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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Happy New Year!
This will be one of the last roundups for Spring 2021 positions; in a few weeks I'll transition to summer postings...so if you're still looking for something for Spring, get those applications in ASAP!
I'm also including a few links to some summer opportunities with early deadlines (noted in blue) - MSIRP students, please note that many summer positions for grad students are already open!
To view previous editions of the roundup, please visit this site.
Have a great weekend!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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IPS Scholarships/Fellowships List
Check out the links on our website to learn more about annual undergraduate and graduate fellowship/scholarship opportunities!
Also check out these external fellowship opportunities:
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Capitol Hill/Politics/Government Relations/Federal Agencies
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The Democratic staff of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee are seeking a full- or part-time press intern for the spring internship program beginning January 2021 through April 2021. This press internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy Capitol Hill press office, as well as accrue skills and participate in educational experiences beneficial to a career in communications. Duties include assisting with daily news clips, compiling news research, drafting media releases/advisories, maintaining press contact lists, creating social media content, and managing web content. This position requires attention to detail, creativity, strong writing ability and grammar skills, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office and Adobe suites and familiarity with social media is preferred. A background in journalism or communications is a plus, but not required. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Delaware ties are a plus. This is a paid internship. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: EPWDEM_Resume@epw.senate.gov by COB on January 15, 2021.
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Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) is now accepting applications from students interested in virtually serving as interns in his Washington D.C office during the upcoming Spring term. This legislative internship presents an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the lawmaking process on Capitol Hill. Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills, and a demonstrated interest in American politics. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Delaware ties are a plus. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov by January 10th, 2021.
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Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is seeking students interested in virtually serving as interns during the upcoming spring term. This legislative internship presents an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the lawmaking process on Capitol Hill. Candidates should possess strong oral communication, writing, and research skills, and must work well under pressure. Undergraduates, including recent graduates, and graduate students of all majors are encouraged to apply, but should possess a demonstrated interest in American politics. Arizona ties are a plus. This is a paid internship ($15/hour). Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and short (2-3 page) writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov (with job #226003 in the subject line) by January 10, 2021.
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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 internships_democratic@banking.senate.gov.
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) is seeking highly motivated, detail oriented, and energetic applicants for a full or part-time unpaid internship in Washington, D.C. to begin immediately. Qualified applicants have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the willingness to learn. Primary responsibilities include answering phones, conducting legislative research and drafting memos, and assisting in managing the Congressman’s official correspondence. Congressman Hastings supports students requesting credit for their internship through their school or university. To apply, please visit: https://alceehastings.house.gov/forms/internships/This is an in-person internship. Applicants must be willing to wear a mask and adhere to strict social distancing and sanitation guidelines. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Museums/Arts/Media/Sports
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Entry-Level Jobs for IPS Grads (Bachelor's Required)
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Congresswoman-elect Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) seeks an organized, creative, team-oriented Staff Assistant/Press Assistant with strong digital media skills for the Washington DC office. Staff Assistant responsibilities include managing the front office, coordinating tour and flag requests, overseeing the DC internship program, and providing additional office support as needed. Press Assistant tasks include sending daily press clips, drafting social media content, creating graphics, and assisting the Communications Director with the Member’s communications operation. Strong writing skills with expertise and passion for digital media required. While this is an entry-level position, candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, great attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a desire to work collaboratively. Washington State ties are a plus. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample to WA10Resumes@gmail.com using “Staff Assistant/Press Assistant” and their name in the subject line. If you have examples of your professional social media content, you may include those in your application.
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Incoming Republican Congresswoman is seeking a Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent correspondence in her Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative Correspondent will manage the entire mail operation, including drafting and sending responses to incoming correspondence, working with the legislative team to update form letters, and writing 499 mailings. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent writing skills are required for this position. Iowa ties are a plus, but not required. Interested applicants should send their resume to iowa01jobs@gmail.com.
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Senior Democratic Senator seeks Press Assistant for Washington D.C. office. The Press Assistant will report to the Communications Director and work closely with other members of the communications team. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, quick learner, and works well in a fast-paced environment. Duties include drafting press releases, media advisories, and social media copy, managing clips collection, updating press lists, and monitoring state and national media and other duties as assigned. Appalachia ties and previous Hill experience preferred. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume and three writing samples to appalachia.dem.jobs@gmail.com indicating the job title and referral number in the subject line.
- GeoComply (DC) - Government Relations & Compliance Coordinator
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DC) - Press Assistant
- Southern Poverty Law Center (FL) - Policy Associate
- Repair the World (NY) - Program Coordinator
- Center for Court Innovation (NY) - Coordinator, Transformative Initiatives
- A Better Balance (NY) - Communications & Digital Outreach Coordinator
- The Aspen Institute (DC) - Program Associate
- CSIS (DC) - Program Coordinator, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group
- American University (DC) - Research Assistant, School of Public Affairs
- Decision Technologies (DC) - Congressional Administrative Assistant
- Meridian Institute (DC) - Project Coordinator
- Reading Partners (DC) - Program Operations Associate
- EducationCounsel (DC) - Policy Assistant
- GMU Mercatus Center (DC) - Federal Outreach Associate
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MS IRP Jobs, Internships & Fellowships (Master's Required)
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JOBS
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House Committee Democratic staff seeks highly qualified candidate to assist General Counsel in all areas of legislative procedure and committee process. Duties may include assisting with preparation for Committee markups, tracking legislation introduced in the house, reviewing amendments and bills scheduled for House floor consideration, interacting with other Committees on questions of committee jurisdiction, responding to questions regarding House and Committee rules and procedure, and researching discrete policy issues as needed. Candidate will also work closely with the Full Committee Clerk and subcommittee clerks on procedural questions, committee hearings, and select administrative tasks as needed. This position is ideal for a motivated and flexible professional who has a keen interest in understanding the workings of the House and the Committee legislative process. A law degree is helpful but not required. However, excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail are a must. This is a junior position with excellent opportunity for professional growth. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to CommitteeResume@gmail.com.
- Atlantic Media (DC) – Public Policy Research Analyst
- FEMA (DC) – International Relations Specialist
- Manhattan Strategy Group (MD) – Research Analyst
- Open Government Partnership (DC) – Research Associate, Analytics & Insights
- UN Electoral Assistance Division (NY) – Political Affairs Officer
INTERNSHIPS
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Professional Development Resources
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Summer Friedman Fellowships in DC - Application Now Open
The Milton and Cynthia Friedman Internships in Washington, DC, were created in 2000 through a generous gift from Cynthia Friedman, currently a trustee of the university, in memory of her husband, an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon. The grants encourage and support the participation of undergraduate and graduate students in policy-related internships located in the nation’s capital. They are designed to foster significant work experiences that complement students’ academic work and assist them as they make career and graduate education decisions.
All Carnegie Mellon undergraduates and graduate students from any college or school who have a strong academic record and would value the opportunity to spend a summer gaining firsthand policy experience in a public or private sector in Washington, DC, are invited to apply. Graduating students are not eligible. Students are responsible for finding their own internships.
Grants of up to $3,500 are available for the summer in Washington. Internships usually cover a ten week period. Students find their own housing in Washington, although we can provide some general housing information. Friedman Interns are expected to attend informal seminars on policy topics and organized events around the District. These seminars and events are coordinated through Carnegie Mellon’s Office of Government Relations, Washington, DC, office, and the Institute for Politics and Strategy.
To learn more, sign up for one of the following info sessions:
Tuesday, February 9, 2020
5:30 p.m. EST
Wednesday, February 17, 2020
10:30 a.m. EST
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How to Land a Congressional Internship
Thinking about applying for an internship on Capitol Hill this summer? Wondering what you should include in your application, and how to find open positions? Check out this great article from LinkedIn for tips on how to land a Congressional Internship.
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Questions about Internships?
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Contact CMU/Washington Semester Program Manager Meghan Mattern at mmattern@andrew.cmu.edu.
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