Summer Intern- CCASSIP
This internship is offered through the Columbia College
Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about
CCASSIP go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/CCASSIP.
CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP
2017 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016/Spring 2017
semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the
Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no
application limit for CCASSIP positions. Having your resume and cover letter
reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There
are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer
internship programs. http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar.
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position
of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Internship Description:
The Marketing and Development Department of Sidley Austin LLP seeks an intern at the Firm’s New York office to assist in its corporate social responsibility and client services initiatives. The intern will be exposed to the various stages of different types projects. This internship is 10 – 12 weeks with a minimum of 10 weeks during the 2017 summer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform research for the Marketing team.
• Draft materials for the Marketing team.
• Assist in the organization of events.
• Create and update spreadsheets.
• Assist with other general department tasks.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (the “Duties”) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees or applicants who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
• Undergraduate student currently pursuing a relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Internet savvy
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
In addition to the above, the following may also be required of the successful candidate:
• Excellent attention to detail
• The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Attendance: Unless specifically noted, all positions are full-time and require daily presence in the office. Regular, reliable attendance is expected and required. Additional hours may be required during periods of heavy workload. Flexibility is required in the daily work schedule to accommodate lawyers and general Firm requirements.
Language Skills: Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with lawyers, staff, managers, clients, and the public. Ability to understand oral instructions and to ask for clarification when necessary.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers and to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, decimals, percentages, proportions and ratios to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and abilities to adjust focus to read and type documents on a computer screen.
Additional hours may be required during periods of heavy workload. Flexibility is required in the daily work schedule to accommodate lawyer and general Firm requirements.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties.
The employee is normally required to work in a high-rise building equipped with elevators in an environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
May be assigned to an internal work space without windows to the outside, located in close proximity to other office personnel.
Professional workplace where business and business casual attire is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
Nothing contained in this job description, or conveyed during any interview which may be granted or during any period of employment (if hired) with Sidley Austin LLP (the “Firm”), is intended to create an employment contract with any employee or prospective employee of the Firm for any specified period of time. Work rules and benefits in effect are subject to change from time to time, according to the needs of the Firm. Any and all employment with Sidley Austin LLP is “at will,” that is, for no definite or determinable period and subject to termination at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, at the option of either the employee or the Firm.
Sidley Austin LLP is an equal opportunity employer.