Thursday, March 01, 2007

Your Friday Roundup of Opportunities

1. Nixon Presidential Materials Internship, Yorba Linda, CA
This could be particularly interesting for students in IR; the director, Dr, Naftali, has written on the Cold War--Prof. O'Neil UPDATE: The folks at NPM informed me that the federal Nixon Presidential Materials Staff, which is part of the National Archives is a federal, nonpartisan body separate from the Private Nixon Library and Foundation. The link I provided earlier was to the Nixon Library, not the Nixon Presidential Materials.

The California office of the federal Nixon Presidential Materials Staff, which will soon become the nonpartisan Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, is seeking talented and energetic college students and recent graduates to work as interns between June 4 and August 6, 2007.

Interns will assist with substantial and meaningful projects, such as planning and organizing public lectures and talks, researching the Nixon administration and contemporaneous events, and creating content for our Web site and museum exhibitions. Interns will also participate in discussions with experts in fields such as the Cold War, espionage, presidential history, and museum administration.

These interns will contribute to the creation of a major national center for the study of the presidency, American history, and the life and times of Richard Nixon. We are seeking mature, driven candidates with a demonstrated record of accomplishment. In choosing interns, we are not guided by an applicant's major field of study but by his or her commitment to creating a serious and impartial national institution. We welcome applications from students majoring not only in history, political science, and international relations but also in other fields, such as business, marketing, public history, museum studies, Asian studies, African-American studies, economics, journalism, and communications (particularly new media).

To apply, please send a current resume, one or two letters of recommendation, a current transcript (a photocopy or other informal versionis acceptable), and a cover letter explaining why you would like to be an intern at the Nixon to:
Dr. Timothy J. Naftali
Director, Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than April 2. Late applications will not be considered. Finalists will be interviewed in person or by telephone. Please direct any questions to paul.musgrave@nara.gov.


2. SEN. PATTY MURRAY - OUTREACH STAFF, CENTRAL WA
This position will open on or around March 1. The successful candidate will be a member of Senator Murray's official outreach staff. The position is in Yakima, and the territory covers Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Grant, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton and parts of Franklin counties. The Central WA Director splits time between operating this one person office and traveling the 4th Congressional District for meetings and public events. This is a one-person office.

To be considered, candidates should have a BA, share Senator Murray's political philosophy, and be willing to commit to live in or around Yakima. This position requires a self-starter, willing to take on projects with minimal supervision. Salary DOE. Please forward resumes and cover letters to Shawn Bills (preferably via email) to shawn_bills@murray.senate.gov


3. Congressman Leonard Boswell seeks Staff Assistant. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, processing mail, greeting visitors, coordinating tours, and managing the office intern program. Iowa ties are preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Resumes.IA03@mail.house.gov . Deadline for applications is March 6, 2007.


4. Rep. Tom Lantos (CA-12) seeks a Staff Assistant to handle front office responsibilities. Ideal candidate will have previous exposure to Capitol Hill and will have demonstrated experience multi-tasking in a high pressure environment. California ties a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume and cover letter to LantosJobs@mail.house.gov. No phone calls.


5. Staff Assistant: Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez seeks a Staff Assistant with a teamwork attitude and good sense of humor for front office duties. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, conducting tours of the Capitol, hiring and supervising interns, and assisting the Member and staff with various projects. Applicants need to be very organized, responsible and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. California ties and Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required. Please e-mail résumé and cover letter to CA39jobs@mail.house.gov


6. STAFF ASSISTANT POSITION - Southeast Texas Democrat is looking to fill a Staff Assistant position in the DC office. Seeking a dependable and attentive individual to staff the front desk; receive and route calls and other incoming materials appropriately; provide Capitol tours and fill orders for constituent tours and other services; and support office administration. E-mail resume and desired salary to TXJobOpening@mail.house.gov.


7. The Genocide Intervention Network - Advocacy Intern - Washington, DC
Description:
The Genocide Intervention Network seeks a highly motivated and independent college student to assist with advocacy initiatives. The advocacy internship require at least 30 hours per week, and will take place through May 2007. Start and end dates can be negotiated.

Job Description
Advocacy interns will assist in the production of advocacy materials an d development of programs with the goal of providing concerned individuals and communities the opportunity to influence U.S. and international response to the ongoing genocide in Darfur.
Specific duties will include:

* Updating the advocacy section of the website
* Updating the Darfur Scores website
* Communicating with STAND students, GI-Net members and concerned individuals on advocacy matters
* Developing materials for specific advocacy campaigns
* Distribution of materials/programs to other organizations
* Recruiting possible constituent leaders in key districts/states
* Recruiting possible media contacts in key districts/states
* Making appointments on Capitol Hill

Benefits

Interns will receive $70 per month in SmartBenefits to cover local transportation costs. Lectures, panel discussions and other events are also frequently made available through allied organizations in the! Darfur and anti-genocide movements.

How to Apply
Please apply immediately by sending a résumé, cover letter, and preferably two short non-academic writing samples to Greg Kuo at Jobs@GenocideIntervention.net. In your cover letter, please specify your preferred start and end dates for the internship, and the hours and times each week that you are available for the internship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about this position, please contact Greg Kuo at the e-mail address above.


8. Global Impact - Internship - Alexandria, VA
A Global Impact internship provides you with the opportunity to learn about development and fundraising techniques in a friendly and professional environment. You will be introduced to the leading not-for-profit U.S.-based international relief and development organizations and gain exposure to issues such as poverty, hunger, HIV/AIDS and refugees and their global impact.

Global Impact is based in Alexandria, Virginia, along the Potomac River and metro accessible to the District of Columbia.

Opportunities to interns may include one or more of the following assignments:

* Assist the communications and corporate development departments in researching, writing and/or editing communications tools.
* Develop informational databases.
* Assist regional director with campaign events, charity fairs, etc.
* Assist in researching new development opportunities.

The following qualifications are required for consideration:

* Education: Course work towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in international studies but not required.
* Experience: Efficiently use the Internet for research purposes; effective writing and editing skills; strong attention to detail; and proficiency in Mi crosoft Word and Excel.

Although the position will be unpaid, Global Impact will provide a local transportation stipend for travel to and from work. Global Impact does not place interns overseas.

Interested parties should e-mail intern@charity.org. Include a copy of your resumé and a letter of interest.

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