Joseph Smith Project Internship

"The BYU History Department has formed a partnership with the Joseph Smith Papers Project at the Church History Library to provide them with 8-10 interns each semester to assist in their production of their multi-volume publication, which is projected to take another ten years to complete. Interns at the JSP get actual hands-on experience with documentary editing tasks such as document transcription, transcription verification, preparation of documents for web publication, research for document annotation, back matter preparation, and source checking, among others. We are also trying to recruit 1-2 students to work with the Historic Sites Division at the Church History Library to help with their research of historic sites and landmarks relevant to Church history. While we have typically drawn our pool of interns from our own department, we would like to open up this opportunity to majors in related fields. The internship is administered through the History Department and students are required to register for History 199R.  I hope that this class can still be counted toward your student’s majors electives as well. Attached is a description of the internship.

American Studies Closing Social

Closing Social! 

You’ll never wish you were somewhere else.

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

@theGrassyhill below the Clyde Building

Don’t miss out on…

Peanuts

Wiffleball

Crackerjacks

Music

Blankets

Friendship

Awards

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Jonathan Garcia: INTERNview

Tell us a little about yourself.
I'm a senior from Highland, Utah. I have very much enjoyed my time at BYU in the American Studies major because it has afforded me flexibility and rigorous training. I like poetry, old movies, Cafe Rio pork burritos, and playing soccer.

Future career plans. Go on; dream big.
This fall I will apply for the joint JD/MBA program at BYU and a few other schools.  Combining the excellent legal training and leadership skills that this degree offers will open numerous doors to me if I want to continue in either field. I think it would be great to be a judge, author, professor, poet, business owner, translator, world-changer, etc.

Where did you intern?

I interned through the Utah State Legislature Internship. It started on the 23rd of January and ended on the 8th of March. 

Lecture at the Museum of Art

Alisa Hardy: INTERNview

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a Senior at BYU, graduating in American Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. I love my major! I have taken classes mostly in History, Political Science, and Religion. I served a mission in Chile, and love speaking Spanish. I like playing the piano, riding motorcycles, and traveling.

Future career plans. Go on; dream big.
I will be starting BYU's MPA program in the Fall. I hope to emphasize in Local Government Administration, and work with policy concerning Latinos in the United States. I want to apply what I have learned as an American Studies major by bettering the community around me.

Where did you intern? How long?
 I interned with the LDS Church Historian, Rick Turley. I am a research intern for a book he is writing about an early church leader, Theodore Turley. I comb through all journals available from the Nauvoo time period, trying to find references to Turley, and contextual information to include in the book. I started in December, and the internship will officially end in April. However, I will continue working on the project as long as I am in Utah.

Provo Pioneer Village: Call for Interns

What is the Pioneer Village?
The Pioneer Village is a rare jewel of Utah Valley history. It is located in Provo's North Park on 500 West and 600 North. Contained in the Village are thirteen structures, among them being the Turner Cabin built in 1853 by one of the first settlers in the Valley. It is oen of the oldest structures in Utah. Other structures include the Haws Cabin (1870), a granary, school, store, woodshop, corncrib, outhouse, a large carriage house, a modern bathroom, and loafing shed. Access to the Village is free to the public and run entirely by volunteers.

Opportunities for interns
Because the Village is operated entirely by volunteers, several important tasks have not been addressed. Below are some suggestions for internship projects, but the scope and subject for each project are flexible. The intern him or herself, with the supervising professor, will be able to write their own job description. 

Tasks range from creating an inventory of the items, to researching the items as to their use, manufacture, and acquisition in the village, to working as a docent, grant writing, website design/update, and new media exposure, etc. For a more complete list of the possibilities click here.

State Department Viritual Student Foreign Service

VSFS is part of a growing effort by the State Department to harness technology and a commitment to global service among young people to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement. Learn more: http://www.state.gov/vsfs.

VSFS eIntern duties and responsibilities will vary according to the location and needs of each diplomatic post overseas or State Department domestic office and VSFS projects identified. VSFS projects may be research based, contributing to reports on issues such as human rights, economics or the environment. They may alos be more technology oriented, such as working on web pages, or helping produce electronic journals. Selected students are expected to work virtually on an average of 5-10 hours per week on VSFS eInternship projects. Students apply in the summer and if selected, begin the eInternship that fall lasting through spring. Most work and projects are internet-based and some have language requirements. 

Be looking for the application process to begin this summer 2012 to participate in the 2012-2013 program. To look at the past projects click here.  

Intern with Salt Lake's Alternative Newspaper: City Weekly

City Weekly is currently accepting applications for its internship program. While these internships are intended for school credit, it is the student's responsibility to determine if a City Weekly internship will qualify for academic credit.

Student applicants/candidates should have interest and ambitions in journalism. However, the internship is not strictly for journalism students. The internship's main objective is to teach students what goes on behind the scenes in an alternative news organization. They will learn what's involved in producing a weekly paper, from pitching a story idea, reporting and story development to editing, layout and proofing by working with and observing our reporters and editors. Interns play an active role and will be expected to assist with ongoing weekly duties.

Jennifer Foote: INTERNview

Tell us a little about yourself.
I'm an American Studies major with a French minor. I'm from Reno, Nevada and I'm the middle of 7 kids. I love music, summer, France, Disneyland and wakeboarding.

Future career plans. Go on; dream big.
Law school baby

Where did you intern? How long?
The regional Justice Center in Las Vegas in District Court Department 12 with Judge Michelle Leavitt. 6 weeks.

Willamette Week

News, Politics, Culture + Stuff to do in Portland

Willamette Week, is a Portland area weekly newspaper highlighting news, reader-interest stories, entertainment, art, music, food&drink, movies, and other local stories. They offer a wide variety of three month, unpaid internships to qualified candidates throughout the year. WW news internships require a time commitment of 20 hours a week. In the belief that experience is the best teacher, the internship provides opportunities to write for both wweek.com and the print edition. To apply for a news internship, send your resume and three news clips (or writing samples) to managing editor for news Brent Walth at bwalth@wweek.com.

For other internships (including marketing, editing, and photography) please visit: http://www.wweek.com/portland/flex-220-internships.html

featured INTERNview

Kristin Lybbert

"Here is a picture from my last day at Heritage when I
participated in a live panel discussion streamed on the to
young adults throughout the  country.  Far left was my
immediate supervisor, Douglas Ernst and in the center was
my coworker/fellow intern from the College of the
Holy Cross, Samantha Rocci."

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am from Kennewick, Washington. I am a 5th year senior in the American Studies program at BYU and I will be graduating in a month!


Future career plans. Go on; dream big.
To be honest, I don't know what I want to do. Sometimes the unlimited options are exhilarating and other times they are paralyzing. However, I know that my studies have led me to develop strong critical thinking and writing skills that can be applied to any position. Who knows where I'll end up working? Maybe for the FBI, in Hollywood, or in some foreign land!


Where did you intern?
I interned for a semester at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. through BYU's Washington Seminar program.


How did you learn about this internship?
I first learned about the Heritage Foundation through family and then learned more about their internship program through the Washington Seminar internship database.


What did you love about living in D.C.?
What's not to love about Washington D.C.? Cherry blossoms, politics, friends, food, and shopping. The Barlow Center is perfectly located at Foggy Bottom in between Georgetown and the White House - BYU sure knows how to pick property!


What were two valuable skills you learned/developed during your internship?
Technical writing - I was composing memos, responding to emails, and writing proposals. All of these tasks were relatively new to me, but because of my studies at BYU I was able to adapt and learn quickly. Working as a team - Teamwork is not like the group work you are forced to do in some college classes. It was refreshing to see that working as part of a team was actually enjoyable rather than miserable. I was used to being stuck with all the work, but at Heritage everyone was focused on getting the job done and therefore willing to contribute their best effort.


I always _floss my teeth_ before I go to bed.


Favorite diet soda.
Diet Dr. Pepper


Advice to students looking for internships.
Apply for it even if you don't think you have a chance. I've noticed that BYU students tend to underestimate their abilities, especially in relation to the powerhouse schools. I didn't think the Heritage Foundation would ever pick me, but I ended up fitting in with the rest of the interns from the big schools around the country.


Between _cake_ & _ice cream_ I would definitely choose _ice cream_.


American Studies _is the perfect major for me_.

featured INTERNview

Chris Krewson

Tell us a little about yourself.
I have a family of three with a just-turned 1 year old. We love to play games, throw a football around and do vacations.


Where did you intern?
I interned at the Federal Judicial Center in Washington D.C. I worked in the information sources office and got to learn a tone about case law and how judges do their job. I also got to apply my statistics background by doing Web analytics and presenting written reports to my director. I found out about this opportunity through the Washington Seminar program.


What three things did you enjoy most about your internship?
The work environment - working with professionals who know how to be successful. Being an intern - people don't know necessarily what to expect of you so you get to create a good first impression and just go to work! Living in D.C. - what a place!


What did you love about in D.C.?
I loved being able to take trips to the Smithsonian museums, Supreme Court, and Congress.


What important skills did you develop while you were interning?
Confidence - I learned I can be a success. My mentors were very encouraging and willing to give me work and feedback because I was willing to do my best. Networking - I learned to branch outside of my little work area and speak with all kinds of people by setting up interviews and doing random visits. I have made lifelong friends and connections this way.


Next place you would like to travel.
Samoa because I haven't been back since my mission. That was kind of obvious.... but it is true!


I can't travel without _Sudoku_.


In 2015 you will be...
probably out of Provo. But maybe not, who knows?


Advice to students seeking internships.
Don't be scared to work and talk with everyone you meet. The people you intern for aren't expecting a wizard. They just want someone who fits in and is willing to do their part. Doing your part will lead to more opportunities to do what you really want.


Between _batman_ & _superman_ I would choose _batman_.


American Studies _rocks_.

Care About Your Hood

You are invited to this!

"BEST FIT"

COME AND JOIN US!

Don't register for classes next semester blindly! Come to the "Best Fit" Forum and learn which classes will help you achieve your academic goals. Refreshment will be served.

National Geographic

National Geographic offers internships on a continuing basis throughout the year. They offer internships for students with a wide variety of backgrounds and majors: Journalism, History, Communications, Geography, Editing, Marketing, and numerous related fields and specializations. Here is a quick link to check out the internships they have posted in the last month.

Enhance Yourself (and Your Resume): Join a club or volunteer organization

Join a club (or other organization)


There are hundreds of active clubs on campus. Each one offers unique opportunities for student participation. Most clubs have regular weekly meetings; they also host special activities, lectures, service projects, movie nights, networking functions, etc. Joining a club is a great way to meet other students and connect with professors who have similar professional and personal interests.


Some clubs that American Studies students may be interested in:


Art History Club
Environmental Science Club
Amateur Radio Club
BYU Reading Council

Jail Outreach

Experimental Theatre Company

Mock Trial Club

Nonprofit Management Student Association

BYU Vegetarians

English Society

Springville Museum of Art

Internships at the Springville Museum of Art are offered on a rotating basis. Applicants may apply for a specialization within the following Museum departments: Curatorial, Education, or Operations. Communications & Graphic Design students are also welcome to apply within the Operations department. 

Internship applicants are required to commit to at least one semester of service, preferably longer, and serve a minimum of 6 hours per week. Internships are unpaid, but offer great experience. Interns gain a wide variety of practical experience in Museum work; such as curating and hanging an exhibition, creating and distributing media kits for special events and exhibitions, researching and writing grants, and more. 

Applicants interested in a Spring/Summer Internship must turn in all application materials by 30 March 2012. Visit the website for more information.

http://sma.nebo.edu/museum_info/volunteer/intern.html

Local Internships

There are many internship opportunities right here in Utah. Many of them are listed by employers on the website jobs.utah.gov. Just specify your search with the keyword "internship" and see what you can find. Look at the qualifications required and see how you can apply your skill set to be compatible with the listed requirements.

Enhance Yourself (and Your Resume): Add a useful minor

Add a useful minor

Most American Studies students should have time to complete at least one minor. The credit requirements for American Studies is less than 50 hours, leaving plenty of time to focus academic progress in another area of interest. Adding a minor can enhance technical skills such as editing, teaching, advertising design, management, foreign languages, statistics, urban planning, information technology, etc. Rounding out your undergraduate education by adding a minor will help you differentiate yourself from other American Studies majors as you apply for internships, graduate school, and beyond! And on top of all that minors allow you to develop new talents and explore other scholarly interests. Check out the complete list of undergraduate minors offered at BYU:  http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/2011-2012ucat/Advisement/MinorList.php

Enhance Yourself (and Your Resume)

Develop computer skills, either through a CHum class or OIT class. 

The classes through OIT are free and offered on campus at various times throughout the semester - all you have to do is sign up. Which you can do by clicking on this link here:  https://mmlab.lib.byu.edu/mmlab/classes. The classes generally are an hour and are taught on a rotating schedule. 

American Studies Association

Although a bit difficult to sift through all of the entries, the ASA updates their internship listings regularly. 

This is worth checking out!

American Studies Association Internships Page

Beginning the Hunt: Where to Look

As you start your hunt for an internship, keep these hints in mind.

1. Almost every company, organization, or business wants (and needs) interns; look everywhere!

2. Look for opportunities with the companies, brands, or businesses that you love.

3. Apply to internships where both your "hard" skills and your interests qualify you.

4. Come visit the internship coordinator in JFSB 4095 Tuesday & Thursday 1-3pm. (Or by appointment.)

American Studies Internships Blog Launch

Hello Students!
Welcome to the new American Studies Internships blog.
We will be updating this blog a few times a week to give you the most current information about internship opportunities as well as offering tips to students preparing for internships. 

Thank you for visiting. 

Now, enjoy this picture of three dachshunds drinking water.

 

Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

American Studies Office
4095 JFSB
801-422-6692
american_studies@byu.edu
http://amstudies.byu.edu