IMPORTANT LINKS:

Succurro details and Application

Vocational and Trade details and Application

2018 Midterm Elections: A Postmortem, 11/14 @noon

The Classic American Rape Story, Wyatt 109, 11/7 5:30 P.M.

Alum Benjamin Anderstone on the 2018 elections in Washington

Click This Link to see a UPS Alum Discusses the Crucial 2018 Midterms

2018 Midterm Elections: Fundamentals and a Postmortem, 10/31 and 11/14 @noon

The Elusive Quest for Law w/ Stanford's Erik Jensen, 10/22 12:00

Paid Internship with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - Legislative Affairs

Puget Sound Students,

My name is Nelson Falkenburg and I am the Legislative Coordinator for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. We are recruiting for a current or recent graduate to work for our Legislative Affairs team during the 2019 legislative session. The Legislative Affairs Intern will support WDFW staff and the agency's mission by managing inquiries from legislators, tracking bills through the legislative process, developing communication tools for the Legislative Affairs team, and coordinating meetings.

Here is the position recruitment: Position Recruitment

The Midterms: The Impact of Disaffected Voters w/ Gary Locke and Rick Wilson, 10/22 6:30pm

Former Washington Governor Gary Locke and GOP strategist and author Rick Wilson (author of the NY Times best-selling book, Everything Trump Touches Dies) discuss the upcoming midterm elections.  

Monday, October 22, 2018, 6:30pm

Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University

Free to students!

Washington State Legislative Internship Program, 10/10 5:30PM

Hiring paid interns, Legislative District 26

The Populism of a Trumpian Foreign Policy, Brown Bag Series, 10/10 12-12:50

Public Service Weekend - Global Leaders Forum: Challenges in the International System, Weekend of 11/9

Location: 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA

P&G Brown Bag: Europe, Populism, & the Challenge of the Far Right, Wed 9/26 at Noon

Migrants and the City, 9/26 12-1:20PM

College Student Congress, 5/13/19 (App. due 11/9)

Constitution Day Lecture, Monday, 9/20 at 5p

Lecture by Dr. Felipe Aguero, Thu 9/13 @ 2p

Internship Opportunity: Campaign Intern

LOCATION: Issaquah

To Apply: Send Resume to washingtoncongressional@gmail.com

ABOUT THE POSITION

Interns will be on the front lines of working with volunteers and voters in support of the Dr. Kim Schrier’s campaign for Congress. Interns will learn the ins and outs of supporting a nationally watched congressional race. Interns will take part in traditional methods of voter contact such as phone calls, door knocking. They will gain valuable experience in volunteer management, training and recruitment, as well as learning basics of campaign management software.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                  

• Manage databases of registered voters and campaign volunteers. 

• Engage in regular field trainings for first-time campaign volunteers.
• Support the general campaign effort by participating directly in the execution of our voter contact strategy, which may include door-to-door communication, phone calls, voter registration, tabling, and visibility. 

• Support the field program, including data management, volunteer recruitment and retention, and administrative duties. 


A Play: Building the Wall, Friday, August 31

U.S. House of Representatives District Scheduler/Office Manager Opening

Are you a recent graduate living in the area or willing to come back? Congressman Adam Smith is hiring a scheduler and office manager for his district office. If you're interested and want more information, contact Puget Sound alumna and current Smith staffer Becca Bryant at rebeccambryant@gmail.com

U.S. House of Representatives District Scheduler/Office Manager Opening
Congressman Adam Smith seeks a District Scheduler/Office Manager to plan the Member’s daily and long-term schedule in the District. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing invitations and scheduling requests, providing travel and logistical support, preparing events and meetings, acting as a liaison to constituents, running the Congressional internship program and conducting various administrative duties. Exact portfolio to be determined by the needs of the Congressional District and staff expertise.
Candidates should demonstrate a professional manner; the ability to multitask and stay organized; excellent oral and written communication skills; thoroughness and careful attention to detail; the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment; the ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others in a fast-paced office; and a strong commitment to public service. Ties to and knowledge of the Ninth Congressional District are desired. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
Salary range is $38,000+, dependent on qualifications and experience, with Federal employee benefits including the student loan repayment program.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume to WA09.jobs@mail.house.gov no later than 5pm PST on Friday, August 17^th with “DISTRICT SCHEDULER/OFFICE MANAGER” in the subject line. No phone calls or drop-ins, please.