ACLU Spring 2024 Internship

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION/FOUNDATION

ACLU’s National Office seeks applicants for its Internship (in-person or hybrid) program. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the team assisting in aspects of litigation, policy, advocacy, development, data and communications campaigns as well as organizational operations.

 

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

·      Location: We plan to launch an internship program that offers a limited number of in-person, remote, or hybrid intern positions.

·      Time Commitment: Internships require a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week or part-time commitment of 10, 15 or 20 hours per week.

·      Internship Duration: Full-time internships extend for a 10-week period and part-time for a 12-week period beginning January 16 or January 29, 2024.

·      Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who do not receive course credit and are lawfully authorized to work. Students who receive outside funding are eligible for a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of ACLU’s stipend amount for that term, if applicable. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below is the stipend breakdown by term:

·      $20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience and $24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities will vary by department and team. Please refer to the individual internship postings for specific responsibilities and criteria.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

The internship is open to current students who will have completed their first semester of school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following:

·      Excellent research, writing and communication skills

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and conducting internet research

·      Initiative to see projects through to completion

·      A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice

·      Commitment to the mission of the ACLU

 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.

MGA Constituency Services Position

 

POSITION OPENING: CONSTITUENT LIAISON

Delegate Dana Stein, District 11B, Baltimore County, is looking for someone with an interest in
constituent service to join his staff on a year-round, part-time basis. This position involves responding to constituent emails and phone calls; assisting with the development of constituent communications,
including highlighting community events, spotlighting district stories and resources, and sharing vital and timely state government-related information. The Constituent Liaison position will report to the
Legislative Director and the Delegate.
 

Please send a resume and cover letter to dana.stein@house.state.md.us.

Position Title: Constituent Liaison
Job Type: Contractual Part-time, year-round: 3 days during session (January-April) and 2 days during the interim (April-January)
Work Location: In-person during session (January–April); flexible during interim
Salary: Commensurate with experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Respond to constituent concerns through email and voicemail and assist constituents with state
and local agencies.
• Use MGA’s new software, IndiGov, to track constituent communications and update constituent
databases on a regular basis.
• Engage and respond professionally to a broad range of constituents and community stakeholders,
providing personable and timely responses.
• Attend occasional virtual and in-person meetings and hearings, taking detailed notes to share.
• Collaborate with team members, including interns and other District 11 staff.
• Collaborate with team members to gather relevant information for and draft bi/monthly newsletter.
• Draft professional letters, correspondence, and email responses.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Strong writing skills and experience: ability to use social media, including Facebook and creating
electronic newsletters; ability to translate complicated topics/policy into easy-to-understand
information.
• Detail oriented, with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in social situations and confident working with a diverse group of individuals and
communities.
• Creative problem solver with a positive attitude and eager to learn.
• Knowledge of the legislative process in general and in Baltimore County and Maryland a plus but
not required.

Deadline extended for Spring 2024 GVPT Research Assistant Program Applications

Do you have an interest in political science research and doing research with a GVPT faculty? If so, we invite you to apply to our Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) Program!

The URA program allows students to develop their own independent research project that culminates with a research symposium at the end of the semester. Students are paired with a GVPT faculty mentor; RAs will assist the faculty mentor's research project and the faculty mentor helps guide the RA's research design and analysis process.

You will also earn 3 upper-level (experiential learning) credits (GVPT388), which can count towards your GVPT major requirements.

Some recent RA research topics includes:

Education and Ethnicity During Conflict

Aid for Neighborhood Approval? Effects of Chinese Aid to Central Asia on Central Asian Perceptions of China

The Constitutional Revolution of 1937

Foreign vs. Domestic Investments on Coal-Fired Power Plants: The Citizens’ Perspective

Religions and Regimes: Measuring the Effect of Religion on Government Regime Types

Campaign Messaging by Region of the U.S.

U.S. Democracy Promotion Abroad: The Impact of Civil Society

Program Requirements:

• Strong interest in researching issues related to political science
• A desire to gain and improve research skills
• Completion of GVPT201
• Minimum 60 credit hours
• Minimum 3.3 Cumulative GPA

Program detail and requirements can be found in the application packet. The application deadline has been extended to 12pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

If you have any questions about the program or application, please contact GVPT academic advisor Breana Dinh (bdinh@umd.edu)

PISA Opportunities for Students

Palladium International Development Career Accelerator Internship
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. The International Development Career Accelerator Internship for first-generation and historically underrepresented undergraduate students gives rising juniors and seniors the chance to learn about the international development field. The internship will run tentatively from June 3, 2024 through July 26, 2024. This is a paid internship with a rate of $20/hr. Deadline: Unclear https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/20286?c=palladium

Girl Security Mentee Application
 Girl Security works with mentees 14-26 years of age from around the US and its territories. They pair women and gender minority national security mentors from all sectors, all levels of experience, and from all around the country with mentees who share a professional interest, identity, and/or set of experiences. Girl Security mentees are between the ages of 14-26, identify as a girl, woman, or gender minority, based in the United States or its territories, be interested in a career in the national security field, commit to regular conversations with their assigned mentor(s), and agree to abide by the Girl Security Code of Conduct.  Deadline: November 12, 2023 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVCcUPp-OOrlB63KJRyLuA3x6561xfuqRdrUOMJzFAenhFDA/viewform

Paid Internships with the European Parliament Office in the US
The European Parliament Liaison Office in DC invites recent graduates with the right to work in the United States to apply for a full-time, paid internship. Candidates must have completed studies at least at undergraduate level and must be able to provide a diploma/official transcript at least one month before the beginning of the internship. Interns receive a monthly stipend of €1,350, accident and sickness insurance, and two days of personal leave per month.  Deadline for Spring 2024: November 17, 2023 https://washington.europarl.europa.eu/en/dossiers/intern-with-us/explore-internship-opportunities-at-EPLO-and-how-to-apply

Scholarships for Study Abroad from the Fund for Education Abroad
FEA invests in deserving US undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. They consider financial need, demographic factors, and academic plan and preparedness to decide scholarship recipients. Demographic factors that are considered include minority background, first-generation college student status, and community college experience. Candidates must be: US citizens or permanent residents, currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the US (graduate students are ineligible), and slated for a study abroad program that is eligible for credit at the student’s home institution and lasts at least 28 days in country/countries. The application period will be November 22, 2023-February 7, 2024 https://fundforeducationabroad.org/apply/

Naval Horizons Essay Contest
Naval Horizons introduces students to cutting-edge Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics topics that impact the US Navy and Marine Corps – to include autonomy, oceanography, cybersecurity, undersea medicine, and more. Students learn about Naval STEM challenges through a video series. Then, students write an essay explaining how the research and people inspire them. This contest challenges students to picture themselves in a STEM career by designing the US Navy and Marine Corps of the future. Judges will select up to 5,000 winners. All winners are eligible to receive a $200 cash prize. Exceptional essays may be highlighted on a Naval STEM web page and will be designated Naval Horizons Highest Honors. Deadline: Rolling  https://www.navalhorizons.us/

Paid Research Internships with the Brookings Institution

The Brookings Institution has a number of paid, part-time research assistant positions available for the spring term (1/22-4/12). The hours range from 15-20 hrs/ week, most are 20 hours a week; $17/ hour. Applications require a resume and cover letter. 

Applications are due Sunday, Nov. 5 at 6 am. 

More information and application below for each research internship offered:

• Research Internship, Brown Center on Education Policy (Brookings Institution)
• Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative Internship (Brookings Institution)
• Research Internship, Center for Technology Innovation (Brookings Institution)
• American Congress & Government Internship (Brookings Institution)
• Communications Internship, Governance Studies (Brookings Institution)
• American Taxation & Democracy Internship, Governance Studies (Brookings Institution)

Religious Studies Information and Course Offerings

 

Study Abroad In Norway - Summer 2024