Always more on the university MonsterTrak (get the password from CES; it is available to students and alums) and on Hillzoo.com And don't forget that there are numerous local internship opportunities with elected officials, city government, and other agencies/non-profits. Ask me (Professor O'Neil) if you want to know more.
1. Paid Internship, Congressman Pomeroy, DC
Congressman Pomeroy's office is looking for someone to fill a paid internship position starting immediately. If you have qualified applicants, please have them send their resume to me. Thanks!
Stacy Austad Scheduler
Congressman Pomeroy's Office
1501 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
(202)225-2611
Fax (202)226-0893
2. Internship, Senator Kennedy, DC
Senator Kennedy’s Education Policy Office and Investigations Office, of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, are currently taking applications for intern positions starting immediately. The interns will be responsible for conducting research, answering phones, assembling briefing books, preparing materials for the Senator, and other administrative tasks as needed. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or college undergrad, with an interest in politics, education policy, and/or law. Please send a resume and cover letter to demhelpintern@gmail.com. In your cover letter, please indicate your availability and proposed start date. Full-time interns preferred, but we can work with your schedule. No phone inquiries or drop-bys please.
3. Internship, Global Impact, DC
A Global Impact internship provides you with the opportunity to learn about devel opment 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.
Global Impact is based in Alexandria, Virginia, along the Potomac River and is 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.
*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 Microsoft Office.
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.
4. Seeds of Peace - Development Internship - New York
Seeds of Peace, a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to empowering teenagers from regions of conflicts with the leadership skills required to advance reconciliation and coexistence, is looking for full-time and part-time interns to work its Development department.
Full-time positions include a weekly stipend and part-time positions are unpaid. The internship duration is from June 1 to August 31, 2007, though dates can be flexible.
Requirements: Must be current college student or recent graduate with experience working in an office environment. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet research are essential. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge a plus. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, a pleasant phone manner, pay good attention to detail, be very organized, and be an independent worker. Knowledge of the Middle East preferred, Hebrew or Arabic language skills a plus.
Applicants who intend to receive college credit for this internship must make arrangements with their college/university. Seeds of Peace is not responsible for acquiring academic credits for interns.
The intern will work directly with staff members of the Development department in the New York office. Responsibilities include researching potential donors and foundations using online search engines, assisting with writing grant proposals and follow-up reports, and drafting correspondence, including cover letters and letters of inquiry.
One full-time and multiple part-time positions available.
Application instructions:
No phone calls please. E-mail resume, cover letter (indicate whether you are applying for the full or part-time position) and 2-3 page writing sample to ellen@seedsofpeace.org or mail to:
Seeds of Peace
Attn: Summer 2007 Internship
370 Lexington Ave., Suite 401
New York, NY 10017
