1. Internships. World Trade Center, Tacoma
There are internships available at the WTC in Tacoma throughout the year. PG alum Colleen (Woodrow) Gause '06 has recently joined them as the publications and operations coordinator and will be at the PG Alum-Student gathering Monday evening. Colleen writes: "I would be glad to chat with students interested in the non-profit side of employment. I’ve spent the year working at a smattering of internships in the non-profit sector and state government, and would be happy to share the experiences."
2. Transparency International-USA - Summer Internship - Washington, DC
Transparency International-USA (TI-USA) seeks interns to support the efforts of our office in Washington, D.C. Both part-time and full-time unpaid 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 wri! ting, 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 US 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 by! April 15th, 2007.
3. The National Endowment for Democracy - International Forum for Democratic Studies Internship - Washington, DC
The International Forum for Democratic Studies, the research arm of the National Endowment for Democracy, is a leading center for analysis of the theory and practice of democratic development worldwide. It is also a clearinghouse for information on the varied activities and experiences of groups and institutions working to achieve and maintain democracy around the world.
The International Forum offers internships to advanced undergraduate and graduate students during the fall and spring semesters and during the summer. Forum internships, which are unpaid, provide students an excellent opportunity to improve their knowledge of democratization and international affairs and to develop and improve their research, writing, and computer skills.
To Apply for a Forum Internship
Please send a cover letter, resume, two references, and brief writing sample to the contact below.
Deadline for Summer 2007: March 15
Deadline for Fall 2007: July 15
Deadline for Spring 2008: November 15
Intern Coordinator
International Forum for Democratic Studies
National Endowment for Democracy
1025 F Street, NW, Suite 800,
Washington, DC 20004
Fax: 202-378-9704
Forum@ned.org
4. Associate Editor, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, Washington, DC
Democracy, the progressive quarterly journal, seeks a talented, motivated person interested in policy and politics and with writing experience for the post of
Associate Editor. The Associate Editor will participate in the editing process; conduct research projects on potential article topics and authors; manage the journal's book review section and website, as well as the fact-checking and copy-editing for each issue; and perform administrative duties as they occur. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree; experience writing and/or editing; broad interests in and knowledge of foreign and domestic policy; a commitment to
progressive politics; a desire to deepen their exposure to a wide range of issues and interact with the most cutting-edge progressive thinkers across a variety of fields. The position will serve as a unique and unparalleled career springboard into the world of government, politics, and ideas. Salary is competitive. Position is based in our Washington, D.C., headquarters. Send resume and writing samples to
crisen@democracyjournal.org. No phone calls please.
5. Potomac Institute, International Center for Terrorism Studies Interns, Washington DC
The International Center for Terrorism Studies (ICTS) is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institute associated with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, located in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 1994, the activities of ICTS are guided by an International Research Council that offers recommendations for study on different aspects of terrorism, both conventional and unconventional. ICTS is also affiliated with: the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies; the Inter-University Center for Information Warfare and Cyber-Terrorism Studies; the Inter-University Center for Science and Technology Studies; and the Inter-University Center for Legal Studies (International Law Institute, Washington, D.C.).
Call for Students
ICTS Internship Description: Internship responsibilities include research assistance and administrative support, conference coordination, editorial and publication assistance, and database development.
Duties include: monitoring developments and conducting research on terrorism and counterterrorism over the past two decades, peace processes, regional insurgencies and ethnic conflicts, terrorism and law, etc., developing and maintaining a database on terrorism and regional developments; compiling bibliographies and chronologies, and summarizing research materials as directed; collecting and assembling data; copy editing and proofreading; providing a full range of administrative support of the terrorism center.
Requirements: Students, with a 3.0 or higher GPA, and with a background or interest in terrorism, ethnic conflict, political violence, international affairs, history, public policy, computer science and law are preferred, though others accepted. Seeking candidates with relevant research experience, writing and editing experience, good database skills, excellent organization and communication skills mandatory, strong MS Office skills and Internet research skills, and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload. Professional attire is preferred/expected. Interns are expected to work 15 to 25 hours a week during the summer semester.
Contact
For more information contact Andrew Fulton or to apply, please send a complete package to Andrew Fulton via email at ICTS[at]potomacinstitute[dot]org that includes:
1. A letter of interest;
2. Current resume;
3. 3-4 page writing sample;
4. Official transcript; and
5. Two letters of recommendation.
6. Summer Student Employment Program - Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
The Office of Research and Development’s mission is to conduct leading-edge research and foster the sound use of science and technology to fullfill EPA’s mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
* Office of Research and Development Web Site
The National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) is a part of the U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development located in Washington, DC. Its staff is responsible for developing the Request for Research Proposals (RFP) which eventually fund private environmental research at various American colleges, universities and private businesses. In addition, the members of the NCER staff manage the EPA’s Environmental Fellowship program. Once these Fellowships and Research grants are awarded, the members of this office monitor the progress and disseminate the final results.
Overall Function: Under general supervision, the Summer Intern will provide staff support to various research grant project officers, will assist with the management of the existing computer programs used to monitor the projects, and will participate in the planning of events set up to either monitor or /and manage the various research and fellowship grants that have been awarded.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain positive working relationships with grantees and NCER staffers.
* Coordinate information gathering and respond to requests as appropriate.
* Assist in developing and implementing programmatic strategies and materials.
* Draft correspondence in response to requests and disseminate them in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
* Schedule and organize meetings.
* Type and design general reports, memos, charts, tables, graphs, etc. using the latest versions of Microsoft Office software.
* Prepare PowerPoint presentations as assigned.
* Maintain databases, including media lists, press clips, data inventories, etc.
* Act as a liaison with other departments and outside organizations. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
* Coordinate information requests from programs and/or departments to ensure requests are met according to deadlines.
Qualifications:
* At least 18 to 20 months of college training in any planned academic curriculum.
* Excellent telephone, oral communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent writing, proofing and editing skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
* Ability to handle pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment driven by deadlines and changing schedules.
* Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
* High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
Please submit your cover letter and resume electronically to:
Ted Just and Nina Zheng
National Center for Environmental Research
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: (202) 233-0677
Email: Ted Just - just.ted@epa.gov and Nina Zheng - zheng.nina@epa.gov
Web: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/
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