Student Opportunities
Students in the Department of History have many opportunities for growth outside the classroom.
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Alpha Theta is a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of History through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among Historians. The organization seeks to bring students, teachers and writers of History together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist Historical research and publication by its members. Founded in 1921, Phi Alpha Theta currently includes eight hundred fifty-nine chapters in fifty states.
In 2011, Abilene Christian University hosted the Phi Alpha Theta Texas Northeast regional meeting. Learn More
Additional Resources
- Northwestern University has an excellent list (pdf) of non-profit and governmental organizations (some are Chicago-specific but many are national or international)
International Business Center has information on international careers and other resources
- Opportunities and Jobs section of the Organization of American States website has information on fellowships, internships, and careers
UC Berkeley has compiled a list of international job listing sites
Rutgers Public Policy and Administration department has a listing of opportunities and resources in international development
Idealist posts non-profit job opportunities in the U.S. and internationally, and allows you to search by country
Philanthropy News Digest also maintains a list of non-profit jobs
E Jobs links to environmental opportunities in the USA and Canada
The online World Directory of Development Organizations and Programs is a good resource to locate organizations you might wish to volunteer with or work for
BUNAC coordinates work and volunteer opportunities abroad
The Communication Initiative advocates the importance of effective communication for sustainable development. Their website has a classified section for posting job vacancies.
Dave's ESL Café posts opportunities to teach English abroad
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed the Federal Government's Employment Information System which provides worldwide job vacancy information, employment information fact sheets, job application and forms. By using USAJOBS you have access to not only Federal job information listings, but also some state and local government as well as private sector listings. USAJOBS is updated daily. All Civil Service job vacancies at the State Department are listed on this website.
Institute of International Education Fulbright opportunities
ESL Teacher Recruiter www.eslteacherrecruiter.com
TransitionsAbroad.com has a thorough list of resources for those looking to work abroad, as well as on traveling, studying, and living abroad
GlobalPlacement.com offers placement for internships worldwide.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison maintains the Go Global! International Jobs Website, as well as a page with links for jobs and internships (very comprehensive)
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has compiled a pdf list of international organizations
NGOabroad is a service that matches your skills with international humanitarian needs
The Development Executive Group lists positions in international development.
The International Affairs Council based in Raleigh, NC offers unpaid internships. Interested candidates should contact Leila Bekri, Director, International Visitor Leadership Program, at lbekri@iacnc.org or 919-838-9191.
iHipo.com is a combination of a social networking and job search website which offers young professionals and students the chance to browse through 1000+ challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers.
UniversalGiving web-based service helps people give and volunteer with exceptional organizations all over the world. Simply choose a country and an area of interest, and they will get you started on your pathway to an enriching volunteer trip.
Intrax Intern Abroad pairs successful, ambitious students with leading companies to create professional internships in major business centers around the world.
AbsoluteInternship is a Global Internship Program that matches ambitious students with successful companies around the globe.
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