For an interested UB student. Contractual position, good opportunity to get some experience.

Tom Mitchell, Ph.D.

Industrial & Organizational Psychologist

Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology

Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences

University of Baltimore

Academic Center Suite 209 D

1420 N. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410 837 5348

Fax:     410 837 4059

http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch

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From: Hodges, Deborah [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 10:56 AM
To: Thomas Mitchell
Subject: Internship Opportunity

Hi Tom,

Below is an internship that may meet one of your student’s internship needs.  It just got posted on the state jobs website, which is where you can find it, way at the bottom of the job list (see in my signature line).

Deborah S. Hodges, M.A., PHR
Coordinator, Special Employment and Outreach Programs
MD Dept. of Budget and Management
Office of Personnel Services and Benefits
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston Street, Suite 608
Baltimore, MD  21201
Phone: 410-767-2843
Fax:  410-333-7674
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Visit us at our state jobs website:  www.dbm.maryland.gov or www.workformaryland.com

Maryland State Agency Job Announcement Other Special Bulletins Maryland Office of Tourism Development Internship: Tourism Research The Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) an office of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) has a semester long professional internship offering an exciting opportunity for students interested in statistics, market research, economic development, public policy, public administration, tourism and hospitality, or legislative policy to gain valuable experience in the dynamic industry of state tourism promotion. The intern in this position will serve as a part-time (8-12 hours) contractual volunteer working with the OTD research manager while contributing to the office’s innovative research program. Responsibilities vary, but may include: researching tourism to the State of Maryland; collecting, inputting and analyzing primary and secondary data; writing original content for talking points, fact sheets, newsletters, and memos; reviewing and editing reports; and assisting on special projects. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Enrollment in an institution of higher learning. Preferably with a concentration in statistics, public policy, hospitality management, public administration, or business. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   • Proven analytical skills. • Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and/or prioritize.   • Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications a must. • Knowledge of database management and data manipulation techniques a plus. Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of related courses taken or in which you are registered to: Rebecca Dougherty Maryland Office of Tourism Development Research Manager World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street, 14th floor Baltimore, MD 21202 [log in to unmask] (email preferred)

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