Opportunities listed in C4T for GVPT majors

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER EVENT:

Job Search Booster Workshop- Four dates to choose from!

August 29 & 30, 2012 • 07:00PM - 08:00PM

September 5 & 6, 2012 • 07:00PM - 08:00PM

Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing - University Career Center

Did you know that students who utilize their university career centers have a higher rate of job search success? Are you aware that a wide array of regional and national employers are using rooms in the University Career Center & The President’s Promise to interview students for full-time and internship positions? Don't let the challenging employment market get you down. What you know may not be enough to compete effectively. Spend 60 minutes with us and boost your chances. We’ll cover our essential services and resources and share some important "insider tips" to help you succeed. But wait...there's more! The first 30 attendees at each session will receive a free professional University Career Center & The President's Promise portfolio to use during your job search and beyond.

RSVP for this event by visiting the Center's Calendar of events (www.Careers.umd.edu/events.cfm), locate the time/day that fits your schedule, and click the RSVP link. For additional information about this event, contact William Jones Jr. at wajj@umd.edu.

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Careers4Terps highlighted position of the week by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise!

Log in to your C4T account (www.Careers.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number in the “Search” box to learn more.

Global Affairs and Partnerships Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), ID: 64977      

Search for Common Ground, Washington, District of Columbia

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2012      

The Government Affairs office of CNH America LLC (Case New Holland), seeks a highly motivated and organized individual for an Intern position in their Washington, DC office. We are seeking an undergraduate student looking to learn and work in a multi-national corporation, as well as being exposed to the intersection of international business transactions and public policy shaping. The position reports directly to the head of the Washington, DC office and provides the opportunity for high-level exposure to Business Executives and Government Officials.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills, have the ability to multi-task and work as a team player, and have a strong interest in business and government affairs.

Responsibilities:

•Represent a Fortune 200 company of agricultural and construction equipment at trade association and coalition meetings to raise the company's multinational profile

•Prepare summaries and arrange meetings with government officials for top corporate executives

•Participate in both internal team meetings and external meetings, including on the Hill and at various associations

•Assist in legislative measures at the federal and state level

•Research domestic and international legislative issues that impact CNH

QUALIFICATIONS

•Undergraduate student with Junior or Senior status -or- currently pursuing a Master’s degree

•Fields of study – Pre-Law, History, Communications, Economics, Government and Politics, Business

•Desire to work in government affairs

  

Undergraduate Intern, POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)- ID: 65356

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Washington, District of Columbia     

Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2012       

Each undergraduate intern is assigned to work in one of the following projects: Communications/Development; Community Development; Educational Opportunities; Employment Discrimination; General/History; Legal Mobilization; Public Policy; Election Protection; or Voting Rights.

Assignments vary by project, but undergraduate interns will work on a team that includes other undergraduate interns, law student interns, staff, and staff attorneys. Interns will work on a long-term substantive project and numerous smaller projects, which include drafting documents, tracking news and policy changes, writing legal research memoranda, conducting factual investigations, preparing for and attending hearings, briefings, and events, participating in conference calls, creating public outreach materials, and completing some administrative work.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Lawyers' Committee welcomes applications from rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates interested in civil rights, community development, communications and development to work as interns during the fall semester, spring semester, or over their summer breaks. At a minimum, all applicants must possess:

* Strong research, writing, and communications abilities,

* Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and/or social justice, and

* Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).

* Skill with social media and web-based multimedia is appreciated, but not required.

DESIRED MAJOR(S)

Behavioral and Social Sciences/African American Studies, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics