Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities

Overview
CDO encourages students to engage in volunteer work, internships, and summer jobs. Sample resumes, cover letters, and tips for the job search are found in the Bard Basic Job Guide. Opportunities specifically for Bard students and alumni/ae are posted at our website at www.collegecentral.com/bard. Career track positions for soon to graduate seniors, recent graduates, and experienced alumni/ae are also posted at this site. CDO subscribes to several websites that post internships and jobs in specific fields for students and recent graduates. A list of these sites and their respective passwords can be obtained in our office. CDO believes that work opportunities, both paid and unpaid, can be invaluable experiences. We support students in seeking and securing professional experiences and assist them in this endeavor. The links below are gateways to the professional world and we urge students to explore our many resources for finding work that is meaningful to them.

• Employers: Click here to post your opportunities and review resumes
• Students: Click here to find jobs and internships posted for students
• Alumni: Click here to find jobs and internships posted for alumni/ae
• Bard Basic Job Guide (PDF)
• Job Search Links
• Job Field Links
• Networking
• Resumes & Cover Letters
• Volunteer Opportunities

Job Search Links

America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank--the job database for all the state employment bureaus across the 50 states. Has everything from minimum wage to six-figure jobs. You can narrow your search by zip code!
http://www.ajb.dni.us/

ArtJob.com
Limited number of entry-level job listings (mostly for people with some experience) with a few internships and some good information regarding grants and residencies in the visual arts. Contact CDO for password.
http://www.artjob.com

Black Collegian
Black Collegian--job and internship website for students of color.
http://www.black-collegian.com

Brown Swearer Center
The Swearer Center at Brown operates this website. It is an excellent source of information regarding careers "in the common good." It includes information on fellowships, teaching w/o certification, nd has a link to Harvard's ArtWorks (another good source for jobs in the arts).
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center

Career Voyager
Career Voyager: This site offers very useful interview and job hunting advice as well as a searchable database (including international). Also has list of other job searches websites.
http://www.careervoyager.com

Cultural Survival
Cultural Survival is a non-profit organization founded to defend human rights and cultural autonomy of indigenous peoples and oppressed ethnic minorities.
http://www.cs.org

Employment Spot
Employment Spot is really a link of links in that it offers connections to many other job and internship databases. It also has a monthly topic--one month it had "Jobs in Big Cities," the next, it was "Jobs in the Non-Profit Sector." A really useful site.
http://www.employmentspot.com

Environmental Career Opportunities
Environmental Career Opportunities--job and internship listings. Username and Password changes monthly. Get password from CDO.
http://www.ecojobs.com/

Environmental Network
Environmental Network: This site allows you to post your resume for perspective employers and offers a searchable environmental jobs database.
http://www.environetwork.com

Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority Foundation sponsors this website which contains both a job and internship database. You can also post your resume.
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/911jobs.asp

Galaxy
If you are beginning to search for social service, this site offers numerous links for you to explore.
http://www.galaxy.com/galaxy/Community.html

GayWork.com
The website offers job listings, volunteer placements, and career advice to gay students and professionals. You can also post your resume.
http://www.gaywork.com

Idealist
Idealist has non-profit job and internship listings, both domestic and international. It has a great menu search and general information about job fairs and how to look for jobs with non-profits. A great website!
http://www.idealist.org

Internships-USA
Internships-USA.com is the largest internship site on the web with more than 3,000 organizations offering internships for college and law students. Password changes in August. Get password from CDO.
http://www.internships-usa.com/

JobStar
JobStar--a list of salary surveys. Useful when trying to calculate the cost of living in a particular city or to determine if what a perspective employer is willing to pay is comparable.
http://www.jobstar.org/tools/salary/index.cfm/#/the

Monster
Monster--supposedly, one of the most popular job search databases, though has little for most Bard students. Strong in the areas of computer science and business. Does have an international link, however.
http://www.monster.com

MonsterTrak.com
MonsterTrak offers information on jobs, internships, career fairs, and allows you to put your resume on-line.
http://www.monstertrak.com

National Association of Asian American Professionals
The National Association of Asian American Professionals offers assistance to Asian American college students in promoting their career goals.
http://www.naaap.org

National Employment Bulletins
Job listings for recent graduates. Bard subscribes to the fields of writing, art, and performing arts.
http://www.graduatejobs.com/

Opportunity Knocks
Non-profit jobs database; does not have in all states listings.
http://www.opportunitynocs.org

Saludos.com
Saludos.com--job opportunites and career advice for bilingual Hispanics.
http://www.saludos.com

The Catapult
The Catapult--the kind of link of links for all aspects of career exploration. Very helpful!
http://www.jobweb.com/catapult

The Nation Magazine
Jobs and internships at this repected progressive magazine
http://www.thenation.com

The Riley Guide
The Riley Guide--employment opportunities and job resources. The "Grandfather" of job search websites.
http://www.rileyguide.com

Theatre Communications Group
ArtSEARCH : The National Employment Bulletin for the Arts. Mostly theater jobs and internships.
http://www.tcg.org/

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Job Field Links

Archaeology

Cotsen Institute of Archaelogy at UCLA
Fieldwork Opportunities-- The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA is a research unit at the University of California, Los Angeles that promotes the comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of the human past. Established in 1973, the Institute is a unique resource that provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, graduate students, research associates, volunteers and the general public to gather together in their explorations of ancient human societies.
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/ioa/

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American Planning Association
APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and society.
http://www.planning.org/

E-Architect.com
E-Architect.com contains hundreds of employment opportunities, as well as listings from those seeking employment. Job listings are categorized by specialty to help you locate ideal positions easily. If you prefer, you can even search the listings geographically.
http://www.e-architect.com/

UC Berkeley's Environmental Design Library
Job Hunting is a selectively annotated guide to help job seekers in the professions of city & regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and environmental planning. The guide highlights the most useful items currently available at UC Berkeley for finding information you need to job hunt, research prospective employers, create resumes and portfolios, interview for a job, or negotiate your salary.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/jobs.html

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BackStage.com
BackStage.com has compiled a directory of web links and listings for the various needs of performing artists.
http://www.backstage.com

Ballet on the Net
This is a collection of over 3,500 links to classical ballet and modern dance resources on the Internet.
http://www.cyberdance.org

NYFA Interactive
The New York Foundation for the Arts is a state-wide service organization for artists that provides this free national information resource for artists in all disciplines and for those who support them in any way.
http://www.nyfa.org/

Playbill Online's Casting and Job Listings
Thousands of job seekers have found employment through our service, and you can, too!
http://www.playbill.com/jobs/find/

Showbizjobs.com
Showbizjobs.com is an entertainment industry job center --a destination portal for both job seekers and employers. Founded in 1995 by Human Resources professionals, Showbizjobs.com specializes in Administrative Jobs within entertainment-related companies.
http://www.showbizjobs.com/dsp_jobsearch.cfm

The Arts Deadlines List
A monthly newsletter (via email or paper) with 600-900 announcements (every month!) listing art contests & competitions, art scholarships & grants, juried exhibitions, art jobs & internships, call for entries/proposals/papers, writing & photo contests, residencies, design & architecture competitions, auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding, and other opportunities (including some that take place on the web) for artists, art educators and art students of all ages.
http://artdeadlineslist.com/

UK Theatre Web
UK Theatre Web contains a constantly updated list of job opportunities in the UK performing arts industry. Listings range from short term student placements in London theatres to full-time stage management and acting/dancing careers!
http://www.uktw.co.uk/

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Careers in Business
Careers in Business is designed to help you find a satisfying job in the business world. Whether you're angling for a fast track investment banking job or a fulfilling non-profit career, you'll find what you're looking for here.
http://www.careers-in-business.com/

JOE: Job Openings for Economists
Job Openings for Economists is provided by the American Economic Association. JOE is updated near the first of every month except January and July.
http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/

Vault
There's a reason why Fortune recently called Vault "The best place on the Web to prepare for a job search." Job seekers and professionals have discovered that Vault is the Internet's ultimate destination for insider company information, advice, and career management services.
http://www.vault.com/

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ComputerJobs.com
ComputerJobs.com is the Internet’s leading IT employment Web site. Founded in 1995 by and for information technology professionals, the company provides its visitors with high quality computer-related job opportunities and career-related content organized into 18 vertical skill sets and 19+ major metropolitan markets.
http://www.computerjobs.com

Planet Recruit
Registration required in order to take advantage of Job Alerts, CV distribution and online job searching. Registration allows you to access the personalised services of our site.
http://www.planetrecruit.com/

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Hieros Gamos
Hieros Gamos Career Center contains employment resources and law-paralegel job classifieds.
http://www.hg.org/employment.html

National Federation of Paralegal Associations
The purpose of the NFPA Career Center is to help paralegals find positions by providing paralegals information on positions and providing potential employers information on paralegals.
http://www.paralegals.org

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Museum Employment Resource Center
Contains job vacancies at museums and other cultural resource instittutions
http://www.museum-employment.com/

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American Symphony Orchestra League
The American Symphony Orchestra League provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform.
http://www.symphony.org

Ensemble.org
Includes a "Career Connection" message board
http://www.ensemble.org

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MentalHealth.net
The MentalHealth.net Directory lists 1,066 professionals worldwide.
http://www.mentalhealth.net/

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IMF
Its involvement in world economic affairs puts the IMF in the news every day and makes it a stimulating, demanding place to work. We therefore promise our recruits challenge, professional growth and the opportunity to join an international team. As the quality of our staff is key to the IMF's success, we recruit only the most talented and dedicated individuals.
http://www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/recruit.htm

National Institute for Research Advancement
NIRA's Directory of Think Tanks: This directory is a compilation of information on public policy institutes.
http://www.nira.go.jp/ice/index.html

RAND
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world.
http://www.rand.org/

The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution, one of Washington's oldest think tanks, is an independent, nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, and public education with an emphasis on economics, foreign policy, governance, and metropolitan policy.
http://www.brook.edu/

The Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
http://www.heritage.org/

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Mediabistro
Career and community for media professionals
http://www.mediabistro.com/

National Writers Union
The National Writers Union is more than just another writers' organization - it is the only labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats, and media.
http://www.nwu.org/

Television and Radio News Research
This Web site is the first to publish new mass media research.
http://www.missouri.edu/~jourvs/

The Write Jobs
Journalism, Media, Publishing, Technical and Medical Writing Jobs
http://www.writejobs.com/jobs/

TVJobs.com
An Internet based employment service dedicated to helping you find employment in the highly competitive broadcast marketplace.
http://www.tvjobs.com/

UC Berkeley Journalism
The goal of the Graduate School of Journalism is to produce professional print, broadcast, and new media journalists who move on to positions of leadership and influence.
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/

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American Institute of Physics
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a not-for-profit membership corporation chartered in New York State in 1931 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare.
http://www.aip.org/

American Mathematical Society
Founded in 1888 to further mathematical research and scholarship, the American Mathematical Society fulfills its mission through programs and services that promote mathematical research and its uses, strengthen mathematical education, and foster awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and to everyday life.
http://www.ams.org/

EE-Link
EE-Link, Environmental Education on the Internet, is a resource designed to support "students, teachers and professionals that support K-12 environmental education, such as media specialists, inservice providers, nature center staff and curriculum developers." The site contains Internet environmental based school projects, classroom activities including many lesson plans, environmental facts and data from many sources, curriculum directory guides, organization and audio visual catalogs, software, conference and workshop announcements, higher education links, facts, grants, literature pointers, regional information, and pointers to other environmental sites.
http://www.eelink.net/grants-generalinformation.html

Environmental Careers Organization
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is the country's leading environmental careers development organization.
http://www.eco.org/

EnvironmentalCareer.com
Another rich database of environmental jobs
http://www.environmental-jobs.com/

Healthcarerecruitment.com
One of the most established healthcare job boards on the web
http://healthcarerecruitment.com/

NewScientistJobs.com
Search over 1449 of the latest jobs in science
http://www.newscientistjobs.com/search.action

Rollins School of Public Health
Career Services of Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health
http://www.sph.emory.edu/CAREER/

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Social Work and Social Services Jobs Online
Sponsored by the Career Services Office in George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University
http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/jobs/

Socialservice.com
SocialService.Com is the place to start looking for a social service or social work job, whether in mental health, substance abuse, children and youth, medical social work, criminal justice, domestic violence, counseling, community organizing and outreach, EAP, mentoring, homelessness or a variety of other human service areas.
http://www.socialservice.com/

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ISM's Career Corner
Operated by the Independent School Management; contains current job openings for administrators and teachers working in the private school world.
http://www.isminc.com/pubs/mart/mm.html

National Employment Minority Network
The National Employment Minority Network, established in 1994, is a national resource organization committed to assisting schools and organizations in the identification and recruitment of minority students and professionals.
http://www.nemnet.com

Teach for America
Since 1990, more than 12,000 exceptional individuals have joined Teach For America, committing two years to teach in low-income rural and urban communities. Following this experience, many have become committed leaders in the effort to expand opportunities for all children.
http://www.teachforamerica.org/

Teacher & Administrator Recruiting and Placement
Carney, Sandoe & Asssociates recruits teachers and administrators for placement in private, independent schools across the US and abroad.
http://www.carneysandoe.com/

Teaching Jobs in the USA
Operated by Education Placement Service, the largest teacher placement service in the U.S.
http://www.teacherjobs.com/

The Association of Boarding Schools
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) is a voluntary membership organization for 300 boarding schools in the United States, Canada, and abroad. The independently incorporated non-profit organization exclusively serves the marketing and professional development needs of college-preparatory boarding schools, and provides information for families and other individuals about the benefits of living and learning in a residential setting.
http://www.schools.com/

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Volunteer Opportunites

Local

Children's Annex
Offers three programs to assist autistic/disabled students--therapeutic nursery, intensive learning, and school age program. Located at 70 Klukuk Lane in Kingston.
Website: http://www.childrensannex.org

Dutchess County Arts Council
An art service organization, located at 39 Market St. in Poughkeepsie, which needs assistance in the following areas: Quarterly newsletter, database work, and social functions, telephone is (845) 454-3222.
Website: http://www.artsmidhudson.org

Habitat for Humanity International
Helps build houses for the economically disadvantaged. Student groups usually get involved with this organization over January Intercession, located in Kingston.
Website: http://habitat.org

Hudson River Housing
Assists in renovation of housing for economically disadvantaged families. Located on 313 Mill Street in Poughkeepsie, the telephone is 454-5176.
Website: http://www.hudsonriverhousing.org

Literacy Volunteers of Dutchess County
Tutors needed for basic reading/writing instruction. Located at 13 Davis St., Poughkeepsie, this service requires a one-year or 100 hours commitment.
Website: http://www.lvadutchess.org

Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Direct children and school groups around museum and assist with special events. Located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, the telephone is (845) 471-0589.
Website: http://www.mhcm.org

Scenic Hudson
A non-profit environmental organization committed to preserving the environmental and economic sustainability of the Hudson Valley. Located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie. The telephone is 845-473-4440 ext. 232. Looking for stundent activists and interns/volunteers for fundraising, public outreach and communications, as well as advocacy work.

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Astor Home for Children
Clinical and community based programs for children. Teachers and tutors needed. Contact Jan Weido at 845-876-4081.
Contact: Weido, Jan (845-876-4081)

Battered Women's Shelter of Dutchess County
Crisis intervention and counseling, advocacy support groups, emergency shelter in safe homes. Internships available, but must complete two weeks training session before volunteering. 18 Bancroft Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-485-5550

Big Brother / Big Sister Program
Interact with youth to establish a friendship and learning relationship and assist with various social functions. 84 Hooker Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-452-1758

Catherine Street Community Center
Recreational, educational, and cultural programs for inner city youth. Summer day camp, case management and support groups for families affected by AIDS, cancer, and other diseases 69 Catherine Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-473-2272

Children's Annex
Three programs offered to assist autistic/disabled students: - Therapeutic Nursery - Intensive Learning one-on-one - School Age 70 Kukuk Lane Kingston, NY 12401 845-336-2616

Dutchess Outreach
Lunch box, children's clothing and furniture exchange programs.Work to improve community responses to human needs. 70 S. Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-454-3792

Grace Smith House
Shelter for battered women and their children. Provides counseling and crisis intervention and a 24-hour hotline. Contact Judy Lombvard at 845-471-3033, ext. 310 or Sharon Smolic at 845-452-0908.
Contact: Lombard, Judy (845-471-3033 ext. 310)
Contact: Smolick, Sharon (845-452-0908)

Hudson River Clearwater Sloop, Inc.
Environmental education on-board two sloops. Contact Susan Murphy at 845-454-7673.
Contact: Murphy, Susan (845-454-7673)

Mid-Hudson Legal Services
Outreach program: community legal education, newsletter discussing recent changes in law, and videotaping community education programs. 54 Noxon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 14601 845-473-1877

Molly's African Image
A multicultural dance program for children/adolescents to promote self-discipline, self-esteem, and interracial understanding. 657 Bridge Street Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-227-7098

Montgomery Place / Historic Hudson Valley
Preservation of property along the Hudson River including a retoration workshop on the grounds. Assist with special events. PO Box 32 Annandale, NY 12504 845-758-5461

Noorie Point Environmental Museum
Offers educational and research facilities. Handle basic upkeep of museum and assist with projects. PO Box 336 Staatsburg, NY 12580 845-889-4983

Northern Dutchess Hospital
Help needed in providing programs for the residents. Contact Laurie Nash at 845-871-3471.
Contact: Nash, Laurie (845-871-3471)

Public Defender's Office - Ulster County
Establishes pre-sentencing recommendations and alternatives to incarceration. Handles issues ranging from homelessness, youth and domestic violence and public assistance referrals. 718 Lucas Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 845-340-3232

The Barrett House
Assist with cataloging and intake of art. Help with hanging exhibits abd newsletters/school brochures. 55 Noxon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-471-2250

Thompson House
Offers rehabilitation for seniors. Contact Sue Cloes at 845-871-3705.
Contact: Cloes, Sue (845-871-3705)

Ulster Literacy Association
Provides free one-on-one basic reading/writing instruction to illiterate individuals of sixteen years and older. Must attend training sessions. 635 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 845-331-6837

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Careers in the Common Good
Brown University has an excellent site, Careers in the Common Good, which they've graciously agreed to let us provide a link for.
Website: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/CCGood/

Idealist
The Idealist database is a useful national and international resourcewhich also includes a vast online job board for jobs and internships in community service.
Website: http://www.idealist.org/

Points of Light Foundation
If you would like to volunteer while away from campus, the Points of Light Foundation offers a database of opportunities by state.
Website: http://www.pointsoflight.org/volunteercenters/volcenters_state.html

Trustee Leadership Scholar Program
The Trustee Leadership Scholar Program at Bard also provides opportunities for students to get involved in the community, both on and off-campus.
Website: http://inside.bard.edu/tls

Volunteer Match
Lets you put in your zip code and they give you volunteer openings in your geographic area.
Website: http://www.volunteermatch.org/

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Networking
Networking is one of those strange words that seem to make people uncomfortable. It's really not as difficult as you may think. In fact, you probably have many more contacts than you realize. Put your network of friends, family and contacts to work for you! Roughly 75% of jobs today are attained through networking. Think about these basic categories when putting together your contact list: educational, professional, personal, and community. These contacts could include a favorite faculty member, your supervisor from a previous internship, your fellow Bard students, and anyone else with whom you work or socialize. Networking is about being friendly and connecting with people.

Networking is not as mysterious as it sounds. It can be as simple as picking up the phone and calling family friends who have been working in a field related to your interests. They can bring you into their circle of friends. Follow up on all phone calls or any other leads that come your way. If you are trying to meet people in a particular field, why not ask one of your professors to recommend a contact person? You could make an appointment to conduct an informational interview, asking the contact questions about his or her career and seeking advice on whom you should speak to next.

So get out there! Take chances and take control! Meet new people who can help you broaden your understanding of your interest areas. Set up informational interviews to learn more about your field, not just to help you find a specific job. With career knowledge and connections, you will be empowered to make educated, strategic and insightful decisions about your future.

List Your Contacts

Educational and Professional

• Bard faculty (past and present)
• Career Development (staff)
• Chairs (current and former)
• Administration (current and former deans, advisors, and staff)
• Classmates, lab partners, and alumni/ae
• Contacts from other programs
• Former employers and colleagues
• Part-time on-campus and off-campus employers
• Contacts made at career days, recruiting events, workshops, and seminars

Personal

• Family, including extended family and distant relatives
• Friends, friends of your parents, friends of your friends
• People you've met while traveling
• Acquaintances from special interest groups: health, sports, hobbies, etc.

Community

• Contacts in any organizations you are affiliated with (religious, political, professional or service)
• Neighbors and acquaintances, including neighborhood organizations

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