Diversity in Government Internship Program

Diversity in Government Internship Program 

The United States Tax Court Diversity in Government Internship Program (DiG Tax) will be virtual this summer and provide significant exposure to the inner workings of the U.S. Tax Court, a federal court located in Washington, D.C. DiG Tax interns will observe judges and lawyers; attend virtual trials, meetings, and presentations; and assist on projects with departments throughout the Court, including Case Services, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Library, Information Technology, and Public Affairs.

Prospective DiG Tax interns should demonstrate academic achievement; exhibit qualities such as strong character and self-sufficiency under challenging circumstances; and be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.

Additionally, applicants must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or national;
2. Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (visit https://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify your school and/or program of study);
3. Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better;
4. Have an interest in working with the federal government; and
5. Be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship.

To apply, send a cover letter and a resume along with a copy of your most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript to DiGTax@ustaxcourt.gov with “DiG Tax” in the subject line.

Careers in Annapolis State Government Panel

 Wednesday, April 28, 2021   |  11:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  Virtual Event, Register

Considering a Career in Government, Politics, Policy, Law or Related Professions?

Consider ANNAPOLIS! Black Students in Public Policy (BSiPP), the School of Public Policy, and the University Career Center invite you to join us for a virtual roundtable discussion about career opportunities in Annapolis. You’ll hear about the rewarding and meaningful work of legislators, chiefs of staff, lobbyists, journalists, legislative lawyers and more. All UMD students are welcome to attend. 

Confirmed Panelists:

• Will Smith, Senator - Maryland State Senate
• Delora Sanchez Ifekauche, Lobbyist - Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Richard Tabuteau, Lobbyist - Tabuteau LLC
• Keiffer Mitchell, Chief Legislative Officer and Special Advisory - Office of the Governor
• Tamika Winkler, Chief of Staff - Office of Senator Cory McCray
• Ny’esha Young, Chief of Staff - Office of Delegate Debra M. Davis
• Debra Davis, Delegate - Maryland House of Delegates

Questions? Contact Megan Campbell by email, MCAMP@UMD.EDU

BSOS Women of Color Panel

 

Representative Himes Stipend Internship

Stipend Programs

Kevin J. Sutherland Washington, DC, Internship

Kevin Joseph Sutherland was a Connecticut native dedicated to public service and policy efforts that would positively impact people’s lives. Sutherland completed an internship in Congressman Himes’ Capitol Hill office and went on to work for New Blue Interactive after graduating from American University in 2013 until his tragic death at age 24. Described by friends and family as someone who enjoyed politics and was dedicated to impactful change, his enthusiasm for public service lives on.

In commemoration of Kevin Sutherland’s commitment to public service, the Office of Congressman Himes has a named intern stipend of $5,400 for a cumulative three-month summer internship in the Washington, D.C. office.  Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrable financial need. The recipient will complete a capstone project on a policy issue of their choosing throughout the duration of the internship.

Jack Bryant Connecticut Internship

Jack Bryant was a community leader who impacted Stamford and all of Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District. Beloved deacon, past President of Stamford’s NAACP Chapter, and Stamford Board of Education Member, Bryant died due to complications from COVID-19 in April 2020. Among other endeavors, Jack was passionate about connecting students with opportunities for higher education.

In commemoration of Jack Bryant’s life of public service, the Office of Congressman Himes has a named intern stipend of $5,400 for a cumulative three-month summer internship in our District Offices. This stipend is dedicated for interns with demonstrated significant economic and financial need who are interested in pursuing public service.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter
• 1-3 Page writing sample
• This Internship Application Form
• For Need-Based Stipend, first page of FAFSA SAR or written statement
• For Named-Base Stipend, a 1-3-page written statement detailing your interest in the stipend and the first page of FAFSA SAR 

Named Stipend Application:

To apply for either the Kevin J. Sutherland or Jack Bryant internship, please fill out the standard application materials listed above and include:

 

• 1-2-page written statement detailing interest in the stipend
• Include in statement which stipend and location
• First page of FAFSA and/or 1-2 page written statement outlining how applicants could not otherwise to participate in the internship program without financial support

Application Deadlines

Washington, D.C. Office

The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate- and graduate-level students as well as recent graduates. The application deadline for the Washington, D.C. office is April 30th, 2021.

Please email your application to Himes.Internship@mail.house.gov.

Bridgeport and Stamford Offices 

Given the competitiveness of the summer program, high school students living in the district are encouraged to apply during the school year. The offices are open 9-5, and internship schedules are arranged around school commitments. 

Please email your application to HimesDOInternships@mail.house.gov. 

Digitalizing Borders, Stories, and Resistance in The Americas

 

This course is about the stories we want to put out in the world and how those stories can shape our reality in the digital era. We will read, watch, explore, theorize, and engage in analytical discussions about digital projects, novels, short stories, and documentaries that tell stories about undocumented migration in Latin America, as well as about physical, geographical, methodological, and metaphorical borders. Most importantly, this course will help us imagine, share and make an impact in the digital world with the stories we want to tell using social media and multimedia projects as essential tools to create socially responsible communities.

In the midst of a global migration crisis, be part of a wider activist movement fighting for social change. Sign-up for this three-week course to start telling compelling stories about all kinds of borders. 

** This is a one-time class and counts toward Spanish credits.

If you have any questions, contact Mariana Reyes at nreyes13@umd.edu

Online & in the Streets: Protest and Activism in Feminist Movements

How do activists fight for change, both online and in the streets?  

Feminist movements in Latin America are at a critical historical juncture. Activists throughout the hemisphere are organizing to demand change and justice, to denounce pervasive misogyny and gender violence, and to envision and realize another world. They are mobilizing in digital and physical spaces under the hashtags #NiUnaMenos and #AbortoLegalYa, to condemn femicide, to advocate access to legal abortions in public hospitals, and to introduce comprehensive sex education in public schools. From Mexico to Argentina, women, lesbians, trans, and non-binary people are fighting together for the right to live without fear, the right to make decisions about their own bodies, and the right to exist in a just world. 

 

As we enter a new digital era, sign-up for this three-week course to learn about how activists fight for change and how feminists agendas changed over time. As part of the Global Classrooms, this course is a unique opportunity to learn from and with activists, scholars, and students from Argentina. 

 

* This class counts toward Spanish credits. 

If you have any questions, contact Sabrina González at sabgonz1@umd.edu

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses 
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience. 
• conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, you are encouraged to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

The best consideration date for Summer/Fall 2021 experience applications is Tuesday, June 1, 2021, by 5 PM. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis, based on the availability of funds. This application will close on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, by 5 PM or when funding for Summer/Fall 2021 experiences has been exhausted. 

Click here to apply. 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be
e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

The Maryland International Relations Association (MIRA) Review

 

Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program: Apply Now!

Who we are: The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades. The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized in leadership and decision-making processes. Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, students will develop the skills and resources to take on leadership roles during the program and beyond, and understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy to elevate unheard voices. The Program combines mentorship, engagements with expert faculty and public leaders, and hands-on experiences working in the community to realize your commitment to develop as an ethical leader. 

Please visit this link to apply.

The application deadline is April 16, 2021. 

 

JLT's Virtual Alumni Panel and Networking Event

 

Register at: https://go.umd.edu/JLT-AlumniPanel 

Paid Remote Summer Internship with DC Public Relations Firm West End Strategy Team

West End Strategy Team is currently accepting applications for paid remote internship positions for the summer 2021 semester. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ candidates.
 
We are a full-service strategic communications firm working in D.C., New York and Chicago, offering clients a comprehensive approach that includes message development, media relations, online strategy, marketing and crisis communications. 
 
Given the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, this internship is being offered remotely. Interns will join the team virtually during normal work hours and will collaborate with staff over the phone and via video calls. If and when conditions improve, we can revisit the possibility of returning to an in-office internship. The safety of our staff and interns will remain our number one priority and guide all decisions.
 
WEST interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working closely with progressive, nonprofit and international organizations in a professional setting. Responsibilities include writing and editing materials for distribution to the media, drafting opinion pieces, developing social media content, researching client organizations and their issue areas, researching target journalists and compiling media lists, conducting media outreach, aggregating news content, and various clerical duties. Through this experience, interns will cultivate a working knowledge of highly relevant political and advocacy organizations, the major issues of the day, and the media.
 
Our summer internship is full-time Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Interns will work virtually from home, from late May through August 2021. 

Each application must include the following: resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Please upload your cover letter and writing sample as one document.  

Learn more and apply here: BambooHR

For best consideration, apply by April 20.

Apply to the MLAW Minor Today

 

You can complete the application here or learn more are mlaw.umd.edu! 

Orientation Peer Advisor Positions

You can find the application here and send it to bsosorientation@gmail.com by April 19th. 

Invariant Government Relations Internship Program

Invariant is a top-10 government relation and communications firm in Washington, D.C. We have posted our paid summer 2021 internship program and are ready to accept applicants. The internship will be fully remote and will begin during the last week of May. 

To apply, please use the following links: 

Government Relations Internship: https://invariant.breezy.hr/p/2f61e8a895a7-government-affairs-intern

Communications and Publica Affairs Internship: https://invariant.breezy.hr/p/6bfebecfcd3c-communications-and-public-affairs-intern

For questions please reach out to Chris Bohorquez who co-manages the Governmnet Relations' Internship Program. He can be reached at bohorquez@invariantgr.com

Lunch and Learn: Emma Simson, Esq.- Counsel at Wilmer Hale

 

2021 Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application Now Open!

Apply for the Bright Futures 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship here.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 26, 2021

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.  Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.  
If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer 2021 internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply. Additional eligibility details are provided below.

Eligible Candidates
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester, who have an unpaid internship for summer 2021, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December. Preference will also be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship. 
In order for your internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency.

• Offered during summer 2021 and completed by the start of the fall 2021 semester.

• Supervised by a professional in the field.

• Our Supervisor Agreement form completed and submitted by your internship supervisor.  Download & save this document onto your computer - do not fill out in the web browser or it will not save properly.

Should a student participate in-person at an internship site, then adherence to current state and local COVID-19 directives, and CDC guidelines is required.  Also, should such a student elect to continue in-person at the internship, it is done at the student's own risk.
Please review this webpage dedicated to internship guidance during COVID-19.

If you have questions about the Bright Futures application process, contact:

Erin Callahan

University Career Center & The President's Promise

erincall@umd.edu 

At this time, Bright Futures scholarships are only available for unpaid summer internships.
If you are interested in financially contributing to the Bright Futures Initiative, please visit brightfutures.umd.edu.