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.

Community Voters Project Jobs

This came in via email; I don't know anything about the positions so as always something to investigate on your own  --Professor O'Neil

 

Immediate Opportunity to Make a Difference

The Community Voters Project is immediately hiring Citizen Outreach Directors to run non-partisan grassroots voter registration offices through October 2012. Help make a change by helping register African American voters. Here in Wisconsin an estimated 80,000, or 41%, of eligible African Americans are not registered to vote, and registering to vote is the first step in active participation in our democracy. For more information, contact Recruitment Director Jeff Sprague at (303) 623-4900 ext 201 or jsprague@workforprogress.org.

Citizen Outreach Director, Community Voters Project

Immediate Openings:  Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Denver, Colorado Springs  

Possible Future Openings: California, Florida, Ohio and Virginia

Experience: college graduate or experience working on campaigns or managing canvassing operations

Salary: $1980 a month

We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented organizers who are interested in politics and have a commitment to social justice organizing. Citizen Outreach Directors will build and manage a team to run a campaign which will register 10,000-30,000 voters. Directors will recruit, manage and motivate staff, manage outreach sites, conduct registration and train canvassing staff to register voters. Nationally, we will register voters in eight states to help 350,000 under represented voters more easily exercise the right to vote. The Community Voters Project is a project of Fair Share Education Fund. Citizen Outreach Directors will work for Work for Progress, through a partnership with Fair Share Education Fund. To find out more, and to apply now, visit:http://www.fairsharealliance.org/edfund/jobs

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Communications Internship with Congressional Campaign

My name is Nathan Moorman, class of 2011, and I'm looking for interns who are interested in the communications side of political campaigns.  I work for Denny Heck's congressional campaign in the new 10th District as his Deputy Communications Director.  Please let me know if you need more information or I need to do anything else to help get the word out.

Thanks very much,
Nathan Moorman
nathan@dennyheckforcongress.com

Paid DC Internship

Internships

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, BPC combines politically-balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach.

As the only Washington, DC-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both ends of the political spectrum. We are currently focused on health and nutrition, energy, foreign affairs and homeland security, housing, the economy, and democracy.

Further, BPC is committed to seeing our policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through the Bipartisan Policy Center Advocacy Network (BPCAN), our (c)(4) affiliate, we engage in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country.

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) offers full-time summer, and part-time fall and spring internships each academic semester. Qualified candidates will be highly motivated and energetic self-starters. Interns will assist individual projects and departments in several capacities and should be enthusiastic about working on a variety of tasks. Candidates must be team players and express an interest in one of BPC’s various policy projects or functional areas:

• Communications
• Democracy Project
• Development
• Economic Policy Project
• Energy Project
• Government Relations
• Health Project
• Housing Commission
• National Security Project

Fall & Spring Programs

During the fall and spring semesters, internships are part-time and unpaid and applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The fall and spring internship programs at BPC are flexible, allowing students to gain valuable experience while maintaining their regular class schedules. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities.

Summer Program

BPC has a robust summer internship program. Summer interns are paid $12.50/hour for up to 10 weeks of work (cap of $5000). Interns work full time and are assigned to a specific BPC project or functional area.

Interns provide administrative support, assist with events and meetings, conduct research and assist with the development and writing of reports, white papers and proposals. While interns work closely with their project teams, there are also opportunities to learn from and be exposed to the wide range of issues addressed by the organization. The program includes weekly lunches with project directors, senior fellows and other senior members of the organization to discuss policy, politics and career paths.

Application Deadline

Fall internships: August 15
Spring internships: January 4
Summer internships: March 1

Application Process

Please submit all required materials via email tobpcinternships@bipartisanpolicy.org. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls please.

Required Materials

1. Cover letter– please indicate your top two areas of interest from BPC’s project and functional areas listed above.
2. Resume
3. Writing sample of approximately 3 pages
4. College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
5. Please provide phone and email contact information for 1-2 references, including a a professor or other individual familiar with your work.

* Please note that we no longer require the BPC internship application form

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Bipartisan Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and believes that our work benefits from diversity across the organization. Decisions to hire and promote are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to reach a broad and diverse candidate pool in filling our positions.

Fuse Washington Fellowship

Deadline shows as already past, but I received an email more recently so there may still be openings--

http://fuseinnovation.org/jobs/fuse-fellowship2012.html

Teach in Georgia--The country, not the state--

From Teach and Learn in Georgia--

Teach and Learn with Georgia is an opportunity to teach English abroad in the country of Georgia. It is a progressive education movement initiated by the President of Georgia and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Science.

TLG aims to improve Georgia’s nationwide English language proficiency in an effort towards further globalization.

 Your university students, recent graduates, and seasoned alumni, who are fluent in English, are all invited to apply for TLG. Volunteer contracts are semester-based and expenses, including travel, are covered by the program. There are two incoming groups every month and applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the intended date of arrival. T

LG Volunteers are provided constant support from the TLG Staff during their time in Georgia. http://www.tlg.gov.ge/

We especially encourage current students and their advisors to consider the following:
· Obtaining university-granted credit towards experiential education through TLG
· Obtaining practice hours for students earning their degree or certification in teaching English
· Studying abroad at an institution of higher education in Georgia while participating in TLG

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding Teach and Learn with Georgia. Thank you very much for your interest in the program. We appreciate your role in connecting students, recent graduates, and alumni, to unique volunteer abroad programs such as TLG. You help us make a difference! 

Best Regards,
 Mallory Lohmeier Marketing Coordinator Teach & Learn with Georgia
Phone: (+995 577) 973 145
Email: Marketing@tlg.gov.ge
Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia 52 Uznadze Street, 0102 Tbilisi, Georgia
www.tlg.gov.ge
www.mes.gov.ge

Job Openings at the Council on Foreign Relations

http://www.cfr.org/about/career_opportunities/openings.html

Heck for Congress Internship

Hello Mr. O'Neil,

My name's Phil Gardner; I'm the Communications Director with Denny Heck's Congressional campaign. Denny is running in the new 10th Congressional District which covers most of Pierce and Thurston Counties along with a portion of Mason County.

We've just launched our Campaign Fellowship Program and are looking for high school and college students who might be interested in being a part of a high-profile Congressional campaign this summer. I would be very appreciative if you would be willing to pass on the attached application to your students who might be interested. It can also be found online at this link: http://www.dennyheckforcongress.com/updates/fellowship We are accepting applications until June 15th.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you very much!

Smith for Mayor Internship, Portland--Deadline 6/15

Hello Professor O'Neil,

I am an intern on the Jefferson Smith campaign for mayor and we are currently opening up our summer fellowship program for more participants. The Political Immersion Program is an opportunity for students from all academic disciplines, but especially politics, to work in a professional environment developing visibility campaigns, creating a social media presence, and experiencing local government. We would appreciate it if you would pass this opportunity along to your students. The following is the press release includes all the information about the program. (I've also attached it for your convenience.)


“A Summer for Portland”
Political Immersion Fellowship
with Jefferson Smith’s campaign for Mayor

Join our Political Immersion Fellowship and give a summer for Portland’s future. Be part of a campaign that’s already historic -- check out our number of Facebook fans, house party hosts, and individual donors to know why. We’re looking for a group of interested, committed, and talented Fellows to help us mayor-make and be the core of our campaign. We’re looking for people who enjoy learning, adapting, and exploring new ideas. Our Fellows will learn the ins and outs of Portland politics, gain hands-on experience, and professional skills, work in a dynamic environment, and network with some of Oregon’s influential leaders -- all while potentially earning academic credit and working with a great team of fellow do-gooders.

This experience is for all kinds of students -- politically inclined or not.

If you’re interested in Portland, this Fellowship is for you. Our projects range from public service to event planning, communications, social media, policy development, non-profit partnerships, and administration.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Create and implement an unprecedented visibility campaign and help manage the campaign on the daily.  Roles and responsibilities depend on interest, expertise, immediate campaign needs. Examples?
    •    Attend campaign and community events with Jefferson and staffers
    •    Identify outreach and community engagement opportunities
    •    Assist with social media and traditional communications projects
    •    Attend campaign house parties to meet new donors and volunteers
    •    Work with volunteer leaders in the community and recruit new volunteers
    •    Support donor research and fundraising efforts

Qualifications:
    •    Flexibility -- campaign work requires this every day
    •    Ability to work collaboratively and independently
    •    Willingness to take initiative and insatiable appetite to learn
    •    Attention -- no, devotion -- to detail and ability multi-task
    •    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    •    Commitment to progressive political causes and candidates
    •    Laptop and reliable transportation desired, but not required

The Fine Print
We’re asking for 20 hours a week to get you a full-on, mayor-making experience (though we can talk about fewer hours if need be). While the position’s unpaid, we’re more than happy to work with you and your school to arrange for academic credit.

To apply, visit our website (www.jeffersonsmith.com/intern/) for all the details, or email a resume and letter of interest to Bryan Little,  bryan@jeffersonsmith.com. Application deadline is 6/15/2012.


Thanks so much,
Madeline Meininger

Summer Internship

Subject: Summer Internship Opportunity with Michael Baumgartner for U.S. Senate 

To: Patrick H O'Neil Professor O'Neil, 

My name is Michael Morgan, the Office Coordinator for Michael Baumgartner for U.S. Senate. For this summer, we are looking to hire 3 interns with compensation to fulfill the duties shown in the attached flyer. I just spoke with Eileen and the office of Politics and Government, and she said you might be able to post our internship opportunity on your blog. I've attached the flyer for our internship, and if you have any questions about the offering, feel free to call me at 509-496-3638 or email me at morgan@votebaumgartner.com. 

Thank you very much for the time! 

Michael Morgan Office Coordinator | Michael Baumgartner for U.S. Senate 509.496.3638 Morgan@VoteBaumgartner.com

 

Job Announcement: Research Assistant (International Program)

May 30, 2012

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Job Description:  CEPR has an immediate opening for a full-time Research Assistant (International). The focus of this work will be international economic policy issues.  Responsibilities include collection and analysis of data from Spanish and English print and electronic sources, preparation of charts and graphs, research of English and Spanish literature and summarization of relevant background material.  This position will include original research of Latin American financial sources, and writing in and translating into Spanish for a Latin American audience.

Qualifications:   Successful candidates will possess a B.A. or B.S. in economics or related field, with working knowledge of statistics, international and labor economics, and the politics and economics of Latin America; several months of experience as a research assistant or performing similar work; knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and graphics software; and oral and written fluency in English and Latin American Spanish.

Salary & Benefits:   CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.  This position will be represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #70, AFL-CIO.

Closing Date of Position:   Open until filled.

To Apply: Send application packet to Research Assistant Search Committee, CEPR, 1611 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009, or jobscepr2012@cepr.net.  Application packet should include:

•    Cover letter, including salary requirement
•    Resume
•    Short (1-2 pages) response to the question: How can the US improve its policy toward Latin America?
•    Recent writing sample showing your analytic and research skills.

No telephone calls or faxes please.

Organization Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world.

Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.

CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.

Full time, paid campaign manager positions in Tacoma

From Alum Nic Van Putten: Professor O'Neil, I have a couple of paid, full time campaign manager positions coming available. Our preference would be to have recent grads since the positions will go through Nov, but we're open to interviewing any interested students as well. Interested? Contact him for more details at nic@progressivestrategiesnw.com

A number of job openings at the Center for American Progress, DC

There are several entry-level positions at CAP (a big thinktank in DC close to the Democratic Party) open at this time; check them out here:
http://www.americanprogress.org/aboutus/jobs

Alums: Job with Multicare

 From alum Andrea Tull; if you are interested email me and I will give you her email address.

Professor O’Neil,

We have a job opening in the Marketing Department here at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma for a Social Media Specialist.  It is a full-time position.  Below are the details…can you please post to your blog and promote among recent grads?  While this position will not report to me directly, I work in the same department so I would be happy to field any questions from any Puget Sound alum.  Those interested should apply online at: http://www.multicare.org/home/multicare-jobs-2/

Thanks,

Andrea

Social Media Specialist

MultiCare Entity: MultiCare Health System	Location: Tacoma, WA
Job ID #: 16653	Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Category: Marketing/Philanthropy	FTE: 1
Department: Marketing	Experience Required: Per Position Description
Shift: Day	Education Required: Per Position Description
Work Schedule: M-F

Position Description

The reasons to work at MultiCare are as unique as the people who do.  Join us for the professional challenges you seek.  In the settings you prefer.  With schedules that fit your life.  Learn more at www.multicarejobs.org
             
Position Summary:
The Social Media Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, further development and execution of MultiCare’s social media presence and strategy working in conjunction with the web, marketing and clinical teams.

Minimum Requirements:
Two years of relevant experience in online marketing or online communications required.  Experience using social media in a business setting, creating web graphics, ads, Email marketing and implementation and creation of Facebook apps preferred.

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
BA/BS (Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other related field)

Additional Information

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V