ANNOUNCING AND INVITING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE
2008
SCHOLASTIC CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND FELLOWS PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
A Global Children's Publishing and Media Company
The Scholastic Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Fellows program is an initiative designed to reach out to a diverse college population to increase interest in children's publishing. Having a workforce that reflects our diverse and culturally rich society is essential to our success.
Open to current college students and graduating seniors, the Scholastic CDF Fellows program provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of Scholastic businesses while also learning about child-related advocacy and policy making.
Each summer, the program introduces five college students to the publishing world through an intensive internship that takes place at Scholastic’s headquarters in New York City. During the internship, Fellows become fully contributing members of Scholastic. Fellows work side-by-side with Scholastic professionals, gaining exposure to various aspects of the industry, including the areas of editorial, design, marketing, and promotion.
Scholastic is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books. For over 85 years, Scholastic has emphasized quality products and a dedication to learning. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, feature film, videos and toys. The Company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the Company's Internet site, www.scholastic.com. Each of Scholastic's distinctive businesses supports the Company's mission to help children around the world learn to read and love to learn.
Scholastic is headquartered in Soho New York, with offices throughout the United States and around the globe.
To learn more about the Children’s Defense Fund, please visit www.childrensdefense.org.
Scholastic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
PROGRAM DATES
Scholastic’s 9-week fellowship program will run from Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8, 2008.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Fellows are paid $11 per hour and work a 35-hour week*. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the Fellow.
*Fellows are paid for a 35-hour week. Fellows are not compensated for curriculum assignments or special projects related to the fellowship.
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified candidates should be currently enrolled in an accredited college or art school.
- Must have excellent computers skills with MS Office.
- Be able to work a 35 hour week and be available to participate in all aspects of the Fellows’ pre-professional mentoring program.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING
Apply online (instructions are below) by the application deadline: Monday, March 3, 2008.
Application Materials Required:
In one MS Word document please include the following in this order then click import resume:
- Current resume
- Cover Letter
- At the end of the resume add two lines and answer this Short Answer Question - Describe in 100 words or less how your personal, academic and/or professional experiences inform your ability to bring a diverse perspective to Scholastic.
- At the end of the essay add two lines then add an Essay describing what skills you hope to contribute to and gain as a Scholastic CDF Fellow.
- Original writing sample for editorial internships limited to 3 pages.
- Original art & design sample for art & design internships - See additional information below.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note about Art and Design Internships:
- Students applying for art & design internships should mail or hand-deliver original art & design samples with entire application package after applying online.
- Each piece must have your first and last name and name of your college. Please do not submit more than 3 pieces of artwork.
- Photocopies and digital pictures of artwork are acceptable submission formats. No disks please.
- Samples and application package should be addressed to:
Internship Program Manager
HR Department
Scholastic Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
Samples will not be returned
TO APPLY
We are currently accepting online applications for the summer program. To apply:
- Click link the department name below that you are interested in as a first choice then apply online.
- You can apply to up to 3 departments. List your first, second and third choice in the first line of your cover letter.
SELECTION OF INTERNS
Interns are selected on the basis of their academic standing, essay, original art/design or writing samples, participation in extracurricular activities, and previous work and/or internship experience.
All students must be in good academic standing and have great computer skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interns may be interviewed by telephone or at a Scholastic office. References may be requested.
Students accepted as summer interns will be notified by April 15, 2008.
While we appreciate your interest in Scholastic, only students under consideration will be contacted.