Civic and Activism Remote Internship

An Internship opportunity has opened up with TurnUp, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to increasing youth civic education, empowerment, and activism. They  were recently featured in Forbes as a standout non-profit organization. 

They are again offering our Civic and Activism Remote Internship for your students at University of Maryland. The nonprofit has been working with students year round since 2019 and is been thrilled by the enthusiasm and development of our graduates! Their capacity has grown to meet Gen Z's passion and they are excited to bring this invitation to students at University of Maryland. This is the application link.

The program's format is tailored to accommodate the ever fluctuating commitments and responsibilities of a student's lifestyle, their program is fully remote, has rolling admission, encourages campus engagement, and has a flexible time frame and schedule. All students have access to grow into more capable and responsible citizens and to develop their professional skills for a successful future.

Students join remote teams that are energized by mission-driven, diverse students from around the country who work on amplifying youth civic engagement and learn about responsible activism on many social justice issues. Along with our unique curriculum, peer to peer learning and expert speakers deepen their experience. Most colleges have counted student's hours for college course credit and our program has been invaluable for bolstering resumes, widening networking reach, and for earning letters of recommendation.

They would like to invite students at University of Maryland to apply. The application link is here at bit.ly/tuinternship and the deadline for applications is rolling.

Here is a detailed description of their program for more information their website and a flyer to view.

If you have further questions, they welcome the opportunity to talk with you about the program. Please feel free to sign up to join an information session with me here. If none of these times are convenient for you, please reach out to schedule a 1:1 meeting. 

Association of American Universities Government Relations/Public Policy Internship Opportunity

 

AIPAC INTERNSHIP OPENING

 AIPAC's Baltimore office is looking for an intern for the Spring, and I was hoping you could forward the information below to any prospective students who may be interested.

 

The Semester Internship allows students to develop their own political activism skills through research, writing, event planning, and much more. This spring, AIPAC's Semester Internships will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work. All interns are required to provide proof of vaccination. 

AIPAC Semester Internships are available for academic credit only. Interns are expected to work at least 15-25 hours per week. The final application deadline is December 23, 2022, and applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. The application requires a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation and proof of academic credit.

Important dates are below:

• October 13^th, 2022: Application open and can be found at https://apply.aipacldevents.org/prog/spring_2023_semester_internship
• December 23^rd, 2022: Application will close
• January 23^rd, 2023: First day of internship
• May 4^th, 2023: Last day of internship

Paid Spring Internships with West End Strategy Team

West End Strategy Team is currently accepting applications for paid internship positions for the spring 2022 semester in our Washington, D.C. office. 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 with offices in D.C., New York and Chicago, offering clients a comprehensive approach that includes message development, media relations, online strategy, marketing and crisis communications. Our team works with organizations seeking to enhance their influence on issues including social and economic justice, human rights, civil rights, faith-based advocacy and sustainability. What drives us is the fact that our work touches the lives of real people—women and children, racial and religious minorities, people affected by gun violence, immigrants, working families and so many others.

Click here to view the full job posting and apply!

Cornerstone Government Affairs Public Affairs Internship

https://cgagroup.com/internships/

Cornerstone Government Affairs Policy Internship

https://cgagroup.com/internships/

 

Government Affairs Internship with the American Kidney Fund

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Intern - Government Affairs, Rockville

• General Information
  • Job Title:
    Intern - Government Affairs
  • Location:
    • 11921 Rockville Pike
    • Suite 300
    • Rockville, MD, 20852
    • United States
  • Base Pay:
    $12.00 - $15.00 / Hour
  • Employee Type:
    FT Non-Exempt
  • Manage Others:
    No
• Description

  To assist the AKF’s the Office of Government Affairs (OGA) with its work on federal and state public policy and advocacy, and with recruiting and retaining grassroots Ambassadors. An intern in the office will see and participate firsthand in the inner workings of an active government relations office and gain practical experience and insight pertinent to a career in politics, government, advocacy, or government relations.

  
  

  This internship is expected to be around 15-20 hours per week and 3-4 months in duration depending upon the successful candidate's credit requirements. 

  
  

  Job Duties:

  • Track federal and state legislative and regulatory actions.
  • Research and compile list of elected officials with connection to kidney disease
  • Recruit new Ambassadors via phone, email, and social media. Assess and prioritize their involvement with AKF.
  • Draft content for and monitor communications on the AKF Ambassadors Facebook group.
  • Assist government relations team with scheduling meetings with lawmakers, staffers, stakeholders, coalition members and others as needed.
  • Provide assistance in research, coalition building and the development of fact sheets, and other advocacy materials to address AKF priority areas.
  • Monitor news clips for stories relevant to the government relations department.
• Requirements

  Intern Qualifications/Qualities:

  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in government relations
  • Previous government relations internship experience and/or relevant coursework preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills and listening skills
  • Highly motivated, self-starter
  • Adept at online research and database entry
  • Willingness to assist with routine administrative tasks/”team” attitude
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dependable/conscientious work ethic
  • Desire to learn more about health care policy and kidney disease patient advocacy

  AKF will be returning to the office on November 1, 2021, with employees/ interns working two days in the office and three days of telework. AKF requires employees/ interns to be fully vaccinated and the 14 day waiting period completed by November 1 or their first day of hire, whichever is later. A request for medical or religious accommodation may be provided and will be considered confidentially by HR on a case-by-case basis.

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Simon Wiesenthal Center Government Advocacy Internship Program

Applications are now open for the summer Simon Wiesenthal Center Government Advocacy Internship Program (GAIP). GAIP aims to train the next generation of Jewish leaders so they can successfully advocate. The program is three-fold.

1. Students are placed in elected officials offices (on the state and city level) in order to learn how they work so they know how to establish relationships with them.
2. Students participate in weekly seminars with some of the top political minds in the state from all areas including law, communications, lobbying, and philanthropy.
3. Based on their interests, they are paired with a mentor who can guide them during the summer by answering questions they have regarding the internship, how to break into the industry, and offer any other advice they can give. 

At the end of the summer, students receive a $1,500 stipend.

Access the application at http://www.wiesenthal.com/about/regional-offices/new-york/wiesenthal-government-advocacy-internship.html. If you have any questions, please contact Gregory Rose at grose@wiesenthal.com.

Medicare for All Organizing Internship

Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with more than 500,000 members and supporters. We take on corporate power and seek to advance justice and democracy, health and equality. We have worked for a single-payer, Medicare for All system for our entire 47-year history, and are now scaling up our campaigning.  Our Medicare for All program is seeking new organizing interns for the Spring 2020 academic session.  We are also pre-accepting interns for the Summer 2020 session. 

**We are accepting unpaid internships on a rolling basis and only accepting paid internship for Summer 2020**

Every day, Americans experience a health care system that doesn’t work, and they know it. People turned out en masse to protect the Medicaid expansion, and they did so around the broad idea that health care is right for all. Public support for a single-payer, Medicare for All system is surging, and politicians are paying attention. Now it’s time to seize the opportunity to drive forward the Medicare for All campaign, and to win.

The Medicare for All organizing internship is designed to provide a better understanding of the role of public interest activism within the federal and local legislative processes.  The position is expected to give a broad experience influencing U.S. Congress and local government bodies as well as varied activities to build a background in public interest policy and advocacy work. The Medicare for All intern will provide support to our Medicare For All Resolutions Campaign, which coordinates with activist leaders around the country to pass city and county resolutions as well as mobilizing activists in target congressional districts.

Qualifications:

• The following skills and experience are desirable:
• Basic knowledge of the legislative process at a federal level and an interest in local-level politics.
• Basic knowledge of public health policy issues.
• Willingness to assist with all aspects of organizing and advocacy work
• Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work at least 15 hours a week

To apply:

Public Citizen offers unpaid internships (course credit can be arranged) and a small number of paid internships ($15 an hour).  To be considered for a paid internship for Summer 2020, candidates must apply by March 13, 2020, and submit materials listed below.  Our summer internships are typically full time (40 hours a week for around eight weeks), although we have some flexibility as to hours and weeks.  Chosen applicants will be notified by Monday, April 6, 2020.

If you are applying for a paid internship, please include an essay outlining why you want to intern at Public Citizen and any other information about you that you wish to have considered, including your need for financial support (500 words or less). If you have completed the FAFSA, please also submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR).

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and one or two writing samples to bshannahan@citizen.org with “internship application” and the time period for which you are applying in the subject line. Writing samples should be five pages or less and may cover any subject. No phone calls please. Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship Opportunities Available at the Rumi Forum

INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The Rumi Forum is offering internship positions for undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates. Our current available position include:

Project Internships

The responsibility of these interns will be centered around general projects of the Rumi Forum, most of which include event planning and organization of our various conferences, seminars, international trips, evening events, community events, and social responsibility projects.

Requirements:

Applicant must be pursuing (or have recently graduated with) an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies, Theology, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science,  Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields.

Duties may include the following:

• Reach prominent government, corporate and media officials, opinion-makers, academics, diplomats, clergy and other civic leaders for event collaboration opportunities 
• Email marketing
• Promote events by developing and executing a social media strategy
• Maintaining contact database
• Conduct site selection research
• Work with the photographer and the cameraman
• Edit speeches and interviews, preparing news updates for the website
• Follows events in Washington DC related to the field of Rumi Forum
• Assists with updates on the website

APPLY HERE

How to Apply:
Please fill out the application form. Send your resume to info@rumiforum.org. All internships are unpaid. Dates and hours are flexible and negotiable.                                            

If you have any questions, please email all inquiries to info@rumiforum.org.  

Rumi Forum was founded in 1999 with the mission to foster intercultural dialogue, stimulate thinking and exchange of opinions on supporting and fostering democracy and peace and to provide a common platform for education and information exchange. The Forum contributes to this ultimate aim by means of conferences, panel discussions, community engagement, luncheons, publications and other activities. In particular, the forum has an interest in issues regarding pluralism, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, social harmony and justice, civil rights and community cohesion. 

For more information visit www.rumiforum.org.

Internship Opportunity with The Jewish Foundation of North America

Description

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)’s Washington Office, the policy arm of JFNA, is seeking a part-time intern for spring 2020 who wants to pursue their interests in Jewish communal work, national policy and advocacy, and/or program management.

JFNA is among the top 10 charities in the world. JFNA’s Washington Office brings the voice of 146 Jewish community federations and over 300 independent Jewish communities throughout North America to Capitol Hill and the Administration as a prominent force in policy decision-making. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of issues, including promoting health policies that help older adults age with dignity; protecting programs for vulnerable populations, such as domestic violence victims, LGBTQ+ persons, people with disabilities, refugees, and low-income families; supporting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship; safeguarding the Jewish community from terrorism; and more. Interns will learn innovative approaches to community engagement by organizing and informing local grassroots networks of Jewish federations and affiliated social service agencies. The day-to-day responsibilities of a JFNA internship may include, but are not limited to, attending congressional hearings and meetings with congressional staff, taking part in advocacy/leadership training days, drafting action alerts and other advocacy materials, compiling and analyzing surveys, assisting with conference or meeting planning, and researching and writing on a variety of public policy topics.

Interns will work with the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care, which promotes national expansion of innovative, person-centered, trauma-informed programs and services for Holocaust Survivors and other older adult victims of trauma. Interns will assist the Center’s efforts in providing support to dozens of community-based social service agencies across the country by completing tasks such as assisting with the development and production of training webinars and workshops, processing reports, drafting, and editing policy memoranda and tracking and analyzing data.

Requirements

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Professional behavior and ability to work with diverse personalities and work styles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student preferred.

Benefits

• Interns earn a stipend.
• Gain the experience of what it means to be a part-time employee by attending meetings, determining priorities, and managing expectations.
• Work in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., in a friendly and collaborative office environment.
• Gain knowledge about how the Jewish community organizes to improve public policies for Jews and Americans.
• Learn what is entailed with managing a federally-funded, nation-wide grant program.

To apply, please fill out an application and prepare a cover letter, resume, two brief writing samples (up to four pages in length each), and two references. More information about this internship can be found at https://apply.workable.com/the-jewish-federations-of-north-america/j/CF98707DE4/

Common Cause Maryland Research Internship

SPRING Research Intern, Common Cause Maryland

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Common Cause Maryland is seeking a Spring intern to assist with advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, research, policy development, communications, and member outreach and events.  Individuals with keen interest in government affairs and the legislative process, can-do attitude, and commitment to a fair and transparent democracy are highly encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist staff with all a range of advocacy and communications activities, including:

• Assisting with grassroots efforts such as phone outreach to current and potential supporters and general petition gathering to raise awareness of reforms;
• Mobilizing communities to hold politicians and corporations accountable;
• Researching campaign donations and transparency reforms, with the goal of releasing several reports in the spring;
• Assisting with policy development, social media, and other written outreach particularly around money in politics and voting reforms;
• Organizing and promoting events including policy forums and rallies;
• Meeting with elected officials, coalition partners, and community groups to discuss good government reforms and our long-term agenda.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be passionate about good government issues. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.  Excellent writing, researching, and editing skills are required; must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel. Experience with Facebook and Twitter are helpful. Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse range of community partners. Good listening and communication skills.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include SPRING RESEARCH INTERN – MARYLAND in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. 

This is an unpaid position; however, the position may qualify for college credit. Scheduling is flexible based on applicant’s schedule. A commitment of 10-20 hours per week is required. Must be able to come to the Annapolis office on a regular basis but some work may be done remotely.  No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Internship Openings at Foundation for Defense of Democracies

The National Security Alumni Network, at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, is seeking a full-time or part-time intern with an interest in national security, US foreign policy, the US-Israel relationship, and professional development. 

Interns will work closely with FDD's Department of Special Projects and will have the opportunity to attend exclusive high-level NSAN events and roundtable discussions, as well as network with FDD experts and rising mid-career national security practitioners. More information on these may be found here: https://www.fdd.org/projects/national-security-network/. 

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and tracking national security news
• Drafting remarks for FDD experts
• Working on the national security trips to Israel itineraries
• Coordinating event logistics and staffing NSAN events
• Miscellaneous market research projects

 Skills

• Strong organizational skills and should be able to juggle many different projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive problem solvers with a keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of US national security and current events in Israel and the region

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample here. Please include in the cover letter your specific interest in FDD. No phone calls, please. Any inquiries may be sent to jobs@fdd.org.  

View more internship openings with Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Fall Free Expression Internship with PEN America

PEN America’s Washington, DC office seeks motivated interns to support our work promoting free expression and supporting writers at risk in the United States and around the world. This work includes research and advocacy on US and global free expression issues, including press freedom, fraudulent news, digital rights, surveillance and privacy rights, whistleblower protections, access to information, and other issues. 

Interns will have the opportunity to draft advocacy materials including press releases, memos, and briefing papers; interact with congressional offices, the executive branch, and other non-profit organizations; and help organize events in Washington. Interns will help manage a database of key contacts in Washington (congressional and executive branch, media, and civil society organizations).

Interns will play a strong role in our advocacy through engaging in our legislative outreach, drafting memos on emerging and ongoing projects, and conduct research on issues of particular interest to them that PEN America  should be active in

Interns will provide support for the Washington, DC office, including the following tasks:

• Work closely with the Washington Director and Advocacy Coordinator to track and respond to current events related to free expression issues in the U.S. and abroad
• Draft press and advocacy materials, social media, and web content
• Support legislative outreach
• Conduct research and prepare memos
• Conduct research on writers facing severe threats globally
• Help plan and organize events
• Explore issues of personal interest relating to PEN America’s mission

The following skills will be taken into consideration:

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of free expression
• Superb writing skills, including the ability to craft clear, user-friendly language
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Keen logistical eye for details and excellent organizational skills
• Strong familiarity with social media platforms
• Knowledge of U.S. or global human rights and free expression issues
• Fluency in Google Drive document management and suite of applications

Interns should have the following characteristics:

• High energy and efficiency
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous attention to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for collaboration, creativity, and initiative

To apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to aedling@pen.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Start dates flexible August through September. No phone calls, please.

Intern at the DNC or RNC

Fall internships are available at the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee.

Democratic National Committee
Interning at the DNC is a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate future leaders to gain real life, hands-on experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process and prepare for future political opportunities. It’s also a great way to form lasting connections and memories. The DNC Internship Program provides a $3,000 stipend. Housing is not provided. In addition to typical intern duties you will have the chance to volunteer in community outreach projects and grassroots organizing, assist at DNC functions, take tours across Washington, D.C., and attend weekly lunches hosted by DNC staff. The priority deadline to apply was July 15, 2019 but applications are accepted on a rolling basis: https://democrats.org/about/internships/

Republican National Committee

Over the last decade, the RNC has welcomed interns from over 240 different universities across 48 states. We are looking for interested undergraduate students to continue our tradition of excellence as interns at our Washington, DC headquarters. Our internship program provides marketable skills, lifelong connections, and an enjoyable experience to a select group of high-achieving students, who in turn contribute measurable value to the RNC’s operations and stay connected with the organization long after their last day as an intern. Internships are available within each of our divisions. To apply for an RNC internship, please follow the instructions on our website: www.gop.com/internships

Fall 2019 internship: Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)’s Washington Office, the policy arm of JFNA, is seeking a part-time intern for fall 2019 who wants to pursue their interests in Jewish communal work, national policy and advocacy, and/or program management.

JFNA is among the top 10 charities in the world. JFNA’s Washington Office brings the voice of 146 Jewish community federations and over 300 independent Jewish communities throughout North America to Capitol Hill and the Administration as a prominent force in policy decision-making. Interns will have the unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of issues, including: promoting health policies that help older adults age with dignity; protecting programs for vulnerable populations, such as domestic violence victims, LGBTQ+ persons, people with disabilities, refugees, and low-income families; supporting a strong U.S.-Israel relationship; safeguarding the Jewish community from terrorism; and more. Interns will learn innovative approaches to community engagement by organizing and informing local grassroots networks of Jewish federations and affiliated social service agencies. The day-to-day responsibilities of a JFNA internship may include, but are not limited to, attending congressional hearings and meetings with congressional staff, taking part in advocacy/leadership training days, drafting action alerts and other advocacy materials, compiling and analyzing surveys, assisting with conference or meeting planning, and researching and writing on a variety of public policy topics.

Interns will work with the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care (Center), which promotes national expansion of innovative, person-centered, trauma-informed programs and services for Holocaust Survivors and other older adult victims of trauma. Interns will assist the Center’s efforts in providing support to dozens of community-based social service agencies across the country by completing tasks such as assisting with the development and production of training webinars and workshops, processing reports, drafting and editing policy memoranda and tracking and analyzing data.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with a positive attitude
• Professional behavior and ability to work with diverse personalities and work styles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented
• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student preferred

BENEFITS

• Interns earn a stipend.
• Gain the experience of what it means to be a part-time employee by attending meetings, determining priorities, and managing expectations.
• Work in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., in a friendly and collaborative office environment.
• Gain knowledge about how the Jewish community organizes to improve public policies for Jews and Americans.
• Learn what is entailed with managing a federally-funded, nation-wide grant program.

JFNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please indicate on your application if you need any accommodations for your interview.

Please apply by August 20, 2019 at the following link: https://the-jewish-federations-of-north-america.workable.com/jobs/1074689