Student Employment & Internships

Research Park Front End (Word Press) Developer Summer 2022 Internship

Summary Do you have a passion for creating websites? Do you get excited about entrepreneurship? Do you enjoy working with different types of people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere? The Front End Developer Intern will have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to create websites for a variety of clients. Throughout this internship, you will gain practical experience in web development while working in a fun and exciting environment. *This is an on-site, in-person internship in Champaign, IL beginning May 23, 2022. Who We Are Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting-edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Previous EnterpriseWorks interns have gone onto work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, Denodo, All State, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51 What You’ll Do As a Front End Developer Intern at EnterpriseWorks, you will be able to work on websites for a variety of startup tenants. Some of the websites will be for more agriculture based startups and some may be for more tech startups. The project manager intern will incorporate a web developer into a team of interns to meet and discuss content desired by a client. The graphic designers and communication interns will provide the web developer with the materials that are needed to be implemented into the website to then be deployed onto a live server. To wrap up the project, the intern will be tasked with providing the client with the tools to edit and take over their website in its entirety. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of May 2023 or later Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 40hours/week in Summer 2022. Ideal candidates will continue on through future semesters. Qualifications: Experience with WordPress or other similar CMS Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Ability to develop, implement and modify clients’ websites with WordPress platform then deploy those websites onto live servers Ability to adapt to new systems quickly Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects Must have strong customer service skills Ability to work in a team environment Must maintain clear communications with management on project status Nice to have: Familiarity with WordPress Working knowledge of Elementor Project management or consulting experience Website design experience For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position URL to a website YOU created Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible Compensation: Hourly wage will be $13.00/hour and will be paid by the University of Illinois Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is the opportunity to be promoted into a leadership role. **Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.   Questions? Email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu Click here to apply!

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Research Park Communications/Social Media Summer 2022 Internship

Summary Join our team for an opportunity to develop your creativity and writing skills, utilize social media, and work with diverse people in a fast-paced team-oriented environment! The Communications and Social Media intern will be part of the University of Illinois Research Park and EnterpriseWorks team to highlight the exciting things happening at the Park. *This is an on-site, in-person internship in Champaign, IL beginning May 23, 2022. Who We are Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting-edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, PepsiCo, Goldman Sachs, Denodo, All-State, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. What You’ll Do The Communications and Social Media Intern will demonstrate their excellent written and verbal communication skills by writing news stories that highlight exciting things happening at the Research Park, crafting tweets and other social media posts that are enticing, yet specific, and working with graphic designers to create materials to promote events. They will collaborate and coordinate with Research Park leadership and the EnterpriseWorks intern team to ensure timely marketing/branding and promotions of jobs, events, and news through appropriate platforms. An intern will be able to propose new and innovative ways to increase Research Park’s brand awareness in the community and campus as well as manage ongoing communications projects such as weekly announcements and monthly student newsletters. In addition, the intern will ensure that information on the Research Park website, calendars, and all social media platforms is up to date and correct. Along with internal projects, interns will be able to participate in client projects for Research Park startups including website development, social media strategy, pitch decks, and more. This position will begin training at the beginning of Spring 2022 and will continue throughout the semester. Upon performance review the role can continue for multiple semesters. Eligibility Requirements You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of May 2023 or later Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 40hours/week Summer 2022 Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to tell a great story in multiple formats and lengths (e.g. photos, video clips, and words) Understanding of internet and social media marketing best practices Experience in multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Excellent proofreading and editing skills; strong attention to detail Good project management and time management skills/work within the structure Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ensure all projects are delivered on time and within the scope Maintain clear communications with management on project status Nice to have Experience with Webtools, Hootsuite Ability to edit web content through WordPress Practical writing experience outside of the classroom Seeking at least one candidate that is familiar with Agriculture to adequately communicate the advances in Agricultural Technology being produced by many of the companies at Research Park. If applicable, please provide the extent of knowledge you have in this field in either your resume or cover letter For your application, please prepare Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fir for this position Writing sample or social media post sample Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible Compensation Hourly wage will be $13.00 per hour based on experience and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is potential to be promoted into a leadership role. Questions? Email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu Click here to apply!

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Research Park Multimedia/Video Summer 2022 Internship

Who You Are Do you enjoy telling stories through video and pictures? Do you get excited about being able to creatively document an event and show your work off to others? The Video Intern at the Research Park will demonstrate their multimedia capabilities along with their teamwork and project management skills by working on meaningful, high-impact projects. This internship will allow you to fine-tune and develop your videography and photography skills in a professional environment. Interns will collaborate and coordinate with Research Park leadership and the EnterpriseWorks intern team. *This is an on-site, in-person internship in Champaign, IL beginning May 23, 2022. Who We Are Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting-edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Our previous interns have gone on to work at companies including Korn Ferry, Google, Facebook, IBM, All State, Blue Bunny, Conversant, Yelp, Leo Burnett, Solstice, and Surface 51. What You’ll Do The Research Park hosts over 200 events annually and as a Video Intern, you will be responsible for capturing quality photos and videos of our virtual and in-house events. You will also be tasked with editing and recapping these events, plus creating videos to promote Research Park and EnterpriseWorks as a whole. You may also be assigned projects (promotional videos/photoshoots, etc.) for start-ups in the EnterpriseWorks incubator, where you and a team of interns will meet with the client to discuss the project timeline and expectations. You will be responsible for determining techniques to utilize for completion of the project. A storytelling mindset is valuable for an intern in this position to use as a frame of reference when editing footage. It is important to coordinate effectively with EnterpriseWorks staff and clients to execute all projects to their highest potential. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible to apply for this internship. Graduation date must be May 2023 or after Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week this Summer 2022 Qualifications: Ability to maintain clear communications with management on project status Strong photography and videography skills Strong proficiency with video editing software Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.) Experience using a DSLR camera and camcorder Strong project management and organizational skills Ability to quickly solve new design problems Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ability to work on short deadlines Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel Nice to Have: Experience with Zoom Ability to work in presentation software such as PowerPoint Experience with recording, editing videos for RSO’s/ class project Experience with Microsoft Teams Compensation: Hourly wage will be $13.00/hour and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters and there is potential to be promoted into a leadership role. To apply, please prepare the following: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position URL to a video YOU created Questions? Email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu Click here to apply!

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General Engineering Intern – Brunswick

Overview Brunswick i-JET is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our Research Park Team in Champaign, Illinois. As an engineering intern, you will work collaboratively and independently with highly qualified engineering professionals who are interested in further understanding the opportunities to improve the environmental impact of our products. You will become an integral member of an engineering team committed to delivering superior results. You’ll learn how to work within the engineering team as you own and manage assigned projects from inception to completion.   Responsibilities Work cross-functionally with the Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification, and Sustainability teams Solve complex problems through a combination of independent and collaborative work. Work with a primary mentor and engage with various engineering counterparts. Engage with dozens of other interns in a vibrant, high pace environment.   Qualifications Current enrollment in a BS/MS program in a stem related field During the school year, students must work a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 20. During the summer students must work a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 40. If on a student visa, must be able to obtain CPT work authorization. Interest in multiple aspects of engineering, open to variety. Ability to prepare and deliver quality presentations and reports. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942.

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Modeling Center Intern – ADM

Summary The engineering modeling intern will use engineering skills to create models of industrial chemical and biochemical processes that are of current interest to ADM. These models will predict the behavior of unit operations involved in the production of bio-based chemicals, or other agricultural-based products, currently used in the chemical process industry. Applicants should be proficient at applying chemical engineering principles and knowledge to solve real-life, industrial-scale plant operation and process development challenges. The modeling intern will use modeling languages and environments such as Aspen Plus suite, Excel, Crystal Ball, Python, and Visual Basic. The models will be used for process optimization and estimation and will help to guide process development design and decision-making. The position also involves extensive communication, both written and verbal, with other scientists and engineers at various ADM locations. This is a 6-month position, which may be extended based on business needs and intern performance. Full-time hours will be limited to a period of 6 months, after which time any contract extension will be limited to part-time hours (<32/week)   Qualifications The ideal applicant will have recently obtained a Chemical Engineering or similar degree or be currently enrolled as a graduate student. Candidates may also be currently enrolled with senior standing in the undergraduate Chemical Engineering curriculum in Spring 2022 or earlier. The applicant may work either full or part-time and will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday with a minimum of 75% of hours being worked between 8 AM and 5 PM. Full-time hours will be limited to a period of 6 months. *This is a seasonal position for ADM at Research Park. Relocation assistance is not available with this position. *ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities, and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. EEO ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veterans status.

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Operations Lead – Yummy Future

Overview Yummy Future is a food robotics startup backed by Y-combinator and the UIUC research park. We design and build robotic coffee shops. We are looking for an operation lead to join the team. This position can be full-time or part-time. You will be talking to customers and educating them on how to use the ordering system. You will also be responsible for maintaining/restocking the inventory for the robotic coffee kiosk.   Requirements: Friendly and Great communicator Attention to detail Work fast and able to make quick decisions Nice to Have: Great with social media or have creative writing skill or photography skills   How to Apply: Please send your resume to garrett@yummy-future.com

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Backend Data Engineer Intern – Yahoo!

About the job It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of nearly 900 million. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world. Want in? A little about us Yahoo brands comprise some of the premier destinations on the Internet. This means that we rely on massively scalable, widely distributed, highly performant, and efficient software systems. If you want to help solve complex software problems for systems like these, we are looking for you. Yahoo’s Data and Analytics team works on one of the biggest online advertising and audience data sets in the world. We are responsible for providing fast, clean, and relevant data for Yahoo’s advertising businesses as well as key measurements and insights about the users of Yahoo. We are developing next generation technologies to enrich our advertiser and user experience through complex, scalable data platforms, with ever growing and interesting challenges. A lot about you We’re looking for world-class, fun-loving engineering students to spend a bit of time with our team in Champaign, Illinois where you will have the opportunity to help us develop high speed advertising data solutions from data collection to large scale data manipulation to long term data storage and low-latency retrieval, reporting, and analytical systems. We are looking for students who want to gain experience by helping us to analyze requirements; investigate optimal software solutions; architect, design, implement and test those solutions; and support our globally deployed data collection and handling software. Your Day You will spend your days doing things like: Working through documents and conversations with colleagues to understand product requirements for new features Shaping those requirements into design documents and software implementation Testing and debugging both your own software and some written by others Analyzing and refactoring existing software to enhance its reliability, performance, supportability, and operability Playing with your friends in some of our local games and contests, from trivia to table tennis, puzzle building, escape rooms and more. Helping your team figure out priorities and processes and what’s next You must have A solid Computer Science foundation in data structures and algorithms, object oriented programming, and modern software engineering practices from your ongoing pursuit of a degree in CS or a similar engineering program. The ability to use an object-oriented programming language like Java or C++, scripting languages like Python or Perl, and Unix or Linux systems. Excellent design, coding, debugging and testing skills The expertise to manipulate data through query languages Facility with data concepts such as joins, aggregation, projection, and explosion The ability to work with large-scale distributed systems Solid written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem solving and organizational skills Great team-working capabilities in an agile development environment Willingness to engage productively with others in the industry through the mechanisms of open source software The passion to build great products, work with great people and change the world If this describes you, then we have an opportunity for you at our place. Come see what we’re doing at Yahoo on the Silicon Prairie, in Champaign, Illinois! Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more. US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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Software Engineering Intern – Yahoo

A Little About Yahoo! Yahoo! is a values-led company committed to building brands people love. We reach over one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of 50+ media and technology brands. A global leader in digital and mobile, Yahoo! is shaping the future of media. A Little About Us Our engineering teams are focused on delivering the best products across Engadget, Yahoo Gemini, AOL, Yahoo Finance, TechCrunch, Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Mail. We provide an environment one can trust, learn from one another, have fun, challenge ideas and continue your career development. Your Day Ensure exceptional quality and performance standards, and be a critical member of the team Promote and solicit ideas within project teams Design, develop, code and test software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products; revise and refine as required A Lot About You Actively pursuing BS/MS/Phd in Computer Science or related technical discipline Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms Strong verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of software engineering processes, troubleshooting and debugging skills, agile framework, tools, familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts, large-scale software architecture, networking and distributed systems, and UNIX/Linux environments Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more. US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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Technical Writer Intern – Electric Power Engineers, Inc.

Spring/Summer 2022 Internship Technical Writer Intern Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) works with clients on a global scale designing solutions for renewable energy (solar/wind/battery storage), Generation Interconnection, Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and Smart Grids. Internships at Electric Power Engineers, Inc. are more than just a job, they’re an experience! Our interns bridge theoretical classroom concepts and hands-on training to overcome real-world challenges. Throughout your internship, you will develop skills to advance professionally and academically. Position Overview: Due to recent, strong growth in our business, our Distribution and Grid Modernization team has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer intern. As the intern, you will work with the engineering staff/managers, project directors/managers, and other team members. You will ensure proposals, deliverables, and reports adhere to brand standards, convey the author’s message clearly and concisely, and use proper grammar and writing style in a professional manner. Additionally, you will review and edit technical consulting services documents for domestic and international projects ranging from distributed energy resources, renewable energy, smart grid, and other technologies. You will also assist in producing marketing materials. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Organize and edit materials according to EPE standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Maintain and update database for reports, documents, and proposals. Review and edit materials prepared by other writers or engineering/project staff and provide feedback, when necessary. Assist in the explanation of technical concepts clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences. Create or select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate concepts and ideas. Integrate photo, video, and social media into reports and marketing documents. Assist managers/directors to develop and standardize proposals and reporting templates. Qualifications and Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong technical editing, and document management skills, Editorial and quality assurance experience. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite applications for document layout, graphics, and production. Team player with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple requests with short deadlines. Required Education and Experience: Completion of or current enrollment in, a bachelor’s degree program with a major in a Communication, Creative Writing, English, Journalism, Engineering, or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher An interest or foundational knowledge of engineering and/or the energy industry. (Preferred, but not required.) Work Location/Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment in Champaign, Illinois. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will communicate with colleagues and clients, move about the office to access files and equipment, operate computers and other office machinery, and remain in a stationary position. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position can be either full-time or part-time, depending on the applicant. The general work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster  If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com 

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Power Platforms Developer Intern – AbbVie

Position Description: ­As a Power Platforms developer, you will be supporting AbbVie’s Innovation, Architecture and Infrastructure team to help enable flexibility and scalability by leveraging Power Platforms across the organization. In this opportunity, you will learn Microsoft Power Platforms as part of a development incubator. You will learn and grow your skills in using Power Platforms, particular Power Apps and Power Automate, and work under the guidance of senior team members to support the development of automated business solutions for AbbVie teams. Major duties include: Create workflows to address business challenges in Microsoft Power Apps Build out and integrate PowerApps functionality for use across the enterprise Work with and support documentation of Power Apps use cases and applications Qualifications: Undergraduate students in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. Familiarity with designing and creating low code automation solutions for business teams – especially using Microsoft O365 components. Experience working with SQL or Oracle databases Self-starter who takes initiative in overcoming challenges and suggesting potential solutions Strong communicator with a willingness to collaborate and actively engage in independent learning and open discussion Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commit to a regular schedule during standard business hours (12 – 15 hours per week during the semester; 35 – 40 hours during the summer) Preferred Skills: Experience with Power BI or other visualization tools Note:  The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the current semester. Pending performance, analyst positions will last 3 semesters. Who We Are: The AbbVie Innovation Center (AIC), located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, provides an opportunity for students and organizations throughout AbbVie to collaborate on projects that help advance our science. During the regular fall and spring semesters, this program is designed for students to work 12-15 hours/week in parallel with their school schedule. During the summer, students are expected to work 35-40 hours/week. As part of the “Any Student Anywhere” model, the AIC welcomes students from around the country to apply and work with us.

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