Hillsdale Internships & Part time Jobs available in the 2011-12 School year.
INTERNSHIPS by Business Category
NOTE: All INTERNSHIPS qualify for 5 class credits (Count as an elective) unless otherwise noted.
to offer and internship or hire a HHS student, please contact Ms. Jackson 650.558.2618 click for email
FOR PART TIME JOBS scroll down to the bottom of the page. Please note: jobs or paid internships do not qualify for internship credits.
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FEATURED INTERNSHIP:
VITAS VOLUNTEER DEPT. is looking for a special breed of volunteers who are able to spend time with Hospice patients living at home or at long term care facilities. Volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers, and training is provided in many skills including listening and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones. To apply: Contact Staphanie Vargas at 408-964-6802 or email: Stephanie.Vargas@Vitas.com
VITAS Volunteers:
- Visit patients to talk, read or just listen to them
- Play a musical instrument or sing to patients
- Bring a pet to the assisted living facilities
- Work as an administrative volunteer in the office.
More Internships:
1.Accounting (Non Profit bookkeeping)
Hillsdale High School Foundation---HHSF is looking for 2 interns to work after school on campus for a total of 4 hours per week (flexible hours). You’ll learn how to use excel spreadsheets, reconcile bank deposits, send out IRS tax letters, and use ledgers. See Ms. Jackson in the Career Center or email resume here
2. Architecture.
Blue Coast Designs. The Administrative Intern is an unpaid position with Blue Coast Designs, Inc. designed to provide office and administrative experience within a residential building design firm.
This position will require administrative duties such as filing, printing, running errands, and data entry. As an Intern, you will be able to accompany the Lead Designer and/or Project Manager on occasional field visits and client meetings. You will be introduced to the art of drafting and CAD (computer-aided design). Additional duties and opportunities may arise over the course of your internship as well.
See Also Filoli Gardens Internship below. (Junior Ambassador/docent program through HHS) FILOLI WILL BE ON CAMPUS TO INTERVIEW STUDENTS ON October 26th & 27th. Please email Ms. Jackson to schedule an interview.
3. Bio technology/Science.
A. NASA--Kennedy Center INTERNSHIP (FL)
NASA offers internships at the Kennedy Space Center to high school, undergraduate and graduate students alike, with the ultimately goal of getting young people interested in pursuing careers in the space sciences.
How to Apply: Submit an application online via NASA's Kennedy Space Center website. NASA places particular emphasis on letters of recommendation, so be sure to have enlist the best person(s) possible. It is also important to note that because NASA is a government agency, the application process will include a background check. Learn more: http://www.nasalaunchingfutures.com/high-school-students.html
B. University of California, San Francisco. Research Assistant. Intern will mount histological sections on slides and view through a light microscope; selected fields will be imaged with a digital camera. Requires good basic computer skills, ability to use a microscope and computer imaging systems. 17 & up.
C. Additional Biotech related internships are available through Bridges to Employment (BTE), and application information will be made available by April for Summer 2012 positions.
D. Stanford (SIMR) internship applications are due in April of 2011. See website or come to the Career Center for more information.
4. Civil Service
San Mateo Police & Fire Departments offer internships and job shadowing through the Hillsdale High School Career Center. You can earn 5 class credits as a Police Cadet, or do job shadowing through the ride along program at SMPD or 3 Site visits to various Fire houses for training. See Ms. Jackson for background check information and applications.
5. Docent/Junior Ambassador (Apply in OCTOBER for Spring 2012)
Work as a docent at Filoli Gardens through the Junior Ambassador Program through Hillsdale High School. Learn to give tours of Filoli Mansion, learn about its history, culture, antiques and gardens as your earn academic credit at Hillsdale. See Ms. Jackson for interview and application details. Must be available to work 2 weekends per month February through May 2011. INTERVIEWS NOW SCHEDULED FOR WED. NOV. 10th. Email Ms. Jackson to schedule your interview.
6. Education
Beresford Elementary School needs students to read with and/or work on other subjects with elementary students after school. Great opportunity for those interested in learning about careers in education and teaching or working with children. Contact: Alicia Heneghan by email
Mid-Pen Boys & Girls Club tutor young kids once a week. You will assigned a student and you will work with them through out the semester. This internship requires patience and a general interest in children. Contact Stacey Stenzel at 650-347-9891 or send her an email.
Homework Central. Work with one or two 3rd to 5th graders on their homework, strengthening math, writing & reading skills under supervision of an adult coordinator. Must enjoy children, and be patient. Contact: Jill Wagner 650.513.1643
7. Entertainment (RADIO)
CBS, Radio Alice Intern for SARAH & VINNIE, the highest rated morning radio show in the Bay Area needs interns. Must be 18 years old, and also attending college (concurrent enrollment OK). Early morning hours. Hillsdale Exclusive!
KDPO 89.3 FM, Get hands on radio station and studio experience. KPDO is interviewing for summer 2011 interns now. Must be 16 & up.
8. Event Management
Home Away from Homelessness. Help with invitations, mailings, silent auctions, check in registration, and donor solicitation for annual Gala Fundraiser at SF based Charity after school program for Children of the Bay area Homeless. Most of the work can be done on Hillsdale Campus and will require all interns to work the night of the Gala event in SF usually in March or April. See MS. Jackson for details.
Safari Run. A children’s Birthday Party Planner will hire interns to serve as Party Hosts. Must like working with Kids, be organized and willing to play and lead games with Children for a successful party. Will learn small business operations, planning and customer service. Contact 650-342-1977. or email srinfo@safarirun.com (May become a part time job).
9. Fashion & Merchandising
Nordstrom Fashion Board—Each year, Nordstroms recruits several teens from Hillsdale to serve on their Brass Plum Fashion Board. Students need to demonstrate an interest in Fashion and merchandising and must be available for one evening session per month for the year. You will be asked to do a project demonstrating your interest to be considered. See Ms. Jackson for details and applications.
Yorktown Road—Edgy local designer is interviewing for interns to help prep and support handmade creations in San Mateo after school. Learn about textiles, fabrics, and small business operations with flexible hours for class credit. Email Ms. Jackson to apply for this unique opportunity.
10. Gardening/Green Collar
Filoli Gardens has an exclusive arrangement with Hillsdale High School for the Junior Ambassador Program.
11. Law/Politics
Senator Leland Yee's office is ready to hire new interns from Hillsdale!
If you are interested in law or politics, have political opinions or just want some great experience working in an office environment, please email Ms. Jackson for more information. To schedule an interview contact: Field Representative Dan Lieberman at (650) 340-8840
Congresswoman Jackie Speier
Interns one or two days per week at the San Mateo office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Answer phones, general office support and occasional community service and field work. See Ms. Jackson for help with your resume and cover letter.
Apply online: For additional info or to schedule your interview. Contact Intern Coordiantor Julie Hoffman for more info. julie.hoffman@mail.house.gov or call (650) 342-0300
THEN PRINT UP APPLICATION AND SEE MS. JACKSON
12. Medical
Job Shadow at Seton Medical Center through special arrangement with Ms. Jackson and learn about different aspects of the Medical field as you shadow people from different departments. Opportunities available for shadowing in ER, Nursing, Radiology, Cardiology, Physical therapy and Pharmacy. Sign up early as these fill up quickly.
VITAS VOLUNTEER DEPT. is looking for a special breed of volunteers who are able to spend time with Hospice patients living at home or at long term care facilities. Volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their caregivers, and training is provided in many skills including listening and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones. To apply: Contact Staphanie Vargas at 408-964-6802 or email: Stephanie.Vargas@Vitas.com
VITAS Volunteers:
- Visit patients to talk, read or just listen to them
- Play a musical instrument or sing to patients
- Bring a pet to the assisted living facilities
- Work as an administrative volunteer in the office.
13. Restaurant Management/Hospitality
ACQUERELLO. Get hands on experience at a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in the City. Learn all aspects of this industry from back of house ordering, kitchen duties and front of house operations, guest service and reservation management.
Apply to info[at]acquerllo.com
14. Software Technology
Secret Builders: Social networking (facebook) GAMING!
Intern with cool game Company started by MIT Students. Eligibility: Must be high school sophomore, junior or senior. Candidates must have some experience in web design and web development. Familiarity with Dreamweaver and ability to hand code HTML is required. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Unpaid Class Credit
15. Theater
Hillbarn Theater
If you are interested in Theater, there are several opportunities at Hillbarn in Foster City behind the scenes. Anything from helping build and paint sets to lighting or cataloguing costumes or helping with theater camps for kids. Contact Ms. Jackson in the Career Center.
16. Veterinary Services.
SPCA in San Mateo is providing Hillsdale High School students a special training session to qualify as an official volunteer for the SPCA. Learn to care for wild and domestic animals. Must be able to make minimum time requirements set by SPCA to earn internship Credit at Hillsdale. See Ms. Jackson for application information. Apply online here.
You can also apply directly to work with CATS by contacting John Gjersoe, Assistant Manager at SPCA's "Pick of the Litter". Call 650-344-1662x313 or email jgjersoe@PHS-SPCA.org
17. Web Design & Marketing
Secret Builders: Web Marketing,
Internship with Company started by MIT Students. Must be high school sophomore, junior or senior. Candidates must have experience writing and be interested in literature, humanities and creative writing for children. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required. Unpaid/Class Credit
For Job Shadowing and Speaker series s in areas not listed here, please sign the interest sheets in the Career Center to be notified of opportunities and seminars as they are booked.
18. Social Justice
The Mosaic Project needs TEens to work towards a peaceful future by uniting kids of diverse backgrounds. Work as a camp leader for a week in Napa and earn 100 hours of community service and internship credit as an elective.
Fall Season Camp Dates*: (1 week away at Camp must be preceeded by a weekend training Sept. 2-4, 2011)*
- Session 1 September 19–23
- Session 2 September 26–30
- Session 3 October 3–7
- Session 4 October 10–14
- Session 5 October 17–21
For more details click here
APPLY ONLINE to be a cabin leader: Click here
See Ms. Jackson for more details and with your interview dates.
*Parents who are concerned with taking their students out of school for a week should know that Mosaic organizes workload with their teachers before hand and also have study hall periods so they can get all their homework done. Mosaic can be a great grade confidence booster, and students really enjoy this unique experience.
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Do good, build you resume, AND get academic credit on their transcript. (5.0 class) 1. San Mateo Public Library Must follow direction well. Unpaid/class credit 650-522-7800 2. SMART Center, San Mateo Basic office support (filing, answering phones data entry) 2-5 hours p/w. 3 month commitment. Class credit gift cards/bus tickets 650-558-2114 3. Second Harvest Food Bank (Various Locations) Positive, energetic individuals willing to help Unpaid/Class credit (Need parental consent form) 16 Up 7. Office Assistant / Business Management Intern (Foster City) learn about business, finance, management, and business ownership. Flexible hours. Class Credit. 6. Apple—Genius Bar Concierge (Hillsdale Burlingame Locations) Experience with Macs. Must be warm, energetic and charismatic Genius bar help, and provide customer service training Class credit/OR pay. See Ms. Jackson PART TIME JOBS AVAILABLE FOR Hillsdale Students 16 UP Featured Jobs Ending September 2011. 1. Nanny for local San Mateo Family with 2 boys Wed & Thursday evenings. (5-7 hours a week) Must be good with kids, and driver preferred, but not mandatory. $10 Per hour 2. Office Assistant for local Company. (9-15 hours per week) Need someone who can type, file, andswer phones etc. Must have "go-getter attitude". $9-$10 per hour depending on experience. Contact: rich_jerkovich@yahoo.com
See Ms. Jackson in the Career Center for more details. SAN MATEO EVENT CENTER NOW HIRING! (No calss credit, if paid). Part time and seasonal positions for Parking lot attendant $9.50 per hour or parking lot cashier $12. per hour). click here to get an application (then go to bottom of the page and click on employment) **NEW** 40 NEW Part time JOBS AVAILABLE through Jobs for Youth. If you are interested, please contact Myrna Valderrama at 650-301-8434 or mvalderrama@smchsa.org Requirements:
Must be a Jobs for Youth Participant
Able to follow instruction
Must be responsible and reliable
Min. Age: 17 years +
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Work Permits:
Work Permits are not necessary for internships that receive academic credit, however, all paid jobs do require one. Once you have a firm job offer, print a blank work permit application (Available for download on homepage under Quick links) fill out your portion, have your employer AND parents sign it, then bring the completed application into Ms. Castro (Counseling Office) to process.
