Internship with a Tacoma City Council member!

Hi everyone,

My name is Anders Ibsen, and I am a member of the Tacoma City Council. I am seeking interns who are interested in learning more about Tacoma city government, and local decision-making in general.

Duties will include community organization (calling folks off a list to get them to volunteer, show up for meetings, write letters to the editor, ec.), policy research for the purpose of writing legislation, and constituent relations (responding to constituent concerns and accessing resources to help people in need).

The community organization piece is the most essential component for me. I will train people extensively, so a formal background is not a strict necessity (though it's certainly a plus!). It's more important to be an eager learner, and to have the self-discipline to do important tasks that can sometimes be redundant.

I am very flexible with the other tasks. I will assign policy research to people on the basis of their policy interests. I would also be happy to "farm out" interns to other councilmembers if they have projects that may be of interest to my interns' particular pursuits. This can evolve if they choose to intern with me for multiple semesters. I am also flexible about the amount of hours.

City council positions are non-partisan, so there will be no need to worry about appearance of fairness.

Finally, this will be a paid internship. Interns who complete a semester with satisfactory work performance will receive $250 at the end of the semester. Interns who do an amazing job will get $500 at the end of the semester.

Traits I am looking for in interns: Above all, self-discipline and maturity! I want people who will take the work seriously, not need any "babysitting," and whom I can have the utmost confidence in. Other pluses include an outgoing and charismatic personality, people who are politically ambitious (either thinking of running for office in the future, or who want to learn more about public policy in general), or anyone with community organizing or campaign backgrounds.

Thanks for forwarding this on. Anyone who is interested in working for me in Fall can email their resume, cover letter, and references to this email address. I am looking to fill two positions.

Best wishes,

Anders Ibsen

Council Member, 1st District

Tacoma City Council

(253) 370-0201

anders.ibsen@cityoftacoma.org

Fall Campaign Internship

 

Lauren Walker for State Representative has immediate need fall interns to support finance and political outreach activities in the Tacoma, WA area. The Internship is a hands-on learning experience that allows interns to work side-by-side with Lauren and her professional staff as they work on her campaign for the State House of Representatives.  We are looking for dynamic interns who want an exciting front row seat on one of the most competitive races in the state this year.  This is an ideal opportunity for motivated students who are interested in getting experiential education in the American political process. 

Successful candidates will be rising sophomores or later in college (or recent graduates) who demonstrate leadership, thoughtfulness, creativity, a strong attention to detail, and a sense of public service.  The Internship is unpaid, and students are expected to arrange their own transportation. We are happy to work with your school so you can receive academic credit for your time in our office.

Responsibilities of the internship include, but are not limited to:

• Researching donors, supporters and issues 
•  Facilitating fundraising and outreach events 
•  Data entry and maintenance of donor data base 
• Processing requests and performing administrative tasks 
• Recruiting supporters and volunteers
• Drafting copy for campaign correspondence, including social media 
• Staffing/driving Lauren to events (mileage can be reimbursed)

Email the following documents to danika.padilla@gmail.com 

• Cover letter 
• Resume

                                                                    

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

Positions are available starting immediately

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Rep. Adam Smith's Fall Internship Opportunities

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Congressman Adam Smith's

Tacoma, WA Office 

Currently Accepting Internship Applications

The Tacoma, WA District Office of Congressman Adam Smith is accepting applications for Fall 2012 internships.  By assisting the Congressman’s district staff, interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about how a Congressional office provides constituent services and interacts with the community. All internships are unpaid.  Interns in any office can arrange to receive academic credit for their work. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process, possess excellent writing and communication skills, have an understanding of the American political system and work well as part of a team. Pacific Northwest ties are a plus! 

 

Tacoma, Washington District Office:

The District Office is currently seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

Interns in the District Office have an opportunity to work in community outreach, constituent services and drafting policy and issue updates. This includes working with caseworkers to help constituents with issues relating to immigration, military and government agencies, among others.  Depending on interests, interns also have an opportunity to participate in community outreach, attending meetings and events with outreach staff and Congressman Smith and assisting with town hall meetings.

Other intern duties are administrative: assisting staff with answering phones, data entry, scanning/copying and other tasks as needed. The position requires between 10 to 40 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm). 

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Applications are accepted on rolling basis. Applicants must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation to the following address: 

Tacoma, WA District Office Internship

Carrie Locken
Office of Congressman Adam Smith
2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B
Tacoma, Washington 98402 

Carrie.Locken@mail.house.gov

Click here to download the District Office Application.

Internship opportunities: Heck's Congressional Campaign

PG major, alum and professor in Israel

South of Hebron, West Bank

Jerusalem

Two quick pics of PG major Maddie Waddell, '13 (on her way to study abroad in Cairo in the fall), '12 grad Peter Russell (who was in Tunisia on a CLS intensive Arabic program, and Professor O'Neil, where good luck brought us together.  Maddie and Professor O'Neil met in Bethlehem, and Peter and Professor O'Neil also went to Jenin and Nablus and went down to the border with Gaza.  PG is everywhere!

Idealist Job Fair in Seattle and beyond

Just came in by email--could be worth checking out. -Professor O'Neil


This fall, Idealist is bringing hundreds of graduate schools to 17 cities across the country. If you’ve been thinking of applying, this is a great opportunity to meet in person with admissions staff from a variety of programs. These fairs are free, and it would be great to see you there. To RSVP and for more information - including a list of all the schools that will be attending in your city
- please click on this link: http://www.idealist.org/

When you land there, click on your city and then on the RSVP button at the top of each page. Here's the full schedule for the fall:

New York - September 13
Boston - September 19
Providence - September 20
Baltimore - September 27
Washington, DC - September 28
Philadelphia - October 1
Toronto - October 3
Denver - October 8
Minneapolis - October 9
Chicago - October 11
Los Angeles - October 18
San Francisco - October 19
Seattle - October 23
Portland - October 24
Houston - October 29
New Orleans - October 30
Miami - November 1

 To register now: http://www.idealist.org/

Please share this invitation with friends or colleagues who may also have grad school in mind. Thanks, and have a great week! 

Kim Davidson

If it's run by a Logger, it must be a super PAC...

Here's a link to an article about Ali Lapp, '96, who is the director of House Majority PAC:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018900728_superpac12m.html#.UCfldKu55JE.facebook

Internship with Congressman Dave Reichert's office

To Whom It May Concern,

The Washington, D.C. and the Issaquah Offices of Congressman Dave Reichert are excited to announce that we are now accepting fall internship applications. Interns are an integral part of our office, working on the front lines of constituent services.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge on the inner workings of the federal government. Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to, researching constituent requests, drafting correspondence, constituent outreach, keeping up to date on local and national issues, and data entry.  There are also opportunities for long-term research and outreach projects.

We are looking for applicants interested in government, law, public policy, or social sciences. A competitive candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

Our fall, unpaid internships run through December. We offer flexible scheduling for students. If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please contact me at 425-677-7414 or Kelley.Goetz@mail.house.gov.

Kind Regards, Kelley

Kelley Goetz

Staff Assistant

Representative Dave Reichert (WA-08)

22605 SE 56th St, Suite 130

Issaquah, WA 98029

425-677-7414 Office

425-270-3589 Fax

Borgen Foundation Regional Director, Volunteer Position

 This is a volunteer, telecommuting position, minimum 6 month time commitment, requiring 4 to 6 hours per week. The Borgen Foundation describes itself as an advocate for the world's poor.

The regional direct will

--Attend one (30-60 minute) conference call every week with the President of The Borgen Project and Regional Directors from across the United States (5PM PDT, 6PM MDT, 7PM CDT, 8PM EDT)
--Meet with local congressional leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for those living on less than $1 per day.
--Mobilize people in your community to contact their congressional leaders.
--Assist with fundraising efforts.
--Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
--Develop and implement strategies for furthering the cause.

 DETAILS: The regional Directors operate independently from home and maintain contact with The Borgen Project's Seattle office. Regional Directors sign a 6-month contract. The position is volunteer based and is roughly 4-6 hours per week. Directors attend a conference call every Monday evening. HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume to ops@borgenproject.org. The Borgen Project fights for the underdog. We're the innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. 

borgenproject.org

DC and Tacoma Congressional Internships, deadline 8/10

FYI--Rebecca Bryant, contact person on the DC internship, is a Puget Sound PG alum --Professor O'Neil

Congressman Adam Smith's Washington, D.C. and Tacoma, WA Offices Currently Accepting Internship Applications 

The offices of Congressman Adam Smith are accepting applications for Fall 2012 internships. By assisting the Congressman’s district staff, interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about how a Congressional office provides constituent services and interacts with the community. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working closely with legislative, communications and constituent services staff members. All internships are unpaid and candidates who are chosen for the Washington, D.C. office may be responsible for paying their travel and living expenses. Interns in any office can arrange to receive academic credit for their work.

 Qualifications: Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process, possess excellent writing and communication skills, have an understanding of the American political system and work well as part of a team. Pacific Northwest ties are a plus!

 Washington, D.C. Office The Washington, D.C. office is currently seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns. Full-time interns may be compensated for their travel, and part-time interns will be unpaid. Job Responsibilities: Legislative interns will be responsible for projects such as writing correspondence, providing support for daily legislative tasks, fielding constituent phone calls and other requests. Other duties include leading Capitol building tours and providing staff with general office support. During their term, interns will also have the opportunity to attend briefings and committee hearings of personal interest and complete individual and team goals. Priority is given to current students, but recent graduates may also be considered. Interns may earn college credit, depending on the requirements of the institution.

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 Tacoma, Washington District Office: The District Office is currently seeking full-time and part-time unpaid interns. Job Responsibilities: Interns in the District Office have an opportunity to work in community outreach, constituent services and drafting policy and issue updates. This includes working with caseworkers to help constituents with issues relating to immigration, military and government agencies, among others. Depending on interests, interns also have an opportunity to participate in community outreach, attending meetings and events with outreach staff and Congressman Smith and assisting with town hall meetings. Other intern duties are administrative: assisting staff with answering phones, data entry, scanning/copying and other tasks as needed. The position requires between 10 to 40 scheduled hours per week during posted business hours (8:00am to 5:00pm).
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 Deadlines Washington, D.C. Office: August 10, 2012 Tacoma, WA District Office: August 10, 2012

Applicants must submit an application packet including a letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation to the following address:

Washington, D.C. Internship Rebecca Bryant Office of Congressman Adam Smith 2402 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Rebecca.Bryant@mail.house.gov

 Tacoma, WA District Office Internship Carrie Locken Office of Congressman Adam Smith 2209 Pacific Ave, Suite B Tacoma, Washington 98402 Carrie.Locken@mail.house.gov

  Download the Washington, D.C. Internship Application
  Download the District Office Internship Application

Ali Lapp, One of "50 Politicos to Watch"

Here's an article about top political operatives in Washington that features, among others, P&G major Ali (Weise) Lapp, UPS '96. Ali is the director of House Majority PAC.