1. Scoville Fellowship, Washington DC
I am pleased to send you information about the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, a program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on arms control and international security issues. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students.
Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. They have written fact sheets, letters to the editor, op eds, magazine articles, briefing books and reports, organized talks and conferences, and been interviewed as experts by the media. Many former Scoville Fellows work for NGOs or the Federal Government, or attend graduate school in political science or international relations, following their fellowships.
There is no application form; the application requirements are listed on the website, as are links to the websites of each of the twenty-five participating organizations and information on the work of current and former Scoville Fellows. Applications may be submitted via email.
2. The Institute for Justice - Intern - Arlington, VA
The Institute for Justice, the nation's leading libertarian public interest
law firm, seeks an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate intern for the Castle
Coalition this winter, to begin immediately.
The internship will include posting content on our website, assisting with
research projects, helping track eminent domain legislation in all 50
states, and providing administrative support to staff on a variety of tasks
and projects.
The Castle Coalition is the Institute for Justice's nationwide grassroots
property rights activism project. We help home and small business owners
protect themselves against eminent domain abuse and stand up to governments
and developers who seek to take private property for their own gain. The
Institute for Justice litigates to secure economic liberty, private property
rights, school choice, freedom of speech and other vital individual
liberties and to restore constitutional limits on the power of government.
We seek a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as
free and responsible members of society.
Please send a cover letter (detailing your interest in the Castle
Coalition), resume, and writing sample to the attention of:
Christina Walsh
Assistant Castle Coalition Coordinator
Institute for Justice
901 N. Glebe Road
Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203
cwalsh@ij.org
Fax - (703) 682-9321
3.Transparency International, Washington DC
Transparency International-USA (TI-USA) seeks several interns to support the efforts of our office in Washington, D.C. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. Successful candidates will perform a range of duties depending upon their experience and ability. In the past, they have been asked to complete tasks involving research, correspondence, meeting/hearing attendance, media coverage, and general administration. In reviewing applicants, we emphasize strong writing, creative problem solving, and thorough research skills. A background in international affairs and experience/interest in issues of corruption and accountability are preferred. Foreign language skills, particularly Spanish, are a plus. TI-USA is the U S chapter of Transparency International, the leading non-profit organization committed solely to curbing bribery and extortion in international business and development. TI-USA works alongside the TI network of over 90 other national chapters to raise awareness about the cost of corruption and to promote comprehensive and effective institutional and legal reforms. They do this by collaborating with multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, OAS, and OECD to encourage government and business to implement effective anti-corruption measures. Interested candidates should send a resume, one-page writing sample, list of references, and cover letter detailing availability by email to administration@transparency-usa.org.
4. United States Institute of Peace - Program Assistant/Professional Training Program - Washington, DC
We seek a person to provide a range of administrative and support activities for the Professional Training Program. The selectee will arrange and coordinate conferences, meetings, and training activities in the U.S. and abroad; make travel arrangements and prepare expense vouchers; track budget expenditures; help prepare contracts; maintain and manage databases; provide basic computing support; respond to questions and requests from the general public; maintain office files; support other staff as needed; and perform other related duties.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. We desire a candidate with a BA degree in international relations or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate strong computer skills (Macintosh preferred)! in word processing, database, spreadsheet, HTML, and Internet navigat ion; strong organizational skills; multitasking abilities; familiarity with budgets; ability to work independently in a complex environment; and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience organizing conferences and meetings, making domestic and international travel arrangements, and managing databases is desired. Immediate or very near-term availability will be an important factor.
Interested candidates should submit a resume including recent salary history to:
USIP Vacancy No. 200632
1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Resumes may be faxed to: 202-833-1019
MS Word formated applications may be e-mailed to vacancies+200632@usip.org
Applications reviewed as received, accepted until filled.
5.American Friends Service Committee, NY
AFSC seeks intern to fulfill the following responsibilities. A stipend is available for interns able to work at least 168 hours over a 3- or 4-month time period with a flexible start date: the sooner the better!
RESPONSIBILITIES
. Assist in organizing the display of Eyes Wide Open exhibits in communities of New York and New Jersey, with particular emphasis on reaching out to neighborhoods where military recruitment rates are highest and to Quaker meetings interested in hosting the exhibit.
. Assist in outreach to community groups, schools, and after-school programs in NYC neighborhoods where military recruitment rates are highest to share information about alternatives to militarism
. Assist in keeping up-to-date information on issues of military recruitment and enlistment and on other options for young people seeking opportunities for education, employment or service.
Application instructions:
HOW TO APPLY: Send a resume with references and letter of interest to: Anne Wright, Assistant to the Regional Director, awright@afsc.org
6. Human Rights First, Washington DC
Human Rights First welcomes a limited number of interns throughout the year. During the academic year, interns commit to 10 – 12 hours a week. During the summer interns are expected to work full time. Human Rights First makes every effort to ensure that each intern has workspace and access to computers. Due to the small size of our office, interns can expect to interact and work with both the asylum program and our advocacy team.
Interns are encouraged to attend program and staff meetings. Our summer intern program includes a series of “brown bag” lunches on subjects of interest developed by the interns. Staff and guest speakers are invited. Interns also have the opportunity to attend events and meetings outside of the office.
7. The Tanenbaum Center - Religion and Conflict Resolution Intern - New York
The Tanenbaum Center is the leading organization providing the practical programs so urgently needed to prevent the growing problem of verbal and physical conflict perpetrated in the name of religion. We are a non-sectarian group that addresses unresolved tensions by helping to change behaviors in religiously-diverse workplaces, schools and in areas of armed conflict.
The Religion and Conflict Resolution! Intern position is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motiva ted student to play an influential role in a cutting-edge effort with top experts and strong leaders in the field of conflict resolution.
The Intern will support all aspects of the Religion and Conflict Resolution Program.
COMPENSATION
The Religion and Conflict Resolution Intern is a paid position at $10/hour, 15 hours per week, for the spring academic semester. Continuation of the internship in the summer may be possible and is contingent on funding.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and one! or two brief writing samples (less than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org. Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email.
8. Hague Justice Portal - Intern - The Hague, Netherlands
The Hague Justice Portal is looking for a new intern to work as part of its international editorial team based at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague. The Hague Justice Portal, an innovative and dynamic new project of the Hague Academic Coalition, provides a gateway to news, research and information emerging out of The Hague's many international organisations and legal institutions.
As this exciting multilingual project develops, the editorial team is looking for an enthusiastic recent graduate with a strong interest in the field of international peace, justice and security to join its ranks.
The candidate would need to be available to work in The Hague, preferably on a full-time basis, for at least three months.
The intern's duties would include:
· Assisting the editorial team in its day-to-day management and development of the Portal
· Closely following the developments of key legal institutions in The Hague (such as the ICJ, ICC and the ICTY)
· Writing short pieces to appear on the website regarding legal developments in The Hague
· Uploading texts, commentaries, images, court documents and other relevant research materials to the website
· Working on an ongoing project to make the Permanent Court of Arbitration's reports accessible on the Portal
The internship is unpaid, but the successful applicant will receive a small monthly allowance to cover some of their costs whilst living in The Hague. To apply for this unique and rewarding position with the Hague Justice Portal, please send a covering letter (in either English or French) and your CV to Pauline.Otten@ haguejusticeportal.net. Also indicate when you would be able to start the internship.
7. Campus Progress: The Center for American Progress, Washington DC
Professor O'Neil,
If you know anyone from UPS who graduated in December and is looking to move out to DC, or maybe doesn't know what they want to do but would consider making the move for 6 or more months, this is a great opportunity. However, it is an immediate opening, so anyone slated to graduate in May would not be able to take advantage of it... The Center for American Progress is a great place to work, and Campus Progress especially for a recent graduate. You can visit their website at www.campusprogress.org.
Take care! kari manlove ('06).
Subject: 6-month Iraq campaign job at Campus Progress -- please circulate
Iraq Campaign Organizer for Campus Progress: The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening, as a six-month contract position, for an Iraq Campaign Organizer for Campus Progress. Campus Progress is the Center’s comprehensive effort to help young people make their voices heard and to empower new generations of progressive leaders. The Iraq Campaign Organizer will be responsible for supporting campus and local activism campaigns by students; assisting with organization of rallies and events; writing articles and Web materials; speaking about the issues at events and with the media; and advancing Campus Progress’ grassroots and coalition work on efforts to stop the escalation of the war and work for peace and security.
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