Job Opportunities

Widener University's English Department is currently seeking graduating M.A.'s for adjunct positions teaching introductory-level English courses at Widener for Fall 2013. If you are finishing up and are interested in working as an adjunct, please contact Janine Utell, PhD, Associate Professor, Department Chair. Telephone: 610-499-4527 Email: jmutell@mail.widener.edu

The U.S. Labor Department's Regional Office of Public Affairs in Center City, Philadelphia, is actively recruiting for their 2013 Public Relations summer and fall internships! We are looking for undergraduate and graduate Journalism, Communication, Public Relations and/or English majors. NOTE: This is a for credit only internship. Students typically receive up to three (3) credit hours for successful completion of the internship. FYI - we provide a transit subsidy for our interns to assist with costs incurred commuting via public transportation using SEPTA or PATCO only. The deadline to submit all application materials is April 1, 2013. Selections for both semesters will be made by May 1, 2013. Click here to see the official flyer. *If you choose to apply for this internship, it could count for credit in our program if linked to a PRO project on Public Relations or Federal employment.

Women's Way of Philadelphia is advertising for a paid intern position for a graduate student this summer. It's pretty well paid ($6,000 for 10 weeks of full-time work running from late May/early June to mid/late August). Anyone enrolled in a grad program -- or who has finished a grad degree in the last calendar year -- is eligible to apply. Application deadline is April 5. Click here to learn more!

The Villanova University-Abbey Theatre Exchange program was established in 2011, linking the University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with the prestigious national theater of Ireland. As a development of this historic intellectual and artistic partnership, Villanova has announced an “Abbey Theatre Internship Grant,” which will provide a University student with the funding to travel abroad and work for the Abbey Theatre for eight weeks during the summer of 2013. In addition to bringing the finest Irish theatre practitioners to Villanova, the exchange program now provides a grant for a Villanova student to intern at the Abbey Theatre during their prominent summer season. The University’s exchange program with the Abbey Theatre has created a bridge between the renowned Irish institution and Villanova’s Irish Studies Program and Theater Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The collaboration brings some of Ireland’s preeminent theatre practitioners to the Unive...

Merion Matters, a company involved in marketing and publishing for the healthcare profession, is open to establishing internships with Villanova graduate students throughout the year.  If you are interested in pursuing an internship at Merion Matters, contact Adrianne O'Brien at  aobrien@advanceweb.com .

Philadelphia Youth Network is searching for people with strong backgrounds in writing for a new English Language Arts initiative. As a volunteer, you will use your talents to help Philly students improve their writing and critical thinking skills through a digital exchange that fits into your busy schedule. Attached is more information about how you can help prepare Philly students for their bright futures. If you have any further questions or would like to sign up to be a volunteer, please contact Stephanie Strockis at  sstrockis@pyninc.org  or  267-502-3787 . Click here  to view the Project Mastery information flyer. Click here  to view the Project Mastery FAQ sheet.

Intern will provide support to the Villanova Annual Fund and programs including but not limited to Senior Class Gift, Young Alumni Giving, Undergraduate Philanthropy and Reunion Giving. Help to grow these areas by generating content, increasing awareness and developing new strategies for reaching alumni, parents, friends and students. Day to day administrative assistance is also needed. Emphasis on creative design, organization, attention to detail, data management, social media and strategic planning. Wage/Hour: TBD Hours/Week: 10-15 hrs; days and times are flexible, some nights and weekends may be needed Requirements: Creative design, organizational skills, and attention to detail are preferred. Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Facebook, and Twitter is required. Training on Villanova databases (Banner) provided. Communication, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations students encouraged to apply. Contact: Marci Paton, As...

At South Philly Review, interns can see the creation of a newspaper from the ground up. College-level students and recent graduates looking for a real-world journalism experience are welcome to check out the Review's Internship Program. Learn the many facets of journalism, including, but not limited to, fact-checking, creative writing, interviewing, news judgment, article selection, the importance of accuracy and, if meeting certain benchmarks, going out on assignments for print and/or Web-exclusive articles. There is no compensation for internships, but interns may receive college credit as well as bylines on Word on the Street and articles. Students must be available 10 to 15 hours a week. Please include a résumé, published clips or writing samples along with a cover letter telling us about yourself and if you have interest in any one area. Also, note if you have any experience or interest in web-related work such as social media and/or HTML knowledge. Tell us your ...

The U.S. Labor Department's Office of Public Affairs in downtown Philadelphia is actively recruiting for their 2013 Public Affairs spring and summer internships! Please see the flyer below for additional information about the internship. They are looking for undergraduate and graduate Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and/or English majors. The deadline to submit all application materials for both semesters is Nov. 12, 2012. *They do provide a transit subsidy for interns who commute using SEPTA or PATCO. Also, please see attached flyer for their “Intern Networking Night” on Thursday, Nov. 8. This event is an opportunity for students interested in the intern program to meet and network with their staff, learn more about the agency and nearly 10-year internship program, and meet current and former interns to learn more about their internship experience.

Face to Face, a human services organization which provides free meals, nurse-managed health care, legal and social services, computer training, creative arts studios, and children’s after school and summer programming, is seeking a Development Associate. They are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, willingness to learn the fine points of development and a heart for mission. It is a challenging position with room for growth. Face to Face creates encounters of hospitality, mutuality, and transformation in the Germantown community. Their mission is to meet the basic human needs and reduce the suffering of those in the community. With hospitality, they provide a safe environment and practical tools, which enable people in Germantown to confront personal challenges, empower their lives, and fulfill their unique potential. If you are interested in this position, please contact Evan Radcliffe at evan.radcliffe@villanova.edu .