1. Wilson Center Internships, DC
A whole lot of internships:
Africa Program 2007 Africa Program Internships
Brazil InstituteSpring 2007 Internship Announcement
China Environment Forum Internship Opportunities Available with the China Environment Forum (CEF)
Cold War International History Project 2007 Internships
Development Office Development Office Internship
Environmental Change and Security Program Internship Opportunities Available with ECSP
2. Internship, Foster Care to College Mentor Program, Pierce County Alliance
Outreach Case Aide for the Foster Care to College Mentor Program. Outreach case aides will talk with community members about becoming mentors for young adults ages 16 to 20 are in foster care. This will include going to community businesses, community events and schools in order to educate people about educational outcomes for foster youth and recruit for mentors. Innovative recruiting strategies will be a priority.
Qualifications: Energetic, motivated, committed college students who are able to communicate well with others. Must have an outgoing personality and willingness to work with young adults of all races, genders, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.
Requirements: Must be able to pass background check; Must have lived in Washington for three years or more. Must have a car with insurance. Must work 8 hrs/wk minimum.
Benefits: Learn what it is like to work in one area of the social services field. Various training will be provided (CPR, SECURE, HIV/AIDS education, etc.) Build skills in working with people. Earn a resume builder. Find out if this is the kind of work for you or just help your community.
Contact: Debra Jackman
Contact Phone: (253) 502-5435
Contact E-Mail: jackmadl@p-c-a.org
Offered: Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
3. Carnegie Council Ethics & International Affairs Intern New York, New York
Description:
Ethics & International Affairs seeks a full-time summer intern. The goal of the journal is to bridge the gap betwe! en theory and practice by integrating rigorous thinking about principl es of justice and morality into discussions of the practical policy dilemmas that frequently arise in global politics. The journal publishes articles in three broad theme areas: ethics, war, and peace, global social justice, and religion in politics. The selected candidate's tasks will include:
* Managing peer-review process
* Assisting with administrative duties (e.g., ordering and tracking books for review; corresponding with authors regarding biographical notes and abstracts; drafting and mailing postproduction correspondence with journal contributors, publishers of reviewed books, and advertisers; identifying and tracking potential peer reviewers)
* Researching information on topics relevant to manuscripts for publication in the journal or program materials
* Depending on skill level, suggesting revisions of manuscripts for publication
* Proofreading revised manuscripts (journal articles, prog! ram reports and event summaries, Web site contents)
Requirements:
Candidates must be graduate students in International Affairs, Political Science, Philosophy, International Law or related areas; have a solid understanding of normative and empirical issues in international relations, global policy, and economics; excellent writing skills; attention to detail; strong Web and electronic database research skills; and excellent familiarity with Microsoft Word. Candidates are strongly encouraged to gain general familiarity with the substance of the journal and the program.
The intern is an integral part of the editorial team and receives a place on the journal's masthead. Please send us a resume and a short cover letter to Marina Oyuela (moyuela@cceia.org) explaining your motivation and qualifications for the internship.
Terms and Conditions:
This is an unpaid internship. School credit can be arranged and! a transportation stipend of $15 a day will be provided. We require a minimum commitment of 25 hours a week during the summer period.
To apply online, please visit the following site: http://www.cceia.org/about/jobs/position_data/0005
4. Paid Internship, Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department
Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a Vancouver WA based homebuilder, seeks a 20-30 hour intern beginning in May, ending in August. Pacific Lifestyle Homes is a top 10 homebuilder in Oregon and Washington, working in more than 18 local jurisdictions. Pacific Lifestyle Homes Public Affairs Department offers the unique opportunity to work actively on land use, population density, transportation and infrastructure policy issues on a local and regional level.
Position Description:
The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in public policy and its affect on housing markets in the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area. The position will include some clerical work, evenings and a willingness to take responsibility for critical, short term projects assigned by the Public Affairs Director.
Likely Responsibilities Include:
• Attending public meetings and reporting on relevant land use and development issues before public entities throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of jurisdictional contacts throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Developing and maintaining a land use and development policy issue based filing system for Public Affairs/Public Relations.
• Developing in conjunction with the Public Affairs Director a set of model ordinances relating to model homes, clubhouses, pools and signs for jurisdictional adoption.
• Researching and providing recommendations for improving current sign codes throughout the Portland/Vancouver Metropolitan Area.
• Providing support for a variety of public relations related functions, including site tours for elected officials.
• Providing support for coordination of schedules and meetings with local officials.
• Providing additional research support for the investigation of lands with acquisition potential; provide support on pre-feasibility research regarding lands with acquisition potential.
• Research the development of a database of land use decisions in local jurisdictions throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area as a reference guide for Acquisition, Development and Legal.
Position Requirements:
• Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel in and around the Portland/Vancouver/Salem Metropolitan area.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer functions and programs including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Access.
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written, that allow clear, concise communication of often complex issues to variety of audiences including h fellow employees, local governments and elected officials.
• General understanding of land use planning and local government operations.
• Ability to manage critical, time sensitive assignments.
Monthly Stipend Available
Please Contact:
Joe Keizur
Public Affairs Director
Pacific Lifestyle Homes
360-448-8550
joek@pacificlifestylehomes.com
5. STAFF ASSISTANT OPENING, D.C.
Congresswoman Hilda Solis seeks a Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail and faxes, Capitol tours, hiring and supervising interns, drafting constituent correspondence and assisting staff with various projects. Qualified applicants will have strong writing skills, be extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to perform many tasks simultaneously. California ties and fluency in Spanish are strongly preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to don.lyster@mail.house.gov.
6. Paid Internship, Innovation Network, DC
We provide program planning and evaluation consulting, training, and Web-based tools to nonprofits and funders across geographic and programmatic boundaries. We want to make evaluation accessible to all nonprofits, so they have the knowledge and skills to:
* Manage their internal matters, programs, and services effectively;
* Gain a stronger understanding of what is happening in their programs, and how those programs are affecting people and communities; and
* Collectively raise a strong voice in funding and policy decisions.
To find out more, go to http://www.innonet.org/?section_id=2&content_id=15
7. AFSC Interns New York, New York
Summary: Join us as we work together, to share with you our principles and the strategies and programs we use to advance social change. Together we can make a difference in the welfare of o! thers and move us all closer to a day of peace and economic and social justice for all!
Our director has a number of diverse and exciting ideas for short term projects. In our Immigrant Rights Program you could assist an immigrant worker to be understood and to understand court proceedings or work with immigrant communities on leadership development skills and surveying on attitudes toward immigration policy. Working with the Criminal Justice Program with clients whose lives have been impacted by the "criminal justice system" would be eye-opening, enraging, depressing and rewarding. You might help them write a resume and find a job or read their letters from "the inside" and work with staff to find a helpful way to respond to them. You could study the status of incarcerated children and youth. With the Conflict Resolution Program, you can be a part of helping people rebuild community ties, or you might work on addressing the root causes of community violence. Other Options to Military Recruitment will engage you in working with those who work with young people to help them examine the realities of military service. Advocating for alternatives may stretch your creativity and put you in touch with activist groups, the media and elected officials.
Compensation: These internship opportunties are not paid Staff positions, however there is financial compensation offered to all Interns participating in the program in the New York, NY and Newark, NJ offices. AFSC offers this stipend as a way of providing Interns who need to earn something over the summer with an opportunity to experience an AFSC Internship with us.
Contact: Anne Wright, Internship Coordinator, 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: 212-598-0950. Email: NYMRORecruit@afsc.org.
For more information on any of these internship opportunities please visit the following site: http://www.afsc.org/volunteering/intern278.htm
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