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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Lots of new opportunities this week - please try to get those Fall applications in as soon as possible! As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
To view previous editions of the roundup, please visit
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Have a great weekend!
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Scholarship Opportunities
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CMU's summer scholarship applications have now closed. We'll post new opportunities as soon as they're available!
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Capitol Hill/Politics/Government Relations
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- The Democratic Office of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is currently accepting applications for a full-time paid virtual internship for Fall 2020. This position will primarily be telework, but if safety and logistics permit there may be an opportunity for some in-office work. Interns will be given an opportunity to work on substantive projects under the direction of Committee Staff while also serving a general administrative function. Typical intern duties include: working closely with staff to complete long-term or short term projects, supporting staff in preparing Committee hearing materials, and actively participating in events related to the Committee’s jurisdiction. Candidates should be detail oriented, possess strong oral and written communication skills, have a strong appreciation for situational awareness, be able to multitask, and be adaptable to a fast-paced environment. An interest in topics relevant to the committee’s jurisdiction is preferred. Interested applicants should apply at the following link: https://science.house.gov/contact/internships.
- The Democratic staff of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Government Operations, is seeking an energetic and self-motivated graduate student for a full-time internship for Fall 2020. The position offers the opportunity to gain substantive experience on an exciting and fast-paced Subcommittee, while participating directly in the oversight process and learning about the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting staff in preparing for congressional hearings, writing floor speeches, conducting legal and factual research, drafting memoranda, and attending various briefings and meetings with Executive Branch and private sector officials. Interns play a key role in the office and will work closely with Committee counsel and staff. Applications: Interested applicants should apply to this position by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Fall 2020 Internship Application” in the subject line.
- The Office of Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) is currently seeking paid interns with our DC office for the Fall 2020 session. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and knowledge over the day-to-day happenings within Congress. The internship is an ideal fit for any student that is interested in politics, law or government – however, any interested student is encouraged to apply! Interns will assist the legislative staff by conducting policy research, answering phones, leading tours, and helping with administrative tasks. The deadline to apply for the Fall Session is Sunday, July 19th. Interested candidates should address their application materials to Collin Sabine at [email protected]. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and what the individual’s internship schedule may look like.
- The Democratic Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee seeks applicants for a fall 2020 virtual internship. Interns will work remotely with staff teams to provide research, track hearings and legislation, draft memos, and take notes at high-level meetings. Successful applicants will have excellent research and writing skills, as well as academic or professional experience in international relations or a similar field. Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply. . Please send a completed application form, a resume, and a cover letter, all in PDF format, to [email protected] by August 8, 2020.
- Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) - Fall 2020 DC Office Internships
- Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) - Fall 2020 DC Office Internships
- Forbes Tate Partners (DC) - Fall 2020 Internships
- Freedman Consulting (DC) - Fall 2020 Internship
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Arts/Entertainment/Media/Museums
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Entry-Level Jobs for IPS Grads
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- Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) seeks a Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent for his personal office, to assume the responsibilities of managing the front office, greeting visitors and managing the mail program. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to oversee a small legislative portfolio. Applicants should be highly-motivated, detail-oriented professionals with strong organizational and time-management skills, as well as having a positive attitude, and take pride in their work. Applicants with ties to the 3rd Congressional District of Virginia are strongly encouraged to apply. Hill Experience and proficiency in Intranet Quorum (IQ) preferred. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected].
- Capital Area Food Bank (DC) - Public Policy Fellow
- Forbes Tate Partners (DC) - Analyst, Public Affairs
- For Our Future Action Fund (DC) - HQ Legal Coordinator
- Association of American Law Schools (DC) - Communications Associate
- The Aspen Institute (DC) - Program Coordinator
- German Marshall Fund (DC) - Assistant to the Director, Alliance for Securing Democracy
- Freedom House (DC) - Program Assistant, Latin America & the Caribbean
- Public Justice Foundation (DC) - Communications & Organizing Coordinator
- Democracy Fund (DC) - Program Associate, Elections & Voting
- TrickleUp (NY) - Business Development Associate
- Public Knowledge (DC) - Internet Policy Fellowship
- PEN America (NY) - Coordinator, Development & Events
- Transform Finance (NY) - Program Coordinator, Capital Strategies Program
- HealthRight360 (CA) - Executive Assistant
- Common Future (CA) - Associate, Programs
- Rainforest Alliance (NY) - Associate, Institutional Relations
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Professional Development Resources
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Networking Quick Tips
We're always telling students to "start networking" when beginning the job or internship search, but what exactly does that mean? Wonder what you should be doing at all of those "networking events" around campus and on Zoom? Check out this quick tips guide to get some ideas.
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LinkedIn Profile Checklist
LinkedIn profile need a refresh? Sometimes it's hard to know how much information to share and what kind of details to include on your profile. Use this helpful checklist to make sure you're on the right track!
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Questions about Internships?
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