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International Rescue Committee Fall Internships Open

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is now accepting applications for fall internships with their Baltimore office! The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Baltimore, the IRC works with refugees from the moment they step off the plane to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community.

Internship Details

• In-person: Fall 2024 internships will be in-person. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.
• Dates: Internships start with a required in-person orientation on Monday, September 9, 2024 (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM) at the IRC Baltimore office. Regular weekly hours start the week of September 10, 2024, and will continue through December 6, 2024 (13 total weeks).
• Hours: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. Interns should be able to come to the office at least 2 days per week.
• Laptop: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• Reimbursement: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Fall 2024 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office).

 

The IRC is not able to sponsor visas.

 

Application Process

• Due Date: apply online at www.rescue.org/careers by Sunday, July 28.
• Interviews: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted approximately August 15-19. When possible, interviews will be conducted in-person in the Baltimore office.
• Offers: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 29, 2024. Confirmations will be due at the latest by September 4.  
• Background Check: All selected interns will need to undergo and clear a background check to intern. We ask that, if possible, you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs.

To view internship opportunities and apply, visit this link. Applications require a resume.

 

Internship Opportunities

We offer unique internships that offer a wide variety of opportunities to develop different skills and gain experience including:

 

• Career and Financial Coaching Intern: Career and financial coaching interns will assist IRC employment specialists with daily activities that contribute to the self-sufficiency of clients. This may include working individually with clients to conduct job searches and prepare for interviews, leading small group job readiness training sessions, conducting research on potential employers and assisting with service documentation. Interns may also have the opportunity to develop an employment-specific project.  

• Community Engagement Intern: The community engagement intern will support the activities of the volunteer programs at the IRC. The volunteer program supports incoming refugee students and families to succeed through community integration. The community engagement intern will work closely with the team to assist with volunteer recruitment, training, processing and communication.

• Cultural Orientation Intern: The cultural orientation intern will assist the cultural orientation coordinator in designing, developing, and delivering structured training sessions on topics such as financial management, U.S. laws, housing, transportation, safety, healthcare, and cultural adjustment in order to aid refugees on their journey towards self-sufficiency.

• Health and Social Integration Intern: The health and social integration intern assists IRC’s intensive case management (ICM) program. The intern will work with the ICM team to connect at-risk clients to the healthcare, education, resources, and psychosocial resources that support their individual goals.

• Housing Intern: This intern will support the logistics specialist in planning and delivering essential housing program activities. This includes shopping for supplies, setting up new apartments, meeting with partners and volunteers, and conducting home visits and orientations with new clients.

• Immigration Legal Services Intern: The IRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services. Some of our services include filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Interns will experience a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures.

• Intake Intern: The intake team is the first point of contact for new “walk-in” asylees, parolees, secondary migrants and all other returning IRC clients. The team conducts eligibility assessments to determine client needs and refer to relevant IRC programs. Interns will meet directly with individual clients and families to support intake assessments. 

• Operations Intern: Operation interns assist the operation team with daily in-office tasks that support office functions.

• Resettlement Intern: Resettlement interns will assist IRC’s resettlement team with daily activities that help to welcome and contribute to the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The resettlement team is the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees and offers support, guidance and ongoing orientation through up to five years after arrival. Interns will work directly with individual clients and families to assist with providing resettlement services.

• Walk-In Services Intern: Walk-in services interns will assist IRC’s walk-in team with daily activities that help to welcome and contribute to the self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and other humanitarian immigrants in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The walk-in team is the first point of contact for newly arrived immigrants and offers support, guidance and ongoing orientation through up to five years after arrival. Interns will work directly with individual clients and families to assist with providing walk-in services.

• Youth Intern: The youth program supports incoming refugee students and families to succeed in U.S. schools through providing orientations to the U.S. school system, facilitating parent engagement in their children’s education, and supporting public schools to serve refugee students. The youth intern will work closely with the youth services team to provide direct services to refugee families.

 

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

Bright Futures Initiative

 Bright Futures Initiative: 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship

Application Opens: Monday, April 1, 2024

Application Closes: Monday, May 6, 2024

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships.

 

Eligibility

·      Registered UMD undergraduate students returning to campus for fall 2004.  May 2024 graduating seniors are not eligible.

·      A secured unpaid on-campus and off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency for summer 2024.

·      A new internship experience during summer 2024 and completed by the start of the fall 2024 semester.

·      Supervised by a professional in the field.

·      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.

 

This scholarship is generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

SWE Communications Intern

 About Us: 

So What Else's (SWE) mission is to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for citizens of all ages. 

Job Summary: 

We’re looking for one or more highly motivated interns interested in making a difference! Our Communications Director is seeking an intern(s) to manage both internal and external communications for our team. This is an excellent opportunity for interns interested in learning more about the nonprofit experience, with plenty of opportunities for skills based development and learning. Our office is a flexible, hybrid work environment with in-office and work from home opportunities that can work with your class schedule. 

Responsibilities: 

• All interns will have the opportunity to learn the full extent of nonprofit communications and receive firsthand experience in nonprofit leadership and management
• Communications interns will help produce and edit high-quality written communications pieces such as newsletters, press releases, blog posts and impact stories.
• They will help assist the Communications Director in the content creation process, including but not limited to: filming and editing videos, creating graphics for social media, going to various sites to take photos and videos, and writing content captions
• Interns will also be tasked with organizing and managing content in the organization’s drive, scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes and organizing the team calendar 

Qualifications: 

• For consideration, please submit a resume, a cover letter, and writing sample at the time of your application 
• Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Advertising, or Social Science 
• Candidate must have strong written communications skills and attention to detail
• Strong consideration given to candidates skilled in Canva, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Google workspace tools, and/or graphic design 
• Must be a self-starter, adaptable, and able to work both alone and as part of a team
• Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet 
• Must be available to work 10-20 hours both remotely and in-person
• Access to reliable transportation 
• Committed to the mission and values of SWE 

The intern will be given a stipend for any travel mileage or miscellaneous expenses incurred while working. The internship is a non-paid work experience. Interested students can reach out to tnefflen@sowhatelse.org and find out more about SWE here.

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you! SWE believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. SWE’s goal is for our people to reflect the communities in which we live and serve, and to ensure representation of people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in our organization.

Paid Fellowship Program with Climate Defiance Application Open

 Climate Defiance is hiring paid campus fellows to organize against fossil fuel extraction. They are a new, youth-led group focused on using peaceful, direct action to call on Biden to stop fossil fuel leasing on federal lands. This fellowship begins immediately and involves 10 hours per week of work. The hours are flexible. They pay $17 an hour. The application link is here: https://submit.jotform.com/230607634921050  

Graduate Fellows Program Application Now Open!

The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) has two internships to be filled immediately: Program Assistant, and Communications and Design Assistant.


These internships will be for 20-32 hours/week, Monday through Friday to start in the next few weeks until at least early June. Our internships offer a great opportunity to engage in advocacy, programming, communications, and operations in a non-profit office environment. As well, our office is connected with many Untied Nations Agencies and likeminded organizations in DC, offering unmatched networking opportunities.



Communications & Design Assistant Internship

About the Program
UNA-NCA offers year-round unpaid internships to current students
(undergraduates and graduates) and recent graduates.

20-32 hours/week

Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit
environment and exposure to a variety of communications, design,
membership, events, development, and general administrative tasks. This
position is ideal for those interested in non-profit management and will
provide hands-on experience as an integral member of the team.
The Communications & Design Assistant is responsible for providing support
for UNA-NCA through the design of digital content and support of our
communications portfolios (including, but not limited, to social media, weekly
newsletters, and other email communications to our subscribers). The
Communications & Design Assistant will lead the creation of promotional
materials including promotional graphics and key content related to the
organization such as event coverage and footage. UNA-NCA is seeking a
passionate, innovative, creative thinker with strong design aesthetics and
digital skills to engage and expand our outreach. The Creative Design
Assistant will also have the opportunity to attend UNA-NCA events, network
with key leadership, and propose strategic and innovative design projects.


Job Duties

Communications

• Create and edit the weekly e-newsletter.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website.
• Help prepare press releases and other promotional materials.
• Help write, edit, and design newsletters, promotional/event materials and
annual reports.
• Write articles about UNA-NCA or partner's events to be posted on website.
Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence by posting news and
information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Graphic Design:
• Work directly with the Managing Director of Programs & Membership to
design graphics and videos highlighting key aspects of the organization and
the organizations programming.
• Create flyers and digital banners to promote UNA-NCA.
• Develop event programs.
• Develop and design specific logos for various programs, events, operations.
• Collaborate with UNA-NCA staff as needed in creation of digital and print
graphic design including digital assets for websites, print materials, and
more.

Database/Membership Management

• Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention
communications.
• Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming
event and volunteer opportunities.

Events/Outreach

• Help organize events, meetings and fundraisers, including securing
speakers, locating venues, and managing registration.
• Assist volunteers and other organizations with event logistics.
• Assist with event publicity and outreach.
• Represent association at UNA-NCA and partner organization events.
Minimum Required Skills and Experience
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• 1+ years’ experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative
tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service skills, especially via phone and email.
• Event planning experience.
• Strong research and writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal
supervision while maintaining a “can-do” attitude.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where handling
multiple projects at once is a necessity
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Google Calendar
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Premiere
• Database experience preferred
**This position is unpaid.
This is a 3-month remote position that will require 20-32 hours per week
with the possibility of extension. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis. Please submit a resume and sample designs/portfolio as a PDF to
andrew@unanca.org with the subject: UNA-NCA Creative Design Assistant
Application.
Please note: you will be able to use the designs that you create in your
personal design portfolio.




Program Assistant Internship

About the Program
UNA-NCA offers year-round unpaid internships to current students
(undergraduates and graduates) and recent graduates. Both general program
assistant positions and Global Classrooms DC program assistants are
available.

UNA-NCA is now accepting Program Assistant applications, which will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.

20-32 hours/week

Program assistants will gain experience working in a small, non-profit
environment and exposure to a variety of communications, membership,
events, development, and general administrative tasks. This position is ideal
for those interested in non-profit management and will provide hands-on
experience as an integral member of the team.

***To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and hours of availability
to andrew@unanca.org and include Program Assistant in the subject line.

Job Duties

Database/Membership Management

• Update and maintain UNA-NCA database and listserv.
• Assist with developing membership recruitment and retention strategies.
• Help contact new and current members to inform them about upcoming
event and volunteer opportunities.
Communications
• Create and edit the weekly e-newsletter.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the UNA-NCA website.
• Help prepare press releases and other promotional materials.
• Help write, edit, and design newsletters, promotional/event materials and
annual reports.
• Write articles about UNA-NCA or partner's events to be posted on website.
• Maintain UNA-NCA's social media presence by posting news and
information on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Events/Outreach

• Help organize events, meetings and fundraisers, including securing
speakers, locating venues, and managing registration.
• Assist volunteers and other organizations with event logistics.
• Assist with event publicity and outreach.
• Represent association at UNA-NCA and partner organization events.
Minimum Required Skills and Experience
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• 1+ years’ experience in an office setting, handling day-to-day administrative
tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer service skills, especially via phone and email.
• Event planning experience.
• Strong research and writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team with minimal
supervision while maintaining a “can-do” attitude.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, where handling
multiple projects at once is a necessity
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Google Calendar
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
• Database experience preferred
**This position is unpaid.

Environmental Law Institute Undergraduate Internship Opportunity Inbox Karmin Cortes

 Research and Publications Internship 

Spring 2023 (January – March) 

 

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.  

 

ELI is hiring interns to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with research associates, staff attorneys, editors, scientists, and economists on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus in domestic and international policy and law include: climate change, land use, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watersheds, armed conflict and the environment, environmental management systems, public participation, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and environmental enforcement. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

Interns conduct in-depth secondary and primary research, attend and report on outside events, analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, and provide limited administrative support. ELI integrates interns into the day-to-day operations of the Institute, and interns are encouraged to attend ELI-sponsored workshops, seminars, roundtables, and other events. In addition, interns will develop and complete an independent research project under the guidance of ELI staff. 

 

Part-time positions (minimum 15 hours/week) are available for the spring semester. ELI will provide interns an hourly wage of $16.10 for 10 weeks. In order to participate in the paid internship program, you must be physically present in the DC metro area (where ELI’s office is located) during the internship. ELI is in the process of reopening its office, but is cautiously approaching reopening in an effort to protect the health and safety of the ELI community from Covid-19. It is our hope that Covid will be under sufficient control in the spring of 2023 to allow for an in-person or hybrid internship experience then and beyond.  

 

Qualifications 

 

Candidates for the spring internship must be available to work at least 15 hours/week for at least 10 consecutive weeks. Candidates should possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a deep desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not. Candidates must have completed their first year of college. Compensation is available at $16.10/per hour. ELI will also support candidates in their efforts to secure external funding or course credit for the position.  

 

Applications 

 

Applications for the spring internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm Friday, November 18th, 2022, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates must apply online through ELI’s application portal (https://www.eli.org/employment/). Applications must include the following materials: 

·       Cover letter (including hours per week and number of weeks available) 

·       Résumé (including overall GPA) 

·       3-5 page analytical writing sample 

 

Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to complete a 1-2 hour skills assessment. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.  

 

Please direct all inquiries to internsearch@eli.org. Phone calls are not accepted. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org. 

 

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Internship Opportunities

 The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) has two internships to be filled immediately:  

Program Assistant and Graduate Fellows Program Assistant.

• These internships will be for 20-32 hours/week, Monday through Thursday to start in the next few weeks until at least mid-December. 
• Our internships offer a great opportunity to engage in advocacy, programming, communications, and operations in a non-profit office environment. 
• As well, our office is connected with many Untied Nations Agencies and likeminded organizations in DC, offering unmatched networking opportunities.

Full job descriptions can be found on the links above!

 

HMP Fall Intern

 The House Majority PAC is looking for Fall interns.  Full-time and part-time stipends are provided monthly as well as reimbursements for commuting to the office. They offer a hybrid internship where students can work in the office as well at home.

Application: https://jobs.lever.co/thehousemajoritypac/bf79a8d1-1931-430e-a910-52517858e9d7?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) Internship Opportunity for Fall 2022 in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

PRRI offers up to two research internships during the fall semester to outstanding students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Research interns will aid in all aspects of the research process, including the development of survey questionnaires, data analysis, and the production of research reports. This internship is paid (up to $20/hour) and may qualify for course credit.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all research team projects and activities, including team meetings – you will be a full member of the team!
• Conduct background research for research reports
• Assist with survey design and writing survey reports
• Learn Stata and how to conduct survey data analysis
• Produce survey deliverables, including toplines, banners, reports, and media requests
• Number check all deliverables
• Assist with brainstorming and writing blog posts for PRRI website on topics of interest

Qualifications:

• Currently in the process of earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, religious studies, psychology, journalism, communications, or related field
• Demonstrated interest in religion, politics, and policy issues
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and in a team, and manage time well
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior course work or experience working with data is a plus, but not required

Benefits:

• Paid internship with a professional and friendly research team
• Learn to read, interpret, and write about survey data and the survey research process
• Be able to analyze survey data and apply statistical concepts to survey data
• Gain a better understanding of the research process – including designing and conducting survey research in the real world
• Gain access to network connections and career mentoring
• Get the opportunity to publish your own spotlight (blog) analyses on PRRI’s website

Internship Dates: 

This is an internship for the fall semester of 2022. Based on mutual agreement, the intern should be able to work 10-25 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Please indicate how many hours you want to work per week in your cover letter. Specific work hours will be determined between the intern and their supervisor at the time of on-boarding.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PRRI will determine the fall operating status of its office at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., in August 2022. Arrangements for office and/or virtual work will be determined at the time of on-boarding.

To Apply:

We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and first-generation college students. Those interested should submit the following in Word or PDF to Diana Orces at dorces@prri.org:

• Resumé with name, contact information, and relevant coursework or experience (maximum 1 page)
• Cover letter that addresses why you are interested and discusses any relevant coursework or experience (maximum 1 page),
• Sample of a short (less than 5 pages) paper written by yourself that demonstrates an aptitude to synthesize a summary report on a particular topic (a paper you have written for a class is welcome)
• One letter of reference from a professor at your institution (maximum 1 page)

The deadline to submit applications is August 15, 2022. If you will need course credit or specific arrangements with your institution, please note that in your cover letter.

About PRRI:

PRRI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research at the intersection of religion, values, and public life. Its mission is to help journalists, opinion leaders, scholars, clergy, and the general public better understand debates on public policy issues and the role of religion and values in American public life by conducting high quality public opinion surveys and qualitative research.

Learn more about PRRI here.