It’s nearly the end of the semester for most of us collegiettesTM and after final exams and stacks of term papers, you’re looking forward to getting bundled up in your comfy sweater with a steaming hot cup of hot cocoa. But while the rest of your friends are looking forward to being home for the holidays and catching up on show reruns, why not use those three or more weeks between semesters to advance your career as well?
“Winternships,” or short internships that take place during winter break, allow you to work for a company full-time, gaining valuable experience and skills, and possibly even college credit. Even though the holidays are fast approaching, it’s not too late to snag a winternship! HC has compiled a list of 10 winternships you can apply for right now that will help to boost your resume.
1. Teen Vogue Fashion Internship
Who: College juniors or seniors with previous internship experience in the fashion industry who can work starting December or early January through February for a minimum of three full days a week. Students must be able to receive school credit or obtain a letter from their university acknowledging the internship.
Location: New York City
About: Who wouldn’t love to browse through the racks and drawers of pieces by high-end designers? Fashionistas, get ready to apply for the internship of your dreams at Teen Vogue for their internship offered in the fashion and accessories departments.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Paid with school credit required
How to apply: Send your resume and exact availability (specific days per week, start and end date) to Ade Samuel at teenvogueinternships@gmail.com.
2. JIBE Social Media Internship
Who: Enrolled college students in good academic standing.
Location: New York City
About: If you’re checking tweets and status updates on Facebook every few minutes, why not put those social media-savvy skills towards an internship? Technology start-up JIBE is accepting applications for its internship focused on social media. You will work directly under their VP of Marketing & Customer Communications to help with Facebook and Twitter accounts, customer inquiries, the company blog, and email campaigns. Requires a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Unpaid but with a free lunch
How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter to kevin@jibe.com.
3. Film Buff Editorial Internship
Who: Both undergrads and graduates who would like to gain experience with the film industry.
Location: New York City
About: Intern with FilmBuff, a leading digital video curator, to get an inside look into the film industry. You’ll write blog entries, create slideshows and help create videos for their website.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Daily stipend of $15 with the opportunity to receive college credit
How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter including samples to careers@crm.cineticmedia.com.
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4. Lucky Fashion (Accessories) Internship
Who: Seniors and juniors with previous experience, preferably at a magazine or fashion PR company who can work full-time over winter break (early December to the end of January) and are eligible to receive college credit.
Location: New York City
About: As an intern for Lucky’s accessories department, you’ll be in charge of maintaining the accessories closet, attending business meetings and assisting with photo shoots.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Unpaid with the opportunity to receive college credit
How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to mariko_suzuki@condenast.com.
5. Vanity Fair Editorial Internship
Who: Juniors and seniors preferred, who can start in December, working 2-5 days/week, as part of a winter term through January.
Location: New York City
About: As an intern for Vanity Fair, you’ll help the editorial staff in completing in-depth research for upcoming stories, transcribing interviews, research reporting and contacting publishing houses among other tasks.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Unpaid with the opportunity to receive college credit
How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter, which clearly states dates of availability, to internships@vf.com.
6. Outdoors for All Non-Profit Internship
Who: Students must be able to commit 120 hours minimum of work.
Location: Seattle, WA
About: Outdoors for all Foundation is a national non-profit organization that provides outdoor recreation for children and adults with disabilities. They offer a variety of internships during winter break including outdoor recreation,recreation management, day camp, resource development, volunteer management and marketing. They also allow you the opportunity to design your own internship!
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Unpaid with the opportunity to receive college credit
How to apply: Submit the appropriate internship application along with a cover letter and resume to volunteer@outdoorsforall.org.
7. Advanced Acoustic Concepts Software Engineering Internship
Who: Students currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program for computer science or engineering. Students must be U.S. citizens as well as have experience with C/C++ programming language, and Linux and Windows programs.
Location: Hauppauge, NY
About: AAC is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, acoustic training systems, and software integration. As an intern, you’ll work with a mentor in all aspects of developing large-scale distributed real-time software systems from configuring processing systems, implementing software modules, and supporting software testing, installation and integration. Interns need to be available Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week over the course of December through January or February.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Paid
How to apply: Submit the appropriate internship application along with a cover letter and resume to volunteer@outdoorsforall.org.
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8. Redbook Editorial Internship
Who: Students able to receive school credit and work two full days per week over December and January.
Location: New York City
About: Work in Redbook’s features department by assisting in research, pitching story ideas and writing small articles. Familiarity with Lexis Nexis and having an interest in lifestyle, health, relationships, and entertainment is a plus.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: Unpaid
How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Jihan Thompson at jthompson@hearst.com and specify “Redbook Internship” in the subject line.
9. SightUnseen.com Editorial Internship
Who: Student reporters and writers with an interest in online media.
Location: New York City
About: The online magazine is currently seeking an editorial intern to work 1-2 days per week until the end of 2011. Duties include trolling for story ideas, research, interviews, transcribing, fact-checking, and the potential to have your work published on Sight Unseen. Intern may also be asked to do research for other projects the editors are involved in.
Deadline: None announced
Compensation: $40 stipend per full day of work.
How to apply: Email your resume and writing clips to monica@sightunseen.com.
10. Jacob’s Pillow Performing Arts Internship
Who: College students in good academic standing.
Location: Becket, MA
About: Jacob’s Pillow Dance, a highly acclaimed center for performing arts, is currently accepting applications for winter interns to work with their staff in areas of archives/preservation, artist services,business, education,fundraisings, graphic design, public relations and marketing. You can design your own internship structure whilegaining a hands-on experience at an international arts organization and a broad perspective on arts administration, the dance field, and dance history.
Deadline: Rolling basis
Compensation: School credit
How to apply: Include your cover letter, resume, at least two work-related references, two letters of recommendation, as well as the intern application form in one envelope and mail it to their address of 358 George Carter Road, Becket, MA 01223.
Also, don’t forget to check HC’s Careerette™ page for internship listings!
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