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Upcoming Events
Get Your Paws on HuskyJobs
Upcoming Internship Courses
On-Campus Student
Employment
 Internships of Interest
November 17, 2014
 Off-Campus Jobs
 Scholarships and Fellowships
 Tip of the Week
Upcoming Events
UPS Pizza Party and Information Session
Thursday, November 20th | 10:00am-2:00pm | 1st Floor Vista, Discovery Hall
Stop by to learn more about UPS, about the different seasonal positions coming up, and some free
pizza! Interested in seasonal work? UPS will be conducting on-site interviews during this time.
Nordstrom Information Session
Thursday, November 20th | 1:00pm-2:00pm | UW1-103
Do you want to work for Nordstrom? Come learn more about internship and job opportunities with
the iconic Seattle retailer.
Pre-Health Interview Panel and Workshop
Tuesday, December 2nd|5:00pm| Mary Gates Hall, Seattle Campus
Wondering how to stand out as a candidate for medical, dental, pharmacy, or other health
professional schools? Join admissions deans and directors from the UW Schools of Medicine,
Dentistry, and Pharmacy, as well as current health professional students, for a panel discussion.
After the panel, advisers, counselors, and health professional students will lead small-group mock
interviews for interested seniors and alumni. For more information, please contact
prehealth@uw.edu.
 Panel presentation at 5:30 pm in Mary Gates Hall, Room 389
 Mock interviews for health professional school applicants at 6:45 pm in Mary Gates Hall,
Room 134 (Registration required for this portion of the workshop.)
Get Your Paws on HuskyJobs
Hey DAWGS, Search for jobs and internships 24/7 on HuskyJobs. Free to all students. Hundreds of
job listings. Updated daily. Applying is as easy as upload and click. HuskyJobs is also the place to
register for on-campus (UWS) interviews. Go to HuskyJobs– the door to your future!
On-Campus Student Employment
Check the on-campus departments you are interested in for open positions. Many departments do
not post their positions, but have job openings available. Going to different departments is also a
great way to network and practice your elevator speech. If you want help with networking
techniques, make an appointment with Career Services.
Customer Service Specialist – UW Bothell Quantitative Skills Center
The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC) is hiring Customer Service Specialist for Winter 2015! QSC is
looking for friendly people who are enthusiastic about helping and welcoming others. Job
responsibilities include: welcoming clients into the Center, assisting clients with sign-in procedures,
and scheduling online tutoring sessions. For more information, please call 425-352-3170 or email
qsc@uwb.edu.
Application Instructions: Application priority deadline is November 12th by noon. If interested,
please complete an application and return it to Amber Parsons at aparsons@uwb.edu or in the QSC
(UW2-030A).
Tutor – UW Bothell Quantitative Skills Center
The Quantitative Skills Center (QSC) is hiring tutors for the 2015 Winter Quarter who enjoy
quantitative subjects and are enthusiastic about helping others. In particular, QSC is looking for
applicants with at least two courses in – and a solid understanding of – accounting, biology,
chemistry, climate science, computer science, economics, finance, GIS, math, organic chemistry,
physics, SPSS, and statistics.
Application Instructions: Application priority deadline is November 12th by noon. If interested,
please complete an application and return it to Amber Parsons at aparsons@uwb.edu or in the QSC
(UW2-030A).
Student Assistant – Advancement and External Relations
The Advancement and External Relations is looking for a storyteller who is ready to expand their
multimedia skills! This position provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The
student assistant will help shape the voice and image of UW Bothell, provide basic support for the
Office of Advancement and External Relations at UW Bothell, and help with events and other duties
as assigned. Work Study preferred.
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least two writing
samples and current class schedule by person: UW1-281 or by email: lhall@uwb.edu.
Web Design Student Assistant – Advancement and External Relations
Help the Advancement and External Relations expand and improve UW Bothell’s Website. The
assistant will learn about web design, usability, editing, and marketing. This is a great opportunity
for those interest in careers in web design, marketing, or communications!
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a copy of resume and current class schedule to Lisa
Walker in UW1-271. For questions, contact Lisa at 425.352.3663 or email lwalker@uwb.edu.
Internships of Interest
2015 Engineering Intern – Amazon Corporate LLC
Amazon is looking to hire software development engineer interns into their technical teams based in
Seattle, Washington. Interns and Co-ops will design, develop, and write real software and partner
with a select group of experienced software development engineers, who both challenge and
further develop them as they analyze and solve innovative projects that matter to Amazon’s
customers.
Application Instructions: If interested, please apply online and send resume to
kortanh@amazon.com. There will be on-campus assessments for the 2015 intern candidates on
November 24th, invitation only.
Editor Intern – The Borgen Project
The Brogen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with U.S. leaders to improve their
response to the global poverty crisis. The Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing articles
submitted by The Borgen Project’s national team of writers. Editors will work on both
borgenproject.org and borgenmagazine.com.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Thursday, December 3rd. For more information to
apply, please visit HuskyJobs (#84489).
Media and Communications Intern (Social Media and Digital Communications) – AFS Intercultural
Programs
AFS-USA Greater Puget Sound Area Team is seeking a motivated intern to ensure that media
strategies within the Area Team are being developed and implemented in ways that are consistent,
coordinated, and targeted to Team priorities. The volunteer will use social media and AFS branding
to increase the presence of AFs-USA in the Greater Puget Sound Area.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Saturday, November 22nd. For more information to
apply, please visit HuskyJobs (#84466).
Software Development Internship – Microsoft Corporation
Software Development Interns at Microsoft are passionate about building technologies that make
the world a better place. At Microsoft, the Inter will collaborate with a team of programming
experts to solve problems and build some of the world’s most advanced services and devices.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Friday, November 28th. For more information to
apply, please visit HuskyJobs (#84370).
Upcoming Internship Courses
Internship Course – BIS 495
The IAS Internship course (BIS 495) for Winter 2015 is a credit/no-credit course designed for
students interested in linking their classroom education to practice-based learning in local for-profit,
not-for-profit, and governmental organizations. It also will meet the IPR graduation requirement.
Career Services can help you to find an internship to take the course. Learn more on the BIS 495
website or email internships@uwb.edu.
Research in Action – B CUSP 290
Learn how to practice undergraduate research while engaging faculty and student research projects
across this campus. This 2 credit class meets once a week and is designed to help you develop skills
and become a successful scholar, researcher, communicator, and writer. After completing this
course, you will have a greater awareness of the opportunities and resources across our campus and
the benefits of participating in undergraduate research. For more information, contact
Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator, Ronnie Thibault at ronnie22@uw.edu.
Field-Based Learning - B CUSP 199
Designed for pre-majors interested in gaining hands-on work experience to access potential
educational and career paths. Credit/no-credit only. Practical experience gained in professional work
environments, on-line class assignments and reflections, as well as the support of a cohort of fellow
interns will provide students the opportunity to think critically and reflect on their goals at an
important juncture in their academic path. If you are interested or have any questions, please email
Majd Baniodeh MBaniodeh@uwb.edu.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer positions – United Way of King County’s Free Tax Campaign
Looking to make an impact in the community? Volunteer with the Tax Preparation Campaign! Last
year alone, tax sites across King County prepared 17,500 tax returns and brought $24 million back to
the community in tax refunds. Today, United Way’s Free Tax Campaign has become one of
Washington’s largest anti-poverty campaigns.
Two volunteering options are available:
1. Volunteer Intake and Benefits Specialists (VIBS) – VIBS help clients get paperwork in
order and connect them to other financial services and public benefits.
2. Volunteer Tax Preparers – Tax Preparers are IRS certified to help clients complete their
tax returns and ensure they get the credits they’re eligible for.
Application Instructions: To learn more and get involved, visit www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer or email
freetax@uwkc.org.
Off-Campus Jobs
Komen Outreach Specialist with Familias Unida – Lutheran Community Services
Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a non-profit, multi-service agency, has over 75 years of
experience providing high quality services to meet the changing needs in the community. The North
Puget Sound Area office provides foster care, counseling, refugee services, family support, and
advocacy. The Lutheran Community Services Northwest is in search of a qualified, caring person to
promote breast health awareness to the Latino communities of Snohomish and Skagit Counties. The
Komen Outreach Specialist will develop and maintain relationships with the community and help to
establish a core network of trainers from the community.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Friday, November 28th. To apply, please submit
resume and cover letter to HR, Lutheran Community Services, 115 NE100th St, Suite 200, Seattle,
WA 98125; or email to nps@lcsnw.org; or fax to (206) 694-5777. Please indicate which position you
are applying for.
Breast Health Education & Outreach Specialist with Familias Unidas – Lutheran Community
Services
The Lutheran Community Services Northwest is in search of a qualified, caring person to promote
breast health awareness to the Latino communities of Snohomish and Skagit Counties. The Breast
Health Education and Outreach Specialist is responsible for the intake and referrals for medical
examinations; cultivating community partnerships to enhance services and information available to
the Latino community in Skagit and Snohomish Counties; data and reporting; outreach; and working
with volunteers and supporting recruitment efforts.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Friday, November 28th. To apply, please submit
resume and cover letter to HR, Lutheran Community Services, 115 NE100th St, Suite 200, Seattle,
WA 98125; or email to nps@lcsnw.org; or fax to (206) 694-5777. Please indicate which position you
are applying for.
Laboratory Technician (Parkinson’s Disease) – Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical
Research
The incumbent will play an integral role in an ongoing, multicenter, genetics research study on
Parkinson’s disease based at the Seattle VA Puget Sound Health Care System. This individual will
perform laboratory duties, and analyze and track data in a Microsoft Access database. This is a one
year position with possibility of continuation based on grants funding.
Application Instructions: Application deadline is Sunday, November 30th. For more information to
apply, please visit HuskyJobs (#84463).
Scholarships and Fellowships
Please visit the Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Award page for a list of upcoming opportunities.
Check this page often for news about upcoming merit scholarships. Deadlines are usually posted at
least a month in advance to give you plenty of time to prepare your application.
Tip of the Week
If you have found an internship you’re interested in, but not sure how to start the application
process make an appointment with a Career Counselor to help get you started!
The University of Washington is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs,
activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability
Resources for Students at least ten days prior to the event at 425.352.5307, TDD 425.352.5303, FAX 425.352.5455, or email
dss@uwb.edu.