Marketing Internship with Local Company Spring 2015

MIET Healthcare Inc., a software developer located in Fall River, MA is seeking an intern that would work directly with the Vice President of Sales and would be responsible for assisting in him his daily duties. These duties include working with customers on writing contracts, searching for new sales opportunities, working with current customers and marketing to name a few. The company is located in Fall River, about 20 minutes from campus. This is a software company that writes software and provides services to the medical industry. Interested marketing majors should send their resumes to: Mr. David Prairie dprairie@umassd.edu

Tax Intern needed for local CPA firm Spring 2015

Leatham and Associates CPA's, a local firm is looking to hire a part-time intern to help with tax season.  They prefer a senior.  Interested students should send their resumes to: Doug Leatham: douglas@leatham-cpa.com

 

Leatham & Associates, CPA's

490 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
www.leatham-cpa.com

Accounting Internship: Local

Sylvia Group Accounting/Information Systems Intern

 

Description

As a Sylvia Group intern, you’ll play an active role in the operations of one of the region’s leading insurance, employee benefits and financial planning agencies, working 10-15 hours per week while earning a competitive wage. The Accounting/Information Systems Internship will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your analytical and accounting skills as you work closely with the Controller and Staff Accountant on various tasks related to revenue recognition, general ledger reconciliation, data entry, internal control and other project work.  You’ll also enhance your understanding of how important technical functionality is to accounting operations as you assist with information technology tasks.

About the company

Sylvia Group is the first six-time winner of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents’ Five Star Designation for all-around industry excellence. We work with businesses and individuals, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to meet our clients’ needs. We’re a family-owned, community-focused business with more than 60 years of experience in serving our clients while providing state-of-the art training and generous wages, benefits and time off to our employees. And we have fun. From our Friday company breakfasts and seasonal outings to our volunteer work at local nonprofits and the region’s many festivals, our team has a good time working together and supporting our dynamic, diverse community.

Qualifications                     

Candidates for this internship must actively be pursuing a BA, BS or master’s degree in accounting, finance or information technology.  The candidate who fills the position will possess:

·         basic knowledge of GAAP and other general accounting concepts

·         excellent analytical and problem solving skills

·         demonstrated verbal and written communications skills

·         strong organizational skills

·         a demanding emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail

·         the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

·         solid PC skills, including Excel and Word.

 

Expectations                                                             

We’ll expect you to work independently under direction as you develop your skills and perform tasks vital to the day-to-day operations of our agency. You can expect an enriching and rewarding experience that will leave you well positioned and prepared for the next step in your career.

 

How to apply

Apply online at http://www.sylviagroup.com/who-we-are/careers/current-openings/, or contact Marlene Kalisz, Director of Client Services and Staff Development, at mkalisz@sylviagroup.com.

 

2015 SANTANDER US SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

2015 SANTANDER US SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Santander’s Human Resources Division offers a Summer Internship Program that provides students with excellent practical work experience. We will be providing 30 full-time internship opportunities to both domestic and international students.

The program aims to promote the development of the participants through networking and sharing of

Participants will complete projects that generate advantages for both the intern and the division. They will also be provided with a series of structured activities and support designed to enhance their learning experience, including:

·          Internship Orientation

·          EMC Speaker Series

·          Community Involvement

The 2015 Summer Internship Program lasts 10-12 consecutive weeks. There are 2 start dates for the program which include a tailored orientation to ensure all interns have a clear and consistent understanding of the program and expectations:

·         June 1st - August 24th, 2015

·          June 8th - August 31st, 2015

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Applications are due by Monday January 26th, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. Our team will review applications on a rolling basis and will begin reaching out to qualified candidates in February 2015. All hiring will be completed

by March 2015. Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

For more information, or to apply, please email: internshipprogram@santander.us.

 

Intern Candidate Profile:

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

·          Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills

·          Possess ability to work independently and with teams

·          Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities

·          Business, Finance, Math, or economics concentration preferred

·          Must have non-graduation status (graduation date must be no earlier than August 2015)

International students should inquire within for rules and regulations

Marketing and Communications Intern - Local Insurance Agency - Spring 2015

If interested, send your resume and cover letter via email attachment to: Vincent Sylvia Jr., Director of Marketing and Communications, vsylvia@sylviagroup.com

 

Description of the company including the mission, location, sales and market coverage. Please include your web URL (if you have it):

Based in Dartmouth on Massachusetts’ beautiful SouthCoast, Sylvia Group (http://www.sylviagroup.com) is the first six-time winner of the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents’ Five Star Designation for all-around industry excellence. Along with property and casualty insurance and risk-management services for businesses and individuals, our products and services include employee benefits design and implementation, financial planning, investment consultation, life insurance and long-term care insurance.

Sylvia Group is a family-owned, community-focused business with more than 60 years of experience in meeting the needs of our clients while providing state-of-the art training and generous wages, benefits and time off to our employees. And we have fun. From our Friday company breakfasts and seasonal outings to our volunteer work at local nonprofits and the region’s many festivals, our team has a good time working together and supporting the community we love.

 Primary duties and responsibilities:

·         Write blog posts and distribute them via social media.

·         Write media releases.

·         Design and write mass emails for internal and external distribution using tools provided by an online marketing company.

·         Create and edit short videos for use on company website and in emails and social media posts.

·         Design and edit print content for company marketing materials.             

·         Assist in preparation for and participation in trade shows and job fairs.

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, the student intern will:

 

1.       Develop and demonstrate improved writing and editing skills.

2.       Learn and develop print and online design skills.

3.       Develop skills for producing short videos.

4.       Interact with co-workers, clients, prospects and associates in a professional manner.

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Intern

 Academic preparation of the student required (graduate, senior, junior, courses taken, GPA, etc.): Junior or senior pursuing an associates, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism  or related field. Minimum GPA of 2.5.

 

Skills required: Familiarity with Adobe products including Acrobat, InCopy, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.                                                                                                                                        

Hours of work: 10-15 hours/week during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with flexibility

 

Start and end dates: Jan. 26-May 1

 

What will the student learn from this experience (list 4 or 5 learning objectives)?

Working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, the student intern will:

Primary supervisor and contact information: Vincent Sylvia Jr., Director of Marketing and Communications, vsylvia@sylviagroup.com / 508-742-9285

Dec 2015 grad - Accounting position

ENTRY LEVEL STAFF ACCOUNTANT – AUDIT DEPARTMENT

 Get your career off to a great start with us.  You’ll jump right into interesting and important work, and learn the profession from the inside as you work toward your CPA.  We have an opening for an entry level audit professional in our Canton, MA office.  If you have what it takes to become part of our team, we’ll deliver the opportunity for a rewarding, fulfilling career.

Job Functions:

This individual will perform functions related to audit, obtain exposure on financial statement engagements, assume responsibility for segments of financial statement engagements with supervision, become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and AICPA, obtain exposure to the preparation of tax returns, develop work paper preparation techniques and skills and develop research techniques.

Job Requirements:

Candidates must have a BS in Accounting.  Some related intern experience preferred, but not required, basic knowledge of accounting concepts, good communication, interpersonal and computer skills necessary.

 

Jim Donellon, CPA, MSA | Manager 

Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP | Certified Public Accountants | Business Advisors

150 Royall Street, Suite 102 | Canton, MA 02021 | Main: 781.407.0300 | Direct: 781.493.3279 | Fax: 781.407.0303

Email:  jdonellon@gggcpas.com | Web: www.gggcpas.com  

FIN320 Personal Finance - 3 credits in 3 weeks

I am offering a Personal Finance course (3 credits) during the 3 week intersession (winter session) which starts January 3, 2014.  The course number is FIN320.  There are actually two sections of this course one has already reach its maximum enrollment and the others section still has seats available. The course is 100% online via myCourses and is based mostly on the content of a very useful and well written personal finance textbook.  I also use content from my own experiences as a financial planner/CPA with over 30 years of experience in this field.  THERE ARE NO PREREQUISITES for this course.  You do need to be comfortable with technology as the course requires that your work be done within two portals: myCourses which is the UMD learning system (Blackboard) and Connect (the homework system of McGraw-Hill).  You will also need a basic familiarity with MS Excel as some problem solving should be done within that software.  This course is a good way to pick up three credits in three weeks and for CCB majors, this qualifies as a business elective.  It is also open to nonbusiness majors.  For more information on how to register or if you want to review the syllabus, go to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University Extension site at: http://www.umassd.edu/extension/

Professor Michael Griffin, CPA, ChFC, CMA

Front Office Receptionist/Intern (Flexible Hours)

Spherion Staffing

Spherion has distinguished itself as a go-to source for skilled talent and rewarding career opportunities. Last year, we helped 3,000 clients acquire the right administrative, contact center, light industrial, non-clinical healthcare and professional talent required to meet their workforce goals. Our business is about connecting with people. For this reason, you will always have a very personal, face-to-face experience when you work with Spherion. While this aspect of our business will never change, technology plays a significant role in the way people connect and relate in today’s world. We have made it a priority to keep pace with the latest innovations and trends hitting the market. When you need a specific candidate, we are able to find that person with precision and speed using a combination of social media, mobile career tools, text job alerts, blogs, Web TV and local networking! Our Spherion office is individually owned and operated by a team of staffing specialists.

Front Office Receptionist/Intern (Flexible Hours)

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

$8.00/hr

We are looking for a Front Office Receptionist.  Jobs duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting Applicants
• Answering Phones and Directing Calls
• Scheduling Interviews
• Providing applicants with pre-employment documents
• Helping fill open orders

This is an entry level position and doesn’t require previous experience.  It is a great way to learn about a Business Franchise and learn the many different types of strategies in Marketing.  We are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly and outgoing, organized, and requires minimal job supervision.  Please submit cover letter and resumes to JulieFlannery@Spherion.com with the subject “UMass Receptionist Intern”.

Marketing Internship - Spring 2015

Marketing / Development Internship Opportunity
Junior Achievement (JA) is a 501©3 organization that inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Founded in 1919, JA now has 122 national affiliates and reaches over four million students throughout the United States. 

Junior Achievement is the only economics education organization that places volunteers from the business community in classrooms to teach students, grades K-12, about staying in school, personal financial responsibility, their roles as responsible consumers, and skills for the world of work. In short, Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success. 
Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts’ service area covers 16 school districts, including 21 cities and towns within Greater New Bedford, Fall River, Wareham, Taunton and Attleboro. Visit our website at www.jasouthernma.org to learn more. 

The Marketing / Development Intern at Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts will walk away with a working knowledge of a non-profit program and its relationship with the community, as well as its day-to-day operations. We take a team approach in our office, and interns will have the opportunity to attend board and committee meetings, learn about various job functions related to running a non-profit organization, and develop skill sets that will be beneficial for future employers. Since we are a non-profit organization, the internships are unpaid, but we will reimburse at the end of each month for mileage expenses (outside of regular office time) that are incurred during the job.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 
• Assist with updating JASM website and social media presence
• Determine strategies and tactics for reaching new audiences
• Assist with creation and execution of a TV PSA
• Create e-newsletters that will be sent out periodically
• Conduct observation visits and take photos to be used in marketing outreach
• Design and create content for new JASM marketing materials, consistent with JA branding guidelines
• Assist Development Associate with foundation research and grants
• Submit events to online calendars
• Assist in the preparation and execution of JA fundraising events
• Serve as point person with some event vendors
• Assist with writing and distributing press releases as needed
Qualifications and Skills:
• Must be a sophomore, junior or senior
• Candidate must posses a strong interest in marketing, education or business, and/or non-profit administration
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to work independently, and able to follow instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks at once
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to take initiative and perform follow up
• Ideal candidate will posses a friendly, outgoing personality

Time Commitment:
Approximately 8-10 hours @ 2 or 3 days per week, between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (we are flexible with this)
Start / end dates:
Spring 2015 semester

Reports To:
Caroline Paradis, President
Junior Achievement of Southern MA
227 Union Street, Suite 703
New Bedford, MA  02740
508-997-6536
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Caroline at: caroline.paradis@ja.org

Golf Related Marketing Internship (Spring 2015)

Marketing Internship
A local country club located in nearby Dartmouth has a new Internship position available.
Allendale Country Club
1047 Allen Street
N Dartmouth, MA 02747

Title: Marketing Intern
Qualifications: Junior/Senior status
Start: Spring Semester (January to April)  Stipend of $250 plus Ten Rounds of Golf and Golf Lessons from the Pro.
Approximately 10 to 15 hours/per week, somewhat flexible based on student’s schedule.  Intern will work closely with the Director of Golf and the Membership Committee of the Board.

1. Conduct marketing research and assist in the preparation of a complete marketing plan for the club.
2. Assist in the preparation of a profile of current and past customers.
3. Assist in the determination of the club’s geographical target market.
4. Assist in marketing mailings and electronic communications.
5. Working with Excel or other spreadsheet (Experience required)
6. Learn the nuances of operating a golf course.

Please send your resume along with your Monday - Friday daytime schedule of your availability to Steve Brown, Director of Golf (allendalecountryclub@gmail.com).

Accounting Internship

A local CPA Firm is looking for seasonal tax help. Below are the details:
Candidate needed to fill a junior staff position in a well-established certified public accounting firm.  This is a tax season assistant to input individual tax returns into professional tax software.  Direct supervision and training by an experienced partner.  The partner interviews the clients and scripts computer input sheets for the junior staff person to enter and perform first review of printed tax returns.  Candidate will receive training on individual tax laws including small business and fixed assets.

Eligible candidate is required to have completed at least one tax course and be needed to work at a minimum of 25 hours per week.  The starting date will be January 30, 2015 through March 31 with training hours prior to start date.

The deadline to respond to this position will be December 15, 2014
Send resumes to: Ed Sylvia, CPA - esylvia@edsylvia.com

eCommerce Marketing Interns (Paid)

ATENTION MARKETING MAJORS!

Check out this great opportunity with a company located within commuting distance of UMD and with a national reputation!

e-Commerce Internship
Job Description:

Don’t miss your chance to learn the ins and outs of eCommerce marketing – you will be performing many projects and tasks related to search marketing. Cut your marketing teeth on SEO, web analytics, web merchandising, optimizing a content management system, link building, content marketing and more. From time to time, you also may be asked to pitch in on various marketing projects or related tasks where necessary.

 Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Business/Marketing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to do vlookup, pivot tables and use conditional formatting a plus
• Excellent writer with top-notch grammar, punctuation and spelling skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter that is not afraid to ask questions
• Ability to drive projects to completion

These positions reports to the eCommerce Marketing Director. You will be performing online marketing activities that support our U.S. beauty brands: PaulaYoung.com, EspeciallyYours.com and Wig.com

 Hours: 12 to 16 hours a week. We will work with your schedule.

 

Compensation: $10 @ hour

 

INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD RESPONSE ASAP

 

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Mary Kay Lofurno

Ecommerce Marketing Director

Specialty Commerce Corporation

400 Manley Street

West Bridgewater, MA 02026

mlofurno@specialtycommerce.com

 

No Phone Calls Please

 

About Specialty Commerce Corp. 

Specialty Commerce Corp. is one of the nation’s leading multi-channel direct marketers. With a modern, efficient and finely tuned infrastructure we serve the women’s hair fashion, medical hair loss and apparel markets, as well as providing continuing education for professionals. From operations in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, our catalogs, websites and retail stores serve a multi-national cross section of customers around the world.

 About Paula Young 
Paula Young is the world’s leading retailer of wigs, hairpieces and fashion add-ons, with more than two million active customers. For more than 30 years, Paula Young’s mission has been to offer women of all ages beautiful, affordable hair solutions that help them develop the confidence to believe in themselves and their beauty.

About Especially Yours
Especially Yours offers a wide assortment of fashionable, versatile wig and hairpiece styles and apparel for the fashion-conscious black woman. From special occasion to everyday wear, Especially Yours has choices for everyone – easy synthetic styles, human hair designs and weaves, as well as suits, dresses, choir robes, hats and more!

 

About Wig.com 
Wig.com provides the ultimate resource for wigs and quality hairpieces. The collection of beautiful styles offers a variety of wig sizes, styles and colors to help you easily find what you’re looking for. Wig.com is also devoted to the needs of women experiencing medical hair loss and is committed to easing them through this transitional time with a world of beautiful, comfortable wig options. At Wig.com, finding a wig and wig care products doesn't have to be a complicated procedure. 

Possible Marketing Internship

NYE Lubricants (http://www.nyelubricants.com/ - 12 Howland Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719) is looking to fill a marketing internship position.  I don’t have a lot of details yet but I encourage any interested junior or senior marketing students to send a cover letter and resume to: Mr. Jason Galary jgalary@nyelubricants.com

 It is extremely important that you have a professional cover letter and a well written resume. UMass Dartmouth Career Services should be able to help with that or if you have a friend, family member or other trusted advisor who could proof read and critique your letter and resume that would be great. Be sure to mention that you are interested in a marketing internship – in the body of your cover letter.

Accounting Internship - Westport, MA

James Driscoll CPA - Westport CPA firm looking for intern 

A local CPA firm (Westport, MA), just minutes from UMD, is looking for sophomore (Preferably sophomore) or junior accounting majors to work in the office. Duties will include bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and general office duties. Students should be bright and hard working. There is no minimum GPA required however you should have good to excellent grades. Interested students should email a resume and cover letter to Mr. James Driscoll, CPA at westportcpa@aol.com. These are paid internships and at least one position will be filled as soon as possible. The hope is that the successful candidate will stay on with the firm for multiple tax seasons. Mr. Driscoll is looking for a student who is interested in possibly making this a long-term commitment - multiple years. He provides excellent training

Mr. Driscoll has had many UMD accounting students over the years.  He is a very good friend of CCB.  Students who have worked for him have gone onto very successful careers and have benefited greatly from his mentorship.  He is looking for students who will be very engaged on the job, work hard, be inquisitive, ask questions, and keep the work moving each day.  You must be willing to learn and to work diligently on this job.  This is a good opportunity but be ready to "get the work done" in a busy CPA office - just a few miles from the UMD campus.

Accounting Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

 

Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States has an accounting/finance internship opportunity available.

 

Qualifications for the position are:

 

·         Junior/Senior Level of Studies

·         Accounting or Finance Major

·         Preference Given to Student who is fluent in Portuguese Language and Culture

 

Student will be responsible for the monthly bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for a national non profit organization.  The student will work in the office of Mary Louise Nunes, CPA/CFF, Treasurer of PALCUS and be supervised by her. 
 
Student will work with QuickBooks On-Line; Excel; Word; and ProFx (for tax preparation use).  Student will also have the opportunity to prepare and present the monthly financial statements to members of the Board of Directors via conference call.

The internship opportunity is available immediately and will conclude in late April 2014.  The student will be paid a stipend for their work.

Please submit letter of interest and/or resume to:               Mary Louise Nunes, CPA/CFF

                                                                                                150 Eighth Street

                                                                                                New Bedford, MA 02740

                                                                                                            Or:

                                                                                                E-mail to:  Mlnunes@mlnunescpa.com

Marketing Internship

Professional Business and Real Estate Advisory Firm has an Internship position available.  Located in downtown New Bedford, MA our Sales and Market area is New England, US, and International.

www.nerycorp.com . www.coastalbizbrokers.com . www.coastalcommercialre.com.

 

Title:  Marketing Intern

Qualifications:  Sophomore or Junior Marketing Major)

 

Start: 11/15/14 through 6/1/15, $10/hour

 

Approximately 15-20 hours/per week M-F (somewhat flexible based on student’s availability

 

Intern will learn and assist with

1.     Monitor website for business valuation product.

2.     Continue development of marketing materials and targeted mailing lists.

3.     Conduct marketing research, working closely with Business Brokers and Commercial Real Estate Agents.

4.     Produce our Monthly Newsletter.

5.     Assist in Marketing Mailings.

6.     Develop a Postcard Mailing Campaign.

7.     Learn business nuances and client behavior.

8.     Work with Marketing Database Tools.

 

All in an interesting professional office setting.

 

Please forward your Resume along with a Monday-Friday daytime (between 8am-5pm) schedule of your availability to Kevin Nery, k.nery@nerycorp.com.

 

Good Experience for Resume: VITA Information Session

**** VITA INFORMATION SESSION  ****WED. NOV. 19^th – TWO SESSIONS 2-3 pm and 3-4 pm CCB-115  SEE EMAIL BELOW!  **** ALL MAJORS WELCOME   ****GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE *** FREE INCOME TAX RETURN PREP TRAINING **** VALUABLE SKILL **** GREAT RESUME ITEM

Hi business majors:

We need your help during the Spring 2015 semester.  And you will also benefit!

Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors of the Charlton College of Business, we need you to assist Southcoast area families in the preparation their 2015 Federal Tax Returns.   VITA (volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program is a way that you can get involved, learn more about federal taxation, pick up some real world experience (for that resume) and make a difference.  This is an activity that creates wonderful learning opportunities beyond the classroom. VITA is a nationally recognized program - developed and supported by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

VITA has two main parts to it: 1) A free IRS training program that results in the student being awarded a certificate (for passing a tax test) and 2) A volunteer component where students work with clients to prepare tax returns during the 2015 tax season (Feb. and March). For income tax training which will include self-study during the holiday break , we will soon be accepting CCB students as volunteers into the VITA program, a federal income tax return assistance program.  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative effort by the Internal Revenue Service and many individual states, including Massachusetts, to provide income tax assistance to low-income individuals, handicapped or elderly. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service prepare basic income tax returns free of charge at VITA sites. Our local site is at the CEDC in New Bedford; only a few miles from campus.

Ever hear this?  "To whom much is given, much is expected."  Or "Pay it forward." Think about how you might use your talents to give something back to our community. You have much to give and you will gain valuable experience and other possible benefits.

LEARN MORE!  Please join us for one of the information sessions. There will be two informational meetings regarding Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)  program on November 19 at:

2: PM

3:00 PM

the first floor, large conference room (Room 115) of the Charlton College of Business.

Brian Pastori of the New Bedford CEDC (host of the VITA program) , Diedre Healy, some student volunteers and I will be present to explain the VITA program, the training involved, and potential benefits.  Have all your questions answered and see what this program is about. 

NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE INFO MEETING AND STILL WANT TO BE PART OF VITA - NO PROBLEM!  Email Brian Pastori (brian_pastori@yahoo.com) and Dierdre Healy (dhealy@umassd.edu) and tell them about your interest, they will keep you on a mailing list that should provide updates on the program, training, etc.

VITA is a program that helps our local residents in two ways: it gives them assistance in preparing their tax returns and it helps them take advantage of the earned income credit - a bit of an economic boost that can help these folks make ends meet.  For a student, this is a great way to give back to the community, create a significant resume item that shows civic engagement/community service and a desire to learn something new (and practical), and allows you to achieve validate your tax knowledge via an IRS exam.  For some UMD students, work study and Connections program requirements can be satisfied through VITA. This is also an excellent way to learn outside of the classroom. There may also be one or two internship positions available through the CEDC - the organization that runs our VITA program.

However, the real motivating factor for your participation in this program is not financial but rather, the opportunity to help some people who need your help, while at the same time learning a great deal about federal income tax and the workings of a great nonprofit like the CEDC.  The VITA program infuses thousands of dollars back into the economy through the earned income tax credit - an opportunity that many low-income taxpayers fail to take advantage of.  You can help some folks get the tax credit and put a few extra dollars into their pockets. 

For your information, the CEDC's mission is as follows:

CEDC hosts the VITA program in New Bedford. The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community. The work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will benefit most from its success. CEDC challenges economic and political institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access to power by all members of our community.

The VITA program is open to all students but is particularly interesting to accounting and finance students who might want to pursue careers in tax planning or personal financial planning.  Free training is provided and all majors are welcome.  You will be provided with income tax training (options for an in class session in late January 2015 or a self-study option) so that you can pass an IRS exam and move onto help families who need your help.  This is a great service to the people of the city of New Bedford.  We have gotten great feedback from the students who completed VITA last year. Many accounting majors have worked in VITA but keep in mind that all majors are welcome to participate.

If you are looking for a great service learning project, looking for a great resume item, or simply want to give something back, come to one of the info sessions.

If you have questions, please email me.  We are also interested in getting student clubs and associations within our business college to consider getting their members involved with VITA.

Professor Michael Griffin

Meeting with Mass Society of CPAs

You are invited to attend an event sponsored by the UMD Beta Alpha Psi and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA). Beta Alpha Psi is a national accounting and finance honor society that helps students prepare for careers in accounting and finance.  The MSCPA representatives will be on hand to talk about the benefits of their organization to accounting students as they consider a career in public accounting. 

Time: Oct 29, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Library Rm 314

Please spread the word!  We would like to see a great turnout.

Internship - Marketing/Information Management/Business (Paid) Fall River

Internship - Marketing/Information Management/Business
OCI Software is a Microsoft Certified Partner and premier software design & development firm entering its 33rd year of providing cutting-edge information technology solutions. Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, OCI Software currently serves a number of firms, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations to public sector. Utilizing a staff of experienced and highly skilled technology professionals, OCI Software continues to develop its best-in-class electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) product, AmbuPro EMS.

AmbuPro EMS is the most powerful, yet easy to use, electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) NEMSIS Gold software solution developed for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. It’s a complete, turnkey approach that streamlines patient care reporting and EMS operations, increases efficiency and reduces cost and liability for EMS agencies and Fire Departments.
Our sales and marketing department is expanding its reach and working in exciting new territories. We are looking for an ambitious intern who is willing to support this expanded sales effort through phone research, data collection and information management. This is an exciting opportunity for interns of all levels, so please apply regardless of your year and experience level.
Grow your market research and information management skills, gain exposure to strategic sales process, marketing and management, while working in a fast-paced, innovative software development, deployment and customer service/support environment.

Responsibilities
• Gather EMS agency data in assigned territories to support sales and marketing campaigns
• Manage information collected in Microsoft Excel and share updates with sales team as needed
• Enter new leads gathered by sales team at national trade shows into OCI's customer relationship management system (CRM)
• Make phone calls to existing clients to assess customer satisfaction; track and share findings
• Survey EMS agencies throughout the country regarding their current use of, and satisfaction with, ePCR software. Track and share findings.
• Potentially support development of digital presentations related to sales and marketing efforts.
Hours & Compensation
Part-time, paid, - $12/hour -15-20 hours per week. Schedule to be determined based on students availability and course schedule.
Qualifications: Requirements
Applicants should be marketing, business, management information systems, communications or related majors. Excellent organizational and communications skills, and experience with related software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint will also be considered when reviewing applications. 

 *How to Apply: Inquiries & Applications:
Interested and qualified students should email Pam Sefrino -psefrino@ocisoftware.com with questions and/or a cover letter and resume.

Business Intern for Local Workforce Board (New Bedford)

The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is looking to bring on an intern.  See the information below.  If interested, send your resume to Melissa Pacheco mpacheco@umassd.edu

 

http://www.gnbwib.org/

 
The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is a business-led, policy-setting board that oversees workforce development initiatives in the ten-community region stretching from Dartmouth to Wareham, MA. Appointed by New Bedford Mayor Jonathan F. Mitchell, the Board is composed of business, civic, education, labor, and community leaders.
 

Established under federal law, the Board’s Chairman is a member of the private sector. The current Chair is Peter J. Muise, President and CEO, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union. Vice-Chair is Christopher J. O’Neil, Vice President, Tomlinson & O’Neil Insurance Agency, Inc. in New Bedford.

 
The Board employs a staff of full-time professionals and maintains offices in New Bedford. The Board itself consists entirely of volunteers.
 
All of the Board’s meetings are open to the public.

The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board oversees workforce development efforts in Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, and Wareham. Included are the Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Wareham Career Center, both operated jointly by New Directions Southcoast, Inc. and the Massachusetts Division of Career Services.

The Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board is one of 16 similar boards in Massachusetts. Workforce Investment Boards direct federal, state and private funding for educational and occupational skills programs.

In addition to responsibilities mandated under the federal Workforce Investment Act, boards have been called upon to play a major role in a variety of key state initiatives, and to define their vision, mission, and goals based on local community needs.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

What will the student learn from this experience (list 4 or 5 learning objectives)?

Facilitation, coordination, and logistics of working with a regional initiative focused on workforce development.

Communicating in writing and verbally and doing presentations for small and larger groups.

Experience practicing critical assessment, as well as analyzing an overall systems approach to workforce development. 

Opportunity to be mentored by professional from local , regional,  and national levels in the areas of workforce , economic and educational /training initiatives.

Job Title:  Workforce Investment Board Interns

Academic preparation of the student required (graduate, senior, junior, courses taken, GPA, etc.):

Junior or Senior

·         Skills required: Ability to draft and coordinate multiple groups/organizations agendas and meetings

·         Ability to facilitate through personal, electronic, and telephone dialogue the needs and issues of varied groups through the distribution of information/data/etc.

·         Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

·         Extremely detailed focused

·         Ability to address and follow up on dozens or requests on a daily basis

·         Highly organized

·         Positive attitude

·         Comfortable communicating with upper level management and diverse populations

 

Hours of work: 10-20 hours per week

 

Start and end dates:  ASAP- no end date

 

Primary supervisor and contact information: George Hemp