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The Spring 2023 internship is closed.  Thank you so much for your interest. 

If you are interested in Funding this program please contact us at:
877-696-7226 or askus@militaryspousejobs.org.

"This Maria McConville Internship ship will empower a Military Spouse to gain knowledge, skills, and real-world experience in an ever-competitive workforce. Military Spouses, especially Surviving Spouses, encounter compounding employment challenges. This important internship provides a Surviving Spouse the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through a well-planned and delivered program of instruction. Throughout the coursework, the intern will be guided by mentors and other business professionals. With my unique background in holistic health, I will collaborate with the intern to explore his/her total wellness. Investing in Military Spouses is an imperative way to show support and gratitude. Thank you to MSJ for providing this internship; I’m honored for it to be in my name and help a Surviving Spouse grow and thrive."
Maria McConville

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Military Spouse Jobs Is Pleased to Announce the Maria McConville Career Internship Program
The Maria McConville Career Internship was created to showcase the career and employment opportunities available to Military-Affilitaited Survivor and Gold Star Spouses seeking employment. Over a six-month timeframe, the awardee will receive industry-specific training and hands-on experience, along with continuous industry mentoring, career guidance, and support.
 
This inaugural paid internship will be awarded to a Military-Affiliated Survivor or Gold Star Spouse who has dropped out of the workforce due to the hardship and grief resulting from the loss of their loved one. Maria McConville, Nutritionist and Life Coach, and Bonnie Carroll, CEO & President of TAPS, support the program and will be executive mentors.
 
The career focus for the inaugural internship is in Marketing and Communications.  The internship application period runs from October 7, 2022, until January 13, 2023.
 
The selected intern will receive training and hands-on experience with a variety of different functions within the Military Spouse Jobs family.  Areas of concentration include:
  • social media
  • public relations
  • print and digital media
  • career development
  • professional development
  • career development training
Interested applicants can get started by selecting the “Find Out More and Get Started” button below to connect with a Military Spouse Jobs team member and begin the application process.
 
Additionally, entities looking to learn more about the internship or how they can support future internship cohorts, can connect with a team member by selecting the “Find Out More and Get Started” button below.
 
For more information please contact Denise Lewis, Director of DEIA Initiatives, at dlewis@militaryspousejobs.org.

On July 27th, 2022, during a Military Spouse Jobs Board of Directors Event, Deb Kloeppel, the organization’s President and Founder, named Mrs. Maria McConville as the Honoree and Executive Mentor of the organization's first career empowerment internship - aptly named “The Maria McConville Career Internship”.

Maria was selected as honoree for her tireless commitment to, and advocacy for, military spouse employment initiatives. Throughout her life, Maria has worked to inspire and empower military spouses while highlighting the challenges they face finding meaningful, fulfilling, and consistent employment.
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