiple press lists
Please send resumes and cover letters to internships@skybound.com with “PUBLICITY INTERNSHIP:
Candidate Name” in the subject line.
Company Overview
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that world-builds across mediums
including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, and more. The company works
closely with creators to bring their stories to a wider audience, while ensuring creators can maintain
intellectual property rights and creative control. Skybound is the home of notable properties
including The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Super Dinosaur. On screen, Skybound holds a first-look
television deal with Amazon Studios and a first-look movie deal with Universal.
Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that world-builds across mediums
including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, and more. The company works
closely with creators to bring their stories to a wider audience, while ensuring creators can maintain
intellectual property rights and creative control. Skybound is the home of notable properties
including The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Super Dinosaur. On screen, Skybound holds a first-look
television deal with Amazon Studios and a first-look movie deal with Universal.
Also under the Skybound Entertainment umbrella is Skybound Games, the home of tabletop and
videogames alike; an upcoming mobile narrative gaming venture in conjunction with Europe’s leading
entertainment company Sky; GammaRay, a video-content brand focused on pop culture and presented by Skybound; and Skybound North, Skybound’s Canadian sister company. Skybound is also a partner in Skybound Galactic, a television studio with the capabilities to finance the development and production of scripted series.
videogames alike; an upcoming mobile narrative gaming venture in conjunction with Europe’s leading
entertainment company Sky; GammaRay, a video-content brand focused on pop culture and presented by Skybound; and Skybound North, Skybound’s Canadian sister company. Skybound is also a partner in Skybound Galactic, a television studio with the capabilities to finance the development and production of scripted series.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds!
Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information,
disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies
with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance
Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Thunder Road
Mentor: Armand Brescia
Internship provided by: Basil Iwanyk (current parent)
Overview:
Thunder Road Pictures is a film and television financing and production company founded by Basil Iwanyk (father of Jacob Garner ’19). It is based in Santa Monica.
Responsibilities:
Thunder Road Pictures, responsible for producing “Wind River,” the John Wick franchise, and “Sicario,” seeks sharp, creative interns who are passionate about film and TV. General office tasks and research/notes for projects in development also occur often. We recognize and value talent and give our interns the opportunity for creative input. Our internship program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and produce feature films and television series in a fun and collaborative work environment. We ask that interns commit two to three full days a week throughout the summer.
Requirements:
Excellent analytical, reading, and writing skills necessary, as coverage is requested regularly. Transportation and laptop also required.
Time Frame:
Four to six weeks throughout summer, two to three days per week
# of positions: two
Eligibility: Rising Seniors and college students
Women in Film/ReFrame
ReFrame
Mentor: Alison Emilio, Director, ReFrame
Internship provided by: Alison Emilio-Kleckner (current parent)
Overview: ReFrame seeks sharp, creative interns who are passionate about expanding the pipeline and opportunity for diverse storytellers and increasing the number of women working in front of and behind the camera. General office tasks and research/notes for programs that include a gender parity stamp and sponsor/protégé program. Creativity and proficiency with social media is an asset, as is working with design and organization of strategy documents, time lines, etc.
We recognize and value talent and give our interns the opportunity for input. Interns are also welcome to attend WIF events that include panels and screenings. Our internship program teaches interns how to help create and deliver on strategy related to core programs in a fun and collaborative work environment. We ask that interns commit two to three full days a week throughout the Summer.
We recognize and value talent and give our interns the opportunity for input. Interns are also welcome to attend WIF events that include panels and screenings. Our internship program teaches interns how to help create and deliver on strategy related to core programs in a fun and collaborative work environment. We ask that interns commit two to three full days a week throughout the Summer.
Job Requirements
Excellent analytical, reading, and writing skills necessary as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google docs, and Powerpoint. Social media skills are preferred. Transportation and laptop also required. Parking will be reimbursed and benefits include a one-year membership to Women In Film.
Time Frame:
Four to six weeks throughout Summer, two to three days per week
Number of positions: One
Eligibility: College students
Law, Government, Public Policy
Inner City Law Center
Overview: Inner City Law Center is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to the poorest and most vulnerable residents of Los Angeles. ICLC promotes access to decent, safe, and fully habitable housing for the enormous number of homeless and working-poor families and individuals residing in Los Angeles’ inner city neighborhoods.
Since its inception in 1980 in a rusty trailer behind a soup kitchen, ICLC has been guided by the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect. As the only full-time provider of legal services headquartered on Skid Row, ICLC’s staff of 70, including 35 attorneys and 360 volunteers, provides quality legal representation for people who have nowhere else to turn.
Inner City Law Center fights for justice for low-income tenants, working poor families, immigrants, people who are living with HIV/AIDS or are disabled, and veterans.
With your help and generous support, we will continue to:
Ensure safe, healthy, and affordable housing;
Help homeless veterans get off the streets;
Stop illegal evictions to prevent innocent families from becoming homeless;
Overcome legal challenges faced by people living with HIV/AIDS; and
Advocate for sensible, cost-effective public policies to aggressively address Southern California’s housing and homelessness challenges.
Responsibilities: Undergraduate students play a crucial role at Inner City Law Center and help ensure every resident of Los Angeles has access to safe and affordable housing. Students are assigned to one of ICLC’s project areas and work on a variety of tasks designed to strengthen their professional skills and introduce them to a career in public interest law.
RESEARCH AND WRITING: Students will research and analyze issues relating to our cases, draft client letters and legal templates, and learn about legal research and writing.
CLIENT-CENTERED WORK AND ORAL ADVOCACY: Interns will participate in client intake and interview sessions, help our attorneys prepare for hearings and trials, and observe depositions and courtroom proceedings.
ADMIN: Students will provide administrative support to their teams and help with filing, data entry, and case management.
TRAININGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: During their time at ICLC, students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of trainings focused on housing law, veterans issues, trauma-informed practices, cultural competency, and trial skills, as well as meet and learn from skilled lawyers and bench officers.
Requirements:
-An interest in non-profit/public interest work is required.
-Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
-Students must commit at least 16 hours a week to ICLC.
Eligibility: Open for college-age alumni
LAUSD Office of Nick Melvoin
Overview: Nick Melvoin has spent his career fighting for our city’s school children. He believes that together, with the right leadership, we can ensure that every student in Los Angeles has the opportunity to succeed.
Born and raised on the Westside of LA, Nick served as a Seventh and Eighth grade English teacher at Markham Middle School, an LAUSD campus in Watts. In addition to serving as a teacher, Nick worked in the Obama White House with the Domestic Policy Council and the US Attorney’s office, where he took part in various civil rights investigations as a legal clerk. Before his election on May 16, 2017, Nick led and facilitated efforts by students, parents, teachers, and community members to rethink and shape the future of our city’s schools. He has been an adjunct professor at LMU where he taught teachers how to improve their own advocacy in the classroom. In working for nonprofits such as Teach Plus and Educators 4 Excellence, Nick helped to improve the support teachers across the state receive before and during their time in the classroom, as well as amplify teacher voice in policy-making.
Born and raised on the Westside of LA, Nick served as a Seventh and Eighth grade English teacher at Markham Middle School, an LAUSD campus in Watts. In addition to serving as a teacher, Nick worked in the Obama White House with the Domestic Policy Council and the US Attorney’s office, where he took part in various civil rights investigations as a legal clerk. Before his election on May 16, 2017, Nick led and facilitated efforts by students, parents, teachers, and community members to rethink and shape the future of our city’s schools. He has been an adjunct professor at LMU where he taught teachers how to improve their own advocacy in the classroom. In working for nonprofits such as Teach Plus and Educators 4 Excellence, Nick helped to improve the support teachers across the state receive before and during their time in the classroom, as well as amplify teacher voice in policy-making.
As the second largest school district in the nation, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) enrolls more than 640,000 students in kindergarten through 12th Grade, at over 900 schools, and over 225 public charter schools. The boundaries spread over 720 square miles and include Los Angeles as well as all or parts of 31 smaller municipalities plus several unincorporated sections of Southern California. In addition to serving as LAUSD Board of Education Vice President, Nick represents Los Angeles Unified Board District 4 which includes the communities of Brentwood, Del Rey, East Hollywood, Encino, Hollywood, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Tarzana, Topanga, Westchester, West Hollywood, Westwood, Woodland Hills & Venice. Nick campaigned on a platform to LIGHT a path toward a new system of public schools in LA, which includes:
Local Control and Autonomy
Innovation and Creative Thinking
Great Choices for All Families
Human Capital Development and Support, and
Transparency and Accountability.
During the first eight months of his term, Nick and his team have actively engaged in the fight to ensure every family in this district has high-quality school options and that every child in Los Angeles has the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
During the first eight months of his term, Nick and his team have actively engaged in the fight to ensure every family in this district has high-quality school options and that every child in Los Angeles has the opportunity to attain an excellent education.
Responsibilities: The Board District 4 team is comprised of six members, supervised by the Chief of Staff, each responsible for several policy areas, in addition to their various roles in community engagement, communications, and operations. An Education Intern would work in close collaboration with the team and stakeholders by supporting a variety of projects to help LIGHT a path toward reform to ensure all LAUSD students graduate college and career ready.
Example Duties:
• Communicate through speech and writing: To be successful in this portion of your role, you would be a good writer, able to digest and explain things clearly to a general audience. You may be responsible for writing blog posts, student stories, emails, or other content related to education and office priorities.
• Research education policies: You may be asked to perform research tasks and provide staff members with information
about topics such as school accountability, early education, literacy, unified enrollment, language immersion, and charter school performance. In addition, you may be asked to review documents using an established template or gather information for constituents. To be successful in this portion of your role, you would need to be organized, thorough, and persistent in gathering information and following up.
• Collaborate on creative projects: You may be asked to contribute to e-newsletters and social media in the form of short informational excerpts or compelling narratives about LAUSD students and schools or innovative education initiatives happening all over the world. To be successful in this portion of your role, you will need to use creativity to relay facts and anecdotes in an engaging way to a wide audience. Projects could include creating and sending a collage of photos to each school in Board District 4, collecting student photos and artwork in office, and creating and facilitating a student art contest.
• Support constituents and stakeholders: To be successful in this portion of your role, you would have strong verbal communication skills, patience, and the ability to gather and relay information clearly over the phone and in writing. You may be asked to answer phones or respond to constituent emails with clarity and empathy and provide the information to the appropriate staff members.
• Be a team player: We are a small office and there will be a culture of pitching in to help others when needed. We believe in urgency, courage, hard work, solving problems, and being kind to others.
Must Have Requirements:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passionate about (interested in) educational equity
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay adaptable
Be a self-starter, problem-solver, solutions-oriented and organized
Nice-to-have
Experience using communications skills through participation in clubs or extracurricular activities
Excellent organizational skills
Grit, a growth mindset, and a good sense of humor
Spanish speaking
UCLA Summer Urban Health Fellowship
During the SUHF, you can be a mentor, mentee, community leader, researcher, and advocate. You will observe and learn from the community about what are some of their most pressing needs. You will learn to organize health fairs, conduct community needs assessments, conduct health education talks, but most of all you will also learn how to advocate and accompany some of the most marginalized communities in their quest for health equity and social justice.
The program has several components:
● Mentoring: Mentor and be mentored by each other. Form lasting relationships with undergraduates, medical students, and Family Medicine residents that will guide and encourage you towards community leadership.
● Public Health Seminars: Discuss disparities and current issues faced by some of the most marginalized in our nation.
● Community Research: Support undergrads and medical students in conducting needs assessments of marginalized communities.
● Community Health Education: Give talks on health promotion and prevention to families from the Wilmington and Watts communities.
● Health Fairs: Coordinate two health fairs to provide a port of entry into our health care safety net for uninsured and underinsured families. You will be a leader in one of the following committees: Planning, Donations, Volunteering or Marketing.
● Clinical Precepting: Shadow physicians and nurses at clinics in Health professional Shortage areas.
● Community & College Tours: Participate in a few college and community tours.
● Annual Health Summit: Present your work and findings at the end of the program to community members and make recommendations to local leaders and policy makers.
Time commitment: Full-time with some weekend commitments. Scheduling exceptions considered for students enrolled in summer school classes.
Finance
Gideon Strategic Partners
Overview: Gideon Strategic Partners, like most successful investment advisory firms, follows a core satellite investment philosophy. These fundamental principles guide the investment decisions we help our clients make:
-Investments are used to achieve long-term goals, while savings are used for short-term goals
-Asset allocation with diversification among stock, bond and other markets reduces risk
-Investors should know and understand how investments fit into their portfolios and why they own particular assets
-Minimizing investment costs is crucial for long-term success
-An investor’s primary decisions involve choosing a mix of assets to be held in a portfolio, not the selection of individual investments
-Risk is multi-dimensional; investors should weigh “shortfall risk”—the possibility that a portfolio may not meet long-term financial goals—against “market risk,”—the reality that returns may fluctuate
-Market-timing and performance-chasing are not part of a winning strategy
-Future long-term returns are expected to be very similar to historical returns for various asset classes and subclasses
-Investments are used to achieve long-term goals, while savings are used for short-term goals
-Asset allocation with diversification among stock, bond and other markets reduces risk
-Investors should know and understand how investments fit into their portfolios and why they own particular assets
-Minimizing investment costs is crucial for long-term success
-An investor’s primary decisions involve choosing a mix of assets to be held in a portfolio, not the selection of individual investments
-Risk is multi-dimensional; investors should weigh “shortfall risk”—the possibility that a portfolio may not meet long-term financial goals—against “market risk,”—the reality that returns may fluctuate
-Market-timing and performance-chasing are not part of a winning strategy
-Future long-term returns are expected to be very similar to historical returns for various asset classes and subclasses
Responsibilities:
-Run hypothetical portfolios for high net worth clients
-Run asset allocation analysis for current client accounts
-Develop spreadsheets to monitor and track client performance
-Analyze investment options and alternative investments for current prospective clients
-Build decks for new and existing clients
-Use our CRMs to file and track client/ prospect communication (Wealthbox, Pipedrive)
-Administrative duties
Requirements: See above
Karlin Real Estate
Mentor: Matthew Schwab (current parent)
Overview: Karlin Real Estate is a $2 billion private investment firm targeting opportunistic acquisitions of commercial, hospitality and multi-family properties and loans across the United States. We are a growing fund with over $700 million in invested capital.
Responsibilities: Given the entrepreneurial and opportunistic nature of the firm, the position requires that the candidate work in a variety of capacities. The primary role will be focused on providing analytical and quantitative support for both the acquisitions and asset management teams. These duties include:
· Preparing and updating financial/valuation models
· Writing investment memos
· Collecting and analyzing market/economic data
· Conducting deal-specific due diligence
· Assisting with internal portfolio reporting
· Assisting in the firm’s marketing efforts
Requirements: The candidate should have the ability to express analysis, both verbally and written, in a clear and concise manner with a high level of attention to detail. Individual must be a self-starter with a strong desire to contribute in a small entrepreneurial work environment. Candidate should have a strong working knowledge of Excel, experience with Argus a plus.
# of Positions: one
Time Frame: The candidate start date is flexible with a desired start date in June and end date in August.
Eligibility: Open to rising Seniors and college students.
Roxbury Consultants
Mentor:
Scott Diamond (current parent)
Summary:
Roxbury Consultants is seeking an intern interested in learning about the duties, roles and responsibilities involved in the financial services industry. You will shadow a 25-year professional throughout the day and help handle projects as needed.
You can expect to learn about:
• The investment advisory field
• Financial solutions for business entities
• Advanced life insurance design
• Private capital fundraising
• Marketing
Additional learning opportunities include: attending sales training conference calls, viewing training videos about wealth planning, and more.
Requirements:
The candidate should have excellent communication skills both verbally and written; be familiar with Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint; and be comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial work environment.
Hours:
Flexible
STEAM
- Abell Auction House
- Boeing
- Cedars Sinai Tech
- Craft Contemporary Museum
- modative
- Symantec
- TigerConnect
- Zip Recruiter
Abell Auction House
Mentor: Joe Baratta
Overview: Abell is a Southern California auction house specializing in fine art, antique and contemporary furniture, jewelry, and collectibles.
Responsibilities: The intern will be shadowing Joe Baratta, the VP of Business Development and Valuations, to learn about all different aspects of the auction business. This would include house visits for potential consignments and appraisals. The intern will also assist with the general operations of receiving property so as to learn hands-on about items consigned for sale. We ask that interns commit at least three full days a week for at least six consecutive weeks throughout the Summer.
Requirements: Writing and organizational skills necessary. Based east of Downtown Los Angeles; driver's license and automobile required as is ability to lift up to 20 pounds..
Time Frame: Six+ weeks throughout Summer, three+ days per week
Number of positions: One
Eligibility: College students (preferred)
Boeing
Mentor: Pat Sandoval
Overview: Boeing offers a summer program that pairs Boeing role models with top high school students to provide experience and increases exposure to STEM.
Responsibilities: Students will have learning opportunities for technical skill-building, networking, and presentation skills through special projects, training or other assignments.
# of Positions: three to five
Eligibility: must be a Windward STEAM Scholar
Cedars Sinai Tech
Who we are looking for: We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated self-starters with strong communication skills and an interest in healthcare or technology. Summer interns work directly with our Cedars-Sinai Accelerator staff, associates, mentors and companies on-site at our Innovation Space. The Summer 2020 internship is a paid position for rising or graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates (18+), for a period of eight weeks (June 24 – August 14). We will need you to commit 20 hours per week and schedules will be determined during the first week of program.
Following a week of hands on training you will have the opportunity to interact directly with industry leaders, healthcare entrepreneurs and others working at the edge of healthcare innovation. This role is responsible for a variety of administrative duties and operational execution for the duration of the accelerator program. How to apply: Please visit the following link to submit your application.
Sample Programming:
Gain knowledge of healthcare innovation, technology and entrepreneurship
• Exposure to the day-to-day operations of a leading healthcare accelerator program
• Professional and personal growth workshops
• Practice interviewing and gain feedback • Receive one on one coaching from highly experienced mentors
• Experience a healthcare workshop in our Cedars-Sinai Simulation Center
Requirements:
-Must be between 18-21 years old during the program.
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or supervisor
-Eager to work within a collaborative environment
-Effective time management skills
-Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
-20-25 hours a week
Benefits:
-This is a paid internship
Craft Contemporary Museum
Overview:
Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary is a small art museum focusing on contemporary art made from craft media and processes. Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions and programs by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions.
Responsibilities:
The intern will be shadowing Eunice Lee, the Manager of Public Programs, to carry out essential functions of the Public Programs department such as: organizing, planning and working special events, lectures, hands-on craft workshops, etc. We ask that interns commit at least two days a week, including some weekends and nights for our monthly craft workshops.
Job Requirements Requirements:
Writing and organizational skills necessary. Based in Mid City at 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Time Frame:
Six+ weeks throughout summer, two+ days per week
Eligibility:
College students (preferred)
modative
Overview: modative's founders have a combined 30-plus years of experience in the architecture field. In that time we discovered that the best projects were always a result of positive collaboration between great clients and designers.
modative collaboration is about carefully listening to a client's needs then combining our creative energy and organizational skills to realize our clients' visions.
modative develops its own projects that explore innovative methods of design and construction aimed at drastically reducing the cost of building modern. This is not only an exercise in profitability, but also an attempt to fulfill our mission of making great design accessible.
We seek clients with the same mission of achieving great design with attention to issues of budget, schedule, and feasibility.
Responsibilities: The Intern will help assist our construction team both in the office and in the field. Responsibilities may include preparing marketing materials, assisting with equipment inventory, shadowing on-site construction staff, and job site safety training.
Requirements: Minimum 40 hours of time over the Summer. Need to have drivers license and vehicle to be able to get to various construction sites in the city.
Numer of Positions: One
Eligibility: See requirements above
Symantec
Overview: Founded in 1982, Symantec has evolved to become the global leader in cyber security, with more than 11,000 employees in more than 35 countries. Operating one of the world’s largest cyber intelligence networks, we see more threats, and protect more customers from the next generation of attacks. We help companies, governments and individuals secure their most important data wherever it lives.
Job Description:
Interns in Symantec’s Security Technology and Response (STAR) organization will learn to apply sound engineering and design concepts to commercial software development to help enhance Symantec’s position as the global leader in cyber security. Intern opportunities include roles in Software Development, Quality Assurance, and Threat Analysis.
Job Requirements
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Rising Senior or enrolled in a college or university degree program
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Some proficiency in any of C/C++, Python, Java
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Understanding of object-oriented design principles a strong plus
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Familiarity with common algorithms and data structures a strong plus
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Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
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Ability to adapt to rapidly changing projects and requirements
Time Frame: Four to ten weeks
Number of Positions: One
Eligibility: Rising Seniors and college students
TigerConnect
Overview: As healthcare’s largest provider of clinical communication solutions, TigerConnect helps physicians, nurses, and other staff communicate and collaborate more effectively, accelerating productivity, reducing costs, and improving patient outcomes. With over 7,000 facilities, delivering hundreds of millions of messages monthly, TigerConnect continually delivers advanced product innovations and integrates with critical hospital systems such as the EHR, nurse call, and scheduling solutions. It is recognized as a top Must-See LA Tech Office, one of the 5 Sizzling Silicon Beach Startups to Watch by Entrepreneur, and one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2015, 2016, and 2017. TigerConnect currently has over 125 employees with offices in Santa Monica, San Jose, and Shanghai.
Available paid internships for college age-alumni can be found at the link below. Please apply directly through their website and let Robin Pickett know so that she can alert them to Windward applications.
Zip Recruiter
Overview:
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered smart matching technology to actively connect millions of employers and job seekers.
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We have over 1000 employees in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Israel.
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Our headquarters is located in Santa Monica, California.
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Since our inception in 2010, we’ve helped over 1.8 million businesses of all sizes (from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies) find great candidates1.
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We are rated #1 by employers in the U.S.
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80% of employers who post a job on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day.
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Over 25 million job seekers come to our site on average each month3
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Every day, we have over 9 million active job postings available to search
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We have the #1 rated job search app on Android and iOS5.
Job Description:
ZipRecruiter is hiring for multiple internships this Summer for college-age students. These internships are all eight week programs and paid. Please go here to see all that are available: https://www.
Please apply directly through their site and let me know that you've submitted an app so that I may follow up with them.
Job Requirements:
Must be college age or above. Please look at each individual listing for specific dates, etc.
Fashion
alice+olivia by Stacey Bendet (New York)
Mentor: Lauren Bochner ’01
Overview: Alice+ olivia by Stacey Bendet launched in 2002 and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, accessories, and handbags.
Responsibilities: The alice+olivia events department seeks sharp, creative interns who are passionate about fashion and events. Tasks include general office work and research for upcoming events and projects. We recognize and value talent and give our interns the opportunity for creative input, including the opportunity to run their own event start to finish. Our internship program teaches interns the steps taken to develop and execute both retail and brand events in a fun and collaborative work environment. We ask that interns commit at least three or more full days a week for at least six consecutive weeks throughout the summer.
Requirements: Excellent planning, organizing, and creative skills necessary. Based in New York City, Knowledge of NYC a bonus. Laptop may also be required.
Time Frame: Six+ weeks throughout summer, three+ days per week
# of positions: One
Eligibility: College students (preferred)
Location: New York
Viva USA
Mentor: Mollie Meyer
Overview:
Founded in 2015, Dippin’ Daisy's and Ris-k are two of the fastest-growing swim labels on the market today. All of our swimwear is USA-made in sunny Los Angeles—our way of showing love and support to the local economy. Every year, we strive to reduce our environmental footprint though our fabrics, our production, and our packaging. We’re equally uncompromising about quality, which is why we hand pick luxury fabrics that stay taut and vibrant even after years of wear. As female-founded companies, we spread our message of women's empowerment by supporting women’s health initiatives, committing to inclusive sizing for bodies of all shapes and sizes, and maintaining a price point that is always accessible. With styles that range from classic to risqué, we have become go-to brands for tastemakers, influencers, and jet setters, just as much as the (super fun) girl next door. Regardless of who she is, we want every girl who slips into our suits to feel powerful, confident, and in love with life, and we actively invest that spirit into every aspect of what we do.
We believe in establishing a career path for enrolled college and high school students. This internship will provide valuable experience for a student to develop marketing and analytics skills in the fashion industry. Reporting to our Marketing Director, the intern will focus on marketing initiatives to support our direct to consumer business.
Job title:
Sales Intern
Responsibilities:
- Spend 10-20 hours per week (2-3 days) learning the ins and outs of sales in a professional setting
- Assist in organizing account details
- Assist in preparation for tradeshow, including booth design, gathering samples, and pre-show marketing and outreach
- Assist in analyzing sales trends and make recommendations based on findings
- Contribute to catalog development
- Assist with meeting preparation. Attend local sales meetings and/or calls
- Assist with purchase order management
- Organize and distribute marketing materials including digital linesheet, editorial images, and samples
What You Will Learn:
- Learn the “full-funnel” approach to marketing and how to optimize campaigns to maximize profitability
- Facebook and Instagram Ads platform
- Shopify ecommerce platform basics
- Marketing reporting basics
- Excel basics + intermediate functions (pivot tables, lookup formulas)
- Retail company insights, from design and production to sales and reporting
Job Title:
Marketing Intern
● Spend 10-20 hours per week (2-3 days) learning the ins and outs of marketing in a professional setting
● Assist in ideation, set up, testing and reporting for email marketing and social advertising campaigns
● Conduct ongoing competitive research and present findings on a weekly basis
● Contribute to the creation of the monthly marketing calendar
● Be the voice of GenZ and provide creative ideas for growth
What You Will Learn:
● Learn the “full-funnel” approach to marketing and how to optimize campaigns to maximize profitability ● Facebook and Instagram Ads platform
● Shopify e-commerce platform basics
● Marketing reporting basics
● Excel basics + intermediate functions (pivot tables, lookup formulas)
● Retail company insights, from design and production to sales and reporting
Preferred Qualifications:
● Previous related internship/work experience
● High sense of responsibility and confidentiality
● Familiarity with the swimwear industry
● Ability to receive constructive feedback
● Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Benefits:
● We pride ourselves in having a team that exudes leadership, high initiative, creativity, and passion. This program is designed to set you up for future career success by working closely with and learning from our talented team.
● Employee discounts on our complete line of swimwear
Medicine
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
- Daniel J. Cosgrove, MD
- Gaby Cosgrove DMD
- Jenny Zipkin, MD and Ronen Zipkin, MD
- Kaveh Sharif, MD
- Marc Cohen, MD
- Robert Watkins Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Shamsah Amersi, MD
- UCLA Otolaryngology / UCLA Head and Neck Surgery
- West Tower Pediatrics
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Mentor: Dean M. Anselmo, MD (current parent)
Overview: The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity for volunteers to gain experience and exposure to a busy pediatric surgical practice. Pediatric surgery is a subspecialized field, which is focused on general surgery of the infant and child. Pediatric surgery includes a variety of disease and encompasses all anatomic areas of the body including: abdominal surgery, thoracic (chest) surgery, complex congenital anomalies, childhood cancers and trauma, to name a few. The interns will be shadowing a pediatric surgeon in the outpatient setting during clinic hours where preoperative and postoperative patients are seen. There will also be opportunity to directly observe surgical procedures in an operating room. In these arenas, the interns will be observing direct patient care, workup, diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases, and complex medical decision-making. Additionally, interns will have opportunities to learn about common pediatric surgical diseases as well as the principles of surgical treatment options.
For interns who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, there will be opportunities for mentorship and guidance to prepare for the path towards a career in medicine.
Responsibilities: Interns will primarily have the opportunity to observe direct patient care in a busy pediatric surgery practice at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
# of Positions: Two
Time Frame: June-August, Wednesday and Friday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years old
Daniel J. Cosgrove, MD
Mentor:
Dr. Daniel J. Cosgrove, MD
This internship is an excellent opportunity for a mature student, interested in a career in medicine, to experience clinical medicine in a busy urologic practice. The student will shadow a urologist in the office and have the opportunity to observe outpatient and inpatient surgery and hospital rounds. The student will learn about the genitourinary tract and medical and surgical treatment options for urologic diseases such as Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract infections and Genitourinary Cancers. Exposure to other medical and surgical subspecialties may also be possible.
Responsibilities:
Observing physician interaction with patients. Reviewing diagnostic studies, imaging and laboratory results with physician. Minor clerical responsibilities i.e. scanning and data entry into Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Requirements:
Must be 18+
Gaby Cosgrove DMD
Mentor: Gaby Cosgrove DMD, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
Overview: Drs. Cosgrove and Povitz are dedicated to delivering excellent dentistry and have a reputation among their patients and colleagues for their friendly chair-side manner and thorough patient care. Both doctors take special pride in educating their patients about conservative treatment modalities available.
Drs. Cosgrove and Povitz collaborate with the patient in helping to make decisions about appropriate dental care. Although they are general dentists, their focus is in restorative dentistry in particular cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Responsibilities: Observing patient care during regular business hours
Jenny Zipkin, MD and Ronen Zipkin, MD
Mentors:
Ronen Zipkin, MD and Jenny Zipkin, MD
This internship will allow students to gain experience through exposure to a busy outpatient general pediatric practice, as well as inpatient hospital-based medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The student will shadow a general pediatrician in the AltaMed Pediatrics Clinic at CHLA, with exposure to both routine well-child care, as well as care of children with complex and rare medical conditions. The student will also have the opportunity to shadow a general pediatrician who specializes in the care of hospitalized children. The student will be able to directly observe patient care, multi-disciplinary rounds with various members of the healthcare team (including pediatric residents), and medical decision making in a top-rated tertiary care teaching hospital. Many of the patient interactions are conducted in Spanish, so knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities:
Observing patient care in the in-patient and out-patient settings during regular business hours at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Kaveh Sharif, MD
Overview: Dr. Kaveh Sharif is a nephrologist in Century City, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Catholic University of Leuven and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Farsi and French.
Responsibilities: Shadowing Dr. Sharif in his practice.
Marc Cohen, MD
Internship Description:
The internship will provide students with exposure to the interface between psychiatry, medicine, and the law. Students will spend a half-day (3 hours) per week in the mental health court where they will observe psychiatric evaluations of defendants who are charged with a variety of crimes and whose competence to stand trial is at issue. Students may also have the opportunity to observe trial testimony by psychiatry experts, when available. Students will also spend one day (5-8 hours) per week in the psychiatric emergency room at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, where they will observe evaluations and treatment of patients in an acute care setting. In the psychiatric emergency room, students will be exposed to a wide variety of acute psychopathology, including but not limited to alcohol and drug intoxication, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. The internship will also offer students the option of touring the Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), the largest known jail mental health facility that is located in downtown Los Angeles.
Objectives:
- At the end of the internship, students will have gained an appreciation and understanding of the following:
- The purpose of a competence to stand trial psychiatric examination The interface between psychiatry and the law
- The legal criteria used for involuntary acute psychiatric hospitalization
- The assessment of suicide risk
- Available mental health services in Los Angeles County (i.e., DMH, DHS, Department of Veterans Affairs).
Responsibilities:
Students will be observing psychiatric examinations and treatment of patients in an acute care facility as well as forensic examinations of defendants in a courtroom setting.
Schedule:
The internship requires a commitment of four consecutive weeks from June-to-July. Students are expected to spend 8-10 hours per week in the settings described above.
Eligibility:
Seniors and college-age alumni
Robert Watkins Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Overview:
Dr. Robert G. Watkins, IV, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. He is the Chief of Staff of the hospital, creator of the Back Doctor app and podcast, and the spine consultant to the Dodgers, Rams, Clippers, Kings, and LAFC. His practice entails helping people decide the safest, least invasive, and most effective treatment for neck and back pain and pathology.
His areas of expertise include: minimally invasive surgery, artificial disc replacement, computer-guided surgery, and non-surgical options such as: injections and rehabilitation.
The student will get to experience the intimate interaction with every patient, the detective work in figuring out the source of the problem, the decision-making in determining the best treatment, and the follow-up of outcome evaluation.
Responsibilities:
Shadowing Dr. Watkins throughout his practice
Eligibility:
Rising Juniors/Seniors, college students
Shamsah Amersi, MD
Students who spend their summer with Dr. Shamsah Amersi will expect to have a memorable Summer. Dr. Amersi, mother to Jaden Amersi Anselmo (9th Grade) is ranked the top obstetrician/gynecologist in Los Angeles. She created Amersi MD to offer her patients a personalized, compassionate, integrative approach to health and wellness by combining advanced diagnostic and emerging medical alternative treatments to achieve optimal health and longevity. Dr. Amersi is a leading advocate for women through all journeys of their life, from adolescence, child birth, menopause and beyond. Her patients seek her care for hormone imbalances, chronic pain, infertility, pregnancy, and beyond.
Students will join Dr. Amersi in a Summer of caring for her patients. They will witness the miracles of childbirth, pregnancy and fertility evaluations. They will also witness the sadness that women experience along their life journey such as miscarriages, severe hormone imbalances and infertility. Students will learn about the art of compassion and healing and be given a rare insight into the life of an obstetrician/gynecologist. Students will also learn about the importance of being your own boss and running a medical practice while simultaneously balancing work and life.
Responsibilities:
Due to the sensitive nature of her work, this internship is open to female students only. Interns will be directly observing Dr. Amersi in her private practice office in Santa Monica. They will also join her at Saint Johns Medical Center to observe childbirth, c sections and surgeries.
Requirements:
10 hours a week between June and July 2020; option to join Dr. Amersi during evenings if available for after hours child birth.
UCLA Otolaryngology / UCLA Head and Neck Surgery
UCLA Head and Neck Surgery Research
Sponsor: Maie St. John, MD. PhD
Mentors: Yazeed Alhiyari, PhD, and Yong Hu, PhD
Overview:
A highly renowned surgeon, scientist and educator, Dr. St. John is Professor and Chair of Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. St. John’s laboratory studies the mechanisms of tumor progression and metastasis in head and neck cancer and seeks to identify and study novel genes and pathways for future targeted therapies, while actively incorporating the results of their laboratory-based research into the development of novel therapeutics. Dr. St. John’s clinical expertise is in intraoperative tumor margin delineation in the resection and treatment of head and neck cancers. Her laboratory research is translational with a focus on improving therapies and outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer. Students will be able to work on translational research projects in cell biology and bioengineering.
Responsibilities:
Volunteer Intern will work with a post doc mentor and students in the laboratory.
Requirements:
Participants must have completed multiple science courses including AP/Honors Biology and Chemistry, have a strong interest in medicine and research, and proven self-starting skills.
Time Frame:
Three-week period during the summer. Three times per week for two hours each day.
# of Positions:
2
Eligibility:
Rising Juniors and Seniors. Minimum age is 16 years old.
Rising Juniors and Seniors. Minimum age is 16 years old.
West Tower Pediatrics
Overview: Parents who send their child to pediatrician Jennifer Ouchi, MD, can expect exemplary, personalized care and plenty of compassion. A mother herself, Dr. Ouchi knows how to put children at ease, get an accurate diagnosis, and deliver the treatment they need. Using her premiere education, state-of-the-art equipment, and on-site laboratory, Dr. Ouchi adheres to the highest standards of pediatric medicine. Whether consulting a patient during a prenatal visit, providing preventative care for acute illnesses, or managing a chronic condition, Dr. Ouchi does so with individualized attention, warmth, and compassion.
The purpose of this internship is to provide students with the opportunity to observe the inner workings of a busy pediatric practice. Interns will be privy to a variety of patient interactions including newborn and well baby visits, camp and sports physicals, and sick visits during which they will likely encounter common childhood infectious illnesses, dermatologic conditions, and orthopedic injuries.
This internship is particularly suited towards students who are considering a future in medicine and specifically primary care.
Responsibilities: Interns will primarily be observing direct patient care in an outpatient setting at a private practice at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Requirements: Four week period sometime during June-August, approximately 10 hours per week
Start-Ups
De Novo
Mentor: Carly Steinbaum
Overview:
De Novo is a predictive recruiting tech startup that uses artificial intelligence to help companies determine which applicants will have the highest likelihood of job success within minutes. Companies spend $162B on recruiting software each year only to have 46% of hires fail in 18 months. Resumes are biased, interviews are biased and personality quizzes still require companies to weed out 90% of applicants on their own. Our team has over 75 years of AI and recruiting experience. We are launching in the legal industry in Q320 because law has the highest rate of attrition, has the highest replacement cost per wrong hire and is where our team has existing expertise and client relationships.
In the meantime, we have a cool startup recruiting company, and we can use some interns to help our team grow our brand and sell De Novo.
Intern(s) wanted – someone creative who may want to be interested in design or marketing and/or building websites. We are looking for one or two design-oriented interns.
The first intern we are looking for is interested in helping us market our brand and our recruiters through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others). Tasks would include working with the founder of the company to manage our Instagram account, determining what to post, how to get followers, and determining whether we get any value in promoting ourselves through Facebook or Twitter. Tasks would also include doing research on the most effective marketing strategies and researching whether we want to take advantage of newer social media platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of tasks and is interested in social media.
The second intern we are looking for is interested in web design. We are looking for someone with a creative eye to help us visualize our new website. (No coding experience is required, but a familiarity with Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, or a similar website is preferred). This intern may also work with the founder of the company to design template marketing materials and emails. This is a great opportunity for an intern to get real, hands-on experience and see how startups work.
This internship would be located in Santa Monica and the time commitment would be 2 or 3 days per week.
Financially Wise, Inc.
Overview: Financially Wise, Inc. is a fee-only financial planning company specializing in personal financial planning, online money courses, workshops, live events, and presentations about women, finance and entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities:
Job Description: The Marketing Intern is responsible for the continued development and growth of the Financially Wise, Inc. brand through marketing, speaking engagements, and event and partnership opportunities.
Length of term: Three months
Start Date: March 2019
End Date: Pending
Time Commitment: 10 hours per week, virtual, unpaid
Principal Responsibilities:
● Create custom powerpoint workshop presentations and memes for FWI events.
● Consistently scour the internet to find conferences, workshops, corporate retreats, panels, and events that align with FWI.
● Help pitch Brittney and FWI for new brand partnerships, speaking events, etc.
● Monitor the social media activity of like-minded colleagues and peers of Brittney to learn about events where these women are speaking and teaching workshops.
● Work closely with Jessica Krewson, Creative Director, to build out and implement the Money Class brand ambassador program for college campuses and organizations.
● Pitch new ideas to the FWI team for more growth, brand awareness and world wide FWI domination.
Position Requirements:
● Candidate should be interested helping grow Financially Wise, Inc.
● Candidate must be creative and a self starter who understands that doing the same tasks on a weekly basis will always yield new and different results.
● Candidate must be articulate and have a proven ability to present new marketing ideas to the company.
● Candidate must be able to take direction and feedback and be good with time management.
● Proven ability to work independently and/or with a team.
● Internet savvy with research skills and familiarity with social media, blogs, and news sites.
● Candidate should be great at understanding this vision and mission and then able to interpret it to find things that we don’t currently know about.
Job Description: The Marketing Intern is responsible for the continued development and growth of the Financially Wise, Inc. brand through marketing, speaking engagements, and event and partnership opportunities.
Length of term: Three months
Start Date: March 2019
End Date: Pending
Time Commitment: 10 hours per week, virtual, unpaid
Principal Responsibilities:
● Create custom powerpoint workshop presentations and memes for FWI events.
● Consistently scour the internet to find conferences, workshops, corporate retreats, panels, and events that align with FWI.
● Help pitch Brittney and FWI for new brand partnerships, speaking events, etc.
● Monitor the social media activity of like-minded colleagues and peers of Brittney to learn about events where these women are speaking and teaching workshops.
● Work closely with Jessica Krewson, Creative Director, to build out and implement the Money Class brand ambassador program for college campuses and organizations.
● Pitch new ideas to the FWI team for more growth, brand awareness and world wide FWI domination.
Position Requirements:
● Candidate should be interested helping grow Financially Wise, Inc.
● Candidate must be creative and a self starter who understands that doing the same tasks on a weekly basis will always yield new and different results.
● Candidate must be articulate and have a proven ability to present new marketing ideas to the company.
● Candidate must be able to take direction and feedback and be good with time management.
● Proven ability to work independently and/or with a team.
● Internet savvy with research skills and familiarity with social media, blogs, and news sites.
● Candidate should be great at understanding this vision and mission and then able to interpret it to find things that we don’t currently know about.
Requirements: Must be College-age alumni
Insiderschool.com
Mentor: Brandon Hakim ’08
Overview: Brandon is on a quest to give you the education you'll never read in school. InsiderSchool is designed to help you become an "Insider" in any topic that matters to you—to learn the things the world’s highest achievers know in that area that most people never will. He’s read over 1,000 books in the last five years (and has taught over 13,000 how to do the same) and has reached over 100,000 people through his online courses.
Responsibilities: Depends on your interests and how I can best help you succeed
Requirements: MUST be extremely, extremely driven
Time Frame: Flexible
# of Positions: three to five
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and above, college students
Lilla Bello
Mentor: Toby Kassoy ’88, Founder + Creative Director
Overview:
Lilla Bello is a high-end floral and event styling firm located in Santa Monica's acclaimed westside art center, Bergamot Station. We specialize in concierge level service to not only L.A.'s most discerning clientele, but also to those with a true love and understanding of flowers! Toby Kassoy founded Lilla Bello in 2004 after spending her college years in Oregon learning the trade, and then in Los Angeles working as an executive assistant in the entertainment industry. Lilla Bello services include: wedding florals, event florals, florals for private homes, private workshops, event styling, and daily floral deliveries. Nominated "Best Florist in Los Angeles" in 2015, 2016, and 2017 by California Wedding Day magazine.
Available Internship positions:
"Flowers101": two positions
Responsibilities for "Flowers 101":
For the budding floral enthusiast who is drawn to nature & beauty! If floristry is something you may be interested in, you must learn the fundamentals from the entry-level position. You will be assisting our studio manager Zoe with the day-to-day responsibilities.
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Learning about all the different flower specimens by name and understanding their seasonality.
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"Processing" flowers: when flowers come in from the growers, they need to be unpacked, cut, bucketed, and cleaned before the designers can work with them. Each flower has a different processing requirement, which will be taught.
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Preparing and staging vases for designers. (Please be physically able to lift boxes of vases, buckets of water, etc.)
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Learn taping and wiring skills.
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"Flower Gunk": Must be willing to roll up your sleeves and get dirty! Flower shops and cleaning go hand in hand. Everyone who works here sweeps and cleans! The good news is, you can wear jeans and sneakers to work!
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You will have a front row seat when designers are creating gorgeous florals for that day or for an upcoming event. You will be there to assist wherever needed.
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Potential for accompanying us on off-site event installations. This will be considered based on performance.
Requirements: Must be punctual with reliable transportation. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Great attitude and team player!
Time Frame: two to three days per week - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
# of positions: two (on alternating days)
Eligibility: Rising Seniors and college students
"Social Media Guru": one position
Responsibilities for "Social Media Guru":
For that young point of view who can set their aim on growing our social media presence across all platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, etc.
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Creating stories
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Creating videos
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Researching hashtags
Bonus points: (be sure to tell us if you are a genius in any of our "bonus points" skills)
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Great writing skills—for possible blogging
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Skilled in SEO/WordPress, website updates
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Photoshop
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Photography
Requirements: Must be punctual with reliable transportation. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Great attitude and team player!
Time Frame: three days per week - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
# of positions: 1
Eligibility: Rising Seniors and college students
PrideBites
Mentor: Sean Knecht
Overview: This summer-long internship is for a student who is eager to learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and grow a small business in the pet industry. Many hats will be worn during this internship, and you will learn about many facets of a business. Your work will directly affect the business, and you will take on meaningful responsibilities, such as reaching out to prospective businesses and individuals to discuss partnering with PrideBites. We have a very hands-on approach here, and it will be an action-packed summer!
Responsibilities: Assisting the Co-Founder/VP of Business Development with corporate sales and business development.
Requirements: Go-getter attitude, hard-working, focused, eager to learn about building and growing a business. Must love dogs!
Time Frame: Summer
Number of Positions: Two
Eligibility: Rising Juniors and up, college students
thumbroll
Mentor: Ariella Salimpour (Windward alum)
Overview: Think of thumbroll as the "intelligent" YouTube; thumbroll shows just the critical steps of medical skills/procedures to help trainees and professionals learn faster and more efficiently. In under two years, thumbroll's free mobile platform has spread organically across the US and abroad and is currently being used by trainees and professionals in over 1500 cities and 90 countries around the world.
Responsibilities: The thumbroll team is dedicated to advancing medical education by working at the intersection of medicine, technology, and photography. We are rapidly partnering with new institutions (i.e. medical schools, health systems, etc.) around the country and we need people who are flexible during this period of extreme growth, and comfortable wearing different hats as needed. More than anything, we're looking for people who share our interest and dedication to providing all people around the world with access to top medical information.
Requirements: If you're hard-working and interested in medicine, technology, and/or photography, there is a place for you at thumbroll. Design skills (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and experience with social media (i.e. Facebook and Instagram) is preferred.
Time Frame: July (with the opportunity to continue into August).
We will work together to determine your work days and hours.
Number of Positions: 1
Eligibility: Anyone who meets the above criteria
Non-Profit
- Annenberg Pet Space
- Climate Action Santa Monica
- Humane Society
- The Jeffrey Foundation
- JVS SoCal
- Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
- Windward Communications Intern—Designer/Fine Artist
Annenberg Pet Space
Overview:
Annenberg PetSpace is a unique community space featuring an interactive place for pet adoptions, an education center, and a leadership institute. Annenberg PetSpace focuses squarely on the mutually beneficial and dynamic bond between people and their pets, as well as the origins and science of that relationship.
Position Overview: Volunteers will assist Staff with activities related to the Annenberg PetSpace Summer Camp. Activities include:
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Preparing crafts
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Preparing materials for Summer Camp
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Cleaning and setting up Summer Camp stations
Requirements:
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Must be 15 – 18 years old
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Submit an application
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Must attend group interview and training
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Commit to at least one full week of volunteering
Climate Action Santa Monica
Overview:
Climate Action Santa Monica empowers people to learn about climate change, locally and beyond, and encourages them to use their talents, habits and passion to help Santa Monica become a carbon-neutral and resilient community.
Responsibilities:
Climate Action Santa Monica (CASM) Climate Corps Apprenticeship 2019 Program
Are you ready to take initiative to be a bright face of the future and an engaging presence for a safe climate and true sustainability? In the wake of tough news on the climate breakdown, which exacerbated California wildfires, our human consciousness, intelligence and ingenuity is essential for healing our natural and human communities and showing that every person counts! This summer, the CASM Climate Corps 2019 Apprenticeship is open to high school and college students committed to using their knowledge and passion to caring for the biosphere and helping to create a resilient community. We are emphasizing ongoing learning experiences to enhance individual pursuits and imaginative teamwork, so that each Climate Corps Apprentice will communicate with diverse people living, studying, working or visiting in Santa Monica about the impact of climate change on our lives, showcasing actions that each person, family, neighborhood or group can take and sharing the available Santa Monica, regional or state resources. In the end you are helping to build relationships that strengthen individual and communal wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
Climate Corps team members communicate face-to-face with residents, students, workers and visitors about climate and sustainability, surveying and receiving feedback for the City of Santa Monica and county agencies. Each Climate Corps develops an individual project.
Requirements: Two weekends of training: June TBD. Availability from July - August, 2020, for at least two 4-hour shifts per week on weekends and some weekdays. Schedules can be customized. Potential candidates may submit a letter of interest to Cris Gutierrez, CASM Climate Corps Program Director, at casmclimatecorps@gmail.com.
Number of Positions: TBD
Eligibility: Please see above
Humane Society
Overview:
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization. Since 1954, The HSUS has taken on the big fights to end all forms of animal cruelty and achieve the vision behind our name: A humane society. Legacy campaigns include putting a stop to puppy mills, winning over fashion houses to end their use of fur, fighting factory farming, battling cruelty throughout the world and tackling trophy hunting. Through lobbying, corporate policy reform, education, and rescue and direct care, we seek out the roots of cruelty and pull them up, ensuring a better future for millions of animals.
Internship Details and Responsibilities:
Interns will have the opportunity to gain leadership experience, improve writing, communication, research skills, network, and gain a deeper understanding of numerous animal protection issues and how to be the most effective as an animal advocate; and gain familiarity with the HSUS’s major campaigns and the mission as well as the ability to understand The HSUS’s policies and positions. The internship is ideal for students interested in political science, public policy or anyone with a passion for making the difference in the lives of animals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting staff in facilitating communication with legislative offices, assisting in research projects, helping to implement campaigns such as fur-free and trophy hunting initiatives, doing online research and commentary, reaching out to animal shelters within California to assist with relationship building, working with social media, and increasing grassroots mobilization.
Time Frame: Flexibility based on students schedules to complete at least 40 hours of internship hours from June to August.
Number of Positions: Two
Eligibility: Open to rising Sophomores and up, as well as college students.
The Jeffrey Foundation
Overview:
The Jeffrey Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the quality of life for special needs children and their families through the development of community-based therapeutic, recreational, educational, and social programs. The Jeffrey Foundation was founded in 1972 when, in response to an urgent need, our Founder and President Alyce Morris Winston opened the first day care center for multi-handicapped children in Los Angeles County and named it for her son Jeffrey, a victim of muscular dystrophy. Since that time, we have expanded the scope of our services and today; no other agency provides such a wide range of services for disabled and at-risk children and their families.
Responsibilities:
Interns will assist with special needs children including educational, creative, and recreational activities that foster the children’s academic, social, and behavioral development to prepare them for every stage of life. Volunteers will receive the benefit of helping to inform their future career choices, gain a greater understanding of the systems available to help children with special needs and their families, and contribute to the delivery of services to low-income children with special needs and their families.
Time Frame: June - August, 2020; dates flexible
# of Positions: five to 10
Eligibility:
Open to rising Sophomores and up, as well as college students
JVS SoCal
Overview: Founded in 1931 in the midst of the Great Depression, the legacy of today’s JVS SoCal began with a single desk in a Bunker Hill office in downtown Los Angeles, serving job seekers who were struggling to survive amid overt workplace discrimination. Eight decades later, the agency is a recognized regional leader in the field of workforce development, offering a broad range of innovative programs to 50,000 individuals each year and advocating on issues of public policy that impact the people we service.
Responsibilities:
Job Description and Duties: JVS SoCal is expanding its partnerships with corporations with a goal of both adding new corporate partners and deepening our existing partners. These partnerships can participate in our programs as employers of the people we serve and provide funding for our programs.
Our intern will provide the below support to the Director of Corporate Development and Engagement:
Job Description and Duties: JVS SoCal is expanding its partnerships with corporations with a goal of both adding new corporate partners and deepening our existing partners. These partnerships can participate in our programs as employers of the people we serve and provide funding for our programs.
Our intern will provide the below support to the Director of Corporate Development and Engagement:
• Research and create profiles of individual companies that might have the criteria for providing funding to us that would include basic information on their philanthropic focus, amounts of giving, and alignment with our goals.
• Provide recommendations and prioritize companies in an industry and overall based on certain criteria.
• Maintain our database of prospective and current relationship inputting information as required.
• Attend and help with events as directed and as available. Participate in phone calls, internal meetings and other key learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Create target lists by industry.
• Research key philanthropic attributes of certain industries.
• Seek insights on other nonprofits and organizations in workforce development.
• Create PowerPoint presentations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Learning Opportunities:
• You will have the opportunity to learn about:
o How to read and extract information from vital base line corporate business documents about a company’s business. This is great learning for anyone who wants to enter the business world.
o How and where to find important information about a company’s strategic direction. o How to analyze and understand a company’s philanthropic strategy and direction.
o Our work in the area of workforce development and that of others. o How to write good briefs and summary documents.
o How a well-respected nonprofit works.
• You will be included in important events, phone calls, and internal meetings to expand your learning.
• You will be trained on good research techniques, reporting and philanthropic giving by corporations and foundations.
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Requirements:
Ideal Start Date and End Date
Qualifications and Position Requirements:
• The ability to seek and interpret the most relevant information in order to translate it into a written document in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people to garner information.
• Proactive to seek out important information.
• Must know how to take initiative to garner information from our staff and other resources.
• Good writing skills.
• Good PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Compensation: Prevailing minimum wage now at $13.25 an hour.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Will work in an office environment with the exception of attendance of our events, industry events, and/or partner events. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Education/Certification/Licensure
• High School diploma and currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program ideally in business or the nonprofit sector.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office-Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Mentor: TBD
Overview: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust dedicates itself as a primary source institution, one that commemorates those who perished, honors those who survived, and houses the precious artifacts that miraculously weathered the Holocaust. The Museum provides free Holocaust education to students and visitors from across Los Angeles, the United States, and the world, fulfilling the mission of the founding Holocaust Survivors to commemorate, educate, and inspire. Through engagements and education programs that value dialogue, learning, and reflection, the Museum believes that we can build a more respectful, dignified, and humane world.
Option 1: Four-week internship
Responsibilities:
- Learning from primary sources in the Museum galleries and Archives
- Working directly with Holocaust Survivors, students, visitors, and Museum staff
- Assisting in facilitating education programs
- Engaging with Museum staff in meaningful work across departments
- Assisting in support of social media
- Initiating and seeing through a personal project to enhance education programs
Requirements: No special background knowledge or experience is required. Our ideal candidate is inspired by working with other students, learning from Survivor elders in our community, and utilizing artistic reflection and education to shape the landscape of Holocaust remembrance. Applicants must be entering Ninth-12th Grades and complete the application packet and parent/guardian consent form to be considered for LAMOTH Internships.
Time Frame: Attendance at the Internship Orientation is mandatory on Monday, June 18, 2018.
Internship dates: Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 13, 2018. No internship will take place on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
# of Positions: Varies
Eligibility: As mentioned above, applicants must be entering Ninth-12th Grade and complete an application packet received from Robin Pickett (rpickett@windwardschool.org), as well as a parent/guardian consent form, to be considered for LAMOTH Internships.
Option 2: Eight-week internship
Responsibilities: The Museum’s internship program invites qualified candidates to learn about the Holocaust as well as the way in which a Museum operates, specifically related to education and archives. Interns take part in hands-on projects and work directly with staff on day-to-day and long term projects. We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented students to assist in our Education Department, which oversees all education programs, archival research, and gallery design. Interns will have the opportunity to prepare research for permanent exhibits, gallery cases, and temporary exhibitions. Interns will work with the Museum staff to educate students and the public. Interns will also work on summer workshop programs run during the summer (these workshops bring together Holocaust Survivors and teens in meaningful conversation and learning). They will also assist with daily administrative tasks as needed. This internship opportunity will allow students to explore museum careers, non-profit work, and gain professional experience.
Requirements: Our ideal candidate is inspired by learning from Survivors in our community, working with young people to steward this history and shape the future landscape of Holocaust education and remembrance. Additionally, our ideal applicants have:
-Interest in Holocaust and 20th-century European history.
-Interest in museum education.
-Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
-Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to show good judgment and problem solve.
-Ability to organize tasks and assure timely completion of projects with strong attention to detail.
-Consistency in professional work ethic and positive attitude.
Additional or preferred skills:
-Social media skills
-Language skills
-Customer Service Skills
Time Frame: Attendance at the Internship Orientation is mandatory on Monday, June 18, 2018. Internship dates: Monday—Thursday for an eight week time frame between June and September. Offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018
# of Positions: Varies
Eligibility: You must see Robin Pickett (rpickett@windwardschool.org) if you are interested in applying for this internship. You will need to submit a resume, letter of recommendation, dates of availability, and a writing sample.
Overview: Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust dedicates itself as a primary source institution, one that commemorates those who perished, honors those who survived, and houses the precious artifacts that miraculously weathered the Holocaust. The Museum provides free Holocaust education to students and visitors from across Los Angeles, the United States, and the world, fulfilling the mission of the founding Holocaust Survivors to commemorate, educate, and inspire. Through engagements and education programs that value dialogue, learning, and reflection, the Museum believes that we can build a more respectful, dignified, and humane world.
Option 1: Four-week internship
Responsibilities:
- Learning from primary sources in the Museum galleries and Archives
- Working directly with Holocaust Survivors, students, visitors, and Museum staff
- Assisting in facilitating education programs
- Engaging with Museum staff in meaningful work across departments
- Assisting in support of social media
- Initiating and seeing through a personal project to enhance education programs
Requirements: No special background knowledge or experience is required. Our ideal candidate is inspired by working with other students, learning from Survivor elders in our community, and utilizing artistic reflection and education to shape the landscape of Holocaust remembrance. Applicants must be entering Ninth-12th Grades and complete the application packet and parent/guardian consent form to be considered for LAMOTH Internships.
Time Frame: Attendance at the Internship Orientation is mandatory on Monday, June 18, 2018.
Internship dates: Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 13, 2018. No internship will take place on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
# of Positions: Varies
Eligibility: As mentioned above, applicants must be entering Ninth-12th Grade and complete an application packet received from Robin Pickett (rpickett@windwardschool.org), as well as a parent/guardian consent form, to be considered for LAMOTH Internships.
Option 2: Eight-week internship
Responsibilities: The Museum’s internship program invites qualified candidates to learn about the Holocaust as well as the way in which a Museum operates, specifically related to education and archives. Interns take part in hands-on projects and work directly with staff on day-to-day and long term projects. We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented students to assist in our Education Department, which oversees all education programs, archival research, and gallery design. Interns will have the opportunity to prepare research for permanent exhibits, gallery cases, and temporary exhibitions. Interns will work with the Museum staff to educate students and the public. Interns will also work on summer workshop programs run during the summer (these workshops bring together Holocaust Survivors and teens in meaningful conversation and learning). They will also assist with daily administrative tasks as needed. This internship opportunity will allow students to explore museum careers, non-profit work, and gain professional experience.
Requirements: Our ideal candidate is inspired by learning from Survivors in our community, working with young people to steward this history and shape the future landscape of Holocaust education and remembrance. Additionally, our ideal applicants have:
-Interest in Holocaust and 20th-century European history.
-Interest in museum education.
-Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
-Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Ability to show good judgment and problem solve.
-Ability to organize tasks and assure timely completion of projects with strong attention to detail.
-Consistency in professional work ethic and positive attitude.
Additional or preferred skills:
-Social media skills
-Language skills
-Customer Service Skills
Time Frame: Attendance at the Internship Orientation is mandatory on Monday, June 18, 2018. Internship dates: Monday—Thursday for an eight week time frame between June and September. Offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018
# of Positions: Varies
Eligibility: You must see Robin Pickett (rpickett@windwardschool.org) if you are interested in applying for this internship. You will need to submit a resume, letter of recommendation, dates of availability, and a writing sample.
Windward Communications Intern—Designer/Fine Artist
Responsibilities: Windward Communications seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts for the Summer months. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of strategic marketing, communications, and public relations. This internship allows for the opportunity to have work published in print and web publications.
The intern will be responsible for:
The intern will be responsible for:
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Managing Windward's photo and video archive - categorize and tag Windward's 2019-20 photo and video assets
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Update and maintain Windward's social media presence, including creating Facebook and Instagram posts and stories
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Assisting in proofreading, fact-checking, and editing all Summer publications including: Windward Magazine, Print Directory, and Annual Report
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Writing articles for website and Summer publications
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Assisting Webmaster in launching Windward's redesigned 2019 website in July
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Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events hosted by Windward
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Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and communications
Qualifications:
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Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
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Interest in studying Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations in College
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Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus but not required
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Extremely detailed oriented
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An effective communicator, both written and oral
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Super writing skills or a passion or interest in writing desired