Internship & Entry-Level Position Roundup
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Your weekly roundup of internship and entry-level positions, scholarship opportunities, and professional development resources!
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Announcements
What's new this week?
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I'll be switching to Spring 2021 internships in the next week or so - if you're still looking for fall, get those applications in ASAP!
To view previous editions of the roundup, please visit this site.
Have a great weekend, and best of luck with the start of the semester!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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NEW IPS Scholarships/Fellowships List
Check out the new links on our website to learn more about annual undergraduate and graduate fellowship/scholarship opportunities!
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Capitol Hill/Politics/Government Relations
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Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Washington, D.C. office seeks paid full-time press intern for the fall. This press internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with responsibilities including compiling press clips, drafting press releases, conducting research, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of an active press shop. The internship will be remote. This position requires attention to detail, creativity, strong writing skills, and a willingness to learn. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Interested applicants should send a writing sample and resume to: [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line (# 225856).
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The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (Democratic staff) seeks candidates for fall Internship positions. Interns will assist with administrative support, research, and other projects. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and short writing sample. Applicants must submit the writing sample to be considered. The office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Please email resume, writing sample, and first available start date to [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line (# 225848).
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The Minority Staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs seeks a paid press intern. Part-time interns will be considered, but candidates with full-time availability will be given preference. Responsibilities include compiling press clips, drafting press releases, talking points, and memos, conducting research, and assisting Senator Brown’s Press Staff with the day-to-day operations of an active press shop. The internship will be remote. Applicants must work well under pressure and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Please email a resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications and the time commitment you can make (i.e. start/end dates and number of days/hours per week) to [email protected].
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The Back to Blue Coordinated Campaign is excited to launch our official volunteer student program: Campus Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for students who are civically and politically minded to get involved with the PA Democratic Coordinated Campaign which represents every Democrat in PA from Joe Biden down the ballot. This experience will teach Ambassadors the fundamentals of electoral organizing from phonebanking and relational organizing to event management and voter education. In a time of uncertainty, Campus Ambassadors will be educating their peers on how to vote in the pandemic and turn them out to flip PA Back to Blue. Alumni of the Campus Ambassadors program will have the experience and skills necessary to join any organizing endeavor whether it be helping one of their favorite candidates win or organizing to aid vulnerable populations. This position requires a dedication of 12 hours a week. No previous experience is necessary. Apply Today: bit.ly/BTB-campus
- PENNPIRG (PA) - Organizing Internship
- Bill of Rights Institute (DC) - Fall 2020 Internships
- Priorities USA (DC) - Press Intern
- VotoLatino (DC) - Campaign Fellow
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NGO/Non-Profits/Local Government
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Entry-Level Jobs for IPS Grads (Bachelor's Required)
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MS IRP Jobs, Internships & Fellowships (Master's Required)
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Professional Development Resources
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Federal Internship Tips
The American Foreign Service Association has created an awesome guide for applying to federal internships. It provides helpful information about application timelines and tips, as well as interview preparation. Check it out if you're planning to apply for federal internships next summer.
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State Department Summer 2021 Internship Application Prep
We haven't switched the roundup to 2021 internships yet, but if you're interested in interning at the State Department next summer, please note applications are already open, with a deadline of September 16! Please reach out to CMU/WSP Program Manager Meghan Mattern if you'd like to schedule an application consultation.
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Questions about Internships?
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