Summer Internships, Tacoma City Council Races
There are several highly contested City Council races shaping up for fall, and campaigns are looking for interns. This may include Katie Rose '05, who has been named campaign manager for incumbent Councilmember Julie Anderson, and for candidate Marilyn Strickland (see below), among others. If you want to be directly involved in a local campaign, these races are a great opportunity. If you want to know more, drop me (Professor O'Neil) a note.
Campaign Coordinator, Tacoma City Council Campaign
Campaign Coordinator needed to manage the daily details of what will be a competitive and lively race for Tacoma City Council. Responsibilities include scheduling/coordinating fundraising events and socials, maintaining and updating donor communication, managing the production and distribution of campaign marketing material. Participate in strategic planning and voter analysis with senior campaign staff, recruit and schedule volunteers.
Manage communication with campaign team.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be organized, energetic, and have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through. Passion for local politics and knowledge of Tacoma's neighborhoods ideal. Prior campaign experience a plus. Sense of humor required. Seven month commitment needed. Start date May 2007 (or earlier if available), end date November 2007.
Benefits:
You will make career-enhancing contacts with influential people in local and regional governent, large and small businesses, the media and the non-profit sector. You will have the opportunity to work with the most culturally diverse and experienced campaign team in the city. Position includes stipend.
Please send your letter of interest and resume by 3/24/07 to:
strickland4tacoma@hotmail.com Read about the candidate here.
Congressional Scheduler/Personal Assistant, Congressman Adam Smith's Office, Washington DC.
Moderate Northwest Democrat seeks Scheduler/Personal Assistant. Ideal applicant will have no less than two years of professional experience. This position manages and maintains the Member's DC schedule and travel plans; manages the Internship program for the office; manages office IT and technology systems; monitors compliance with House rules and polices. Must have great attention to detail, be friendly, have a good sense of humor and enjoy working in a fast paced office. Washington State or Northwest ties are a plus. Please email your resume and cover letter to: smithscheduler@mail.house.gov.
Social Venture Partners Paid Internship, Seattle
Social Venture Partners (SVP) is a network of engaged donors that brings together nonprofits and philanthropists to learn from each other and build capacity for positive community impact. SVP welcomes Partners from diverse backgrounds who want to pool financial contributions and skills to provide more resources to nonprofits and produce greater results. Partners currently support programs in K-12, early childhood, out-of-school time and environment.
For more information visit www.svpseattle.org.
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engaged grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, philanthropy development, and program evaluation. SVP Seattle has five full-time staff and is located at 1601 Second Avenue (near Pike Place Market) in downtown Seattle.
Qualifications
Detail-oriented, strong research, verbal and written communication skills. Experience with program evaluation and outcomes frameworks, surveys, interviewing, data analysis, and presentation of findings. Familiarity with nonprofit sector, nonprofit capacity building, nonprofit management, and philanthropic development helpful. Interest in both the theory and practice of the above. Familiarity with Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint or the ability to quickly learn new software a plus.
Compensation
This is a contract position. Stipend is $4,500 for Summer 2007 (approx 12 weeks / 30 hours per week). Exact dates are flexible.
Application Procedures
Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references via email to aaronj@svpseattle.org by March 23, 2007.
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice University of San Diego
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 30
Dates: The Summer 2007 internship will begin June 6, and end August 17.
Intern Responsibilities:
. Assist with the development of IPJ projects & events, including research
assistance, support to events, and a small amount of administrative support.
Qualifications:
. Enrollment, with senior status, in an ! undergraduate program; or enrollment in a
graduate program; or a r ecent degree in a field related to peace studies, human
rights, or international relations.
. GPA of 2.75 or higher.
. Excellent writing skills.
. Minimum of 15, and preferably up to 20, hours per week.
To Apply: Please visit our website at http://peace.sandiego.edu and click on
"Programs," then "Internship Opportunities," to download an application form and
view other requirements. If you have additional questions, please call (619) 260-7573 or emccollim@sandiego.edu. The internship is unpaid.
Global Witness - US Summer Intern (Stipend) - Washington, DC
Global Witness' office in Washington, DC is seeking a summer intern, to start mid-May 2007, for a 2-6 month stay. GW - U.S. office internships are geared towards current undergraduates, recent university graduates, and graduate students with a significant background in international relations, particularly in Washington, DC advocacy and research on resource and conflict issues including diamonds and oil and gas. In order to support our general advocacy efforts, GW also looks for candidates with an interest and experience in tracking Congressional developments (e.g. congressional calendars, legislation, hearings, committee assignments) and media cover! age. Hill or other office experience and language skills are a plus, but not a necessity. Washington-based interns interact with Global Witness staff and have the opportunity for in-depth learning in particular areas, as well as broad exposure to the DC policy community.
Although each internship is slightly different, the following assignments are typical of a GW - U.S. office internship:
* Finding out about, attending, and reporting back on relevant Washington events and symposia related to GW issues, including Congressional hearings, policy dialogues, the Great Lakes policy forum, and others.
* U.S. legislative advocacy, including drafting and disseminating documents, preparing for and attending Congressional staff meetings
* Tracking media developments
* Assisting with sector-related research, including oil and mining industry publications and international affairs-related articles related to GW work.
* Conducting more in-depth research on a topic that is mutually agreed upon between GW and the intern.
* Administrative work such as developing contact databases, handling communications logistics, etc.
Please note that applicants should either be U.S. citizens or have a valid U.S. visa.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Sasha Lezhnev, Policy Adviser, at sasha@globalwitness.org The cover letter should include dates of availability. Deadline: March 31, 2007. Length of internship: 2-6 months. Stipend provided.
The Development Gateway Foundation - Internship - Washington, DC
The Development Gateway Foundation's internship program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates, recent graduates and graduate/professional students who have course work, professional or personal experience, and career interests related to our programs
We offer both full-time and part-time internships at our Washington, DC location, as well as "virtual internships" for interns residing outside of the Washington area. Internships vary in duration and duties/content; currently only unpaid internships are offered. For more information, or to apply for an internship, please contact Human Resources at 202-572-9200 or hr@dgfoundation.org
Project on Middle East Democracy - Summer Policy Intern - Washington, DC
The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) seeks to organize and support a constituency in favor of a more co! nsistent US democracy promotion policy in the Middle East. To pursue this goal, POMED provides timely policy briefs for Members of Congress and their staff, forums for constructive dialogue, and a monthly newsletter highlighting trends in the region and in US policy.
An internship with POMED offers a unique opportunity to not just observe what happens on the Hill, but to take part. You will not be answering phones or sorting mail. As a Policy Intern you will play a critical role in supporting our work by tracking legislation and member votes, reporting on congressional hearings, adding content to POMED's website, assisting with events, and conducting research. Policy Interns may also be invited to publish articles in POMED's monthly newsletter or to contribute to the drafting of policy papers.
Qualification:
Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated individuals with strong academic records and an interest in foreign policy and/o! r the Middle East. Candidates should be committed to POMED's mission a nd principles (www.pomed.org) and have excellent communication skills. Extra consideration will be given to candidates with experience in online organizing and/or website construction. The internship is unpaid.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to andrew.albertson@pomed.org. Be sure to indicate your availability in the cover letter. Short writing samples are also welcome. Although it is not required, we recommend that you send all application materials no later than March 23.
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