@State Jan-Feb 2021 Featured Jobs

Electrical Engineer Internship
Undergraduate/Graduate Student
MaXentric Technologies LLC

Wage: $20-30/hour

Application Deadline: Jan. 25

Description: MaXentric is seeking to recruit an intern to work in its San Diego location. We are a highly selective, equal-opportunity employer looking for candidates who are curiosity-driven, interested in analog/mixed signal circuits and/or wireless communications, and who have some background in system level design.

Position: In this engineering internship position, you will gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers in the analysis, design, measurement and characterization of a wireless communication system. Work activities will include circuit simulation, lab testing of circuits, presentation of design expectations/results and participation in design reviews.

• Low-power analog circuitry 
• Analog-to-digital conversion and vice versa 
• Wireless data transfer 
• Digital Signal Processing 
• Wireless data transfer 
• Power amplifier testing 
• RF system design 
• Receiver path testing and design 
• RF front development 
• Analog circuitry

Employer Profile: MaXentric works on next-generation mobile platforms.Our technology has attracted customers, including 4G cellular base-station integrators, NASA and DARPA, who need solutions to highly constrained real-time applications. Our team spans multiple disciplines and includes RF engineers, software developers, DSP/FPGA/Multicore experts, analog engineers and communications engineers. This internship will be located in MaXentric’s California office in downtown La Jolla.

Communications and Marketing Internship
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center

Wage: Unpaid

Application Deadline: Feb. 28

Description: Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, a garden and nutrition education center, is seeking an energetic, well-organized and growth-minded individual as a communications and marketing intern. This virtual position assists Olivewood staff with media and public relations and supports the marketing of Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center programs and events and is an essential part of the research of and outreach to key audiences. Candidates should have taken related coursework in public relations, communications or marketing.

Position: Applicants should have some experience with creating marketing and communications projects and have an interest in nonprofit operations. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed organizational skills, a demonstrated ability to manage projects and be an innovative critical thinker. The candidate must be hard-working and self-motivated and must demonstrate a deep commitment and vibrant appreciation for the life lessons learned around the table and in the garden. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and have fun!

• For college credit only, 10 – 12 hours per week 
• Opportunity to extend internship, based on performance

Employer Profile: The mission of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is to empower students and families from diverse backgrounds to be healthy and active citizens through organic gardening, environmental stewardship and nutrition education. Our vision is to reconnect students and families to the natural environment through food, education and community engagement.

STEM Instructor
Elementary Institute Science

Wage: $16.60/hour

Deadline to Apply: Jan. 31

Description: Join a team of talented Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) instructors at EIS who are passionate about providing high quality STEM experiences for all students. Together we are developing and inspiring the next generation of San Diego’s STEM-literate community. All classes are designed to provide the students with scientific information and its direct application to their lives and well-being. Students explore topics such as biology, chemistry, environmental science, marine biology, health, sustainability, computer science, photography, robotics, and engineering. EIS encourages student involvement, innovation and creativity through trial-and-error problem-solving and teamwork.

Position: Classes are taught in our 15,000-square-foot 2 STEM learning center and feature a 12:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Examples of hands-on learning activities include programming robots, testing water quality, dissecting fish, designing and building roller coasters, designing and testing parachutes, growing plants, learning to code and creating websites. Upon passing a background check, instructors earn $16.60 per hour.

Employer Profile: The Elementary Institute of Science is a nonprofit, student-centered organization that provides after-school, weekend and school break "learning laboratory" classes for students' ages 7 to 13. EIS is located in Southeast San Diego, about 20 minutes from UCSD and SDSU and across the street from the Euclid Trolley station.

Marketing and Communications Assistant
San Diego State University, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Wage: $14/hour

Deadline to Apply: April 2

Description: Coordinate in-person and virtual events, including video/film organization, messaging, promotion and social media. Assist with community management on social media channels and groups. Assist with organizing and optimizing the SDSU YouTube video playlist including titling, descriptions, linking and tagging. Support market research, environmental scans and competitive profiling. Other tasks as assigned.

Position: Provide digital advertising campaign support, including content creation (photo and videos), reporting and asset organization. Draft copy and identify visuals for various marketing materials, including website, social media, advertising and promotions. Review marketing materials, including website and print content, social channels and email communications. Project coordination including facilitating digital assets among campus and outside partners with diligent communication. Assist with implementing marketing strategies for campaigns and special events on various channels.

Employer Profile: The Department of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, in the Office of the President, is the voice of SDSU. Department marketing, communications and public affairs initiatives reach ever-expanding audiences, from the university's 420,000-plus alumni to San Diego's 3 million residents, who rely on SDSU graduates to power the regional economy. Through news media, government relations, campus programs and community outreach, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs develops initiatives that support the university's mission, projects and programs — namely excellent teaching, research and community service.

Clean River Program Intern
San Diego River Park Foundation

Wage: Unpaid

Deadline to Apply: Feb. 28

Description: We seek outgoing and hardworking interns who are passionate about environmental conservation and community building. Internships at San Diego River Park Foundation are highly collaborative and feature on-the-job learning for students interested in nonprofits and local environmental issues. These positions are unpaid volunteer opportunities.

Position: The Clean River Program intern will assist in physically removing trash from along the San Diego River. They will also engage and lead volunteers at regular community events organized to accomplish these tasks.

COVID-19: Field programs at SDRPF are currently operating with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. The intern will be expected to learn and implement these protocols. All additional internship work will be completed at home. As the situation changes, we anticipate that field work may be expanded and office work may become possible. If this happens, SDRPF staff will modify procedures as needed to ensure participant safety.

Employer Profile: Founded in 2001, we are a nonprofit, environmental organization dedicated to the restoration of the San Diego River and creation of the San Diego River Park System. More info at www.sandiegoriver.org.

Student Videographer/Photographer/Editor
San Diego State University - Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Wage: $14/hour

Deadline: March 31, 2021

Description: The Department of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, in the Office of the President, is the voice of SDSU, and we are seeking a qualified student videographer/photographer to join our team! Responsible for executing all phases of video production, including storyboarding, shooting, editing and final output. Set up and operate cameras and lighting kits. Coordinates with the strategic communications team to facilitate shoots with campus partners. Capture video and photo imagery for distribution across multiple digital media platforms and print. Works independently or with other staff to capture video footage and photos. Other duties, as assigned. Podcast editing. Helping to organize and tag SDSU photo libraries. Captioning.

Position: Must be a registered San Diego State University student. Must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. Must be able to work a maximum of 10 hours each week during the academic year. Must present a resume and reel or link with sample work. Must have an understanding of video/photo concepts and skills. Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom or similar applications. Must have expertise in the integration of video effects and audio. Must be familiar with digital video codecs. Ex: ProRes, .MOV, .MP4. Must be proficient in working with professional DSLR cameras and equipment. Must be proficient in operating video and audio equipment and understand basic project management techniques. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and help move photo/video gear around campus. Must help maintain video and photo equipment and keep inventory.

Employer Profile: The Department of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, in the Office of the President, is the voice of SDSU. Department marketing, communications and public affairs initiatives reach ever-expanding audiences, from the university's 420,000-plus alumni to San Diego's 3 million residents, who rely on SDSU graduates to power the regional economy. Through news media, government relations, campus programs and community outreach, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs develops initiatives that support the university's mission, projects and programs — namely excellent teaching, research and community service.