PAID Non-Profit Internship Opportunity funded by JPMorgan Chase

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Non-Profit Internship Program Opportunity funded by JPMorgan Chase is designed to provide Kingsborough Community College students who have a financial need with a paid internship opportunity at a non-profit organization to gain experience in their field of interest. Interns will attend a mandatory “boot camp” prior to beginning the internship. Interns will work 8-10 hours per week for a 12-week period during the fall semester (September – December). This program is open to students of all majors.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Current matriculated student with an overall minimum 2.5 GPA
• Able to work 8-10 hours per week with a 12 week commit to intern
• MUST be available to attend the internship “boot camp” workshops on the following dates:
o Monday, February 10, 2014
o Wednesday, February 12, 2014
o Friday, February 14, 2014

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Students must complete an online application and submit a resume and essay.
• Applications that are incomplete, contain falsified information, do not follow the directions or are late will not be considered.
• Schedule an appointment with a counselor for application instructions, essay questions and to have your resume reviewed.

STIPEND AND/OR ACADEMIC CREDIT:
Interns will receive a bi-weekly stipend. Academic credit is available.

DEADLINES:
Early Decision Deadline: January 10, 2014
Final Deadline: January 17, 2014

Students are strongly encouraged to submit applications by the early decision deadline (11:59pm on January 10th). Applications will be reviewed starting January 13th. All application materials must be submitted by final deadline (11:59pm on January 17th) to be considered.

For additional internship opportunities offered by Kingsborough Community College, please visit the Office of Career Development, Transfer/New Start & Scholarship Opportunities
Room C102

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