Workforce Recruitment Program

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a referral and recruitment program that identifies students with disabilities who are interested in employment with the federal government. The WRP is one of the main paths to:

• Find an internship or permanent position at federal agencies
• Explore careers in the federal service
• Gain interviewing experience

The WRP connects college students and recent graduates with disabilities to employers across the nation for summer internships and full-time jobs. Check out www.wrp.gov to learn more.

           

To qualify, an eligible candidate:

• Must have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability which makes the candidate eligible to use the Schedule A hiring authority (see explanation in the Student Resource section - Schedule A Checklist for Candidates)
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be a current, full-time, degree-seeking, post-secondary student, unless they are taking a reduced course load due to a disability OR are in their final semester.

Individuals who met the preceding requirements while enrolled, but have graduated within one year of the release of the database each December, are also eligible. For the 2015 WRP release, interviews will be held in the fall of 2014. Candidates who graduated prior to October, 2013, are NOT eligible to participate this year.

Candidates who are accepted into WRP will have the opportunity to be interviewed for federal and private sector positions. A recruiter will be assigned to the University of Maryland to conduct phone interviews with qualified candidates. Participation is open to any student with disabilities at all academic levels and majors, and degree programs. Veterans with disabilities are especially urged to apply.

Let me know of your interest as soon as possible by registering to participate!  To register, go to https://wrp.gov/registerstudent and follow the Student Self Registration Instructions.  Student registration is a two-part process. When you click the submit button, your registration will be forwarded to me as the University of Maryland Campus Coordinator for approval. After your account has been reviewed and approved by me, you will receive an email with further instructions.  Please note that I must approve your online registration before you can complete the second part of the online application, the portion that includes all of your required documents.  Space is limited. Although WRP registration closes on Wednesday, October 8, plan to complete your registration process as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute. If your online application (including all required documents) is not complete by this deadline, you will not be eligible to participate in the WRP.  To be considered for interviews, the following items need to be obtained and/or completed by you and submitted by this deadline:

• Resume (Required)
• College Transcript- official or unofficial (Required)
• Schedule A Letter (Required)
• Any additional supporting documents (Optional)

Given that you want to submit a completive Federal Resume and present your qualification persuasively and confidently during your WRP phone interview, we would encourage you to take advantage of the many services and resources the University Career Center & The President’s Promise offers students. We are located at 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing or visit us at www.careers.umd.edu for helpful information.  To schedule an individual appointment with one of our Career Counselors, call 301.314.7225, and let us know if you need an accommodation

Comparative Politics "Meet and Greet" Lunch

Looking for a way to get to know some of the professors in the Government & Politics Department? 

Join us Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00am in 1101 Morrill Hall for our annual Comparative Politics "meet and greet."

Lunch will be served, and any interested faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. 

Please RSVP by email to Eric Dunford at edunford@umd.edu before Monday, September 8th if you plan on attending. 

Political Internships for fall '14- Work on a Campaign!

The Hogan for Governor Campaign is a statewide, gubernatorial campaign committed to 
changing Maryland, and bringing fiscal responsibility and common sense to Annapolis.

We are currently internship openings in the following areas:
Headquarters staff will be involved in research, event planning, office duties, finance and 
fundraising, phone bank organization and other duties as assigned.

Field staff will be involved in volunteer outreach and management, event organization, 
operational planning, phone bank organization, signs and other road work, and other duties as 
assigned.

Communications staff will be involved in managing our hundred-thousand followers on social 
media, working with press and community organizations, writing and research, office work, and 
other duties as assigned.

All internships involve hands-on experience and direct contact with candidates and campaign 
staff with years of experience in multiple state and national campaigns.
We currently have internship openings for students for the Summer or Fall 2014 semesters. All 
internships will be available for continuance throughout the entire Hogan for Governor 
Campaign.
We will work with universities to arrange credit hours if needed.
Interns are expected to work side-by-side with staff with the understanding that campaign hours 
grow longer as the campaign progresses. Students enrolled in classes will have class schedules 
taken into consideration. Hours and days of the week are flexible. Some work on weeknights and 
weekend days will be expected, however.
Our headquarters is located in Annapolis; some statewide travel may be expected. Depending on 
your location, there may be opportunities elsewhere in the state.

Requirements:
• Desire to work on a statewide, multi-million dollar gubernatorial campaign.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Student must provide their own transportation and be available for in-state travel.
• Laptop computer or tablet
To apply please send the following in an email:
• Resume, with at least 3 references
• Typed response (1 paragraph each) to the following questions:
1. Why do you want to work for the Hogan for Governor campaign?
2. What would you bring to the Hogan for Governor team?
3. Why do you think a Hogan-Rutherford administration would be good for 
Maryland?
4. What history/experience do you have in politics, if any? If none, what would you 
hope to learn?
Please contact: Paul Beatty 443-221-4450 x113 pbeatty@hoganforgovernor.com

Open Forum on the War in Gaza

COME AND EXPRESS YOURSELF!

The Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies (GIIS) and

The Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development are sponsoring an

Open Forum on the War in Gaza

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

5:30 PM | Prince George’s Room, STAMP

Speak your mind and ask your burning questions. Experts will react and explain.

On the platform:

Prof. Shibley Telhami - Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development and Middle East expert

Prof. Yoram Peri – Director of GIIS, Former advisor to Prime Minister Rabin

Prof. Ariel Bendor – Expert on law and war on terrorism, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at GIIS.

Dr. Khaled Elgindy – Former advisor to the Palestinian Authority, fellow at Brookings Institution

Shlomi Eldar – Israeli journalist and expert on Hamas; Journalist-in-Residence at GIIS

For more information and to RSVP, visit

http://israelstudies.umd.edu/upcoming-events.html

New Course for Fall 2014: FILM 299I/ISRL282

 Cinema and Zionism both emerged in Europe at the end of the nineteenth century—a coincidence that might be more than a fluke. In this class, we’ll ask about the relations between nationalism and film—about their mutually constitutive relationship; about the ways they support or grate against each other—all in the context of the formation of Israeli society and politics. In the history of Israel, culture has always served to articulate the broad goals of the Zionist project. Film—no less than literature or music—projected a unity of opinion and a shared communal understanding of the purposes of society as a whole. Culture serves this function in all societies. But in Israel, because of the turmoil surrounding its existence and the speed with which it developed, the mechanisms of culture’s role in coalescing a society around common aspirations has been much more profound and certainly more blatant than in most other settings.

 Our goal this semester will be to look at cinema’s role in the cultural formation of Israel’s identity. In particular, we will examine the development of national character by looking at how film presented on screen issues of individual identity within Zionism and within Israeli society at large. Cinema raises the major issues confronting Israeli society over the years, from the beginnings of filmic representations of Jewish pioneering in Palestine in the 1930s to recent challenges to normative Israeli identity, in particular as Israeli society has sought to rethink the role of religion, women, and militarism. In the end, questions will most likely overwhelm conclusions, but we should end up with a complex and vigorous set of issues that will put in relief the social and political contexts of Israeli existence.

Tu/Th 9:30-10:45

Core: HA/General Education: DSHU

Professor Eric Zakim

Walk-In Wednesdays: University Career Center @ BSOS, 2148 Tydings Hall

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

BSOS students are welcome to walk-in without an appointment Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (last student will be seen at 11:45 a.m.). Students will have 15-minutes or less with a career consultant to discuss resumes, how to research a career field, networking questions, etc. This event is for BSOS majors only.Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Program Director, University Career Center, at csehlke@umd.edu.

Career the Turtle: How to Find an On-Campus Job

Need help finding an on-campus job? The University Career Center & The President’s Promise is sponsoring two free, 30-minute seminars that will be presented by our Peer Career Educators. These sessions will cover the ins and outs of the on-campus job search process. 

The first session will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the second session will begin at 4 p.m.

The second session will begin on Friday, August 29, 2014 • 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Benjamin Banneker Room - Stamp Student Union

 

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Opportunity

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS – ­FALL 2014 INFO SESSIONS - APPLICATIONS OPEN – DEADLINES ANNOUNCED

 

FOR SENIORS/RECENT ALUMNI APPLYING TO PH.D. PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

FOR 1^ST OR 2^ND YEAR UMD PH.D. STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PROGRAMS

 

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the largest (2000 awards annually) and one of the most prestigious awards for graduate study in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral sciences. The NSF award provides three years of support, with an annual stipend of $32,000. To be eligible you must be a US citizen or permanent resident, and you must have fewer than 2 completed years of graduate study in most cases. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

 

LAST YEAR 45 MARYLAND SENIORS/RECENT ALUMNI/GRADUATE STUDENTS WON NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS!

 

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Information sessions will be held on the following dates/times:

 

Wednesday, September 3 at 5:15 pm – Kim Engineering Building 1110

Thursday, September 4 at 5:15 pm – Kim Engineering Building 1110

Tuesday, September 9 at 5:15 pm – Computer and Space Sciences Building 2324

Monday, September 15 at 5:15 pm – Computer and Space Sciences Building 2324

 

Write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu to receive a copy of an informative presentation to help you get started with your NSF application – the National Scholarship Office also provides individual appointments and advice, including essay reviews, for UMD applicants.

 

Deadlines: The online application for the NSF Graduate Fellowship program is now open at: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/Login.do - deadlines to apply vary by your intended field of graduate study:

 

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Computer and Information Science and Engineering

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Engineering

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Materials Research

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Chemistry

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Mathematical Sciences

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Physics and Astronomy

November 3, 2014 (Monday): Psychology

November 3, 2014 (Monday): Social Sciences

November 3, 2014 (Monday): STEM Education and Learning

November 4, 2014 (Tuesday): Geosciences

November 4, 2014 (Tuesday): Life Sciences

 

Applications Must Be Submitted by 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on these dates.

 

Please send any questions by email to: nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Presentation on "Overcoming Rankism"

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion are sponsoring 

 

Robert Fuller, Ph.D.

“From Fallujah to Ferguson: Overcoming Rankism and Creating a Culture of Dignity”

on Tuesday, October 21^st at 4:00 p.m.

Biosciences Research Building (BRB) 1103 

 

Robert Fuller is a physicist, the former president of Oberlin College, and an internationally recognized authority on rankism and dignity. His books and ideas have been widely covered in the media, including The New York Times, The Oprah Magazine, National Public Radio, C-SPAN, The Boston Globe, the BBC, and Voice of America. 

 

More information about Dr. Fuller is available at: http://www.breakingranks.net/biography/

 

For questions or information about the event, please contact Ms. Timea Webster:

301-405-6810 or  twebste1@umd.edu

Career the Turtle: How to Find an On-Campus Job

Need help finding an on-campus job? The University Career Center & The President’s Promise is sponsoring two free, 30-minute seminars that will be presented by our Peer Career Educators. These sessions will cover the ins and outs of the on-campus job search process. The first session will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the second session will begin at 4 p.m.

Career the Turtle: How to Find an On-Campus Job (Fall Welcome Info Session) 
Friday, August 29, 2014 • 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Benjamin Banneker Room - Stamp Student Union

Walk-in Wednesdays at BSOS Career Center

BSOS students are welcome to walk-in without an appointment Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (last student will be seen at 11:45 a.m.). Students will have 15-minutes or less with a career consultant to discuss resumes, how to research a career field, networking questions, etc. This event is for BSOS majors only.Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Program Director, University Career Center, at csehlke@umd.edu.

 

Walk-in Wednesdays: University Career Center @ BSOS, 2148 Tydings Hall

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Associate Opportunity

 

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) Associate Program, Spring 2015

Associates work alongside our staff and interns, gaining valuable professional experience while learning about the White House and the Federal Government. Our associates serve in our office for a minimum of 30 hours per week. This is an unpaid position.

 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold U.S. citizenship, and they must be currently enrolled in or recently finished with a degree seeking program . The Spring 2015 program lasts from January 13 – May 1.  The final deadline to apply is September 19, 2014. Application: email a resume and a statement of interest to OPCAssociate@who.eop.gov.  

 

If applicants are interested in opportunities involving time commitments less than 30 hours per week, please contactOPCStudentVolunteers@who.wop.gov for more information.

Meals on Wheels America Internship Opportunity

Meals on Wheels America
Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Desired Major(s): All Majors

Location: Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia (United States)

About the Meals On Wheels Association of America:This fall, the Association will host interns to add capacity and help fulfill our mission. All interns will be an integral part of the organization and will receive individualized attention and professional mentorship. They will be a part of the team during an important time of organizational growth and evolution and will have a hand in some of the major transition projects. All interns will meet bimonthly to discuss projects and share insights. At the end of the internship period, each intern will make a brief presentation to the entire staff of the Association about their experience and what they accomplished. Additional training and professional development opportunities will be made available throughout the internship.

The Meals On Wheels Association of America prides itself on having a vibrant and healthy culture that is both professional and fun. Interns will be able to participate in regular social activities with the staff as well as attend staff meetings and briefings.

Timing:
The internship will begin in Mid-Sept, all interns are expected to commit a minimum of 8 weeks to the Association. Business hours are 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. The schedule will be flexible and will allow for time off as needed. The Association is accessible from the Blue and Yellow metro lines in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following documents no later than September 22, 2014 to jobs@mowaa.org:
• Resume
• Cover letter (that indicates which specific intern position the candidate is applying for, in addition to why they would like the opportunity and would make a good fit)
• Writing sample (no longer than 3 pages)
• 2-3 references (only 1 personal reference may be included)
• Availability

Available Internship Positions:
• Development Team Intern
• Membership Team Intern
• Legislative Affairs Intern
• Public Policy & Research Intern
• Membership Research Intern

Legislative Affairs Intern Description:
• Track legislation and gather information regarding the Appropriations process and Older Americans Act Reauthorization
• Attend Capitol Hill briefings with Staff
• Draft communications to members, stakeholders, and legislative offices
• Input data into databases and other tasks as needed
• Preferred majors/areas of study: political science, public policy, economics, nutrition, business

Public Policy and Research Intern:
• Perform research on topics relevant to senior nutrition programs across the country
• Synthesize knowledge on how senior nutrition programs participate in alternative food systems, particularly food hubs
• Synthesize knowledge on USDA senior nutrition programs, particularly Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Commodity Supplemental Food Program
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Preferred areas of study: food studies/food systems, nutrition, agricultural/applied economics, public policy, social work, law

Membership Research Intern• analyze and summarize data from MOWAA Membership Surveys and Internal Grants Management documentation to describe programmatic and client-centered service trends
• identify areas for needed support and intervention and compile best practices from the membership
• Analysis of existing membership data and the design of data collection instruments to capture new needed qualitative information from member programs.
• Identification of compelling stories, best practices and trends for use in collaboration with the Leadership Team, and the Development, Communications and Advocacy Departments.
• Perform qualitative interviews with member program staff to ascertain and quantify recent changes in the operation of selected member programs and/or the impact of grants/funding opportunities programs have received over the past few years.

Preferred Skills:
• Open to both undergraduate and graduate students
• Studying or completed degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, or Social Sciences preferred
• Interest in and enthusiasm for nonprofit organizations
• Passion for the mission of Meals on Wheels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products—particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in database management
• Ability to work both independently and on a team
• Ability to work under pressure delivering a high degree of accuracy while meeting challenging deadlines.

The Meals on Wheels Association of America is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Function: Management/Administration, Research, Social Services, Other

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters Candidate

Approximate Hours Per Week: 15-20

MD Office of the Governor Press Internship Opportunity

Press Office Internship
MD Office of the Governor, Press Office

Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Desired Major(s): Arts and Humanities, Undergraduate Studies/Pre-Law, Undeclared/Letters & Sciences, Journalism, Public Policy

Location: Annapolis, Maryland (United States)

Description:
Governor Martin O’Malley’s press office is seeking interns to work in the Maryland State House for fall 2014. During this internship, you will gain experience in a fast-paced, high-level office environment and serve the State of Maryland. Interns in the press office have the opportunity to learn about media relations, event preparation, and policy-based statistical analysis. We’re seeking excellent writers who are ready to work with our dedicated, forward-thinking communications team. Send us your cover letter, resume and writing sample today!

Note: Interns are expected to serve a minimum of 16 hours per week. The internship is unpaid, but college course credit is available.

Interns will have the following responsibilities:1. Assisting press staff in research
2. Drafting letters for events
3. Transcribing speeches
4. Compiling news articles and media lists
5. Answering the main press office phone line
6. Proofreading documents prepared by staff
7. Other duties as assigned

Interns should have the following skills: 1. Knowledge of the O’Malley-Brown Administration accomplishments and programs
2. Excellent writing and proofreading skills
3. Excellent verbal communication skills
4. Professional office etiquette and demeanor when answering the telephone and interacting with office peers and guests
5. Ability to comprehend legislation, initiatives, and goals of the Governor
6. Understanding of the legislative process in Maryland
7. Computer Skills: Interns should be strong users of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive and Adobe Acrobat. Interns should possess the ability to use search and analytical skills to find information online and assess validity.

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume and short writing sample (2-3 pages and no research papers) to Ron Boehmer at ron.boehmer@maryland.gov. Please include your availability in your cover letter. The deadline to apply for fall 2014 is August 22, 2014.

All internships are unpaid and do not guarantee a job with the Governor’s Office upon completion.

Job Function: Communication

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

Duration: 4 Months

Approximate Hours Per Week: 16-40

YP4-Advanced Leadership Internship Opportunity

YP4-Advanced Leadership Intern
People For the American Way

Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)

Desired Major(s): All Majors 

Location: Washington, District of Columbia (United States)

Description: Young People For (YP4) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated intern with high initiative and attention to detail to assist the Advanced Leadership Coordinator in daily department operations.

YP4 is a progressive leadership development program focused on identifying, engaging, and empowering the next generation of progressive leaders. YP4 is dedicated to identifying young campus and community leaders, engaging them, and supporting them with the skills and resources they need to create change. Together, People For the American Way Foundation and YP4 are building a long-term network of emerging leaders committed to protecting our nation's fundamental rights and freedoms.

People For the American Way Foundation conducts research, legal, and education work on behalf of First Amendment freedoms and democratic values; monitors, exposes, and challenges the Religious Right movement and its political allies; identifies, trains, and supports the next generation of progressive leaders through its Young People For youth leadership programs and its Young Elected Officials Network; and carries out nonpartisan voter education, registration, civic participation, and election protection activities.

YP4 has three overarching priorities: 1) to diversity leadership in the progressive movement; 2) to support young leaders to effect change in their communities now; and 3) to ensure that young leaders are sustained in their leadership over the long term. The Advanced Leadership Department works to support the development of progressive leaders and participants in the progressive movement through the growing need for continuing opportunities of development for our alumni and young progressive activists from a broader experience. Within the next two years, the advanced leadership programs of Young People For will launch new programming that focuses on three specific areas: career and professional development, campaign and candidate development, and advanced leadership programs.

This internship is located in Washington, DC and reports to the Advanced Leadership Coordinator.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Front Line Leaders Academy which includes the synchronization of recruitment, selection, curriculum, logistics, communication, evaluation, and other programmatic components.
• Conduct research on policy and social issues as they affect young elected officials and the fellowship class on the local level.
• Support program components of advanced leadership trainings designed for Fellows who have completed the first year of the Fellowship program including the Career Center and Senior Fellowship
• Support partnership outreach for events and trainings at national and local conferences and events
• Support the research and tracking of the FLLA network
• Contribute to the YP4 Blog, social media, and special projects, as interested
• Perform administrative support and duties as needed.

Qualifications:
• Experience with grassroots, political, student or youth organizing and/or leadership development.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; must be well organized, detail-oriented and able to effectively manage competing priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications; experience with online communities and interest in web-based tools to advance progressive causes and excellent written communications skills.
• Familiarity with the progressive community, and a commitment to the issues that Young People For Fellows and alumni work on: Campus Diversity, Voting Rights, Comprehensive Violence Reduction, Courts Matter, Criminal Justice Reform, Disability Rights, Economic Justice, Education, Environmental Conservation and Justice, Healthcare, Immigration, LGBTQ Rights, Money in Elections/Corporate Accountability, Native American Issues, Traditions, and Empowerment, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice, Women's Rights, Workers' Rights

To apply: Send resume and statement of interest to Human Resources at hr@pfaw.org. Please put “YP4 Advanced Leadership internship” in the subject line.

People For the American Way Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Job Function: Other

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Duration: Start date and duration are flexible

Approximate Hours Per Week: Flexible 

Salary Level: Unpaid

Qualifications:
• Experience with grassroots, political, student or youth organizing and/or leadership development.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; must be well organized, detail-oriented and able to effectively manage competing priorities and frequent deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications; experience with online communities and interest in web-based tools to advance progressive causes and excellent written communications skills.
• Familiarity with the progressive community, and a commitment to the issues that Young People For Fellows and alumni work on: Campus Diversity, Voting Rights, Comprehensive Violence Reduction, Courts Matter, Criminal Justice Reform, Disability Rights, Economic Justice, Education, Environmental Conservation and Justice, Healthcare, Immigration, LGBTQ Rights, Money in Elections/Corporate Accountability, Native American Issues, Traditions, and Empowerment, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice, Women's Rights, Workers' Rights

German Marshall Fund of the United States Internship Opportunity

Fall 2014 Intern, Development & Partnerships
German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)
Position Type: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time) 

Desired Major(s): Behavioral and Social Sciences/Economics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Business, Public Policy

Location: Washington, District of Columbia (United States)

Description:

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan.

GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.

In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, D.C., GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, Warsaw, and Tunis. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm.

GMF’s Development & Partnerships department is responsible for raising external funds for core programming. The department seeks an energetic, detailed-oriented individual to assist in donor prospecting, research and general support for the department’s efforts to raise external funds for core programming.

The Development & Partnerships fall internships are unpaid, but offer an ideal opportunity to acquire substantive professional experience for those interested in a career in public policy or international affairs.

Our office is in a Metro-accessible location, just blocks from Dupont Circle. GMF offers a stimulating, supportive work environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility:• Manage the Vice President of Development’s calendar to include scheduling both internal and external meetings;
• Conducting in-depth prospect research;
• Assisting in drafting grant correspondence;
• Assisting in compiling briefing materials for team and senior leadership;
• Maintaining and updating the contact database and filing systems;
• Assisting in the production and implementation of in-house mailing projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Start and Length of Internship:• Preferred start date: August 25, 2014 – December 2014
• Preferred time commitment: at least 24 hours/week between 9 AM to 5 PM

Job Function: Administrative/Support Services, Financial Services, Management/Administration, Other 

Desired Class Level(s): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior 

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work well under deadlines.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; prior experience using a database system is preferred.
• Knowledge of and interest in international relations, nonprofit management, fundraising and communications preferred, but not required.
• Fluency in English required.

ICONS Internship Opportunity

The ICONS Project, based at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM) at the University of Maryland, is an experiential learning program centered on educational simulations, and simulation-based training and policy-oriented exercises. Our educational simulations cast students in high schools and colleges around the world in the role of decision-makers tasked to resolve contentious political issues of today. The ICONS Project also uses its simulations to support training and policy-oriented programs related to conflict resolution, decision making, negotiations, and crisis management.

The ICONS Project is seeking an intern for the Fall 2014 semester. The intern will work with the

ICONS staff and will have the chance to learn about ICONS simulations as well as how ICONS works with its many clients (i.e.: universities, government agencies, and private companies).

Tasks for the intern will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing updates to Country Profiles in the ICONS’ “Research Library” and monitoring global events in order to reflect current and up-to-date information
• Contributing to simulation development and/or research
• Participating in ICONS’ pilot simulations (as needed)
• Supporting marketing and outreach initiatives (as needed)

Qualifications:

• Student in the International Development and Conflict Management minor OR Government and Politics major
• Sophomore, junior, or senior student
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills
• Good academic standing
• Excellent organization skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Previous coursework and/or interest in
• international affairs
• Available 12-15+ hours per week

Desired Skills:

• Prior ICONS simulation experience a plus
• Previous administrative experience
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Photoshop,
• iMovie and/or other audio/visual software a plus.

The internship is unpaid. If selected, interviews will be held on Monday, September 8th and Tuesday,

September 9th, 2014. Internships will begin the week of Monday, September 15th, 2014.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume as well as a brief paragraph about your qualifications, research interests, and related experience to icons@umd.edu with “ICONS Intern Application: Your Name” in the subject heading of the e-mail.

For best consideration, please submit materials by the end of the day on Friday, September 5th

2014. No phone calls please. Please note that this internship gives preference to students in the

ID & CM minor or GVPT major.

Want to be a PAL?

The Peer Assisted Learning program (PAL) is designed around the concept of students assisting their peers in reaching their short and long-term academic goals. PAL educators are trained student volunteers who assist fellow university students improve their study skills, gain confidence in their scholastic abilities, and provide tips and techniques for continuing academic success.

Participants in the LAS Peer Educator Training program will:

• Receive ongoing, semester-long training; partake in professional development opportunities; and gain new techniques and skills to incorporate into their roles as peer educators
•  Have the opportunity for various training tracks. Students can volunteer or gain either 3 credits (EDCP318E) or 1 credit of upper-level coursework (EDCP 498)
• Participate in experiential learning through hands-on, out of class activities and one-on-one mentoring and tutoring sessions
•  Hone Communication and Leadership skills
•  Network with fellow peers

     Participants have the opportunity to receive official LAS peer educator certification and/or College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)’s International Mentor Training Program Certification (IMTPC): 

• Certification type depends on training track
• Your information would be listed on the LAS Counseling Center as a certified LAS mentor or tutor OR as a IMPTPC certified mentor 
• This website serves as a referral source for any UMD student, parent, faculty, or staff member looking to work with or hire a highly qualified mentor or tutor
• This is a great professional development opportunity to list on a resume, job, or graduate school application 

If you are interested, please contact Katie Koo at katiekoo@umd.edu.

International Relations “Meet and Greet” Lunch

On Wednesday, September 3rd, the International Relations Department will be holding their annual IR “Meet and Greet” at 11:00 in 2113 Chincoteague Hall.  Any interested faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend.  Lunch will be served, and this is a great chance for you to meet and reconnect with IR faculty and graduate students.

Also, the CIDCM/IR workshop will be kicking off in mid-September (more details forthcoming).  Most workshops will be held in the first floor Chincoteague conference room during our usual Monday, 11:00-noon time slot.

Campaign Internship Opportunity

D.C. Council candidate Kris Hammond (Republican) is searching for students who are interested
in gaining valuable knowledge about the political process. Student interns will work towards
becoming adept professionals through hands-on experience with civic organizations, elected
officials, the candidate, and the general public.

Beginning September 1st, these internship opportunities are open to any student on a rolling
basis. Hours are flexible, but students must commit to a minimum of six hours per week. There
are multiple positions available, including data processing, research, and outreach roles.
While these positions are unpaid, eligible students encounter political opportunities not available
elsewhere, receive credit for service hours, and, upon completion of the program, receive a letter
of recommendation. Interns should complete a minimum of 50 work hours before listing the
organization as a reference.

Interns will be expected to assist the campaign with one or more of the following activities:
* Voter Contacts
* Outreach Activities
* Grassroots Organization
* Event Planning
* Membership Recruitment
For more information and to apply, please contact the Campaign Manager, Dustin Howard, at
(571) 295-7005 or krisfordc@gmail.com. The campaign website is www.KrisForDC.com.

Congressional Internship Opportunity

The office of Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) is seeking unpaid interns for Fall 2014 (approximately beginning of September  – middle of December) and Spring 2015 (approximately beginning of January - end of April) in a fast-paced office where they will gain valuable exposure to and knowledge of the legislative process and the United States Congress. Congressman Vargas represents the 51st Congressional District which includes all or part of San Diego and Imperial Counties covering the entire California-Mexico border region.

Applicants should be positive, motivated, organized and reliable individuals willing to assist with the legislative, press and administrative needs of the staff. Duties include greeting constituents, answering phones, leading tours of the Capitol, opening and sorting mail, attending briefings, performing legislative research, drafting press releases and social media posts, and various other tasks to assist staff. Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills. Successful interns will be able to find information with little assistance, be able to work both independently as well as part of a team environment, and possess a strong attention to detail. California connections are preferable, but not required.

Prospective interns should send resume, cover letter, availability (both availability during the week as well as a start and end date), three references and a three page (or less) writing sample to rita.fernandez@mail.house.gov with “Internship” in the subject line. Please include a brief synopsis of your interest in interning for a congressional office, your issues of interest (Agriculture, Health, Foreign Affairs, Veterans, Immigration, Environment, etc.).Our fall, winter and summer programs offer flexible hours to easily coincide with a student's school schedule. We require a minimum of 8 hours per week. The office will continue to hire until position is filled.

Call for Submissions

The USC Journal of Law and Society

 is pleased to announce a call for papers for its Fall 2014 issue.

Whether exploring the impact of corporate law on international political institutions or the effects of patent law in an age of online piracy, the USC Journal of Law and Society welcomes innovative discourse regarding the law and society.

All undergraduates from any university, major, or program are invited to submit research papers of at least 12 double-spaced pages in length. Papers may have been completed for coursework, independent study, or written specifically for the Journal. We encourage students from a wide range of disciplines to submit papers. Papers should relate to an aspect of law and society in some manner, but need not have these topics as the central theme.

The USC Journal for Law and Society carefully considers all submissions that it receives. Our selection process has many steps: each piece is reviewed anonymously by at least two editors, then each piece moves on to a vote by the body of the Journal. There is no “best” time to submit a paper to the Journal, as every article will receive the same level of review.

Submissions are due Friday, September 12, 2014. Please e-mail submissions to uscjournal@gmail.com in Word format (.doc or .docx). Please include a cover page with the title of your paper, your full name, your contact information (cell phone number and e- mail address), the name of your university, your major(s), expected year of graduation, and a 4-6 sentence abstract. Please note that by submitting a paper, authors commit to working with the Journal’s staff to edit and prepare the paper in February and March for publication if the paper is selected.

Please contact the Journal at uscjournal@gmail.com with any questions.

 

 

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS – ­ APPLICATIONS OPEN – DEADLINES ANNOUNCED

ARE YOU PLANNING TO APPLY THIS FALL TO PH.D. PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL OR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES?

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the largest (2000 awards annually) and one of the most prestigious awards for graduate study in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral sciences. The NSF award provides three years of support, with an annual stipend of $32,000. To be eligible you must be a US citizen or permanent resident, and you must have fewer than 2 completed years of graduate study. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

LAST YEAR MARYLAND SENIORS/RECENT ALUMNI RANKED 6^TH NATIONALLY AMONG ALL SCHOOLS WITH 34 NSF GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS!

Write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu to receive a copy of an informative presentation to help you get started with your NSF application – the National Scholarship Office also provides individual appointments and advice, including essay reviews, for UMD applicants.

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship, and you must have fewer than 2 completed years of graduate study.

The online application for the NSF Graduate Fellowship program is now open at: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/Login.do - deadlines to apply vary by your intended field of graduate study:

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Computer and Information Science and Engineering

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Engineering

October 29, 2014 (Wednesday): Materials Research

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Chemistry

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Mathematical Sciences

October 30, 2014 (Thursday): Physics and Astronomy

November 3, 2014 (Monday): Psychology

November 3, 2014 (Monday): Social Sciences

November 3, 2014 (Monday): STEM Education and Learning

November 4, 2014 (Tuesday): Geosciences

November 4, 2014 (Tuesday): Life Sciences

Applications Must Be Submitted by 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on these dates.

Please send any questions by email to: nsfgrfp@umd.edu

RNC internship opportunities!

The Republican National Committee is seeking interns to work at the national headquarters in Washington, DC this fall. The program runs August 25 – December 19, 2014 with full time and part time positions available in all our departments. Internships are unpaid but we do offer school credit. Qualified applicants should submit a resume, two letters of recommendation and a completed RNC Internship application to internships@gop.com. More information can be found on our website at http://www.gop.com/internships. Applications for the fall are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no official deadline; however, in order to ensure a timely review of your application materials, we recommend you submit your application materials early. Please contact the intern coordinator at (202)863-8630 if you have any questions.

International development consulting firm internship

This company is looking for graduate students, but extremely qualified undergrads may apply!
The Kaizen Company (Kaizen) is a small international development consulting firm located in Washington, DC. We aspire to transform the nature and impact of development assistance and work to strengthen organizations and institutions through innovative approaches to organizational development, reform, and change. Kaizen is currently seeking graduate students to join our team as part-time or full-time Associates (interns) for the Fall Semester 2014.
This internship is best suited for MBA, Management, Development or Foreign Affairs graduate students interested in entering the field of international development. The internship comes with a modest stipend. It is expected that the selected associate will work part time (at least 20-25 hours per week) or full time, depending on availability during the semester. This internship is intended for DC-based students only.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with New Business Development activities including monitoring upcoming proposals, proposal coordination/ management, and research as applicable
• Help with recruiting and partnering efforts for projects and proposals as necessary
• Contribute to the development and research of new, innovative service offerings
• Carry out diverse USAID project management tasks on an as-needed basis including processing expense reports, invoices, and helping to mobilize consultants as applicable

The ideal candidate:

• Is an entrepreneurial self-starter, and works well without excessive supervision.
• Has previous professional experience, ideally working in consulting, management, organizational reform, or information technology.
• Is interested in entering the field of development assistance.
• Has strong internet research skills.
• Is a good communicator.
• Is currently enrolled in a graduate program (required).
• Graphic design, social media, and communications skills is a plus.

Candidates living within a HUBZONE are preferred. Enter your address at the top of this page to determine if you live in a HUBZONE: http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/
If you are interested in this position and have most or all of the desired qualifications, please submit a CV , a cover letter explaining key qualifications, and the names and contact information for 3 references (professional and/or academic) via the Kaizen Company’s online recruitment portal by the deadline posted found at https://thekaizencompany.devhire.devex.com. You may also submit these materials to ssimon@thekaizencompany.com and include @fallassociate2014 in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only finalists will be contacted.


Learn more about the organization and how to apply here: https://www.devex.com/jobs/fall-graduate-associate-374227.

USAJobs Posting

The Office of the Chief Economist is seeking bright, innovative, results-oriented individuals to join our Pathways Internship Program (IP). The Pathways Internship Program (IP) targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis. (Applicants who do not meet the definition of student will not be considered.) Internships can be seasonal (spring, summer, fall) or year round. At the successful conclusion of this program, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a GS (0110) Economist position with a promotion potential to the GS-12. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules.

It is important to remember that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that the agency will decide to opt for conversion.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 - must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA throughout the entire internship appointment.


Find out more about the position here. The open period is until Sept. 1.

Maryland Student Researchers Program - New Opportunities!

ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN EXPLORING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL 2014 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND?

 

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 100 available opportunities by visiting our website at:http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/studentresearchers.php

 

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program serves as a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 100 projects are listed with more being added daily so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

 

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s).  The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research.  Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Most positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they meet the listed required skills.  It is open to students of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Most positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients

Are you thinking about studying abroad or interning abroad in SPRING 2015 or later? Are you a US CITIZEN receiving a PELL GRANT (a federal need-based educational grant)?

 

The GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP provides up to $5000 for study abroad for students with financial need who receive Pell Grants.  In the past three years more than 90 Maryland students have won Gilman Scholarships!

 

To learn more and to receive advice about preparing a Gilman Scholarship application, please follow this link ­ http://www.scholarships.umd.edu/gilman ­  or write to us at gilman@umd.edu.

 

Eligibility Requirements: US Citizens - Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors - All Majors - Must be studying abroad for at least 4 weeks - Must have FAFSA demonstrated financial need and be receiving a Pell Grant.

 

Application Deadline: October 7, 2014 - this is the deadline to apply for scholarships for study abroad programs for Spring semester 2015.

 

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers 1,700 scholarships of up to $5,000 to students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies world-wide. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world. Programs must be at least 4 weeks in length.

 

White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Spring 2015 Associate Program

The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) Associate Program is open every spring, summer, and fall, and we are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2015 semester.  Associates work alongside our staff and interns, gaining valuable professional experience while learning about the White House and the Federal Government. Our associates serve in our office for a minimum of 30 hours per week. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold U.S. citizenship, and they must be currently enrolled in or recently finished with a degree seeking program. The Spring 2015 program lasts from January 13 – May 1.  The final deadline to apply is September 19, 2014. This is an unpaid position. If a you are interested in applying, please email a resume and a statement of interest to OPCAssociate@who.eop.gov.  If you are interested in opportunities involving time commitments less than 30 hours per week, please contact OPCStudentVolunteers@who.wop.gov for more information.

Please feel free to direct any questions to OPCAssociate@who.eop.gov.

Campaign Internship Fall '14

Fall '14 political internship- work on a campaign!

Compensation: School credit, possibility of future employment

The Hogan for Governor campaign is a statewide, gubernatorial campaign committed to changing Maryland, and bringing fiscal responsibility and common sense to Annapolis.

Field staff will be involved in volunteer outreach and management, event organization, operational planning, phone bank organization, signs and other road work, and other duties as assigned.

All internships involve hands-on experience and direct contact with candidates and campaign staff with years of experience in multiple state and national campaigns.

We currently have internship openings for students for the Fall 2014 semester. All internships will be available for continuance throughout the entire Hogan for Governor Campaign.

Interns are expected to work side-by-side with staff with the understanding that campaign hours grow longer as the campaign progresses. Students enrolled in classes will have class schedules taken into consideration. Hours and days of the week are flexible. Some work on weeknights and weekend days will be expected, however.

Our headquarters is located in Annapolis; some statewide travel may be expected. Depending on your location, there may be opportunities elsewhere in the state.

Requirements:

• Desire to work on a statewide, multi-million dollar gubernatorial campaign.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Student must provide their own transportation and be available for in-state travel.
• Laptop computer or tablet

To apply please send the following in an email:

• Resume, with at least 3 references
• Typed response (1 paragraph each) to the following questions:
1. Why do you want to work for the Hogan for Governor campaign?
2. What would you bring to the Hogan for Governor team?
3. Why do you think a Hogan-Rutherford administration would be good for Maryland?
4. What history/experience do you have in politics, if any? If none, what would you hope to learn?

Contact: Matt McKinney mmckinney@hoganvictory.com or Eric Payne epayne@hoganvictory.com Office number: 240-490-9001; 807 H Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD