http://www.slate.com/id/2245788/
...Academics...can't seem to get enough of The Wire. Barely two years after the show's final episode aired—and with Simon's new show, Treme, premiering next month on HBO—there have already been academic conferences, essay anthologies, and special issues of journals dedicated to the series. Not content to write about it and discuss it among themselves, academics are starting to teach it, as well. Professors at Harvard, U.C.—Berkeley, Duke, and Middlebury are now offering courses on the show.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
April 5 deadline for paid internship with Congressman Adam Smith
If you are interested in the congressman's paid internship, the deadline is soon.
The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.
Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.
Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010
The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.
To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.
Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:
Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402
The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.
Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.
Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010
The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.
To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.
Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:
Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402
LOCAL PAID INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
We blogged this in past--a paid internship, here in town, doing governmental affairs with a Governmental Affairs firm. Recent interns, including a PG minor, later went on to work for them full time. Apply!
Governmental Affairs Summer Internship: Full-time, Paid
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA), one of Washington State’s largest lobbying firms, is looking for a governmental affairs intern to assist our growing team of consultants. GTH-GA prides itself on its educational internship program. Many of our previous interns subsequently entered the public policy/government field with the desired skills and network necessary to achieve success. Our former interns have been recruited to work in the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Legislature, and have been promoted to full-time consultants here at the firm. We hope to find another intern to continue this legacy of success.
The job will consist primarily of assisting our consultants on public policy projects. This includes activities such as researching legislation and state statutes, assistance in drafting media reports, assistance in drafting letters to legislators, preparing for the 2011 legislative session, etc. We hope to make this an educational experience, and will work to balance typical “intern” tasks with substantive work.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and an interest in government, public policy, or political science. We will accept applications from all areas of study and from any college grade level (including graduate schools). The internship will be paid on an hourly basis.
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, located in downtown Tacoma, provides governmental affairs services to all levels of government: international, congressional, federal, state, and local. We encourage applicants to visit our website at www.gth-gov.com before applying.
Resumes and cover letters may be sent electronically to Noah Reandeau noahr@gth-gov.com and Briahna Taylor at btaylor@gth-gov.com. Please submit resumes and cover letters by Noon on April 13, 2010. If there are questions, please call 253-620-6640.
Governmental Affairs Summer Internship: Full-time, Paid
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA), one of Washington State’s largest lobbying firms, is looking for a governmental affairs intern to assist our growing team of consultants. GTH-GA prides itself on its educational internship program. Many of our previous interns subsequently entered the public policy/government field with the desired skills and network necessary to achieve success. Our former interns have been recruited to work in the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Legislature, and have been promoted to full-time consultants here at the firm. We hope to find another intern to continue this legacy of success.
The job will consist primarily of assisting our consultants on public policy projects. This includes activities such as researching legislation and state statutes, assistance in drafting media reports, assistance in drafting letters to legislators, preparing for the 2011 legislative session, etc. We hope to make this an educational experience, and will work to balance typical “intern” tasks with substantive work.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and an interest in government, public policy, or political science. We will accept applications from all areas of study and from any college grade level (including graduate schools). The internship will be paid on an hourly basis.
Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, located in downtown Tacoma, provides governmental affairs services to all levels of government: international, congressional, federal, state, and local. We encourage applicants to visit our website at www.gth-gov.com before applying.
Resumes and cover letters may be sent electronically to Noah Reandeau noahr@gth-gov.com and Briahna Taylor at btaylor@gth-gov.com. Please submit resumes and cover letters by Noon on April 13, 2010. If there are questions, please call 253-620-6640.
Seniors: Jobs with USPIRG
Good Afternoon,
My name is Irene Jeon, a fellow with the Washington Public Interest Research Group. I am helping to recruit for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) job positions for recent grads, including our fellowship and campus organizer positions: www.uspirg.org/jobs
We are accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st for our 2010-2011 fellowship program and campus organizer positions available in most major cities throughout the U.S. Please pass this e-mail along to any interested graduating seniors and urge them to apply for this great opportunity to engage in politics while training to become a leader.
A Message to Graduating Seniors:
You are no doubt trying to decide what you will do next year, or even for the next 5 years. I want to let you know more about opportunities in the public interest field.
www.uspirg.org/jobs
U.S.PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring 100 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; to reform the campaign finance system; to fight for banking reform and fix the financial crisis; to fight hunger and homelessness; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.
We are currently accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st. Please send your resume to ijeon@washpirg.org and make sure to include your contact information for a brief, follow-up phone interview. For more information I invite you to check out our website, www.uspirg.org/jobs.
Sincerely,
Irene Jeon
Program Associate, WashPIRG
1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 715
Seattle, WA 98101
(o) 206.568.2854 x2007
(f) 206.568.2858
www.washpirg.org
My name is Irene Jeon, a fellow with the Washington Public Interest Research Group. I am helping to recruit for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG) job positions for recent grads, including our fellowship and campus organizer positions: www.uspirg.org/jobs
We are accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st for our 2010-2011 fellowship program and campus organizer positions available in most major cities throughout the U.S. Please pass this e-mail along to any interested graduating seniors and urge them to apply for this great opportunity to engage in politics while training to become a leader.
A Message to Graduating Seniors:
You are no doubt trying to decide what you will do next year, or even for the next 5 years. I want to let you know more about opportunities in the public interest field.
www.uspirg.org/jobs
U.S.PIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups. This year we are hiring 100 graduating college students to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; to reform the campaign finance system; to fight for banking reform and fix the financial crisis; to fight hunger and homelessness; and make an impact on many other public interest issues.
We are currently accepting applications through Thursday, April 1st. Please send your resume to ijeon@washpirg.org and make sure to include your contact information for a brief, follow-up phone interview. For more information I invite you to check out our website, www.uspirg.org/jobs.
Sincerely,
Irene Jeon
Program Associate, WashPIRG
1402 3rd Avenue, Suite 715
Seattle, WA 98101
(o) 206.568.2854 x2007
(f) 206.568.2858
www.washpirg.org
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Alum Update
A belated congrats to Chelsea Waliser, who after hard work on the Obama campaign is now at the U.S. General Services Administration's offices in Washington state as Special Assistant to the Regional Administrator.
Monday, March 29, 2010
4/6: Talk by Eric Williams on Prison Reform in Belize
Former visiting professor Eric Williams will be back in town to discuss his recent work on prison reform in Belize. Should be a fascinating talk--
Grassroots Campaign organization on campus interviewing tomorrow!
To: Undergraduates
Subject: Summer Jobs: Campaigns to fight poverty, protect civil liberties, & promote animal welfare.
On-campus Information Session and Interviews: 3/30/2010
Howarth 101, 830-430
Ask for James
FROM THE ORGANIZATION:
Right now is a critical turning point for our country. Our generation is facing unprecedented problems ranging from global warming to hunger and poverty to social injustices and human abuses. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be this way. We have the opportunity to remake America, but it will be up to us to ensure that President Obama and our leaders in DC work to restore our civil and human rights, build a clean energy future and work towards ending global poverty.
On Tuesday 3/30/2010, Grassroots Campaigns will be on campus to interview for their summer campaign jobs. This summer, Grassroots Campaigns is teaming up with advocacy groups and progressive organizations to tackle the unprecedented problems facing our nation. We are hiring for leadership positions in our summer campaign offices. If you want a job that will help bring the change this country needs, join us at one of our information sessions:
CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSION:
Dates: Tuesday 3/30/2010
Info session times: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Howarth Hall Rm#101__________
Ask for: James
Interested in attending a session?
Just let me know by emailing here: mgruscinski@grassrootscampaigns.com
Feel free to bring a friend!
Or if you can’t join us there, call us here to find out more:
P: 877-355-4567
WEBSITE: www.grassrootscampaigns.com
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national organization that specializes in building grassroots support for progressive organizations and good causes. We are currently hiring students across the country to take part in our campaigns for the summer. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include the country like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, OXFAM, League of Conservation Voters and ASPCA.
Locations include: CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA and Washington DC
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Grassroots Campaigns is hiring graduating seniors to work full time running our campaign offices as Citizen Outreach Directors and Field Organizers across the country! If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Mari Schimmer: jobs@grassrootscampaigns.com or visit our website www.grassrootscampaigns.com and you can apply online.
For more information call us at (617)338-7800.
Subject: Summer Jobs: Campaigns to fight poverty, protect civil liberties, & promote animal welfare.
On-campus Information Session and Interviews: 3/30/2010
Howarth 101, 830-430
Ask for James
FROM THE ORGANIZATION:
Right now is a critical turning point for our country. Our generation is facing unprecedented problems ranging from global warming to hunger and poverty to social injustices and human abuses. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be this way. We have the opportunity to remake America, but it will be up to us to ensure that President Obama and our leaders in DC work to restore our civil and human rights, build a clean energy future and work towards ending global poverty.
On Tuesday 3/30/2010, Grassroots Campaigns will be on campus to interview for their summer campaign jobs. This summer, Grassroots Campaigns is teaming up with advocacy groups and progressive organizations to tackle the unprecedented problems facing our nation. We are hiring for leadership positions in our summer campaign offices. If you want a job that will help bring the change this country needs, join us at one of our information sessions:
CAMPUS INFORMATION SESSION:
Dates: Tuesday 3/30/2010
Info session times: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Howarth Hall Rm#101__________
Ask for: James
Interested in attending a session?
Just let me know by emailing here: mgruscinski@grassrootscampaigns.com
Feel free to bring a friend!
Or if you can’t join us there, call us here to find out more:
P: 877-355-4567
WEBSITE: www.grassrootscampaigns.com
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. (GCI) is a national organization that specializes in building grassroots support for progressive organizations and good causes. We are currently hiring students across the country to take part in our campaigns for the summer. Grassroots Campaigns' current and past clients include the country like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, OXFAM, League of Conservation Voters and ASPCA.
Locations include: CA, CO, IL, MA, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA and Washington DC
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Grassroots Campaigns is hiring graduating seniors to work full time running our campaign offices as Citizen Outreach Directors and Field Organizers across the country! If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Mari Schimmer: jobs@grassrootscampaigns.com or visit our website www.grassrootscampaigns.com and you can apply online.
For more information call us at (617)338-7800.
A rich array of internships!
In the past week I've heard from students who have secured internships with members of Congress, Worldvision (a major international develop NGO) or have phone interviews scheduled for positions in DC. Way to go, majors!
...and would you like to be in this position? Go see your department advisor about a local, national or international internship, and how we can help get your foot in the door.
...and would you like to be in this position? Go see your department advisor about a local, national or international internship, and how we can help get your foot in the door.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Professor Share at Wintergrass
From Professor Share:
For those of you who missed Wintergrass this year, there is a short “sampler” video at http://www.acousticsound.org/ --I’m happy to say that we were included!
If you want to get right to the good stuff, Professor Share's band is featured at 8.10. The full link on YouTube is here!
Update: Even more Downtown Mountain Boys in their full glory here:
http://blip.tv/file/3305743
For those of you who missed Wintergrass this year, there is a short “sampler” video at http://www.acousticsound.org/ --I’m happy to say that we were included!
If you want to get right to the good stuff, Professor Share's band is featured at 8.10. The full link on YouTube is here!
Update: Even more Downtown Mountain Boys in their full glory here:
http://blip.tv/file/3305743
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Congrats to Palmer Award Winners!
Congrats to Kammi Sheeler, Zak Kallenborn, Amanda Nicol, and Marissa Morton, who have each been awarded the department's Lance Palmer Award for 2010-11.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
3/25: Invisible Children
Hi Professors,
Congratulations on getting through the first half of the semester! I write on behalf of the Invisible Children Club to ask for your help and support in hosting an incredibly moving, eye-opening, and educational documentary screening of the film that started an international movement to end Africa's longest standing war and give the children of Northern Uganda the chance at a future: Invisible Children.
On THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH, Our school's Invisible Children Club is teaming up with PLU's club to host the Invisible Children Roadies and screen this documentary in Kilworth Chapel at 7pm. In addition to these inspired and informed roadies, we also have the chance at hosting Jacob, a young man who spent his childhood nights hiding from rebels in Northern Uganda but now, thanks to programs put in place by Invisible Children Inc., has finished secondary school and is looking forward to studying Law. If he is able to attend, this event will undoubtedly leave a profound impact on our campus community, and we are working very hard to provide a worthy audience, which is WHERE YOU COME IN!
In the hopes of filling Kilworth Chapel to its capacity, we hope that you will please promote this special opportunity to your students and encourage them to come. We would greatly appreciate it if you were able to offer extra-credit to your students who attend, in order to ensure that Jacob and the Roadies don't drive all the way up here for a disappointing turnout. After the screening, there will be a reception in the Kilworth basement for a Meet&Greet and free refreshments!!
We hope that you will join us in making this thought (and ACTION)-provoking event as successful as it can be. To learn more about Uganda's conflict and the work of Invisible Children Inc. please visit www.invisiblechildren.com or stop by our weekly club meetings, Thursdays at 7pm in WSC 201.
Once again, here are the details:
What: Invisible Children Documentary screening w/ Special Guest Speaker
When: Thursday, March 25th
Where: Kilworth Chapel @ 7pm
Thank you for your time and support,
Sarah Webb
Politics Major
Spanish, Environmental Policy Minors
Co-President, Invisible Children Club
Congratulations on getting through the first half of the semester! I write on behalf of the Invisible Children Club to ask for your help and support in hosting an incredibly moving, eye-opening, and educational documentary screening of the film that started an international movement to end Africa's longest standing war and give the children of Northern Uganda the chance at a future: Invisible Children.
On THURSDAY, MARCH 25TH, Our school's Invisible Children Club is teaming up with PLU's club to host the Invisible Children Roadies and screen this documentary in Kilworth Chapel at 7pm. In addition to these inspired and informed roadies, we also have the chance at hosting Jacob, a young man who spent his childhood nights hiding from rebels in Northern Uganda but now, thanks to programs put in place by Invisible Children Inc., has finished secondary school and is looking forward to studying Law. If he is able to attend, this event will undoubtedly leave a profound impact on our campus community, and we are working very hard to provide a worthy audience, which is WHERE YOU COME IN!
In the hopes of filling Kilworth Chapel to its capacity, we hope that you will please promote this special opportunity to your students and encourage them to come. We would greatly appreciate it if you were able to offer extra-credit to your students who attend, in order to ensure that Jacob and the Roadies don't drive all the way up here for a disappointing turnout. After the screening, there will be a reception in the Kilworth basement for a Meet&Greet and free refreshments!!
We hope that you will join us in making this thought (and ACTION)-provoking event as successful as it can be. To learn more about Uganda's conflict and the work of Invisible Children Inc. please visit www.invisiblechildren.com or stop by our weekly club meetings, Thursdays at 7pm in WSC 201.
Once again, here are the details:
What: Invisible Children Documentary screening w/ Special Guest Speaker
When: Thursday, March 25th
Where: Kilworth Chapel @ 7pm
Thank you for your time and support,
Sarah Webb
Politics Major
Spanish, Environmental Policy Minors
Co-President, Invisible Children Club
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Paid internships: Fund for the Public Interest
Professor David Sousa,
My name is Katrina Rosen and I’m a Canvass Director with the Fund for the Public Interest. We're a nationwide non-profit that runs grassroots campaigns on behalf of progressive groups like the Sierra Club, the Human Rights Campaign, WashPIRG and Environment Washington.
I am contacting you because I am recruiting students at the University of Puget Sound to work as summer campaign staff, building grassroots support and membership for the non-profits we work with.
We’re looking for students who need paid summer positions and would be passionate about working on environmental and social justice campaigns. We know that many students who would be interested in this type of work do not necessarily know how to find jobs like ours.
Below is a quick announcement for the listserv. I will be on campus talking to students in person about these positions and setting up information sessions/interviews on Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. On those days, if there are classes you teach in the morning, I would love to make a very brief announcement, as well. Let me know if this is a possibility!
Kind Regards,
Katrina Rosen
Canvass Director – FFPI
krosen@fundstaff.org
206-621-9334 O
707-694-6248 C
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LISTSERV:
Looking for a job this summer?
We need change like never before, on everything from the economy to climate change and more. Work with some of the top progressive groups across the country, like Environment America, US PIRG, the Human Rights Campaign and the Sierra Club; make money and make friends along the way! Earn $4,000-$6,000 for the summer and get some great experience doing it!
We’ll be holding information sessions on campus Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. You can also find out more on our website, www.fundforthepublicinterest.org, or call 1-800-75-EARTH.
My name is Katrina Rosen and I’m a Canvass Director with the Fund for the Public Interest. We're a nationwide non-profit that runs grassroots campaigns on behalf of progressive groups like the Sierra Club, the Human Rights Campaign, WashPIRG and Environment Washington.
I am contacting you because I am recruiting students at the University of Puget Sound to work as summer campaign staff, building grassroots support and membership for the non-profits we work with.
We’re looking for students who need paid summer positions and would be passionate about working on environmental and social justice campaigns. We know that many students who would be interested in this type of work do not necessarily know how to find jobs like ours.
Below is a quick announcement for the listserv. I will be on campus talking to students in person about these positions and setting up information sessions/interviews on Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. On those days, if there are classes you teach in the morning, I would love to make a very brief announcement, as well. Let me know if this is a possibility!
Kind Regards,
Katrina Rosen
Canvass Director – FFPI
krosen@fundstaff.org
206-621-9334 O
707-694-6248 C
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LISTSERV:
Looking for a job this summer?
We need change like never before, on everything from the economy to climate change and more. Work with some of the top progressive groups across the country, like Environment America, US PIRG, the Human Rights Campaign and the Sierra Club; make money and make friends along the way! Earn $4,000-$6,000 for the summer and get some great experience doing it!
We’ll be holding information sessions on campus Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. You can also find out more on our website, www.fundforthepublicinterest.org, or call 1-800-75-EARTH.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Southern Poverty Law Center Fellowship
Research Fellowship on Hate & Extremism
Salary: $30,000/year plus benefits
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama, 36104, United States
Posted by: The Southern Poverty Law Center
Job Category: Research
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: May 4, 2010
Last updated: March 5, 2010
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: March 5, 2010
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Description:
The Intelligence Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading
civil rights organization (see www.splcenter.org), is seeking a Fellow
on Hate and Extremism to work full-time for two years at the SPLC?S
headquarters in Montgomery, Ala. The Intelligence Project, the SPLC?s
program devoted to curbing extremism, investigates and writes about
extremist groups and individuals in white-paper reports, on its blog,
and in its award-winning Intelligence Report magazine.
Qualifications: Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated
scholars with strong academic records and an aptitude for research.
Fellows will participate in activities including research, writing, and
Web-based projects. Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an
ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to furthering civil
rights.
Eligibility: Prospective fellows must have a degree in political
science, history or a similar field.
This is a regular full-time position that includes health and other
benefits, and requires relocating to Montgomery. Send a resum?, a
writing sample, two references and a letter outlining your
qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Send a resum?, a writing sample, two references and a letter outlining
your qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.
Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/370477-90/c
Salary: $30,000/year plus benefits
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama, 36104, United States
Posted by: The Southern Poverty Law Center
Job Category: Research
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: May 4, 2010
Last updated: March 5, 2010
Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: March 5, 2010
Area of Focus: Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Description:
The Intelligence Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading
civil rights organization (see www.splcenter.org), is seeking a Fellow
on Hate and Extremism to work full-time for two years at the SPLC?S
headquarters in Montgomery, Ala. The Intelligence Project, the SPLC?s
program devoted to curbing extremism, investigates and writes about
extremist groups and individuals in white-paper reports, on its blog,
and in its award-winning Intelligence Report magazine.
Qualifications: Successful applicants will be bright, highly motivated
scholars with strong academic records and an aptitude for research.
Fellows will participate in activities including research, writing, and
Web-based projects. Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills, an
ability to write and speak clearly, and a commitment to furthering civil
rights.
Eligibility: Prospective fellows must have a degree in political
science, history or a similar field.
This is a regular full-time position that includes health and other
benefits, and requires relocating to Montgomery. Send a resum?, a
writing sample, two references and a letter outlining your
qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.
The Southern Poverty Law Center is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
Send a resum?, a writing sample, two references and a letter outlining
your qualifications to Human Resources, Southern Poverty Law Center, 400
Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL, 36104, or e-mail to
humanresources@splcenter.org.
Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/370477-90/c
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Democracy Matters Internship
Organization "Democracy Matters" looking for interns for its California chapters:
Are you concerned with special interest money influence in policy decisions in our country? Change it with us! Democracy Matters will be opening up intern position (s) in their California chapters. Democracy Matters (DM), a non-partisan campus-based project of Common Cause (CC), working to get big private money out of politics and people back in. It's a national organization offering an exciting internship opportunity to committed students to engage in political activism on their own campuses.
Keep in mind, there are two tracks that you can follow with Democracy Matters:
1. Apply for internship and interview.
2. Apply for the internship and come to the student summit July 23 - 25.
"Organize for Social Change" Internship Description and Responsibilities:
* Address campaign finance reform, public financing of elections, and other initiatives that deepen democracy and related issues of global warming, tuition increases, and health care
* Receive training and background policy initiatives by DM and CC. (No expertise in campaign finance reform is required.)
* Build coalitions of student activists on your campus
* Create a DM chapter that works with students, faculty and community activists to get private money out of politics and people back in
* Develop and gain skills as a grassroots organizer
* Organize at least four on-campus campaigns/events per semester
* Year-long internship (September - May); 10 hours a week (may vary)
Qualifications:
* Must be a current student at a college or university in order to recruit and train other students (no class level requirement)
* Serious interest in politics, social change, and political reform
* Some organizing experience is encouraged, but not required
Benefits:
* Stipend of $500 a semester
* Connections to DM alums all over the country
* Interns are mentored by professional DM staff while developing leadership skills
* Free attendance at our Annual Student Summit
* The internship can be coordinated with the school's practicum or internship programs to receive school credit
* Networks of policy makers, public officials, CC staff and board members are available to support your interests
* Receive DM materials - banner, flyers, DVD, t-shirt, stickers, and pins - to spread across your campus
For more information, please visit: www.democracymatters.org. To apply, students should email a resume and cover letter to joanm@democracymatters.org
Are you concerned with special interest money influence in policy decisions in our country? Change it with us! Democracy Matters will be opening up intern position (s) in their California chapters. Democracy Matters (DM), a non-partisan campus-based project of Common Cause (CC), working to get big private money out of politics and people back in. It's a national organization offering an exciting internship opportunity to committed students to engage in political activism on their own campuses.
Keep in mind, there are two tracks that you can follow with Democracy Matters:
1. Apply for internship and interview.
2. Apply for the internship and come to the student summit July 23 - 25.
"Organize for Social Change" Internship Description and Responsibilities:
* Address campaign finance reform, public financing of elections, and other initiatives that deepen democracy and related issues of global warming, tuition increases, and health care
* Receive training and background policy initiatives by DM and CC. (No expertise in campaign finance reform is required.)
* Build coalitions of student activists on your campus
* Create a DM chapter that works with students, faculty and community activists to get private money out of politics and people back in
* Develop and gain skills as a grassroots organizer
* Organize at least four on-campus campaigns/events per semester
* Year-long internship (September - May); 10 hours a week (may vary)
Qualifications:
* Must be a current student at a college or university in order to recruit and train other students (no class level requirement)
* Serious interest in politics, social change, and political reform
* Some organizing experience is encouraged, but not required
Benefits:
* Stipend of $500 a semester
* Connections to DM alums all over the country
* Interns are mentored by professional DM staff while developing leadership skills
* Free attendance at our Annual Student Summit
* The internship can be coordinated with the school's practicum or internship programs to receive school credit
* Networks of policy makers, public officials, CC staff and board members are available to support your interests
* Receive DM materials - banner, flyers, DVD, t-shirt, stickers, and pins - to spread across your campus
For more information, please visit: www.democracymatters.org. To apply, students should email a resume and cover letter to joanm@democracymatters.org
Alum's got an internship in NYC--
Dear Professor O'Neil,
I hope that your semester is going well. I have been working at the
Environmental Grantmakers Association as a Program Coordinator since
graduation. The EGA is a membership organization for foundations that
give environmental grants. I am currently looking for summer interns
and thought that this would be a great opportunity for another UPS PG
major that is interested in environmental policy. I have included a
job posting below.
Best,
Franny
Organization: Environmental Grantmakers Association
Website: http://ega.org/
Job Title: Summer 2010 Research Intern (F/T and P/T positions available)
Location: Based in New York City
Compensation: Unpaid. Internship can fulfill student’s credit requirements.
Dates Needed: May - Aug 2010
The intern will work with EGA staff to develop his/her own ‘special
project’ for the summer related to environmental issues and
philanthropy. In addition, the intern will aid EGA staff in event
organizing, member communications, and general office duties. This is
an excellent opportunity for someone interested in exploring a career
in philanthropy, or a different angle on the environmental movement.
Duties:
• Assist with event organization, planning and registration.
• Assist with membership outreach and communications.
• Provide administrative and general support as needed.
• Research and write reports on EGA-related issues.
• Work with Development Manager on Grants outreach
• Provide innovative ideas on social networking and technical support.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in related field.
• Excellent organization, communication, research, editing and writing
skills, as well as experience in office administrative functions and
Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).
• Demonstrable knowledge of current environmental issues and related
social trends.
• Highly organized, and detail oriented while able to handle multiple
projects simultaneously.
• Interest and/or experience working with Web 2.0 technologies.
• The EGA encourages international and minority students to apply.
Application instructions:
Please Submit:
1. A Resume
2. A Cover letter that includes:
-Your specific dates of availability
-The numbers of hours you will be able to work each week,
-Why you want to intern at the EGA
-Your specific interests relating to environmental philanthropy or
environmental issues
3. A writing sample (500 word limit)
Please send all materials to Franny Chiles at fchiles@ega.org (NO
PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
I hope that your semester is going well. I have been working at the
Environmental Grantmakers Association as a Program Coordinator since
graduation. The EGA is a membership organization for foundations that
give environmental grants. I am currently looking for summer interns
and thought that this would be a great opportunity for another UPS PG
major that is interested in environmental policy. I have included a
job posting below.
Best,
Franny
Organization: Environmental Grantmakers Association
Website: http://ega.org/
Job Title: Summer 2010 Research Intern (F/T and P/T positions available)
Location: Based in New York City
Compensation: Unpaid. Internship can fulfill student’s credit requirements.
Dates Needed: May - Aug 2010
The intern will work with EGA staff to develop his/her own ‘special
project’ for the summer related to environmental issues and
philanthropy. In addition, the intern will aid EGA staff in event
organizing, member communications, and general office duties. This is
an excellent opportunity for someone interested in exploring a career
in philanthropy, or a different angle on the environmental movement.
Duties:
• Assist with event organization, planning and registration.
• Assist with membership outreach and communications.
• Provide administrative and general support as needed.
• Research and write reports on EGA-related issues.
• Work with Development Manager on Grants outreach
• Provide innovative ideas on social networking and technical support.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in related field.
• Excellent organization, communication, research, editing and writing
skills, as well as experience in office administrative functions and
Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Powerpoint).
• Demonstrable knowledge of current environmental issues and related
social trends.
• Highly organized, and detail oriented while able to handle multiple
projects simultaneously.
• Interest and/or experience working with Web 2.0 technologies.
• The EGA encourages international and minority students to apply.
Application instructions:
Please Submit:
1. A Resume
2. A Cover letter that includes:
-Your specific dates of availability
-The numbers of hours you will be able to work each week,
-Why you want to intern at the EGA
-Your specific interests relating to environmental philanthropy or
environmental issues
3. A writing sample (500 word limit)
Please send all materials to Franny Chiles at fchiles@ega.org (NO
PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
Thursday, March 04, 2010
IHS Summer Seminars
IHS Summer Seminars
Dear Student Coordinator,
For students interested in political science, I recommend the Summer Seminars offered by the Institute for Humane Studies. The seminars are a week of informative lectures and lively discussions where participants explore topics such as non-governmental solutions, public choice theory, and the moral justifications for individual rights.
Students can choose from 11 weeklong seminars on college campuses across the United States from May to August. There is no cost to attend; IHS provides housing, meals, and materials. The deadline to apply is March 31, and those who apply by March 15 are eligible for a free book.
I hope you will share this opportunity with your students by forwarding this email or posting it to your blog, and by posting flyers in your department. Clicking these pre-formatted Twitter and Facebook links will make it easy to share through social media.
All 11 Summer Seminars consider political topics, and several would be particularly relevant to your students.
* Liberty & Society: Examine sophisticated arguments for liberty in the humanities and social sciences. Does the way governments develop affect their claims of authority over people? Is economic inequality inherently immoral? At Wake Forest University, May 29-June 4, and Chapman University, June 19-25.
* Liberty & Current Issues: Examine contemporary issues, such as business regulation, privacy, and freedom of speech, and consider classical liberal approaches. At George Mason University, May 29-June 24.
* Liberty in Education: Explore the history of American K-12 education and evaluate ideas for reform. What are alternative education systems? What obstacles hinder reform? At Loyola University, July 30 to Aug 1.
* Journalism & the Free Society: Learn how classical liberal concepts such as public choice and economic incentives can inform reporting. Find out why so many journalists misreport economic news and studies. At Bryn Mawr College, June 5-11.
Discussion opportunities throughout the day encourage a rich understanding of the issues. With free time in the afternoon to enjoy the campus and evening socials, the seminars are as much a vacation as an intellectual opportunity.
More information, including the dates and locations of all 11 seminars, is available at www.TheIHS.org/seminar. Applications are due March 31, and students who apply by March 15 may receive a free book.
I hope to see your students this summer and thank you for your support.
Cheers,
Keri
Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator
Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org
Follow me on Twitter
Dear Student Coordinator,
For students interested in political science, I recommend the Summer Seminars offered by the Institute for Humane Studies. The seminars are a week of informative lectures and lively discussions where participants explore topics such as non-governmental solutions, public choice theory, and the moral justifications for individual rights.
Students can choose from 11 weeklong seminars on college campuses across the United States from May to August. There is no cost to attend; IHS provides housing, meals, and materials. The deadline to apply is March 31, and those who apply by March 15 are eligible for a free book.
I hope you will share this opportunity with your students by forwarding this email or posting it to your blog, and by posting flyers in your department. Clicking these pre-formatted Twitter and Facebook links will make it easy to share through social media.
All 11 Summer Seminars consider political topics, and several would be particularly relevant to your students.
* Liberty & Society: Examine sophisticated arguments for liberty in the humanities and social sciences. Does the way governments develop affect their claims of authority over people? Is economic inequality inherently immoral? At Wake Forest University, May 29-June 4, and Chapman University, June 19-25.
* Liberty & Current Issues: Examine contemporary issues, such as business regulation, privacy, and freedom of speech, and consider classical liberal approaches. At George Mason University, May 29-June 24.
* Liberty in Education: Explore the history of American K-12 education and evaluate ideas for reform. What are alternative education systems? What obstacles hinder reform? At Loyola University, July 30 to Aug 1.
* Journalism & the Free Society: Learn how classical liberal concepts such as public choice and economic incentives can inform reporting. Find out why so many journalists misreport economic news and studies. At Bryn Mawr College, June 5-11.
Discussion opportunities throughout the day encourage a rich understanding of the issues. With free time in the afternoon to enjoy the campus and evening socials, the seminars are as much a vacation as an intellectual opportunity.
More information, including the dates and locations of all 11 seminars, is available at www.TheIHS.org/seminar. Applications are due March 31, and students who apply by March 15 may receive a free book.
I hope to see your students this summer and thank you for your support.
Cheers,
Keri
Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator
Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org
Follow me on Twitter
Job Opening, NSA
http://www.aftercollege.com/career-networks/university-of-puget-sound/department-of-politics-and-government/22898405/
Job Description
Intelligence Analysts - ENTRY LEVEL
As an entry-level Intelligence Analyst, you will be part of the Intelligence Analysis Development Program (IADP), a program comprising classroom and self-paced training combined with a series of 3-6 operational duty assignments. The program is designed to apply your specific academic background and/or professional experience, and to apply this knowledge and experience in a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) environment.
In the program, you will learn about the broad spectrum of information needs of our wide, Executive Branch customer set. You will work in diverse environments that deal with a range of different issues of significance. You will be involved in solving difficult technical problems, applying new techniques to solve intelligence problems, obtaining knowledge of the communications environment and technology trends of specific targets, preparing written and oral assessments of current events, and assessing information that provides unique insight into target intentions unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
You will be assigned to a regional or topical mission focus based on your academic background and work experience and on the current mission needs of the Agency. Your operational tour assignments while in the IADP will prepare you to be a professional intelligence analyst capable of performing many jobs within your assigned mission focus.
Upon graduation from the IADP, you will be required to take a 1-year assignment in support of your assigned mission focus. The exact assignment will be determined by a number of factors, including mission needs at the time of graduation and the analytic strengths you will have discovered and developed during the program. Concurrently, you will be required to continue to work as an intelligence analyst for an additional 2 years, either in your original mission focus or for other ones.
Qualifications
Desired skills for an Intelligence Analyst include target/domain knowledge, excellent oral and written communications, strong research, critical thinking, and good interpersonal skills; an innate curiosity; and a willingness to take on challenges.
An ideal candidate would possess:
* A bachelor's or Master's degree in International Relations, Foreign or Regional Studies, Political Science (internationally focused only), Intelligence/Security Studies, Anthropology, Geography or topical studies such as counterterrorism, counterproliferation or other enduring transnational issues.
* A minor in Computer Science, Computer Networks, or Telecommunications is helpful but not required.
* Foreign language skills related to your area of expertise are helpful but not required for Intelligence Analysis.
* Relevant internship, foreign study, or military experience is helpful, but not required.
* Desired GPA of 3.0 or higher.
* 4 years or less of cryptologic experience
How To Apply - External
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page.
***PLEASE NOTE: To submit unofficial transcript(s), use the My Career Tools link on the Careers Home page after you have submitted your application.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Job Description
Intelligence Analysts - ENTRY LEVEL
As an entry-level Intelligence Analyst, you will be part of the Intelligence Analysis Development Program (IADP), a program comprising classroom and self-paced training combined with a series of 3-6 operational duty assignments. The program is designed to apply your specific academic background and/or professional experience, and to apply this knowledge and experience in a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) environment.
In the program, you will learn about the broad spectrum of information needs of our wide, Executive Branch customer set. You will work in diverse environments that deal with a range of different issues of significance. You will be involved in solving difficult technical problems, applying new techniques to solve intelligence problems, obtaining knowledge of the communications environment and technology trends of specific targets, preparing written and oral assessments of current events, and assessing information that provides unique insight into target intentions unavailable from other intelligence disciplines.
You will be assigned to a regional or topical mission focus based on your academic background and work experience and on the current mission needs of the Agency. Your operational tour assignments while in the IADP will prepare you to be a professional intelligence analyst capable of performing many jobs within your assigned mission focus.
Upon graduation from the IADP, you will be required to take a 1-year assignment in support of your assigned mission focus. The exact assignment will be determined by a number of factors, including mission needs at the time of graduation and the analytic strengths you will have discovered and developed during the program. Concurrently, you will be required to continue to work as an intelligence analyst for an additional 2 years, either in your original mission focus or for other ones.
Qualifications
Desired skills for an Intelligence Analyst include target/domain knowledge, excellent oral and written communications, strong research, critical thinking, and good interpersonal skills; an innate curiosity; and a willingness to take on challenges.
An ideal candidate would possess:
* A bachelor's or Master's degree in International Relations, Foreign or Regional Studies, Political Science (internationally focused only), Intelligence/Security Studies, Anthropology, Geography or topical studies such as counterterrorism, counterproliferation or other enduring transnational issues.
* A minor in Computer Science, Computer Networks, or Telecommunications is helpful but not required.
* Foreign language skills related to your area of expertise are helpful but not required for Intelligence Analysis.
* Relevant internship, foreign study, or military experience is helpful, but not required.
* Desired GPA of 3.0 or higher.
* 4 years or less of cryptologic experience
How To Apply - External
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button located at the top or bottom of this page.
***PLEASE NOTE: To submit unofficial transcript(s), use the My Career Tools link on the Careers Home page after you have submitted your application.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Information on internships with Congressman Adam Smith's district office or campaign
This comes to us from Cat Fish, a P&G grad currently working in Smith's DC office.
The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.
Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.
Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010
The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.
To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.
Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:
Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Link to the website page that also includes the application: http://adamsmith.house.gov/Students/internships.htm"
For students interested in helping out on the campaign, they can just email or call his Political Director, Stacie Anderson, at stacie@electadamsmith.com or (206) 919-4261.
The District Office is currently seeking paid and unpaid interns.
Unpaid internships are available for High School, College and Community interns. There is no deadline for unpaid internships, and internship duration and duties will vary per individual.
Application Deadlines for the paid internship position:
May – August, 2010 Internship position deadline is April 5, 2010
September – December, 2010 Internship Position deadline is August 9, 2010
January – April, 2011 Internship position deadline is December 6, 2010
The intern duties are mostly administrative (answering phones, data entry, copying, etc.). However, interns will have an opportunity to participate in some community relations and casework activities, depending on their interests and ability. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 15 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). The stipend is $600 per month.
To be eligible for the paid internship opportunity, candidates should be college students in their sophomore to senior year of college, at least one term prior to graduation.
Applicants for both the unpaid and paid internship program in the Tacoma office must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to the following address:
Diane Brazell
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Link to the website page that also includes the application: http://adamsmith.house.gov/Students/internships.htm"
For students interested in helping out on the campaign, they can just email or call his Political Director, Stacie Anderson, at stacie@electadamsmith.com or (206) 919-4261.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Seniors: National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar, June 2010
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar (NSAISS) will allow participants to study and learn from analysts and senior officials in the Intelligence Community (IC) during an intensive two-week residential seminar.
NSAISS 2010 will be held July 11-23, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Applicants will be university graduate students or exceptional graduating seniors with proven plans for ongoing graduate study. NSAISS participants will interact with currently serving intelligence analysts and senior officials through a curriculum of lectures, case studies, practice simulations, site visits to agencies, and other forms of exploration of intelligence disciplines, methodologies and substantive topics.
Tentatively, the NSAISS will be presented by the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies of the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University in partnership with the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis, the IC's Chief Human Capital Officer and the Community's Centers of Academic Excellence Program.
Selected participants will receive:
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Hands-on experiences and exclusive training with intelligence analysts and other experts
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$500 stipend
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Round-trip travel expenses between current address and
Washington, D.C. -
Accommodations and local transportation to NSAISS-related activities
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Temporary "Secret" security clearance for the duration of the seminar
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Course materials
NOTE: ODNI reserves the right to make no awards or to cancel this Program. ODNI assumes no liability for canceling the Program or for anyone's failure to receive actual notification of cancellation.
WISH yourself to DC?
http://www.internsdc.com/
For over 20 years, WISH has been housing interns working for the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House and all Federal Agencies, as well as the Smithsonian Museums, the Pentagon, newspapers and media networks, law and lobbying firms, embassies, associations, non-profit organizations, university programs and more.
Move in with a suitcase! WISH provides fully furnished intern townhouses and apart-
ments in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, near all the government buildings,
museums, shops, restaurants, theaters, and easy Metro access.
Hosting students from across the country and around the world, we are the community
behind the internship. You'll stay with other interns who are studying and working in
Washington, exploring the Nation's Capital and furthering their careers.
Come see the view from Capitol Hill!
For over 20 years, WISH has been housing interns working for the U.S. Congress, the Supreme Court, the White House and all Federal Agencies, as well as the Smithsonian Museums, the Pentagon, newspapers and media networks, law and lobbying firms, embassies, associations, non-profit organizations, university programs and more.
Move in with a suitcase! WISH provides fully furnished intern townhouses and apart-
ments in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, near all the government buildings,
museums, shops, restaurants, theaters, and easy Metro access.
Hosting students from across the country and around the world, we are the community
behind the internship. You'll stay with other interns who are studying and working in
Washington, exploring the Nation's Capital and furthering their careers.
Come see the view from Capitol Hill!
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