Graduate Funding and Fellowship Opportunities from the Mercatus Center

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is currently accepting applications for our graduate student programs for the 2015-2016 academic year. Successful fellows have gone on to obtain tenure-track positions in academia and public policy positions in federal and state governments and at prominent research institutions.

The PhD Fellowship is a three-year, competitive, full-time fellowship program for students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in economics at George Mason University. It includes full tuition support, a stipend, and experience as a research assistant working closely with Mercatus-affiliated Mason faculty. It is a total award of up to $120,000 over three years. The application deadline is February 1, 2015.

The Adam Smith Fellowship is a one-year, competitive fellowship for graduate students attending PhD programs at any university, and in any discipline, including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology. Smith Fellows receive a stipend and attend colloquia on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. It is a total award of up to $10,000 for the year. The application deadline is March 15, 2015.

The MA Fellowship is a two-year, competitive, full-time fellowship program for students pursuing a master’s degree in economics at George Mason University who are interested in pursuing careers in public policy. It includes full tuition support, a stipend, and practical experience as a research assistant working with Mercatus scholars. It is a total award of up to $80,000 over two years. The application deadline is March 1, 2015.

The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is awarded to graduate students attending master’s, juris doctoral, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields including economics, law, political science, and public policy. Bastiat Fellows receive a stipend and attend colloquia on public policy. It is a total award of up to $5,000 for the year. The application deadline is April 1, 2015.

Local Internship Opportunity

Professor O'Neil,

It's been a while, but I hope this email finds you well.  We're gearing up for another election season and will be working with a number of candidates in the Tacoma and Seattle areas.  Anders Ibsen is the current City Councilmember for the North End of Tacoma and is looking to bring on an intern to help with campaign organization and outreach.  This is an unpaid position, probably 15 hours per week.  I've attached a short description for you to share with students and/or post to the blog.

Thanks and best wishes,

Nic Van Putten

253-459-4758

Nic@ProgressiveStrategiesNW.com

 

Committee to Re-Elect Anders Ibsen, Tacoma City Council #1

Invites applications for the positions of: Intern

OPENING DATE: 01/12/15

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Job Description

Under the direction of the campaign team:

* Direct fundraising efforts including events and candidates call time to donors

* Oversee community outreach

* Execute the campaign plan including direct voter contact, canvassing, public relations volunteer recruiting and management

* Train volunteers and lead canvases

* Work with other campaigns if applicable to implement an overall Get-Out-The-Vote strategy

Required Skills

* Well-organized, and professional

* Function well in collaborative and team-oriented work environment

* Excited about making a difference through the political process

Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume to
kess@progressivestrategiesnw.com

For more information, please contact Kess Smith at 253-514-0814

COHA accepts internships on a rolling basis. 

Please contact COHA at internships@coha.org

For more than 30 years, the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), a major tax-exempt, nonprofit, and nonpartisan national research and information organization, has offered internships in Washington, D.C. in the fields of U.S., Latin American, and Canadian relations. These internships provide practical, entry level experience regarding a variety of political, economic, diplomatic, and trade issues. They also provide young scholars with excellent exposure to the policy making process. COHA seeks highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students as well as those who have already earned degrees. During its existence, nearly 1,000 successful candidates have interned in COHA’s Washington office.

COHA internships, which are available throughout the year, are entirely voluntary and are highly competitive (with summer positions being the most sought after). Interns play an integral role in COHA’s activities, which include the following: issuing statements and providing commentary to the print and electronic media; submitting articles on hemispheric issues to regional and national media; monitoring human rights and press freedom violations; promoting constructive U.S. policy initiatives; formulating viable alternatives that seek a diplomatic rather than a military solution to disputes; attending briefings by visiting Latin American dignitaries; and surveying legislation focused on social justice and the expansion of authentic democratic institutions.

Application Process

Please send COHA a completed internship application form, cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample (two pages). In your cover letter, make sure that you explain why you are interested in interning for COHA and how you would contribute to the organization. Also arrange for an official or unofficial transcript (photocopies are acceptable) and two letters of recommendation to be mailed to our office. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but positions tend to be filled quickly; it is advised that you apply several months prior to your desired starting date. Applications may be addressed to our Intern Coordinator and sent via:

Mail:
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
1250 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 1C
Washington, D.C. 20036

Fax: (202) 223-4979

Email: internships@coha.org

Read more about COHA at http://www.coha.org/internships/about-internships/

Work in Southeast Asia with Journeys Within!

The company I work for, Journeys Within Tour Company, has a couple of positions open that I wanted to let UPS students and alumni know about.  Both of the positions that we are currently hiring for are located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.  This is a great experience in a developing country that is changing very quickly in a lot of ways.  The Journeys Within staff is incredibly diverse and includes local teams within each country and employees from around the world.   I have worked for this company out of our US office for a little less than two years and have had the opportunity to visit and meet our teams in Cambodia, Vietnam and took a quick side-trip to South Korea.  

About this company:

Journeys Within is a Southeast Asia tour company dedicated to delivering unforgettable, customized trips.   Journeys Within has offices in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and the U.S.  The Journeys Within director in each country is there to ensure that all goes as planned, and our amazing guides, drivers and staff all believe in the Journeys Within mission to give our guests the trip of a lifetime.  As both a tour company and a ground operator, we are able to offer unique one-of-a kind experiences that allow our clients to really interact with the local communities.  

Journeys Within specializes in what we call Active Philanthropy, the idea that when we visit a country or community, our visit has a tangible positive impact. Having been described by Conde Nast Magazine as “pioneers in philanthropic travel,” Journeys Within believes not just in empowering the local people to better their own lives, but believes in empowering travelers to help give them that chance. This is why Journeys Within started Journeys Within Our Community, or “JWOC,” in 2005.  The Journeys Within Tour Company and the JWOC non-profit work together to ensure that our impact is positive and sustainable in the local communities.  

The positions that we are looking for:

1. OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description

As Operations Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all ground operations throughout Cambodia and Vietnam. Managing the day-to-day operations, you will work closely with the individual country teams to coordinate and guarantee the smooth running of Journeys Within tours. Additional key responsibilities include but are not limited to: product development, quality control, customer service and client communication, team training and development, staff management.  A 2-year contracted commitment is required, in addition to a strong background in the travel industry.  This position is based in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Essential Performance Skills

• You must be effective at leading and working as a team.  Candidates must be well-organized and skilled at managing details and be able to comprehend and plan for the ‘big picture’.

• You must be able to take initiative, multi-task, and prioritize.  In order to do this, you must be effective at decision making, problem solving, and thinking on your feet.  Diligence and persistence are also highly important characteristics for this position.

• You must have a continuous commitment to quality and take pride in your work.  Along these lines, you must be passionate about customer service and able to effectively engage a variety of clients.  You must be able to remain calm and diplomatic under pressure.   

• You must be diligent and persistent, and effective at written and verbal communications.  Please keep in mind that English is a second language for the majority of our team so clear communications are essential.  Business acumen is equally important.

• You must have a passion for travel, interest in global cultures, and understand what cultural and philanthropic travelers want to experience.

2. BOOKING COORDINATOR

Job Description

As Booking Coordinator you will be responsible for assisting in tour bookings.  The duties for this position include, but are not limited to: quality control, customer service and client/ground operator/vendor communication, preparing and sending travel documents. We are looking for an applicant who is very detail oriented, self-motivated, has administrative experience, and has the desire to grow within the Journeys Within team. A 2-year contracted commitment is required, and fluency in English is essential.  This position is based in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Interested parties for wither position should email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to anna@journeys-within.com.

More information available at http://www.journeys-within.com/

Internships with the Department of Commerce

       The mission of the Department of Commerce (DOC) Internship Program is to engage and empower developing leaders with a passion for public service. The program will expose students to opportunities in the Federal Government and the potential to find passion in a career in public service. Interns will gain unique experience though their placement in one of several DOC offices.

       The DOC Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis. This is an unpaid opportunity. Candidates must be available for the duration of the program to be considered for placement. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, governmental affairs, public affairs, business and/or community engagement.

       To apply for an internship, send your resume to intern@doc.gov.  No phone calls please. You will be contacted only if you are a candidate for an internship.

Applicants Must Be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (2-4 year institution)

Job Opening- Congressman Heck District Office

From: Schimke, Beth
To: David J Sousa

Good Morning Professor Sousa,

We have a job opening for a staff assistant in Congressman Heck’s Lacey Office. This would be a good opportunity for any recent grads looking to get their foot in the door. Please feel free to post this announcement on the UPS P&G Blog, and forward to anyone you think may be interested.

Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Congressman Heck’s District Director, LaTasha Wortham, directly: (360) 459-8514, LaTasha.Wortham@mail.house.gov

We value a diverse work environment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.  Residence in the 10^th Congressional District is desired but not required.

TITLE: Staff Assistant

REPORTS TO: District Director

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• to answer the telephones;
• to greet visitors to the office;
• to answer constituent requests for general information, tours, flags, and other inquiries;   
• to monitor delivery and pickup of materials;
• to maintain front office;
• to oversee interns;
• to order supplies;
• to assist with special projects; and
• to assist with various administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• minimum of 1 years office experience;
• professional telephone manner;
• proficiency in word processing;
• excellent organizational and proofreading skills;
• exceptional ability to use and troubleshoot PCs, photocopier, facsimile machine and other office equipment;
• ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others; and
• availability to work long hours, if necessary.

DUTIES:

• answers and screens telephone calls for the Member and other staff members and takes messages;
• greets and screens visitors;
• assists persons who have appointments with the Member or other staff members. Works closely with the District Director (DD) to ensure that the Member's appointments are on time and that the DD is aware of the visitors' arrival;
• responds to constituent requests for flags, tours and other information;
• maintains handout literature regarding the district and the House;
• signs for deliveries and forwards all materials delivered to the office to appropriate staff members in a timely manner;
• maintains the office answering machine or voice mail;
• ensures that requests for assistance are directed to the appropriate staff member in a timely manner;
• writes down visitor opinions, including full name, address, and all relevant information;
• logs in mail;
• performs general typing and administrative assignments;
• sends, receives, and distributes materials via the facsimile machine; and
• performs special project and other administrative duties as assigned.

Thank you,

Beth Schimke, UPS ‘11

NYC Internships with Talking Points

Editorial Internships (NYC)

Description

 The TPM Internship is a paid internship program in which interns get a crash course in how a digital media news organization works from the ground up. We’re taking applications for our summer cycle TPM internship. Former TPM interns and fellows have gone on to jobs at The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New York Sun, The Verge, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more. And usually a third to a half of our staff is made up of former fellows and interns. Full listing after the jump.

     TPM interns are involved in every aspect of our operation and have a hand in everything we do. They work alongside our reporters to write and break stories, help our editors keep a finger on the pulse of the news day, and produce all kinds of digital media from youtube clips to mash-up photographs. The fellows also attend weekly brown bag lunches with reporters, editors and publishing staff to learn the ins and outs of the new media business.
     Our fellows and interns have moved on to jobs in new and old media alike, working for us, as well as The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New York Sun, The New Yorker, The Washington Post and more.
Fellows receive a stipend for the summer. The internship program is ongoing and we are always accepting applications. The position is based in TPM’s New York City office.
Rising seniors, recent graduates, and graduate students, as well as relevant course of study, preferred. Qualified applicants can receive academic credit.
     To apply for any of our internships, send an email to internship at talkingpointsmemo.com with a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and two written references. Include the subject line: “Job App: Editorial Internship.”

More information available at:
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/jobs

Talk by Professor Steven Green 5p - Wed 2/18 - WY109

CFR Conference Call: The Global Rise of Noncommunicable Diseases

On behalf of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), I invite you to participate in the first session of the Winter/Spring 2015 CFR Academic Conference Call series on Wednesday, February 11, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in WY 326. Thomas J. Bollyky, CFR's senior fellow for global health, economics, and development, will discuss the global rise of noncommunicable diseases.

 

In addition to his role at CFR, Mr. Bollyky is an adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University and consultant to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to coming to CFR, he was a fellow at the Center for Global Development and director of intellectual property and pharmaceutical policy at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). At USTR, he led the negotiations for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technologies in the U.S.-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement and represented USTR in the negotiations with China on the safety of food and drug imports. Mr. Bollyky was also a Fulbright scholar to South Africa, where he worked as a staff attorney at the AIDS Law Project on treatment access issues related to HIV/AIDS.

 

As background for the discussion, you may wish to review the following materials:

 

1) Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., Thomas E. Donilon, and Thomas J. Bollyky, "A New Direction for Global Health," Op-ed, Project Syndicate, December 15, 2014.

http://www.cfr.org/health/new-direction-global-health/p33998?cid=emc-ACC_Bollyky-Op_ed-021115

2) Thomas J. Bollyky, "Noncommunicable Diseases by the Numbers," Development Channel, Blog, Council on Foreign Relations, December 10, 2014.

http://blogs.cfr.org/development-channel/2014/12/10/noncommunicable-diseases-by-the-numbers/?cid=emc-ACC_Bollyky-BlogpostNCD-021115

3) "The Emerging Global Health Crisis," Task Force Report No. 72, Council on Foreign Relations Press, December 2014.

http://www.cfr.org/diseases-noncommunicable/emerging-global-health-crisis/p33883?cid=emc-ACC_Bollyky-TFR72-021115

4) "The Emerging Global Health Crisis," Interactive, Council on Foreign Relations.

http://www.cfr.org/diseases-noncommunicable/emerging-global-health-crisis-interactive/p33802#!/?cid=emc-ACC_Bollyky-Interactive-021115

 

Please RSVP to Professor Seth Weinberger at sweinberger@pugetsound.edu ASAP if you're interested in attending this call.

2015-16 Capital Fellows Applications Due February 9

Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in Public Service.

Apply by February 9, 2015 to the Capital Fellows Programs - www.csus.edu/calst/programs

• California Senate Fellows
• Executive Fellowship Program
• Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
• Judicial Administration Fellowship Program

The Capital Fellows Programs offer a unique opportunity to participate in policymaking and development. Fellows work for 10-11 months as full-time, paid staff members in the California State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive Branch or the California Judiciary. Fellows actively engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while gaining firsthand experience in the governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation.

Voted four years (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2014) as one of the Top 10 internships nationwide by Vault.com, the Capital Fellows Programs are ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career opportunities. Each year, Vault's editors evaluate the internship programs profiled in their annual guide and select from those the top internship programs they feel represent the best all-around opportunities.

Prospective Capital Fellows must have a bachelor’s degree (in any major) by September 1, 2015 and a demonstrated interest in public service, public policy, and California state government. Applicants may apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Recent graduates, graduate, postgraduate and mid-career applicants are welcome to apply. For the 2015-16 fellowship year, individuals must complete the online application by the deadline of February 9, 2015 at www.csus.edu/calst/programs.

If you have questions regarding the Capital Fellows Programs or need brochures, please contact Sacramento State’s Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906, calstudies@csus.edu or visit www.csus.edu/calst/programs.

Claire A. Bunch

Coordinator, Fellows Outreach and Special Projects

Capital Fellows Programs

Center for California Studies

California State University, Sacramento

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA  95819-6081

916/278-6906 - Main, 916/278-4667 - Direct

bunchc@csus.edu

"An outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for a future career."

Learn more by visiting www.csus.edu/calst/programs