Terps on the Hill - Upcoming BSOS Event

Terps on the Hill - Upcoming BSOS Event

Event Date and Time 

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm to Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 8:00 pm

Location

Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC

Host

UMD Alumni Association

Join your alumni association and fellow Terps for an evening of networking on Capitol Hill. Come hear from President Pines and other Maryland leaders as they share updates from the university and how you can continue to move Maryland Fearlessly Forward.

Learn More and Register

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Rayburn House Office Building

45 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC

Free Admission

MGA Full Time Position Available - Legislative Aid/Legislative Director

Full time position available! 

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=MARYLAND-GENERAL-ASSEMBLY&t=Legislative+Aide&jk=ca51ef1821163fc8&q=legislative&vjs=3

Legislative Aide/Legislative Director

Maryland Senator Ariana Kelly’s office is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and passionate legislative staffer to add to her office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a seasoned legislator who is new to the Senate. Senator Kelly’s legislative agenda focuses on initiatives to increase health equity, reduce gender-based violence and promote family economic security and all forms of social justice.

The Legislative Aide/Director will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the Senator’s short- and long-term legislative goals and in-district events. Title and salary will be based on the right candidate's amount of legislative experience.

Responsibilities:

● Providing legislative support to the Senator and Chief of Staff
● Preparing testimony and talking points for hearings and other speaking engagements
● Working collaboratively with advocates and coalitions on legislative priorities
● Meeting with stakeholders and constituents on a variety of issues
● Tracking issues specific to the legislator’s district and Committee assignment
● Manage the Senator’s inbox with the Chief of Staff, ensuring a timely response to all constituents
● Managing constituent casework and outreach utilizing the Maryland General Assembly’s preferred CRM
● Assisting in planning special events and professionally staffing the Senator at events in Annapolis and the district
● Assisting with drafting social media copy, newsletters, and website management
● Cultivate relationships with staff, advocates and Government Officials to advance Senator’s legislative agenda
● Maintain scholarship program and distribute D16 Senatorial Scholarships annually

Legislative Aide Qualifications:
● Highly organized and keen eye for detail
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time
● Basic knowledge of the legislative process
● 1-2 years of administrative office experience, casework, issue advocacy, and/or previous experience interning or working in the Maryland General Assembly
● Experience with state or local politics, preferably in Maryland
● Demonstrated commitment to and experience with family economic security, healthcare, reproductive justice, criminal justice, gender justice, and/or gun safety issues.
● Knowledge of Montgomery County and Maryland politics
● Experience with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel; an ability and willingness to learn new software programs, databases, and apps
● The ability to work independently, remotely, and as a team

Legislative Director:
● A candidate for Legislative Director will have the above qualifications and,
● 2+ years of legislative experience;
● 2+ years working in the Maryland General Assembly or on Capitol Hill
● Experience drafting legislation, talking points, press releases, and constituent communications
● Existing relationships in Annapolis and/or demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with legislative stakeholders
● Professional experience with family economic security, healthcare, reproductive justice, criminal justice, gender justice, and/or gun safety issues.

Benefits:
● Health Insurance
● Dental Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● Flexible schedule during the Interim

This position requires availability for extended work hours, including late night and weekend work, during the 90-day legislative session (January–April). Significant schedule flexibility is available during the legislative interim (May−December). This position is based in Annapolis 5 days a week during the
Legislative session and provides the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule during the interim. The title of
Legislative Aide/Legislative Director and salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary Range:
$50,000-$70,000

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to nlynch@senate.state.md.us. Please include why you want to work with Senator Kelly, any skills you believe would make you an exceptional candidate for this role, and your availability.

About Our Office:

Senator Kelly and her staff are committed to an office culture that is warm, supportive, and mission-driven. We prioritize work-life balance and allow for flexible scheduling outside of the legislative session. We work hard because we believe in the work we are doing. But we take time to celebrate our accomplishments, too!

Our team values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates with unconventional work and educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have taken time off for parenting or caregiving are encouraged to apply, as are graduate students who can take a light course load in the spring semester.
Our office is committed to creating opportunities in political careers for people who have been historically underrepresented, including racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and individuals from lower-income backgrounds. The most important things if you want to be part of our team are that you are smart, you work hard, and you care!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the earliest potential start date of July 1st, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21401

Washington, D.C. Legislative and Press Programs, Fall 2023: Office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons

 Washington, D.C. Legislative Program, Fall 2023:

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for fall 2023. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours, and assisting legislative staff in research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. The internship will run from September to December. Delaware ties are preferred.

 

Apply here by July 24th:

https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/83622dce-64de-4f86-859e-7dfabdfe6678/

 

Washington, D.C. Press Program, Fall 2023:

U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time press internship for fall 2023. Tasks will include tracking media clips, editing video/photo/audio, drafting press releases, and assisting members of the communications team with a wide range of projects. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who can work at least 20 hours a week from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Prior internship experience in media, campaigns, or government is preferred.  Experience with digital communications – including work with graphics and photo and video editing – is also strongly preferred. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. The internship will run from September to December. Delaware ties are preferred.

 

Apply here by July 24th:

https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/37dbcc16-af96-4f33-a8c6-b765f32c8fae

 

More information here: https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships

PAID, Full-time Internship in the fall with the White House Council of Economic Advisors

The White House Council of Economic Advisers’ is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 internship program. The position is full-time, paid, and in-person in Washington, D.C. this fall.
 
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until June 30^th, 2023, but we encourage students to apply early.
 
Please share this information widely with students who may be interested and qualified.
 
CEA interns work on a variety of challenging economic projects involving research on macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues, as well as statistical analysis and data collection.
 
The internship provides valuable experience in applying quantitative and qualitative skills to issues with real world implications. Administrative duties to support the CEA are also involved.
 
While we review applications from all students, the internship is generally geared toward undergraduate students with an economics background. Due to the small size of the program, it is highly competitive.
 
Students can apply by emailing PDFs of their resume, transcript, and a cover letter to recruiting@cea.eop.gov. Candidates should indicate in the subject line of the email as well as in the file names of their resume, transcript, and cover letter that they are applying for the Fall 2023 internship program.
 
More details will be posted as they become available on the CEA website: Internship Opportunities | CEA | The White House 

Office of Data Governance and Analysis Intern  

Apply by June 12 | Paid: $16.10 | 

Internship runs through August 2023 with the possibility for extension through the fall semester. Candidates who are interested in staying on through the fall semester are encouraged to apply.

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

The primary objectives of the internship are for the intern to:

1. Build problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills while working in a collaborative, mission-oriented environment;

2. Hone legal research and data analysis skills while working on projects at the cutting-edge of legal services and data science; and

3. Learn how to translate research findings into actionable guidance for legal aid providers, policymakers, civil court officials, and others working in the civil legal space.

The intern may work full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. The internship will run from May through August 2023 with the possibility for extension through the fall semester. Candidates who are interested in staying on through the fall semester are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern's principal duties and responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in the collection, validation, coding, and analysis of data on state and local civil laws for the next iteration of the LSC Laws Database (see current version here).

2. Communicating with legal aid practitioners, court officials, researchers, and/or other professionals to obtain contextual information about civil laws, procedures, programs, and outcomes in a legal jurisdiction.

3. Conducting research and analyses on topics related to civil legal aid and the civil legal needs of low-income Americans, as well as producing written summaries of the findings.

4. Contributing to the development of data documentation and data management solutions for ODGA’s growing collection of civil legal data.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

General: 

LSC is accepting applications from current undergraduate or graduate students studying Sociology, Political Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Criminology, Law and Society, Urban Planning, Public Health, or related fields; current law students with familiarity or interest in legal research and quantitative analysis are also encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and quantitative reasoning are required. The ideal candidate will be curious, hard-working, and self-disciplined. 

Technical/Specialized: 

Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative analyses is required. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and experience in using a coding language (i.e., R or python) for conducting quantitative analyses is strongly preferred. Familiarity with legal research principles or civil legal issues is preferred.  

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: 

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our differences fuel excellence, and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice.  

LSC is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship availability at DOJ

Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Environmental Enforcement Section

Overview of Section:

 
The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the
Department and includes nearly one‐third of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible
for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and
the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water
Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The
breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national
scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad
compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the
Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to
reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the
public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The Superfund law is also a basis of the Section's actions to recover damages for injury to natural resources that are under the trusteeship of federal agencies.

 

Duties/Assignments:
 

Under the "Undergraduate" Program, the interns are usually assigned to supervisory paralegals or to an attorney. It is the responsibility of that paralegal/attorney to assign the work. Sometimes, other attorneys approach the intern directly with assignments too. It could include:

• working on trial exhibits;
• putting trial notebooks together;
• redacting information;
• preparing privilege logs;
• researching, inserting or extracting information from databases;
• internet research;
• minor legal research;
• participating in mock trials;
• attending lunch and learns and other meetings;
• proofreading documents;
• reconciling records; and
• filing, copying, and the like.

No one can predict what one will be doing on a daily basis because it depends on the posture of the case what the assignments will involve. We check in with the undergrads frequently to see what they are working on and to make sure that they understand their assignments.
 

Commitment:

We ask for a minimum 6‐8 week commitment, with a minimum of 3 days per week. Partial days are allowed as long as they total a minimum of thirty (30) hours. Office hours equals 8 hours between the hours of 8 and 6:30 with some flexibility. All internships are unpaid, and housing is not provided.
 

The Application Process:
 

It’s a two step process. The first step is all potential interns must answer the following
questions before we can send out the paperwork:
1. Full Name (including middle)
2. Reliable Mailing Address
3. Reliable e‐mail address
4. Reliable phone number
 

Volunteer legal interns must be US citizens. If the applicant is a dual citizen, they should be
prepared to fill out additional paperwork regarding the dual citizenship.
Volunteer legal intern applicants must complete a background check. The screening will
specifically inquire into an applicant’s police record, payment of taxes, issues of indebtedness,
and drug use, specifically within the last year. There are a number of things that have resulted
in recent applicants’ security clearance being delayed or denied. Here are the top five:
 

1. Drug Use. Certainly admitted illegal drug use – even in states where marijuana is legal –
can be problematic for securing a federal government position, even one that’s a
volunteer position.
2. Failure to pay taxes.
3. Defaulting on student loans.
4. Residency Requirement. There have been several recent candidates who have spent
considerable time living abroad. (E.g., travel, study aboard, work abroad, visiting family).
Candidates must have lived in the US for 36 of the last 60 months (non‐consecutive is
fine). There are very narrow exceptions (e.g., US military or diplomatic service).
5. Matriculation: Students must be registered and taking classes at least half time both the
semester before and after the internship.
 

Answers to the questions, a resume and a writing sample should be sent to
gavin.hilgemeier2@usdoj.gov .

The second step is a security background check. The background check paperwork is sent out
about 10‐12 weeks before the semester begins. This means prospective interns have
approximately 2 weeks to fill out the paperwork, get fingerprints etc., as the clearance process
takes 6‐8 weeks. During that 6‐8 week period if all is well the applicant, and this office, will
hear nothing from the vetting officials. This is normal, do not be concerned.

Embassy of Spain's Hispanic Leaders Program

Applications are now open for the Embassy of Spain's Hispanic Leaders Program!

Our friends at the Embassy of Spain invite young professional leaders to apply to this unique international intercultural experience. The deadline is June 11, 2023 at 11:59 CEST. The Hispanic Leaders Program of the United States was born in 1998 at the initiative of the Government of Spain with the objective, on one hand, of making the reality of the country known to young Americans of Hispanic origin and, on the other, of creating a network of contacts among prominent professionals in the political, cultural, business and academic spheres from both sides of the Atlantic. Since then, it has facilitated the identification of opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, contributing to the empowerment of the US Hispanic community and ultimately having an impact on strengthening bilateral relations between Spain and the United States. The US Hispanic Leaders Program has the support of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. Apply for the Hispanic Leaders Program Here!

APPLY HERE

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship

Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen - are you interested in studying abroad? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad! 

During the last two years 71 UMD students received the scholarship! These students won a total of $316,500!

 

You can join our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this brief survey.

  

 

GILMAN VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

Join us to learn more about the program, the application process, and how the National Scholarships Office can help you enhance your chances for success! Register below: 

Tuesday, June 6th at 4:30 pm

 

Can't make it? Email us at gilman@umd.edu.

DEADLINE: October 5, 2023

For in-person programs or internships that start between December 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024. 

 

ELIGIBILITY

Students must be:

• a U.S. citizen
• a Pell Grant recipient 
• undergraduate (includes all majors)
• all program lengths are eligible

   

We look forward to working with you!

Her Bold Move Fall Fellowship Opportunity

The Her Bold Move Future Leaders Fellowship is a 4-5 hour commitment per week where fellows will learn about campaigning through weekly guest speakers and assignments! It’s a great opportunity to learn about the field and network with other students, incumbents and candidates, campaign teams, and various different organizations! The fellowship will take place from early September through November and we meet every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm ET over Zoom.

  

 

Here is a link to our fellowship application: https://www.herboldmove.org/fellowship. 

Our deadline for the Fall 2023 application is June 30th.